# Danyasa Eco-Retreat: Adults-Only Yoga Lodge in Dominical

> Danyasa Eco-Retreat is a small, adults-only eco-lodge and yoga center on the main street of Dominical, on Costa Rica's southern Pacific coast. It's best for travelers who want drop-in yoga and a surf town on the doorstep, and for teachers looking for a creative venue to host a retreat or training.

Source: https://www.retreatvacations.net/danyasa-yoga-retreats-and-teacher-training/
Last checked: 2026-10-20
Location: Dominical, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Type: yoga, eco lodge, teacher training
Official website: https://www.danyasa.com/
Best for: Independent travelers, couples and retreat leaders
Setting: Beside the Baru River at the foot of rainforest hills, about 2 minutes from the beach
Rooms: 12 individually styled rooms, many built from upcycled shipping containers
Programs: Drop-in classes, hosted week-long retreats, yoga teacher trainings
Included: Organic breakfast with your stay; adults only

## What it's like

Danyasa has been part of Dominical since 2008. It sits right on the town's main street, across from the public school, at the base of rainforest-covered hills on the bank of the Baru River. The beach is about 2 minutes away. The setting gives you the best of both: a quiet garden retreat behind the gate and a lively little surf town just outside it.

The lodge is adults only and has 12 rooms, which it calls sanctuaries, each styled differently. Many of the living spaces are made from upcycled shipping containers, and the eco touches run down to biodegradable soaps and stainless steel straws for drinking coconuts. There's a palm-lined pool, free Wi-Fi throughout and filtered drinking water. The lodge holds Tripadvisor GreenLeader status and works with Community Carbon Trees, so guests can sponsor a tree to offset their travel.

The heart of the place is the open-air Bamboo Yoga Play studio, with bamboo floors and a good sound system. It's used for yoga, dance and other movement classes. Find current details on the [Danyasa website](https://www.danyasa.com/).

## The programs

**Drop-in classes:** You can join classes at the bamboo studio whether you're staying on site or just passing through town.

**Retreats:** Danyasa's main business is hosting. Visiting teachers bring week-long groups for yoga, surf, dance, wellness and women's retreats, and the property can be booked by retreat leaders. Past events listed on the site range from yoga and surf weeks to aerial yoga and ecstatic dance gatherings. Check the upcoming retreats page for what's on during your dates.

**Teacher trainings:** The studio has hosted many trainings over the years, including 200-hour yoga teacher trainings, Yin yoga training and dance teacher programs, usually run by partner schools. If certification is your goal, look at the specific school leading the course.

**Food:** An organic breakfast is included with your room. For other meals, Dominical has a health food store, groceries, fruit stands and plenty of restaurants within walking distance.

## Who it suits (and who it doesn't)

It suits adults who want a stylish, eco-minded base in a surf town, with yoga on site and everything else a short walk away. It's also a strong pick for teachers who want to run their own retreat in Costa Rica.

It's not for families with children, since it's adults only. And if you want an all-inclusive program with every meal and activity arranged for you, check whether a hosted retreat is running; outside those, you're largely planning your own days.

## Getting there

Dominical is on the southern Pacific coast, at the northern edge of the Osa region. By car, allow about 3 hours from Juan Santamaría International Airport in San José, and the lodge recommends renting a GPS since many streets have no signs. Shared and private shuttles run from the airport, and the team can help book them. You can also fly about 20 minutes from San José to Quepos and drive 30 minutes south. Direct TRACOPA buses run from San José twice a day and take about 5 hours; buy a ticket to Uvita and get off at Dominical.

## Frequently asked questions

### Can I just take a class without staying?
Yes. Drop-in classes at the bamboo studio are open to visitors.

### Are meals included?
Breakfast is included. Lunch and dinner are up to you, with lots of options in town.

### Can children stay?
No. Danyasa is an adults-only property.

### Can I host my own retreat here?
Yes. The lodge welcomes retreat leaders and offers a connection call to talk through plans and rates.