Optional Extras
Enhance your yoga adventure retreat experience by adding a sunrise paddleboarding trip or snorkeling excursion in the ocean. Schedule a massage with one of our highly trained therapists for ultimate relaxation. Explore the town's grocery stores and purchase items for your casita. These experiences are not included in the retreat cost but are available to enhance your journey and create even more unforgettable memories.
Body Work at Pura Vida
Bodywork offered at Pura Vida includes a range of restorative spa and healing therapies designed to support relaxation, recovery, circulation, and overall well-being. Services may include intuitive massage, deep tissue, hot stone, lymphatic massage, Reiki, and... Read More
Acupressure with Beverly
Acupressure is an ancient healing technique that involves applying pressure to specific points on the body to relieve tension, pain, and stress. It is a natural way to alleviate discomfort and promote relaxation, and it can help enhance your overall well-being. During the session, a trained acupressure therapist will... Read More
Sunrise Paddle Boarding
Sunrise paddle boarding is a fun and invigorating activity that allows you to explore the crystal clear waters of Yelapa while enjoying the serene beauty of the morning. Paddle boarding is a great workout for the body and mind, as it requires balance, focus, and core... Read More
Watsu
Watsu (water-shiatsu) is a gentle, one-on-one form of aquatic bodywork offered in warm water (90–95°F). During a session, your body is fully supported as you are softly cradled, stretched, and moved through flowing sequences that invite deep relaxation and release. Watsu blends Shiatsu, massage, joint mobilization... Read More
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is a great way to explore the marine life in the beautiful waters surrounding Yelapa. You'll get to see an array of colorful fish, Manta-Rays, and other marine creatures up close and personal. It's a fun and exciting activity that is suitable for all ages and experience levels. FREE
Swimming
Swimming is a refreshing and invigorating way to enjoy the warm waters of Yelapa. Whether you're swimming laps or just splashing around, you'll enjoy the many benefits of this low-impact exercise. Swimming can help improve cardiovascular health, increase muscle tone, and reduce stress. FREE
Waste
Watsu (water-shiatsu) is a gentle, one-on-one form of aquatic bodywork offered in warm water (90–95°F). During a session, your body is fully supported as you are softly cradled, stretched, and moved through flowing sequences that invite deep relaxation and release.
Watsu blends Shiatsu, massage, joint mobilization, breath awareness, and assisted stretching. Because the water supports the body, muscles soften more easily, joints open without strain, and the nervous system can shift into a restorative state.
Many people seek Watsu for relief from chronic pain, stress, anxiety, fatigue, or physical tension. Benefits may include improved mobility, reduced muscular holding, better circulation, deeper sleep, and an overall sense of calm and balance.
Watsu can also be deeply emotional and meditative. The feeling of floating in warm water often creates safety and surrender. Some people experience emotional release, memories surfacing, or a rebirthing quality to the session.
During our retreat, sessions will be offered by Alejandro, who brings a shamanic healing presence and intuitive care into his work.
Watsu will be available as an optional add-on experience for guests seeking deeper one-on-one restoration and healing during the week.
Bodywork Offerings at Pura Vida
Integrative Wellness Spa
At our Holistic Health Clinic we offer a wide range of both Spa Services and Alternative
Therapies. All Alternative Therapies offered at Pura Vida Wellness Retreat have been verified
by the latest scientific studies and research. They are effective and safe healing treatments for
all kinds of disease, including cancer. We are continuously researching and learning from
about the latest and most effective treatments.
Spa Therapies Descriptions
INTUITIVE HEALING MASSAGE
Custom tailored massage for your needs.. Therapist will consult you as to your specific needs to
give you a personalized massage experience that adapts to your individual needs and
preferences during the session. Our massage therapist intuitively respond to your body's signals
and create a flow that's unique to your experience. This approach incorporates various massage
techniques, such as Swedish massage, deep tissue work, and myofascial release, phenomenal
touch massage, reiki, to address specific areas of tension or promote relaxation.
HOT STONE MASSAGE
Relaxation and ease tense muscles and soothe damaged soft tissue.
Smooth, flat, heated stones are placed on specific parts of your body.
DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE
Slow deliberate strokes that focus pressure on layers of muscle as, tendons, and other deep
tissues to release tension stored in your body.
LYMPHATIC MASSAGE
Lymphatic drainage is a therapeutic massage treatment. The massage uses very light pressure
and long, gentle, rhythmic strokes to increase the flow of lymph and reduce toxins in your body..
It can improve circulation, relaxation, immunity and have an anti inflammatory effect. The
lymph system is part of your body's immune system and helps fight infection.
Offered by Jessica, see bios.
REIKI
A gentle hands-on energy transmission that clears energetic blockages and restores
equilibrium, supporting relaxation, slowing down of brain activity and reconnection with your
essential nature. It is especially supportive with issues of stress, anxiety, depressions, fear,
addiction and grief. Reiki translates as universal life force and paves the way to inner peace
and harmony.
BODY WRAPS
A spa treatment created to enhance the health and appearance of skin.
This treatment improves the texture and appearance of the skin. We offer Coffee or Almond
Wraps. Benefits of body wraps include exfoliation, detoxification, boosting the lymphatic and
metabolism & body contouring.
*Some of the therapies and practitioners may not be available during the time of your retreat or stay.
*updated MAY, 2025
Sunrise Paddle Boarding
Sunrise paddle boarding is a fun and invigorating activity that allows you to explore the crystal clear waters of Yelapa while enjoying the serene beauty of the morning. Paddle boarding is a great workout for the body and mind, as it requires balance, focus, and core strength. You'll get to experience the sunrise from a unique perspective and start your day feeling refreshed and energized.