Calling it full my friends - thanks so much! If you really want in please contact Holly at 207-299-0082 and we’ll chat :)

Join MYA on our second epic adventure to Portugal! We’ll take in the local culture as we explore spectacular beaches, mountains, historic towns, castles, cheese shops, wine cellars & beyond…

MYA will be enjoying an elevated eight acre private property in the Parque Natural da Arrábida with magnificent views of the sea and mountains. Our breathtaking home is less than 3 miles from Castelo de Palmela, a castle situated between the estuaries of the River Tagus and Sado River, near the mouth of the latter; also part of the Costa Azul (blue coast). We’ll adventure to stunning beaches in the area that are about a 15 minute drive from the property.

The Setúbal peninsula, authentic (not ravaged by tourists yet), is known for good wine, Azeitao cheese, and cakes! Lisbon, full of charm, history and vibrant cuisine, is only 30 minutes away and Sintra, a wee bit further on, is a sweet town in a green mountainscape of palaces, country estates, parks and a medieval castle.

Adventurers will have plenty of space in a beautiful house with eight bedrooms, two living rooms, two kitchens, and a panoramic outdoor jacuzzi; views for days from every perspective. There’s a lovely pool and plenty of options indoors & out for our daily yoga practice, if the vibe is right we’ll get in an evening practice as well. Beyond the doorstep are great trails to stroll and take in more sights…

Located next to the sea, Arrábida Natural Park has incomparable beauty where the blue of the sea alternates with the white tones of chalk cliffs and the depths of green vegetation covering the mountains. In addition to the Arrábida range is the Serra do Risco with the highest peak along the Portuguese mainland coast, a magnificent cliff measuring 380m high that overlooks the sea.

Adventurers will visit the beaches of Figueirinha, Galapos and the Portinho da Arrábida with fine sand and transparent waters much like the Mediterranean. Ribeira do Cavalo is one of the best secluded beaches in Portugal which we’ll hike into through the surrounding mountains to take in the calmness of the water. Praia dos Galapinhos is a must see dreamy beach with clear waters & white sand surrounded by lush vegetation. Praia das Bicas is accessed by a long wooden stair case, a perfect spot to watch the sunset or simply play in the waves. Adventurers may find Argil, a type of green clay, that's used as a natural skin treatment.

Adventurer birders will be compelled to visit the Sado Estuary Natural Reserve. The wildlife park is home to an astonishing variety of bird species; around 220 have been recorded in open water, shallow lagoons, reed-beds, and across mud flats. The estuary is an important wintering ground for razorbill, marsh harrier, flamingo, purple heron, and black-winged stilt, among many others. Let’s go - don’t forget your binos!

Arrábida has excellent conditions for farming and produces high-quality products including the wines that we’ll discover on the Costa Azul wine route and the delicious cheeses we’ll sample in the town of Azeitão. MYA will keep a supply of Portuguese wines & cheeses at the house as well that we can sample at our leisure.

Outside of our area, we’ll adventure to Lisbon & Sintra to take in sights, get in a hike or two, and eat some yummy food, and head to fairytale castles. Adventurers can help build the excursion :)

All of the breakfasts are covered by MYA, we’ll have five vegetarian dinners at the house and two out on the town so that we can take in the local experience. Anna will be our super fab cook throughout our stay! Lunches are up to adventurers, either leftovers or stopping in a town. The MYA offerings will be vegetarian and any and all food allergies or preferences will be honored.

We filled up super quick last time around! Don’t miss out on adventuring to Portugal to take in nature, towns and cities rich in history, yoga practices with beautiful views, delicious vegetarian food, gorgeous beaches, exhilarating hikes, tasty wine (& cheese!!!), hot tubbing, and so much more.

Cost: $2200 single bed, shared room;

$2400 solo king bed, private room; $3600 shared king bed, private room (total cost for 2)

$2600 solo king bed private room w/ bathroom; $3800 shared king bed, private room w/ bathroom (total cost for 2)

To book your space, a deposit of $1000 or the full amount can be made via Venmo (@maineyogaadventures_) or check in the mail or via credit card here...

