UNLOCK YOUR TRUE POTENTIAL
WITH Anna + MARK Balfe-Taylor
A 5-NIGHT 6-DAY EXPERIENCE AT A LUXURY YOGA RESORT IN NOSARA, COSTA RICA
October 28—November 2, 2023
Raise your vibration & reach for the stars
Expand from within
Reach the next level of your yoga journey
Join us in the jungles of Costa Rica for a yoga experience that will change your life. When you are taken out of the hustle of your day-to-day, and arrive at this retreat, your soul will be fed in a new way.
Six days of exploration to feed your heart and soul, and workshops to enhance your practice. You will be challenged, inspired, and opened in new ways. Leave your lineage at home and be ready for an experience that will push you mentally and physically.
This is a week of nature, beauty, community and connection that will leave you feeling empowered, reinvigorated, reset and chance to come back home to your true self.
We welcome you to a retreat that shift your yoga journey and your life path.
See you there, Mark and Anna
THIS RETREAT IS FOR…
Lovers of yoga who are wanting to deepen their practice, learn new moves, and try something they’ve never done
Adventurers that want a break from the day-to-day, to gather with community, and in nature
Open-minded individuals who want to be re-inspired with their practice and their life
Those looking for a deeper connection to self
Come with a playful, open mind, try using tools to open the body, enhance shapes and develop your practice in new ways.
Come with an open heart and mind and be mindful of your body and level.
YOU’LL LEAVE THIS RETREAT WITH…
+ A new sense of freedom, empowerment, and confidence
+ A renewed and embodied belief system about what you are capable of and what you can open within.
+ A sense of bonding/friendship with a like-minded community
+ Newfound tools to open the body, enhance shapes and develop your practice in new ways
+ A feeling of accomplishment and transformation, returning home refreshed, energized & reinvigorated, with an open heart and connection to yourself
YOUR RETREAT INCLUDES
+ Daily Workshops, Classes, & Rituals with Mark & Anna
+ Three Healthy + Locally Sourced Meals Per Day
+ Daily Powerflow Practice
+ Yin & Meditation
+ Temezcal Ceremony
+ Sound Healing
+ Sunset Meditation & Breathwork
+ Shuttles to Town + Bike Rentals
+ Airport Transfer from Liberia Airport on retreat arrival/departure days
*please note: airfare is not included
“A path is only a path, and there is no affront, to oneself or to others, in dropping it if that is what your heart tells you... Look at every path closely and deliberately. Try it as many times as you think necessary. Then ask yourself alone, one question... Does this path have a heart? If it does, the path is good; if it doesn’t it is of no use.”
- Carlos Castaneda
A DAY ON RETREAT + IN COMMUNITY
The retreat schedule will be perfectly curated to support you. From classes and workshops, to free time to explore the beautiful town or sip smoothies by the pool - there will be a balance of deep transformative work and time to fill yourself up.
Each day, we will have a morning, and afternoon/evening workshop with Mark and Anna. These experiences will be active, embodied and connected. Between classes and workshops we will have healthy meals at the resort, time to relax by the salt water pool, and take trips to the beach or around town. The full schedule will be sent to all guests prior to the retreat.
Here is a sneak peak at a few of Mark + Anna’s Workshops + Classes:
Powerflow: A challenging sequence of asana to test your mettle, linking movement to breathe and peppering in peak poses to challenge all levels.
Intermediate Hatha : A Bishnu Ghosh school (Calcutta, India) inspired practice. The advantage of a more rigid format is the ability to track progress and have time to develop shapes. The class has a deep backbend focus and will provide a great variety of asana in a format that enables all levels of student to gain enjoyment from the class.
Vin/Yin : A blended class of two styles. Using the vinyasa component to activate the body, build strength, gain endurance, and build heat. A yin component to work on targeted areas of the body with a passive approach to developing mobility, flexibility and injury rehabilitation. A perfect class to do if not quite feeling the draw of the extremely challenging Powerflow classes.
Yin: Anna and Mark provide their twist on yin classes. A wholistic approach to gaining better range of movement, injury rehabilitation and prevention and a great class to connect to self and your breath. The class is a wonderful way to wind down after an active day with flexibility and calm being the goal. Yin is a calm, relaxing, meditative class and is suitable for all levels and ability.
Backbends & Twists: This workshop will warm the body, develop deeper backbends and using tools and the wall will be able to open students to challenge and move beyond their normal range of backbends. The Twist will provide some relief of the backbends and offer some unique and challenging deeper twist to aid spinal health, detoxifying the body and offer fun trying new things.
Backbends: Inversions, & balance. The second workshop will build upon the first offering some deeper backbends, novel inversions and balance shapes, some of which can be attempted in the Powerflow classes that will follow. Not for the feint hearted both workshops will be graded in difficulty, providing all levels with opportunity to grow.
