Rest. Reconnect. Return to yourself. A week to slow down, regulate your nervous system, and reconnect with your most grounded, joyful self.
Return to Self is a thoughtfully curated retreat designed for those craving space to slow down and reconnect.
Blue Osa’s natural beauty, ocean air, and grounded rhythm of life create the perfect environment to recalibrate your nervous system and come back to center.
Each day will include mindful vinyasa flow, grounding movement, restorative practices, meditation, breath work, and spacious time to simply be. Guests will also experience a specialty yoga workshop designed to deepen embodied awareness and intentional living.
There will be generous free time to swim in the ocean, journal, rest in a hammock, explore the jungle, or simply enjoy stillness.
This retreat is not about doing more.
It’s about softening, recalibrating, and returning home to yourself with clarity and steadiness.
You’ll leave feeling nourished, grounded, and deeply reconnected – not just relaxed for a week, but renewed in a way that lasts.
Quick Reference:
Jan 23 - Jan 30, 2027 | From $2700
Organizer: Chia
About Your Instructor
Chia and Dawn
Chia Yi Chu
Chia Yi Chu is the owner of Studio YOU Yoga in Greenwood, Indiana. Her yoga journey began in Taiwan, where she studied with Indian Yoga Masters who introduced her to the transformative power of the practice beyond the physical body.
She completed her teacher training in 2014 at Invoke Yoga in Indianapolis and has been organizing and leading yoga retreats since 2022. Through guiding retreats in various locations, Chia has developed a deep appreciation for creating intentional spaces where students can slow down, reconnect, and reset.
Costa Rica holds a special place in her heart. The rhythm of nature, the warmth of the people, and the spirit of pura vida beautifully align with her philosophy of mindful living and embodied presence.
Chia’s teaching blends strength and softness, emphasizing nervous-system regulation, accessible movement, and reconnecting to the body with compassion and awareness. She creates grounded, welcoming spaces where students feel supported, seen, and empowered.
Her mission is simple: to help people feel better in their bodies, calmer in their minds, and more joyful in their lives.
Dawn McClimon
Dawn McClimon is a Homecare Physical Therapist and yoga teacher who found consistent yoga practice in 2020 at Studio YOU Yoga. During uncertain times, yoga became her anchor — supporting both her mental well-being and her professional growth.
She completed her yoga teacher training in 2021 to deepen her understanding of movement and healing. Dawn integrates her physical therapy expertise into safe, creative flows that support strength, balance, flexibility, and back health.
With warmth and lightheartedness, she guides students with accessibility and challenge — always reminding them of one simple rule: keep breathing.
Get to know Blue Osa:
What's Included
Accommodations
Intentionally designed beachfront eco-friendly rooms with ocean views and the use of the 25-meter pool.
Meals
Three delicious farm-to-table meals per day using homegrown, organic ingredients, plus snacks and more to keep you energized and satisfied the whole week long.
Yoga
Daily yoga classes and yoga props including mats, blocks and straps.
Transportation
Airport transfer from Puerto Jimenez to Blue Osa and return taxes.
Testimonials
“The Costa Rica yoga retreat was an amazing experience. It helped me connect with other women from the studio — some I had seen in class but never truly talked with. The shared energy, conversations, and daily practices created a strong sense of community. I left feeling refreshed and deeply grateful for the connections I made.”
~ Amy
“The retreat was a wonderful experience. I was able to fully disconnect from the stress and hustle of day-to-day life. The environment and the energy of both the studio community and the local Costa Rican team were incredible. I felt connected to nature and truly at peace. The daily yoga sessions were perfect, the food was amazing, and I even lost weight while on the trip. I loved having the option to add an excursion or massage as well. Overall, it was an amazing experience — and I plan to go again!”
~ Kristin
“My yoga retreat in Costa Rica was deeply nourishing and transformative. Spending time each day practicing yoga, resting without guilt, and being immersed in nature allowed me to truly reset — physically, mentally, and emotionally. I returned home feeling grounded, renewed, and more connected to myself than I had in a long time.”
~ Susan