Please be sure to review the cancellation policy - thank you! Feel free to reach out to Holly with any questions or concerns…

And, if any adventurers want to stay later (2-3 nights) in Lisbon, please contact Holly and we’ll make it happen!

Sold out - thanks adventurers!

MYA is taking on gorgeous Italy again but in a different locale, we’re headed to Abruzzo, the green lung of Europe!, for the outstanding countryside, medieval towns, stunning mountains, parks & nature reserves, and awesome beaches. Adventurers will stay seven nights in a beautiful villa nicely placed to explore all of the region’s fabulousness along with plenty of yoga, vegetarian food, and excursions. Apologies, there is very limited space on this adventure…

Our villa is in a perfect peaceful location, we can walk to the nearby village and we’re just a fifteen minute drive from Giulianova, a thriving town on the sea near the mouth of the Tordino river with one of the most beautiful sandy beaches of the Adriatic coast. Adventures will relax in the countryside with a private pool, gardens, and open views across the valleys towards hilltop towns and the majestic Gran Sasso, the highest mountain in the Apennine range.

There are six bedrooms in the modern and spacious villa designed over three floors with a sun terrace on each level to enjoy the different aspects from its elevated location. The covered outdoor corridor on the ground and first floors provide a shaded walkway that keeps the living area and bedrooms cool. Across the central lawn with a shady olive tree and leafy Mulberry tree is the old farm house which adds lots of character to the overall villa vibe. Wifi is available.

The nearby village of Mosciano Sant' Angelo provides all amenities, as well as a weekly market with local produce. During July, Mosciano and the surrounding villages host various summer festas, food nights and concerts, all just a five minute drive away. There is a fabulous traditional restaurant just a short stroll down the lane with fantastic food and views across Giulianova to the sea.

Mosciano Sant'Angelo is a fascinating medieval village, it owes its name to the cult of the Archangel Michael and can be admired from afar with its panorama of buildings including the famous Torre degli Acquaviva (water tower). This is a sweet area dominated by the view of olive groves and vineyards from which the excellent Montepulciano wine is born. Walking through its streets you can breathe history and spirituality and from here we could leave for horseback excursions in the surrounding nature. What do you think adventurers, shall we ride?!

An MYA cook, will take care of all of our breakfasts and four to five dinners, all vegetarian, whipping up the freshest most local ingredients with delightful Italian flair. Adventurers will have plenty of opportunities to enjoy meals outside of the villa, from the restaurant across the street and beyond.

Along with the daily yoga practice and an occasional evening flow under the stars, we’ll travel beyond our villa and local village to soak in more of Abruzzo. There will be a day of wine tasting; we can visit three local wineries mixed in with sightseeing and strolling. We can plan a day trip to Rome if adventurers are interested. Adventurers can venture into the Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park about an hour away, if we leave early enough we can get in a hike before it gets too hot.

Roccascalegna, a perfectly preserved medieval village, lying on the spur of the mountain with its 16th century castle rising on a rock of limestone, has to be seen to be believed. Also on our list is Scanno within Abruzzo National Park, deemed one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. A visit to Bugnara, another super sweet hillside village and Catignano, will be tossed in with a visit to the seaside for cool dipping. There’s going to be a lot of gorgeous sights to take in!

Don’t miss out on a fantastic adventure in Abruzzo Italy! Adventurers will fly into Rome (leaving the US on the 21st) and meet up with Machelle and her daughter to be driven to the lovely villa where Holly and her two boys & more adventurers will greet you with open arms.

Cost: $2600 twin bed, shared room; $4800 king bed, private room, total cost for two adventurers

To book your space a deposit of $1600 per adventurer or the full amount can be made via Venmo (@maineyogaadventures_) or a check in the mail or purchase below...

Sold out - thank you adventurers!

Join MYA on an epic adventure to Portugal! We’ll hike and take in the local culture as we explore spectacular beaches, mountains, historic towns, castles, cheese shops, wine cellars & beyond…

MYA will be enjoying an elevated eight acre private property in the Parque Natural da Arrábida with magnificent views to the sea, mountains and Lisbon. Our home is less than 3 miles from Castelo de Palmela, a castle situated between the estuaries of the River Tagus and Sado River, near the mouth of the latter; also part of the Costa Azul (blue coast). We’ll adventure to stunning beaches in the area that are about a 15 minute drive from the property.

