Pura Vida Resort and Spa is an absolute gem! The perfect place to ground and reconnect with your inner being. Beautiful grounds, great food for all dietary needs. It's a safe space with friendly staff. Spa treatments are wonderful and excurtions are plentiful. The hot yoga room is amazing with a beautiful view of San José Valley. Thank you to Stephanie and Charese for an inviting yoga schedule. Class offerings were perfect.
Susan F
May 2024
BOOK the Yoga Retreat!!!It was a last minute decision for me to join Steph and the Jtown Hot Yoga group at Pura Vida Spa and Retreat in Costa Rica a few weeks ago, and I am SO happy I did! The retreat was pure bliss! The property and facilities are absolutely beautiful, peaceful and serene. We had the opportunity to take two yoga classes each day, including: Bikram, 26/2 Tunes, Integrated Hatha, Restorative and Yin. In between classes we enjoyed fabulous, healthy local cuisine, and had the opportunity to join excursions, relax by the pool, indulge in a spa treatment or find a quiet place to chill. Personally, I am so grateful for the time I had to get to know the other people in our group. Some I have never met and many of whom I see at the studio often, but only have time for a brief chat before or after class. I really love the Jtown community, and this retreat gave us all the opportunity to slow down for the week and just be! Steph and Charese did an absolutely amazing job organizing the retreat, teaching the classes and creating a warm and inclusive atmosphere. There were no expectations… and for me, a week filled with EASE and JOY and GLORY…..✨???Pura Vida…
Cheryl Lynne Simpson
May 2024
I love Jtown Yoga. This review is about the retreat that they facilitated in Costa Rica:It’s difficult to adequately put down in words what a wonderful experience this was.There was no planning on my part whatsoever, other than making arrangements to arrive in Costa Rica and to get home. Everything else was seamlessly and completely taken care of. Meals, classes, spa treatments, and excursions. It was set up so that I could do as much or as little as I wanted. I was provided ample opportunity for adventures as well as for relaxation.Each morning we had a yoga class followed by an absolutely scrumptious breakfast. Lunch was just as delicious and dinner was over the top. The food was so fresh, well prepared and bountiful . Local cuisine with plenty of variety was prepared fresh for each meal.The accommodations were clean, comfortable with beautiful views.But most of all, it was the fellowship and the laughs. The insightful conversations and the prolific teachings. It was getting to know each other and to elevate my own self.Thank you for all that you put into our Jtown adventure!
Mercedes Olesik
Apr 2024
Very friendly instructors, nice and clean environment, offers a nice variety of classes, great place to find your zen and get a nice workout.
Travis Conrad
Mar 2024
Michelle is the best! High recommend the 26/2 class.
Ellie Cusick
Feb 2024
Wish it were more consistent. I am a long time 26/2 practitioner (20 yrs). I have been to Jtown 5 times. 1 class was not hot and I was told the heat wasn’t really working at the time, 2 classes had “ok” instructors, 3 had great instructors. 1 class moved studios last minute and the heat never really got hot. One studio has humidity, the other doesn’t. I also wish they timed their standing postures. Especially the minute postures. Pretty sure I never got one that lasted a full 60 seconds. Also, super inconsistent duration from 1st to second sides by all instructors. Some are 10 breaths on the 1st side and maybe 5 on the 2nd. I’ll probably do a drop in occasionally but I’m not impressed enough to join monthly.
Eboni F.
Jan 2024
Louis is awesome! My first time back in some years and he was an excellent instructor providing alternate poses. Very excited about future sessions.
Veronica Rozier
Dec 2023
Amazing Yin & Sound Bath experience with @yogawithngozi ?♀️Can’t wait for the next class!! Would definitely recommend…
Yolanda Brown
Sep 2023
I have a love hate relationship with hot yoga, I love it, I want to keep at it but it’s hard. If you are up for a challenge and don’t mind the sweat and work this is the thing for you! I love that it’s a no judgment workout, I go at my own past and each week I can stretch a little more. Definitely a must try.
Michael Peipert
Jul 2023
Love this studio so far. I've done a 26 & tunes, and Yin class and both have been great. The staff and environment is so welcoming.
