Tropical Holiday Retreat - Cristiane Machado - Anamaya Costa Rica Yoga Retreat Hotel Teacher Training, Surf Camp and Eco Lodge

Tropical Holiday Retreat – Cristiane Machado

Need some much deserved rest and relaxation? Looking to actually ENJOY your holiday this year?

 

For many, 2024 has been a lot! If you’re ready to release this year’s stress and reconnect with what truly matters, Anamaya’s Holiday Retreat with Cristiane is the perfect way to close out the year.

 

This week-long retreat invites you to realign, recharge, and prepare for a powerful start to 2025. Through transformative workshops like “7 Principles of Infinite Possibilities,” yoga, and sacred cacao ceremonies, you’ll reconnect with your center and explore the chakra system in a deeply healing way.

 

Or if you’d prefer to relax in a hammock with a good book, we’re here for that too.

 

Embrace the chance to slow down, tap into infinite possibilities, and leave with a renewed sense of purpose—all in the breathtaking beauty of Costa Rica.

“I can’t say enough positive words to describe my stay at Anamaya. The place itself is gloriously beautiful. The staff are caring, warm, attentive and kind. The food was delicious, creative, healthy and satisfying. The spa services are remarkable. The two yoga decks are so beautiful. There are many fun day trips to choose from… it doesn’t get much better than this.” – Karen

Retreat Dates:

Dec 21 – 28, 2024

RETREAT DETAILS

Dates all year:  Our weekly retreats run Saturday to Saturday.  Every retreat has different guest teachers from around the world who bring unique talents and themes.

Personalize your retreat:  You can do all, some or none of the 10 yoga classes and 2-4 workshops.  We also offer many custom options, excursions and spa services.  These are all optional and will be paid at checkout. This allows you to personalize your week to perfection.

Example: 10 yoga classes = $150 + tax

Rates for Retreat

Holiday Base Rate:  This includes 7 nights of accommodations and all meals. 

Occupancy Holiday Season*
Dorm
Triple
Double
Single
$1,095
$1,395
$1,595
$2,195

*Prices are per person and don’t include any yoga classes, workshops, excursions or sales tax.

The Infinite Possibilities Workshop

Join  Cristiane Machado, for the transformative “7 Principles of Infinite Possibilities Workshop.” This workshop combines the profound teachings of the Chakra system with the empowering principles of infinite possibilities.

During this workshop, you will dive deep into the seven chakras, understanding their significance and how they influence various aspects of your life. Together, we will explore practical exercises and engage in insightful discussions to help you tap into the limitless potential within you.

Through a combination of theory and experiential learning, you will discover how to align your chakras and harness their energy to manifest your desires and create a life of abundance and fulfillment. My passion for empowering individuals will guide you through this journey of self-discovery and transformation.

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the depths of your being, unlock your true potential, and embrace the infinite possibilities that await you. Join me, Cristiane Machado, for the “7 Principles of Infinite Possibilities Workshop” and embark on a life-changing experience.

Investment: $175.00 with working material included.

 

Z-Fit Movement Workshop

This movement class based on self expression and the unlocking of our hips.

The music is international and the moves are simple and tantalizing. This is for everyone – even the non dancers – to get a fantastic workout that does not feel like a workout. It is a FUN, EASY and ENJOYABLE way to connect with our own bodies and one another with no attachment to performance. It is an invitation to LET IT GO and FEEL the sounds as we move! It is an opportunity to meet yourself exactly where you are and LOVE it!!!

Price is $15

 

Mudras Workshop

Step into the world of ancient wisdom,
Where hands weave stories untold.
In the realm of mudras, secrets unfold,
Unlocking the power that lies within.

Join us for a journey of 90 minutes,
A workshop where magic resides.
Discover the language of gestures,
Awakening body, mind, and soul.

Through intricate movements of your hands,
Tap into energy, balance, and flow.
Connect with your inner self,
As mudras guide you on a path unknown.

Explore the beauty of this sacred art,
Experience the harmony it brings.
In just one day, let transformation begin,
As mudras whisper their timeless wisdom.

Join us and embrace this divine dance,
Let your fingers speak the language of the soul.
In our workshop, together we’ll learn,
The profound magic of mudras unfolds.

Cost: $50.00 for the 90 minute workshop.