The Setúbal peninsula, authentic (not ravaged by tourists yet), is known for good wine, Azeitao cheese, and cakes! Lisbon, full of charm, history and vibrant cuisine, is only 30 minutes away and Sintra, a wee bit further on, is a sweet town in a green mountainscape of palaces, country estates, parks and a medieval castle.

Adventurers will have plenty of space in a large beautiful house with eight bedrooms, two living rooms, two kitchens, and a panoramic outdoor jacuzzi with crazy views. There’s a lovely pool and plenty of options indoors & out for our daily yoga practice, if the vibe is right we’ll get in an evening practice as well.

Located next to the sea, Arrábida Natural Park has incomparable beauty where the blue of the sea alternates with the white tones of chalk cliffs and the depths of green vegetation covering the mountains. Speleology (cave explorations), diving, and mountain climbing are a few activities that local guides offer. In addition to the Arrábida mountain range is the Serra do Risco with the highest peak along the Portuguese mainland coast, a magnificent cliff measuring 380m high that overlooks the sea.

Adventurers will visit the beaches of Figueirinha, Galapos and the Portinho da Arrábida with fine sand and transparent waters much like the Mediterranean. Access will be an adventure as we take a steep, uneven path down known locally as the 'goat path'. Ribeira do Cavalo is one of the best secluded beaches in Portugal which we’ll hike into through the surrounding mountains to take in the calmness of the water that is uncommon in this area.

Praia dos Galapinhos is another dreamy beach with clear waters & white sand surrounded by lush vegetation. An unmarked trail that starts on the side of the road after Galapinhos is Praia dos Coelhos, a stunning wild beach with another steep downhill walk but wicked worthwhile. As another way to explore the area, adventurers may want to get in on a Coasteering Trip, a multi-activity that uses trekking, climbing, swimming, rappelling, zip line, caving and many jumps into the water.

Adventurer birders will be compelled to visit the Sado Estuary Natural Reserve. The wildlife park is home to an astonishing variety of bird species; around 220 have been recorded in open water, shallow lagoons, reed-beds, and across mud flats. The estuary is an important wintering ground for razorbill, marsh harrier, flamingo, purple heron, and black-winged stilt, among many others. Let’s go - don’t forget your binos!

There are more interconnected beaches with high cliffs and incredible walking trails. Adventurers may find Argil, a type of green clay, that's used as a natural skin treatment. Strong waves & high tides are the gift of these beaches so we’ll hang back watch surfers dance on the treacherous waters. Praia das Bicas is accessed by a long & steep wooden stair case, a perfect spot to watch the sunset or adventurers could opt for paragliding from the cliff edge for an incredible high!

Arrábida has excellent conditions for farming and produces high-quality products including the wines that we’ll discover on the Costa Azul wine route and the delicious cheeses we’ll sample in the town of Azeitão. MYA will keep a supply of Portuguese wines & cheeses at the house as well that we can sample at our leisure.

Outside of our area, we’ll adventure to Lisbon & Sintra to take in sights, get in a hike or two, and eat some yummy food. We may want to take an electric bike guided tour in the city before we head to the fairytale castles. Adventurers can help build the excursion :)

All of the breakfasts are covered by MYA, we’ll have five vegetarian dinners at the house and two out on the town so that we can take in the local experience. Lunches are up to adventurers, either leftovers or stopping in a town. The MYA offerings will be vegetarian and any and all food allergies/preferences will be honored.

Don’t miss out on adventuring to Portugal to take in nature, towns and cities rich in history, yoga practices with beautiful views, delicious vegetarian food, gorgeous beaches, exhilarating hikes, tasty wine (& cheese!!!), hot tubbing, and so much more!

Cost: Sold Out $2000 single bed, shared room;

Sold Out $2300 solo king bed, private room; $3400 shared king bed, private room (total cost for 2);

Sold Out $2400 solo king bed private room w/ bathroom; $3500 shared king bed, private room w/ bathroom (total cost for 2);

Sold Out $2500 solo king bed private room w/ jacuzzi/bathroom; $3600 shared king bed, private room w/ jacuzzi/bathroom (total cost for 2)

To book your space a deposit of $1000 or the full amount can be made via Venmo (@maineyogaadventures_) or check in the mail or pay your deposit here...

