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The Art of Thriving – Leslie Lutsch & Colleen Navas

The Art of Thriving: Energy, Healing & Creation

 

Are you ready to do more than just survive?
This retreat is your invitation to step out of burnout and into a life where you thrive.

 

Join Leslie Lutsch and Colleen Navas at Anamaya Resort in Costa Rica for a transformational week designed to awaken your energy, heal your spirit, and unlock your creativity.

 

Through chakra-based movement, restorative yoga nidra, sound healing, and hands-on creativity workshops, you’ll release what’s been holding you back and plant the seeds for the future you desire.

 

All of this unfolds in Anamaya’s stunning jungle-ocean setting, with nourishing food, meaningful connections, and space to finally put yourself first.

Don’t wait for “someday.” The time to thrive is now.

Reserve your spot today!

“Anamaya is an amazing retreat center up on a mountain overlooking the ocean. The Anamaya experience has it all ~ breathtaking views, outstanding staff, delicious food, and beautiful well planned accommodations. It is the perfect place to practice yoga, take part in excursions or simply relax. Everything is incredibly clean. Every single staff member was exceptional. The body work offered is incredible, and definitely world class. I will return!”

 

Retreat Dates:

Aug 8 - 15, 2025
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RETREAT DETAILS

Personalize your retreat: Your week is entirely yours to design. Join all 10 yoga classes, dive into specialized workshops, explore adventurous excursions, indulge in spa treatments – or simply relax with a book in a hammock. Everything is optional and paid at checkout, giving you the freedom to craft your perfect retreat based on how you feel each day. Save $30 by purchasing our 10 Yoga Class Pack for $150 when you book your stay – this discount is only available at booking, not upon arrival.

Other options available: We also offer many adventurous excursions and spa services. Surf Lessons, Zipline Canopy Tour, Bioluminescence Boat Trip, Tortuga Island Snorkeling Boat Trip, Cooking Class, Salsa Dancing Class, Guided or Free Nature Hikes and a large selection of bodywork and cutting edge Wellness & Biohacking Services.

Rates for Retreat

Base Rates:  This includes 7 nights of accommodations and all meals.  50% paid as a deposit & 50% on arrival. 

Occupancy Type
Dorm
Triple
Double
Single		 $895
$1,095
$1,395
$1,995

*The base rates are per person and don’t include yoga classes, workshops, excursions or sales tax.

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Optional Workshops:

 

THRIVE Workshop

(2 x 90 minutes sessions)

Transform your Daily Toolbox: Free your Spirit and unleash your creative side in order to THRIVE.

Within this series there will be 2 different sessions scheduled throughout the week. We will travel through the depths of our being in this series – physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, we will touch it all. Overall, we will dive deeper and deeper into our energetic body and see what seeds of intention we can plant into our futures.

First, we will move into the chakras, with a body movement class that focuses on how our energy works, what it looks like, and we will learn to build practices to strengthen and heal our chakras. We will then move right into the yoga sutras where we will dive deeper into how they work, and how we can use them to quiet the mind. We will also learn how to use yogic tools to build discipline in our lives. This will all happen in session 1.

We will then move into session 2, where we will integrate our work on the chakras and the sutras, and create a dream to manifest – also called a sankalpa. We will dig into manifestation with a yoga nidra and sound healing, where we plant the seed of this dream into the depths of our consciousness and learn how to remind ourselves daily to water it.

Through these rituals and routines it will become a little bit easier to take care of ourselves on a regular basis.

We will move through ways to build this depth into our yoga practice in an accessible daily practice that will help energy flow with more ease through your life.

The price is $60 for two 90 minute sessions, or $35 for one session.

 

Tapping Into Creativity For Emotional Healing

(90 minutes)

Discover how creative expression can be a powerful tool for emotional healing and personal transformation. In this intimate and inspiring workshop, Colleen Navas shares her personal journey of using jewelry making as a lifeline during a challenging chapter of her life — and invites you to explore your own healing through creativity.

Through guided journaling and vision boarding, you’ll tap into your inner wisdom, uncover emotional insights, and begin crafting a visual and written map of your transformation. No artistic experience needed — just a willingness to explore, express, and heal.

What to Expect:

  • A heartfelt story of healing through creativity
  • Reflective journaling prompts to unlock emotional clarity
  • A hands-on vision boarding session to visualize your path forward
  • A safe, supportive space for sharing and connection
Who It’s For:
Anyone seeking emotional renewal, creative inspiration, or a deeper connection to self.The price for this 90-min workshop is $60. Materials will be provided: Journals, vision board supplies, and optional take-home resources.

Leslie Lutsch

Leslie Lutsch lives in the heart of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado, where her days are shaped by skiing, rafting, climbing, and a deep love for nature. But her greatest passion—and the thread that runs through every part of her life—is yoga.

Leslie first came to Anamaya over a decade ago as a student, and that journey changed everything. What began as a retreat blossomed into years of dedicated study across Costa Rica, Indonesia, and India, leading her through 200, 300, and 500-hour trainings. She went on to assist her beloved teacher for three years of Yoga Teacher Trainings at Anamaya and eventually to teach her own retreats.

With more than 10 years of teaching experience—from owning her own studio, to workshops, to even horse yoga—Leslie has seen yoga’s ability to transform lives in countless ways. Her classes weave together movement, philosophy, and spiritual depth, always returning to one truth: the balance of discipline and surrender.

She believes yoga is not just a practice but a way of living—a daily act of choosing awareness, compassion, and alignment with your dharma. Her philosophy is grounded in the wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita and the belief that through action, discipline, and presence, we can move toward our highest selves.

Leslie lives by the motto, “Live for the moments that take your breath away.” Her teaching invites you to do the same—to step fully into the present moment, awaken your energy, and discover the magic that unfolds when body, mind, and spirit align.

Colleen Navas

Colleen Navas is a devoted mom of two young boys who recently traded the beaches of San Diego for the mountains of Colorado. While she carries the ocean in her heart, she’s embraced the mountain lifestyle and the vibrant creative energy of her new home.

A yogi for more than a decade, Colleen’s path was first inspired by her sister Leslie, whose encouragement led her deeper into her practice. Yoga remains a grounding force in her life, helping her return to balance through all of life’s seasons. She’s honored to join Leslie again in Costa Rica, guiding others through this transformational retreat.

Colleen’s love for creativity blossomed during a difficult chapter in her life, when jewelry making became more than a hobby—it became meditation, healing, and a way to transform pain into beauty. Today, she shares this passion to help others tap into their own creativity, resilience, and emotional renewal.

Her workshops are about more than artistic expression—they’re an invitation to slow down, connect with your inner wisdom, and discover how creativity can be a powerful tool for healing and transformation.

“Anamaya is the best and most beautiful place to rejuvenate! I had the most amazing week. I cannot recommend Anamaya enough. I went as a solo traveler and had the best time. The food was incredible. I was blown away by how delicious, fresh, healthy and clean it all was. The whole week was a great balance of group activities plus time for solo adventures. This trip was the perfect was to disconnect, relax and rejuvenate.” – Eden

Experience the Magic of Anamaya in Montezuma, Costa Rica. Take this time to rejuvenate, relax, and reinvent yourself!
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