SLEEP & DREAM YOGA RETREAT IN COSTA RICA

Dream yoga is a profound spiritual practice found in Tibetan Buddhism. Part of a series of advanced meditative practices, dream yoga focuses on using the dream state as a path to self-realization and liberation. By recognizing and working with the dream state, practitioners develop insight into the nature of reality and gain a deep understanding of its illusory nature. Dream yoga serves as both a spiritual discipline and a profound tool for self discovery, offering timeless insights applicable to contemporary seekers of meaningful spiritual and psychological growth.

We’ll use the techniques shared in this silent retreat to access the deep currents of our subconscious and redirect those “tough-to-move” subtexts in our lives. Expect to engage with frequent naps, yoga nidra, journaling, dream interpretation, and several days of silence. Seasoned retreatants and beginners alike will both benefit from this retreat.

Hector Marcel & Sachi Pettit

June 7 - 14, 2025

Nosara, Costa Rica

  • Expect:

    ✨ Daily instruction from master teachers on how to work with dream and sleep yoga

    ✨ 4 guided meditation sits per day

    ✨ 2 guided yoga sessions per day

    ✨ Silence & how to use silence as a tool

    ✨ Plenty of downtime for napping, journaling, swimming, and personal practice

    ✨ Nightly fire ceremony

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Where You’ll Be:

Nosara, Costa Rica is a quiet and stunningly beautiful area known for its world-class surf breaks, yoga studios, and chill vibes. Located on the Guanacaste Peninsula, Nosara is in one of the world's five "Blue Zones" -- where people are known for living longer, happier, healthier lives. Welcome to Costa Rica's "Pura Vida" magic.

Your retreat center, Casas Kismet, is nestled on top of a quiet ridge in Playa Pelada, which provides a private and exclusive space for retreatants to experience profound transformation in an intimate setting, while remaining just steps to the breathtaking beach. With expansive ocean and jungle views from every part of the property, a retreat at Casas Kismet opens the doorway to revitalize mind, body, and spirit.

Retreat Leaders

  • Hector Marcel

    Hector Marcel has been studying and practicing Tibetan Buddhism for over 25 years. He is a passionate organizational change management consultant helping executives drive transformational change in their organizations through an emphasis on culture, people, and service. He is a master teacher of meditation and Eastern philosophy, linking ancient Asian ideas to modern western systems for individuals and teams.

    Hector serves on the board of the Asian Classics Institute, he is the director of the 108 Lives Project and is the president of Three Jewels. He believes that meditation opens the door to every personal achievement. Hector is treasured by his students for his immense kindness, humor, and generous wisdom.

  • Sachi Pettit

    Sachi Pettit is Co-Executive Director of Three Jewels. She is a Yoga, Meditation, and Dharma Teacher. She’s spent the past decade exploring the power of yoga, meditation, and Eastern philosophy to turn obstacles into opportunities. She’s seen the results of using these ancient tools to transform everything—from her decade-long corporate consulting career to her closest relationships.

    In her classes, trainings, and retreats, she invites students to challenge their self-limiting beliefs through a sense of play, insight, and devotion to their own infinite potential.

  • Included

    Fresh, chef-curated meals that reflect the beauty and richness of Costa Rica's natural environment

    Bathroom products from Raw Botanicals, towels, and all linens

    Manduka mats & meditation cushions to use during retreat

    Tea, coffee, and fruit throughout the day

    Airport transfers (NOTE: please do not book flights until we send you flight time arrival requirements)

  • Not Included

    Airfare to Liberia International Airport

    1 group off-site dinner (budget $25-$35 USD/pp)

    Gratuities for retreat center staff

    Optional add-ons such as massages, specialty coffees, smoothies

    Travel insurance (optional, but strongly recommended)

See Rooms

  • Applying for a retreat scholarship

    Three Jewels will be offering one full scholarship to our Sleep & Dream Yoga Retreat for teachers, community leaders, and/or deep practitioners in the Three Jewels wisdom tradition who can demonstrate significant financial hardship.

    Note that scholarship will cover all of your costs once you land in Costa Rica. Flights to/from Costa Rica are not covered by scholarship and remain the responsibility of the scholarship recipient.

    We strongly consisder applications that demonstrate the following criteria:

    1. Teacher or community leader: those who are actively sharing Buddhist philosophy through leading yoga or meditation classes or similar community-oriented offerings, and who are looking to take the teachings of retreat back to their classes/community

    2. Deep practitioner: those who have been studying in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition for some time, especially in the Je Tsongkapa lineage of Three Jewels, and who are looking to further advance their practice and study through retreat

    3. Significant financial hardship: those who could not otherwise attend retreat, even with a payment plan

    If you meet these criteria, please fill out our scholarship application form and we'll be in touch to set up an interview to discuss your application further. 

    Application deadline: Sunday, March 10 11:59pm ET. Applications are now closed.

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