Please be sure to review the cancellation policy - thank you! Feel free to reach out to Holly with any questions or concerns…

And, if any adventurers want to come early for a few nights or stay later in Lisbon or Sintra, please contact Holly and we’ll make it happen!

Join MYA on an epic wintertime adventure to Upstate New York in the Adirondack Mountains and Lake George region with wicked nice accommodations in the perfect spot for skiing (both ways), snowshoeing, sledding, ice skating, hot tubbing, snowga (yoga in the snow), yummy vegetarian food, ice bar and winery & breweries visits, and anything else wintry we can possibly fit in! …

Arrival time is flexible! No worries about when you get to the house - we’ll welcome you with open arms whenever your schedule sends you to us. And please know that if you can’t swing three nights, contact MYA to work out an alternative arrangement…

Our awesome private home right on Lake George features beautiful hardwoods, natural stonework & hand-wrought metals; from sand-cast bronze door knockers to African Mahogany floors, from hand-thrown pottery dishes to hand-carved onyx lights, every detail is meant to excite the senses with rustic elegance. Five bedrooms give adventurers plenty of room to spread out including three king beds and three lux bunks. The home has radiant heat, a professional kitchen, a fab great room fireplace, outdoor fire pit and large balcony facing the lake.

The playroom is super fun with a piano, darts, pool, foosball, ping pong, mini bowling, shuffleboard, board games, and more! There’s also a home theater room, a dedicated high fidelity room with tiered seating that provides an outstanding movie theater or Xbox One X gaming experience.

The well-known priority for MYA is the extra-large hot tub, a home nestled in nature with direct access to the lake with views for days and hiking trails right out the front door. Sounds too good to be true!

MYA will be offering up super tasty vegetarian dinners and breakfasts and is always happy to work with food allergies/preferences. Lunches are open for adventurers to take in some local flavors but leftovers at the house are an option as well if you’re watching your budget.

This is one of those adventures where you can do all the things or choose to chill at the house spending time reading in front of the fire, soaking in the hot tub and gazing out at the beautiful lake.

While we’ll be practicing yoga at least once a day and snowga as well, some of the possibilities of local adventuring are, cross-country skiing along the Hudson River, sledding and tubing hills at Lake George, snowshoe hiking from the house to Buck Mountain & Stewarts Ledge, gentle interpretive trails at Meadowbrook Preserve, ice skating on the lake, visiting super sweet Glens Falls (“one of the coolest small towns in America'“), indoor waterpark at Six Flags, Fire & Ice Bar outdoor beverage fun, wine tasting at Adirondack Winery, local beer tasting at the pub or spirits at the distillery, downhill skiing at West Mtn or if you’re really committed, skiing at Gore Mtn, and lots more…

Be sure to bring all of your wintertime toys (skis, skates, sled, snowshoes)! Adventuring includes breakfasts & dinners, yoga practices indoors and out, three nights of fab accommodations with hot tub & games, snowshoe hiking, ice skating, sledding, good vibes…

Cost: $650/bunk bed; $750/loft king bed/solo or bottom bunk king/solo; $1000/loft king bed/shared or bottom bunk king/shared (total cost for 2); $1100/king bed/shared/private room (total cost for 2)

Payment will be available via VENMO (@maineyogaadventures_) or a good ol’ check in the mail or add to cart below. Be sure to acquaint yourself with MYA’s cancellation policy - thanks!

Get in on a last-minute weekend adventure with MYA to the mountains of Western Maine for a stay in a gorgeous home in Newry. Adventurers will get in plenty of hiking, yoga, hot tub soaking, vegetarian food, painting, wine sipping and chit chatting - we didn’t make it to Germany but we can make some magic happen! …

Please know that the arrival time is flexible, whatever works best for you! Our private home is both lux and comfortable with an open concept kitchen, living, dining area with cathedral ceilings and plenty of space for everyone. Mountain views are in plain sight while dining and relaxing with floor to ceiling panoramic windows. The massive stone gas fireplace offers ambiance and a warm cozy space.