Evelyn Archie
Pura Vida Resort and Spa is an absolute gem! The perfect place to ground and reconnect with your inner being. Beautiful grounds, great food for all dietary needs. It's a safe space with friendly staff. Spa treatments are wonderful and excurtions are plentiful. The hot yoga room is amazing with a beautiful view of San José Valley. Thank you to Stephanie and Charese for an inviting yoga schedule. Class offerings were perfect.
Susan F
BOOK the Yoga Retreat!!!It was a last minute decision for me to join Steph and the Jtown Hot Yoga group at Pura Vida Spa and Retreat in Costa Rica a few weeks ago, and I am SO happy I did! The retreat was pure bliss! The property and facilities are absolutely beautiful, peaceful and serene. We had the opportunity to take two yoga classes each day, including: Bikram, 26/2 Tunes, Integrated Hatha, Restorative and Yin. In between classes we enjoyed fabulous, healthy local cuisine, and had the opportunity to join excursions, relax by the pool, indulge in a spa treatment or find a quiet place to chill. Personally, I am so grateful for the time I had to get to know the other people in our group. Some I have never met and many of whom I see at the studio often, but only have time for a brief chat before or after class. I really love the Jtown community, and this retreat gave us all the opportunity to slow down for the week and just be! Steph and Charese did an absolutely amazing job organizing the retreat, teaching the classes and creating a warm and inclusive atmosphere. There were no expectations… and for me, a week filled with EASE and JOY and GLORY…..✨???Pura Vida…
Cheryl Lynne Simpson
I love Jtown Yoga. This review is about the retreat that they facilitated in Costa Rica:It’s difficult to adequately put down in words what a wonderful experience this was.There was no planning on my part whatsoever, other than making arrangements to arrive in Costa Rica and to get home. Everything else was seamlessly and completely taken care of. Meals, classes, spa treatments, and excursions. It was set up so that I could do as much or as little as I wanted. I was provided ample opportunity for adventures as well as for relaxation.Each morning we had a yoga class followed by an absolutely scrumptious breakfast. Lunch was just as delicious and dinner was over the top. The food was so fresh, well prepared and bountiful . Local cuisine with plenty of variety was prepared fresh for each meal.The accommodations were clean, comfortable with beautiful views.But most of all, it was the fellowship and the laughs. The insightful conversations and the prolific teachings. It was getting to know each other and to elevate my own self.Thank you for all that you put into our Jtown adventure!
Mercedes Olesik
Very friendly instructors, nice and clean environment, offers a nice variety of classes, great place to find your zen and get a nice workout.
Travis Conrad
Michelle is the best! High recommend the 26/2 class.
Ellie Cusick
Wish it were more consistent. I am a long time 26/2 practitioner (20 yrs). I have been to Jtown 5 times. 1 class was not hot and I was told the heat wasn’t really working at the time, 2 classes had “ok” instructors, 3 had great instructors. 1 class moved studios last minute and the heat never really got hot. One studio has humidity, the other doesn’t. I also wish they timed their standing postures. Especially the minute postures. Pretty sure I never got one that lasted a full 60 seconds. Also, super inconsistent duration from 1st to second sides by all instructors. Some are 10 breaths on the 1st side and maybe 5 on the 2nd. I’ll probably do a drop in occasionally but I’m not impressed enough to join monthly.
Eboni F.
Louis is awesome! My first time back in some years and he was an excellent instructor providing alternate poses. Very excited about future sessions.
Veronica Rozier
Amazing Yin & Sound Bath experience with @yogawithngozi ?♀️Can’t wait for the next class!! Would definitely recommend…
Yolanda Brown
I have a love hate relationship with hot yoga, I love it, I want to keep at it but it’s hard. If you are up for a challenge and don’t mind the sweat and work this is the thing for you! I love that it’s a no judgment workout, I go at my own past and each week I can stretch a little more. Definitely a must try.
Michael Peipert
Love this studio so far. I've done a 26 & tunes, and Yin class and both have been great. The staff and environment is so welcoming.