Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort

The signature yoga retreat at Bodhi tree is one of a kind. Mela and Duncan were great hosts and provided a well rounded itinerary with a great mix of yoga classes, Pilates, and reflection. Walks on the beach in the mornings are amazing and only a 10min walk. The town of Nosara is also only a 10min walk on the beach or jungle path - cute shops, restaurants and organic grocery store await! Surf lessons were included in the retreat and was such a fun way to experience something so special to Costa Rica! Such a great experience, with amazing people, at a gorgeous calming resort.

I went to the Bodhi Tree Signature Retreat in Feb of 2025 and everything from the activities, food, staff, other retreaters, were all amazing. Duncan and Melany are truly caring people who put a lot of intention and effort into the experience! The buffet was great with a different menu everyday including different daily juices - I had a little game going to choose my favorite but it was real hard to narrow down... Also as a beginner yoga guy it was also nice to have a blend of teaching styles between Duncan and Melody in their beautiful studios. You can also take other classes or just do whatever you want :) So if you're looking for a blend of some luxury, yoga, great conversation, blue ocean, 10/10 sunsets, etc, etc this is the place!

I had the most amazing time at my yoga retreat with Duncan and Melanie!! The retreat was so organized and everyone on the trip was easy to get along with. Duncan and Melanie did a great job providing a blend of yoga/pilates/stretching and outside of the resort activities like surf lessons. The hotel has an amazing serene pool and juice bar with great açaí bowls. The hotel is only a 10 min walk to the beach and a 10 min walk down a beautiful bath to the town. The small town of Nosara was great with cute restaurants and shops. I would highly recommend going to bodhi tree resort!

If you are a yogi, pilates practitioner or just someone searching for a transformative health & wellness experience, put Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort in Nosara, Costa Rica on your bucket list! The resort can only be described as truly magical. The grounds, pools and facilities are breathtaking. No design detail has been spared. While practicing a more strenuous vinyasa class or a restorative Yin class in one of the exquisite shalas surrounded by lush jungle, you will want to pinch yourself from disbelief that you are practicing yoga in such a beautiful and transformative space. The staff and instructors understand and breathe hospitality to the nth degree. Everyone is incredibly friendly and responsive to any question or need. On more than one occasion, a staff member went out of their way to point out wildlife including birds, an impressive iguana and an entire family of monkeys. I was blessed to attend the most recent Bodhi Tree Signature retreat in February 2025. Melany Martinez and Duncan Bourke led the retreat and not only were incredibly knowledgeable and skilled in their yoga instruction, they are perhaps two of the most beautiful people, inside and out, that I have ever encountered! After being a yoga practitioner for 25 years, I have been taught by numerous instructors and they simply are the BEST. My husband, who did not participate in the yoga retreat, had a wonderful time joining in on the different excursions - bike ride to the beach to watch the amazing sunsets, boat tour and snorkeling in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, couples massage at the amazing spa, dinner at La Luna (a local must dine restaurant on the beach), and simply relaxing by one of the amazing pools. We felt incredibly lucky to meet the owner of Bodhi Tree, Gary. His passion for health and wellness, and providing an authentic and unique resort experience was impressive. He shared plans to build more facilities for additional sports and services. Lastly, the food was phenomenal. Fresh, organic ingredients at every meal all served buffet style. We usually never eat buffets as the quality is questionable. Not at the Bodhi Tree! Whether breakfast, lunch or dinner, each meal was delicious and varying in different ethnic cuisines. Not to mention an amazing smoothie, juice and coffee bar. Every day that we spent at the Bodhi Tree topped the next. We came home relaxed, recharged and rejuvenated from our pura vida experience. We are counting the days until we can return!

The grounds are beautiful, the food was healthy and delicious and the room was comfortable and cool. The yoga facilities are amazing with incredible views. This was a great place for a yoga retreat for a large group of 35 women. We loved walking down to the beach for a gorgeous sunset every evening.

A part of me will never leave Bodhi Tree. The surreal signature retreat led by Melany & Duncan was unequivocally one of the best weeks of my life. They are not just amazing yoga instructors but amazing people I am now happy to call friends. To become completely comfortable with yourself, you sometimes have to get a little uncomfortable in a foreign place surrounded with complete strangers. If you're looking for that type of experience with world-class accommodations , friendly staff & unforgettable sunsets, then this is the place for you. Don't miss the Sound Bath. Groundation awaits your soul.