The chefs kitchen has upgraded appliances and is fully equipped with everything to prepare vegetarian gourmet meals. The lower level is designed for MYA, the young at heart and mind! The game room area has a Foosball table as well as a 3 game table plus several board games. There is a bar table perfect for enjoying a snack and beverage. A custom built in fire place and huge sectional seating will be perfect for our gathering.

The master bedroom has a king with private bath with a jetted tub, there’s a queen bedroom as well on the main floor. The upper level offers up a bedroom with a king bed and another bedroom with double bunks. Downstairs is the bunk room with six bunk twins.

Outdoors, adventurers will enjoy the 6-8 person Bullfrog hot tub featuring waterfall and multiple jet and seating options (yessss!).

Please know that you can go at your own pace on this adventure, if you’d like to chill at the house and/or choose to drive to Bethel for a slow stroll thru town no problem, if you need to take on some serious elevation, that can happen as well.

There are some amazing hikes in the Newry area from the beauties in Grafton Notch State Park (MYA has only been there deep in the wintertime) such as Old Speck Trail, Moose Cave Gorge, Mother Walker Falls Gorge, and Step Falls which includes a long series of steep cascades and chutes with a total drop of 135 feet. There is a short hike up the right side of the falls (Wight Brook), which tumbles down a series of boulders and step-like ledges. We might want to bring along our bathing suits and play in the pools!

Another terrific hiking option in the park is Table Rock Loop Trail, a moderate hike compared to the other hikes in the park. Table Rock is 900 feet above the trailhead and offers fantastic views of Old Speck Mountain, the Eyebrow, and Grafton Notch. Outside of the park are more fabulous hiking opportunities such as Mount Will, Bethel Long Mountain Trail, and Rumford White Cap…

MYA will have Maine artist Travis Baker, creator of The Bluest You, on hand to guide adventurers in a paint & sip session that will highlight the landscape that surrounds us. No experience or supplies necessary. The sipping will definitely be organic and super tasty, wine w/ holly t.

Don’t miss out on a great escape to the mountains! Adventurers will delight in charming accommodations for two nights with close proximity to the village and fabulous hiking trails, a painting session, delicious vegetarian meals, soaking in the hot tub, crazy good views and more...

Cost: $350/bunk bed, $400/double bed; $450/queen bed, $550 king bed; $600/sharing queen bed (total cost for 2 adventurers); $700/sharing king bed

Payment is available via VENMO (@maineyogaadventures_) or a good ol’ check in the mail or add to cart below…

Sold Out. Please contact Holly at 207-299-0082 with questions & possibilities :)

Join MYA for a much needed retreat, a mindful escape, an adventure designed so that you can choose your own level of physical activity: take it up, slow it down, or a bit of both at a gorgeous location full of wonderful possibilities.

Adventurers will converge at Santosha on the Kennebec, a very special gathering place by the river, a peaceful space. All will enjoy outdoor yoga both under the sun and the stars, vegetarian food with fresh seasonal and local ingredients, meditation, beautiful accommodations with plenty of space to spread out, a wood paneled library, three indoor fireplaces, lovely surroundings, a hot tub, a fire pit, views of the Kennebec River, what more could you possibly need? Well, you could add on any services you may be craving such as massage, reiki, tarot readings, etc. And, our experience is not limited, close by is lovely Popham Beach (yoga in the sand and polar dip?!), hiking (Morse Mountain to Seawall Beach), forest bathing trails (Phippsburg Land Trust), mountain biking trails (rentals nearby if you don’t have your own); we can do all the things!

Please note that adventurers can join in for either a one-night or two-night stay with a flexible time of arrival. Adventurers can choose to pour on the activities with Holly leading the way, or choose to chill on the deck, in the library, in the meditation room, in the hot tub, it’s all good. Regardless of your chosen activities, vegetarian meals, dinner, breakfast and lunch will be lovingly provided by Santosha. Yoga practices will be an MYA specialty.