 

Cacao Ceremony

 

“CHOCOLATE IS A DIVINE, CELESTIAL DRINK, THE SWEAT OF THE STARS, THE VITAL SEED, DIVINE NECTAR, THE DRINK OF THE GODS, PANACEA AND UNIVERSAL MEDICINE.”
~ ANTONIO LAVEDÁN, SPANISH ARMY SURGEON, 1796 ~

 

Sacred Cacao

I first experienced Cacao and its physical and emotional healing powers, when my dear friend, student and teacher, Liz Getman returned from Guatemala with some Cacao and we officiated the very first Cacao Ceremony, connecting Metta Meditation and Reiki. We were a group of 5 friends and we ALL had an experience of rebirth.

Since then, I have been blessed to officiate many wonderful and magical Sacred Cacao ceremonies.

I have experimented and experienced many Cacao ceremonies along my travels through Central America, and I rose in love with Cacao from Costa Rica, cultivated by The BriBri Tribe.

What is Cacao?

Native to tropical regions of the world, cacao is chocolate before the processing—an unsugared, unadulterated form of one of the world’s favorite treats. Cacao’s scientific name, “Theobroma cacao,” translates to the “Food of the Gods” and for good reason. Known as a superfood, cacao is high in magnesium, calcium, antioxidants, and iron and is an incredible mood booster! One of our favorite cacao properties is anandamide, a neurotransmitter known as the bliss molecule. For those with an interest or background in yoga and/or Hindu philosophy, you may know that the word “ananda” means bliss and refers to a higher state of being. Cacao facilitates our goal of achieving that blissful state and deepens our connection to our highest selves.

According to indigenous myth, when the balance between humankind and nature is threatened, cacao comes from the rainforest to open our hearts and return us to harmony. Already have a connection to chocolate? We invite you to experience another dimension of that connection—a deeply spiritual or shamanic one. Sacred cacao partners with us, facilitating the journey inward and the discovery of our truest, most love-filled selves.

What is a Cacao Ceremony?

It is a gathering honoring ancient wisdom of the Mayans and Aztecs and the cultures of South and Central America. There is a sage and palo santo opening and cleansing of the energies and purification of the body before attendees sit in a circle.

Ceremonies officiated by Cristiane start with opening the 4 corners of the world and inviting the guidance of IxCacao Goddess of cacao by Mayan traditions and the Cacao, prepared solely with water (spices and sweeteners can be added) is blessed in preparation. After the Cacao is served also in a ceremonial and ritualistic manner, Cristiane guides the attendees in a Self Exploratory meditation that clears and connects mind, voice and heart.

What to expect?

Cristiane invites to NOT have any expectations… and, some participants have experienced tingling on their skin, energy that rises up to the eyes (Crying a s purifying and wonderful tool of self healing), some felt euphoria, and at times, a deep sense of liberation and joy. Many of Cristiane’s clients who she have worked closely with Cacao, have shared that they no longer make use of antidepressant and psychosomatic drugs.

Price is $50

Cristiane Machado

Cristiane Machado, a Brazilian-born citizen of the Universe, is a passionate advocate for reconnecting with our divine essence and collective consciousness through therapeutic tools. After moving to the USA in 1999 and attending the Florida School of Massage, Cristiane embarked on a transformative journey that deepened her connection to energy work, yoga, and meditation—practices that reignited her spiritual awakening.

A dreamer at heart, Cristiane envisions a world of equality and community, where everyone is valued beyond societal labels. As a bodyworker, 200-hour yoga guide specializing in Hatha Yoga, and facilitator of well-being, she creates safe spaces for growth and transformation. Cristiane’s journey led her to Montezuma, Costa Rica, where she continues to guide others in reawakening their divinity through yoga retreats, sacred cacao circles, and her YogaLoka Project.

Cristiane’s teaching philosophy centers on Yoga as a lifelong practice, a path to self-knowledge, acceptance, and inner peace. She believes in the power of connecting breath, physical effort, and observation to achieve well-being and heal old patterns. Her inclusive teaching style blends Hatha, Yin, and laughing yoga, making the practice accessible to all. Cristiane’s greatest joy is helping her students take their yoga practice off the mat and into the world, fostering kindness and connection.

Our Holiday and New Years retreats are two of the most popular weeks of the year to stay at Anamaya. Join us in one of the happiest countries in the world – it’s the perfect way to end (or begin) another year.
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