MEET YOUR TEACHERS
Anna Balfe-Taylor
A rare ballerina and dancer, Anna has excelled across the world. Dancing in Australia, Japan, & Portugal, Anna ended up spending 8 years as a headliner in the world-famous Crazyhorse in Paris. Her success led her to help the show expand to the U.S. as La Femme and danced at Forte Deuce until becoming a soloist for 9 years at the Cirque de Soleil show, Zumanity.
In 2015, Anna retired at her peak and became a yoga & fitness instructor upon marrying Mark. She has since created an aerial yoga program and has a huge following for Barre, Pilates, and Yoga in Las Vegas.
Anna is known for her clarity in instruction, ability to see and understand bodies, and her high standard of practice. She also has a rare ability to truly connect with her students which has resulted in her loyal fan base. She continues to inspire both on the mat and through her ability to lead and conduct her training with her partner Mark. Known as a power couple they are both fun and full of wisdom.
Mark Balfe-Taylor
Mark is a Senior Master Instructor E-RYT 500, Bikram, Moksha, Baron Baptiste Power Vinyasa, Doug Swenson's Sadhana Yoga Chi, and Jennifer Wolfe's Pre-Natal Pregnancy Recently mentioned in Yoga Journal's Yoga Buzz blog for his new hot yoga sequence, Revitalize,
Mark officially began yoga in 2003 with Bikram Yoga based in Seoul, South Korea. In 2005. He completed the last Bikram Yoga training in Beverly Hills and began teaching in San Diego, and Vancouver before arriving back in Seoul in 2006. After a couple of years managing three locations, he moved to the U.S. to manage a studio in Las Vegas. Mark helped the transition out of Bikram Yoga to diversify styles and added Modo(Moksha)Yoga, Baron Baptiste, Doug Swenson, and various other trainings including yin training by the originator Paulie Zink and Bernie Clarke.
Mark helped create a franchise that included fitness classes that had celebrity investment and later expanded internationally. As a trainer since 2011, Mark has helped numerous students become teachers, taught trainers across the country in the styles he created for the franchise, and maintains popular classes in Las Vegas. Mark is known for encouraging his students to push themselves to grow physically, mentally and is a trusted facilitator. He just loves bringing people together from around the world through yoga.
YOUR LUXe Jungle ACCOMMODATION
If your room type is fully booked, please contact us and we will support you
DELUXE BUNGALOW
A gorgeous and spacious private room with a large King Size bed, Egyptian cotton sheets, high ceilings, luxurious bathroom with open-air rainfall shower, air conditioning, a large balcony with living area and wifi. This room can be booked as private or with a close friend.
KING BUNGALOWS
A gorgeous and spacious private room with a large King Size bed, Egyptian cotton sheets, high ceilings, open-air rainfall shower, air conditioning, terrace and wifi. This room can be booked as private or with a close friend.
QUEEN BUNGALOW DOUBLE ROOM
A spacious bungalow with 2 queen beds, Egyptian cotton sheets, high ceilings, open-air rainfall shower, air conditioning, work desk, outdoor balcony, and wifi. 1 queen bed is reserved with your booking and we will pair you with a roommate, or you can book the room with a friend.
BODHI CASITA DELUXE
A private queen bedroom and private bathroom in a 2 bedroom Casita with a kitchenette, living area, air conditioning, wifi, and outdoor patio. If you are interested in sharing a room with a friend, let us know and we'll arrange it! The deluxe rooms are located by the spa area.
BODHI CASITA
A private bedroom in a 2 bedroom Casita with 1 bathroom, kitchenette, living area, air conditioning, wifi and outdoor patio. 1 private room is reserved for you with your booking and we will pair you with a roommate in the second room, or you can book the entire casita with a friend.
QUEEN BUNGALOW TRIPLE
A room with 3 twin beds, terrace, desk, closet space, shared bathroom, open air shower, air conditioning, wifi. You can book this room with friends, or we will pair you with roommates. A great way to meet and connect with other guests.
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WE WELCOME YOU TO
UNLOCK YOUR TRUE POTENTIAL
Commit to learning & your practice will NEVER BE THE SAME
$1,000 Deposit Reserves Your Spot
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Space is limited
BODHI TREE — WORLD CLASS YOGA RESORT
Welcome to your home for the week! Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort is a world-class and renowned luxury yoga and fitness resort in Nosara, Costa Rica.
The Resort is beautifully designed to be nestled in nature, with the surrounding jungle being left as it was, natural, as is meant to be. As sustainable and green, the resort consciously protects and preserves the natural environment while offering comfort and luxury.
You will wake up with the sounds of wildlife and monkeys. You can take an early morning dip in the saltwater infinity pool or enjoy fresh juice or coffee at the community smoothie bar. Practice beside gentle streams, and be serenaded by the symphony of the jungle. With hardwood floors and 360 degree views, Bodhi offers a variety of five stunning yoga shalas that are the perfect backdrop to any class, ceremony or workshop.