All covid-19 precautions will be taken. Before arrival, Santosha would prefer that adventurers get tested and also mask up when indoors. Please know that MYA is hoping to be mainly outdoors and putting out the vibes for awesome weather :)

Join in on a fabulous adventure in so many ways in such a beautiful place! Santosha, Sanskrit, संतोष: Complete, settled contentment without striving. Truly take some time for yourself, to luxuriate, to relax, to enjoy, to laugh and experience all that there is in every moment.

Cost: $350/one night; $650/two nights

To register, choose to add to cart below or payment is available via Venmo or Paypal or a good ol’ check in the mail :) Feel free to call 207-299-0082 with any questions.

We had a blast the first time so, MYA is headed back to the beautiful White Mountains region of New Hampshire for a wicked fun packed weekend adventure including ziplining, nighttime ice castle exploring, state park exploring, downhill skiing (cross country if you prefer), snowshoeing, yoga, vegetarian food and more…

Friday eve will get settled into our fabulous accommodations across from Loon Mountain in the White Mountain National Forest. The private home boasts an expansive cathedral ceiling entry with stone accents running up through the main living area to the gas fireplace hearth to the third floor's Knotty Pine ceiling. The kitchen with warm wood tones and granite counters features SS appliances and a large granite Island. Sarah Joughin will be your fab vegetarian cook along with her assistant, daughter Ruby :) The oak hardwood floor warmly flows through the kitchen/dining and living rooms. Adjoining the living room is a large space with its own cozy enamel gas wood stove with sliding doors to the expansive Loon facing front deck.

Adventurers will have plenty of room with six bedrooms, two with king beds, one with a queen bed, two twins in two of the rooms as well as a game room with a twin over full bunk bed. While every room boasts gorgeous views, all bathrooms are wrapped with tile floors and tile accents up the walls - there’s also a two-person jacuzzi tub to take turns relaxing in. Adventurers will also have free access to Loon Mountain Swim and Tennis Club and a new large sauna at the house!

Arrival time is flexible - our home will be ready by 4pm. Adventurers can stretch out after the drive, enjoy happy hour, try out the sauna, and then indulge in a hearty vegetarian meal.

Saturday, after breakfast and yoga, adventurers have a date in Lincoln with Alpine Adventures for winter ziplining. They opened the first, longest, highest and fastest Zipline Canopy Tour in New England in 2006. Our adrenaline will be pumping on this wintertime thrill ride! Our guides will keep us safe and secure as we zip over the canopy with outstanding views. We weren’t cold and it was super awesome!

We’ll come back to our fab pad to relax and eat yummy food before heading out for nighttime fun - a visit to the Ice Castles! Adventurers will explore icy layers and tunnels in a version of Frozen. The castles are enshrouded in an aurora borealis and lit from within in a rainbow of colors.

Sunday funday can be adventurer’s choice! Loon Mountain has wonderful downhill runs but if that isn’t your favorite way to play in the snow, cross-country skiing is awesome there too. Loon also has a skating pond that we may like to check out. Adventurers can purchase their downhill skiing tickets online. For cross-country skiing no worries, Loon’s trail prices are very affordable or you can opt for park trails for free. Please know that snowshoeing is another option for getting out there in the snow.

We checked out Franconia Notch State Park during our last visit and loved snowshoeing in to see The Flume, a super cool site of flowing water and thick ice and snow.

Don’t miss out on a yoga adventure in the beautiful White Mountains with lots of playtime in the snow - beginners welcome!

Please know that the flow of our schedule may change due to weather and availability of tickets.

Cost (including sweet accommodations, vegetarian dinners and breakfasts, yoga and snowga sessions, ice castles visit, ziplining, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, hot tub and sauna, wicked good vibes! and more…): $450/single bed; $550 solo queen bed; $650 solo king bed; $800 sharing queen bed (total for 2 adventurers); $850 sharing king bed (total 2 adventurers)

Sorry, no more tickets left for the ice castles!

King Bed On Sale $500 solo, $650 shared; Bunk Bed On Sale $350

Sold Out - thank you adventurers :)

Maine Yoga Adventures is off to explore new territory in Costa Rica! Adventurers are heading to an awe-inspiring private home in the rainforest of Nuevo Arenal…

Nature is abundant in this peaceful place - the Costa Rican sunsets are gorgeous, like none other!

