Dear Guests and Instructors,

We are currently booking retreats for 2012.

Nica Yoga invites you to schedule your retreat. As dates are confirmed we will post upcoming retreats with links to the group leaders website or email.

Intent:
You will notice that this is the most affordable retreats that you have ever seen.  By having in house instructors we may assist our guests with an authentic experience that is unique to San Juan del Sur (which has all of the charm of a fishing village that has grown up).  Good will and interactions with our local community are encouraged.  We can also assist you in any extra activities that you may want to partake in (see list of activities), but you will never have to feel the pressure of being obligated to attend something that you have already paid for.
Our motto is: Keep it simple.  Keep it affordable.  Don’t over entertain, which allows guests to “innertain”.  Each participant may partake in whatever level or quantity of activity they desire, when they desire.  With our first class accommodations (all custom homes, western style mattresses, potable water, hot water showers, saline lap pool, restaurant, the only wooden yoga floor in San Juan del Sur and a wonderful staff); we were the first yoga retreat operator in Nicaragua and are only yoga community in Nicaragua.
Our simple formula allows our guests to return from their retreat completely rejuvenated.

With our affordable and personal approach to Yoga Retreats we look forward to seeing the same guests and instructors return year after year!

 

What people are saying about Nica Yoga and El Camino del Sol

Here are some reference letters from previous guests and owners from early 2008.  You will see that we have been doing this and growing organically for many years:

As a yoga teacher, I believe that Camino is on the way to being a wonderful place for a yoga retreat. The site is close to the beach, yet far enough from it to be away from the noises and hustle and bustle of town. Jason has tried to preserve every tree on site in any building that is going on. There is a beautiful area for rest and relax by the pool and a great Nicaraguan style "palapa" for outdoor yoga practice.

Jason and Dana are stellar human beings who have placed their entire lives into creating Camino del Sol and are assured to give you 100% of their time, love and effort for your upcoming retreat.

Best of luck,
Katie Silcox (a teacher who also plans to do retreats there in the future!)

 

My wife and I picked the first lot and built one of the first houses in the community.  As you can understand we took a "risk" without knowing how Jason would develop the community and based our decision on the type of person Jason is, what we felt he stands for, and the passion behind his vision.  We could not be happier with the outcome and will be heading down in a few weeks to enjoy once again. 
 
I feel the highlights of El Camino and Nica Yoga are:
 
1. Natural beauty in the landscaping, they did not tear down all the trees, everything fits with the environment and looks natural.
2. The quality of construction was second to none, and this goes into every part of El Camino.
3. The people involved in the project and the other homeowners are solid group of "good" people.  Jason attracts like minded people and everyone seems to be involved for the right reasons.
4. The community is just far enough from town to keep its serenity, but close enough to enjoy San Juan Del Sur and its restraunts and atmosphere.
5. The facilities at El Camino are set up perfectly with the surroundings which makes it such a peaceful place.
6. Everyone I know who has visited and stayed at El Camino were overly impressed with everything the community offers.
 
I know there is more, but I need to get back to work.  Overall I would support Jason and El Camino/Nica Yoga because he is a good person, who does things right, for the right reasons.  This translates into a place with such good energy, I wish everyone could experience this.  I hope you choose to support El Camino, and Nica Yoga, I know you will be impressed.
 
Thanks,
 
Colby & Kristin Keener

 

My name is Michelle and I stayed at El Camino del Sol for two weeks in February. I had a fabulous stay. Dana and Jason are wonderful people; very accomodating and friendly. You will have a great retreat. During my stay there was still some minor construction in the central courtyard area yet it was still extremely peaceful and restful. I stayed in a two story house and at night the breeze would come down from the mountains-- it was a joy just to sleep there and be surrounded by the stars.

I practiced yoga on my own and with Dana. The yoga center was not yet built but it was still a great environment to practice yoga and I am sure once the center is constructed it will be very conducive to meditation and practice.

On a practical level, I had my own kitchen and cooked which was fantastic. There is a market in town with cheap veggies and fruit and also a fairly modern grocery store (although I recommend getting your veggies and fruit at the market). I rented a bike for about 5 dollars a day and road into town and back which I enjoyed (the roads were being repaired so I am sure they will be better by the time you are there). There are many places for internet in town as well. I would discuss with Jason cell phone options as well. It was helpful to be able to call from town if I had a question or needed help.

I am not sure if this was helpful but please feel free to contact me directly if you have any specific questions.

Take care,
Michelle