Each room has luxurious cotton sheets, fluffy pillows, and a canopied bed that promises a well-deserved rest. All bungalows have air-conditioning, Wi-Fi and modern amenities. Security staff is available 24 hours and housekeeping staff will keep your room looking as beautiful as the first day you arrived.
Apart from our retreat schedule, Bodhi Tree offers community classes in Yoga, Spin, Pilates, Sound Healing and more. There is also a gorgeous spa with an array of different treatments using organic oils and lotions to relax your mind and soul.
The beach is just a quick bike ride or walk down the towns local roads where you will see perhaps the most amazing sunsets you have ever seen.
We’ve hosted retreats at Bodhi Tree for more than 6 years — it is one of our favorite properties to come together in community!
ABOUT NOSARA + GETTING THERE
Get ready to fully embrace the 'Pura Vida' lifestyle as you enter this magical jungle town known for world-renowned yoga, surf, and community. Nosara has attracted health-conscious expats from all over the world for its beautiful culture and lifestyle. It is one of the only five “Blue Zones” in the world. Walk, bike or ATV down the unpaved roads and stop at local organic cafes or take a dip in some of the cleanest ocean waters in Costa Rica. At the right time of year you can catch the bioluminescence lighting up the ocean, a moment you will never forget. Nosara has easily became one of our favorite retreat destinations and we are excited to share it with you.
We recommend flying into Liberia Airport (LIR) and taking our shuttle to Bodhi Tree (about 2 hours). The alternative option is to fly into San Jose Airport (SJO) and take a small jumper plane to Nosara Airport. If booking this option, you should plan ahead since smaller planes fill up quickly. Airport transfer is included on arrival and departure days from the Liberia/Nosara Airport. Please note that vaccination against COVID19 is not required for entering Costa Rica.
We recommend landing in Liberia by 1pm on Oct 28th, and departing after 2pm on Nov 2nd. This will ensure you do not miss any classes or workshops. Check-in at Bodhi Tree begins at 2pm on arrival day, and check-out is at 11am on departure day. We are happy to help you research the best flight options and plan extended travel as well. Many of our guests like to spend extra time exploring around CR - we highly recommend it if you have extra time!
WE SUPPORT YOUR ADVENTURE!
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We can’t wait to meet you!
HOW mark & Anna HAve CHANGED LIVES
“While I practiced yoga solidly for 7 years before, working with Mark has taken my practice to an unexpected high level. My strength, flexibility and resilience in a heated room have never been better. My knowledge of poses and my ability take on the advanced variations have vastly improved. Mark is an amazing instructor who gives firm direction and stays playful while sharing the coolest playlists. I truly hope to be student for many years to come! ”
“I did not grasp the depth and transformative power of yoga until I experienced Mark’s classes. His guidance and expertise has facilitated the deepening of my practice. My physical strength and flexibility has improved beyond what I thought was possible, more than that my ability to be present and achieve mental clarity I attribute to Mark’s style of teaching.
Mark’s continued guidance and support over the last few years has helped in profound, life changing ways.
I highly recommend Mark’s classes, training programs & retreats for anyone looking to learn from a master teacher and transform using yoga”
“I started along a path with little in mind how much I would transform my life in the steps I was about to take. My goal was to deepen my practice and improve my knowledge of yoga, but halfway through my first training with an incredible mentor and leader in Mark Balfe-Taylor, I knew I wanted to change lives in the way I saw him doing. Mark taught me about the poses, yet his approach was to teach me about myself in the process. You cannot help but be drawn in by his focus to better yourself in all aspect of life. Yoga is about your body, your spirit and your mentality in and outside of the room. I have felt no one else in my 12 years of practice take these objectives so seriously. I don’t have the words enough to thank him, and am truly more blessed to have found him and get the chance to work with him. If you get the chance, don’t pass it up!”
“I have been Mark’s student for 12 years. I fell in love with his classes, teaching methods, and bulldog personality immediately. I had a very competitive spirit for the first few years of my yoga practice and Mark, with his intense intuition, could see and I believe, felt it through my energy in class. I had never experienced a method of movement, teaching, or mental testing such as yoga, whereas I came from a ballet/acrobatic background. I had never been in extreme heat trying to create shapes that I didn’t even know were possible. Every one of Mark’s classes I walked into were packed and I would look around the room. There were people from all walks of life. Mothers, fathers, athletes, handicapped, you name it, and I figured, if everyone else can hang, so can I. Mark also has a tremendous gift as a healer, teacher, and coach. He has the ability to push you to your limit no matter your ability. He has a certain kind of care that makes you want to work as hard as you possibly can in his class. With that being said, I demanded to become as best as I could and with his help during class, after class, private lessons, coaching me on his own time, I developed my practice into a competitor. In 2012/2013, he led me to be the Nevada regional yoga champion, top 25 in the national competition, and silver medalist in the USA yoga world olympics in 2020.”
ARE YOU READY TO unlock your highest practice?
We’re so excited to receive and support you on your path to expansion and ransformation.
Space is limited so we can have an intimate group, so reserve your spot now!
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