We’ll be soaking up all of the goodness for four blissful nights of yoga, nature immersions (finding a sloth or two!), excursions, rainforest rambling, stargazing, birding (toucans visit the house), delicious vegetarian food, playing in the pool and more!

Our home, is going to be unbelievable! Located in the rainforest rather than a gated community, surrounded by nature, a 500 hundred acre preserve to the east and thousand acres of protected rainforest encompassing Tenorio National park to the North and West. A spot of peace and privacy with access to amazing excursions both in the forest and on the lake.

The entire property is a showcase of Costa Rican art, decorative tile, stone and craft work. Six beautifully appointed bedrooms featuring artwork, hand carved beds and doors with bathrooms en suite, and two decorative fireplaces are all for MYA. The master suite bathroom features a hot tub built for two (Holly promises to share!). There’s a chef’s kitchen, library/living room area, dining area, and a unique indoor pool with jacuzzi. We can play billiards and ping pong - lounging areas, an inversion table, and a massage table are also at our disposal.

Taylor and Katie Ashley will be the dynamic duo, our cooks, making magic in the kitchen! Adventurers will enjoy vegetarian dinners and breakfasts with local ingredients with a nod to local tico flavors. Fresh fruits and veggies - yum! Lunches will be on the go and up to adventurers but there will be a few delicious leftovers no doubt.

Lake Arenal has so much to offer adventurers - windsurfing, canopy tours, boat tours, jungle hiking trails, kite surfing, horseback riding, kayaking, swimming in an extinct volcanic crater, spelunking and more. We can decide as a group our fav excursions, definitely hanging bridges and hot springs, and still have the option to simply relax and enjoy the tranquility and majesty of your surroundings.

To help the Costa Rican National Park system finance education, outreach and protection, the manager of our home devotes 50% of each commission gained through sales of adventure tours towards the park. With the benefit of access to individuals in the tour system that make it all work - tribal leaders, guides, and park directors; MYA will take advantage of a couple tours for sure!

This will be MYA's 5th journey to Costa Rica via the airport in Liberia. Flights from Boston are in the $500-$600 range.

Adventure cost including four nights of fab accommodations, daily yoga, nature explorations, stunning sunsets, vegetarian dinners & breakfasts, pool dipping, wildlife viewing, airport transport & more...

$2,200 shared queen ($1,100 per adventurer); $1,700 solo queen; $1,200 bunk bed

Please feel free to contact Holly for a payment plan if need be, MYA doesn’t like to turn down adventurers :)

SOLD OUT :)

Maine Yoga Adventures is partnering again with outstanding nonprofit conservation organization, Earthwatch Institute, to assist on a 9 day Costa Rican Sea Turtles Expedition.

Following volunteer work, adventurers will head to an awe-inspiring private home in the rainforest of Nuevo Arenal for yoga, healthy vegetarian food, hiking, sightseeing, playing in the pool and more!

Adventurers are free to choose just the sea turtle expedition with Earthwatch Institute or just the adventure with MYA or both!

Lead scientist Frank Paladino, Professor of Biology, Indiana-Purdue University, has a research team to help gain a better understanding of the ecology of endangered turtles that nest on the beaches of Parque Nacional Marino Las Baulas. These beaches host the largest remaining population of leatherback turtles in the Eastern Pacific as well as important populations of olive ridley and East Pacific green turtles. (pics below by Jeff Morey)

The work will consist of... 

• Observing and monitor nesting leatherbacks. Those working on the beach at night will visit each nesting leatherback to take measurements and record any unusual markings or injuries—in other words, you’ll get as close as a person can to these majestic animals.

• Release hatchlings in the ocean. When babies start to emerge from the eggs in the hatchery, our team will take the tiny turtles down to the water's edge and release them into the wild.

• Survey the beach. During the day, our team will count sea turtle nests on the beach, take nest temperatures, and look for signs of erosion that could put nests in danger.

Accommodations are at the Goldring Marine Biology Field Station perched at the edge of the beach. Team MYA will share a bedroom with bunk beds. We'll have plenty of space to lounge at the pool or in the hammock. Typical tasty Costa Rican breakfasts and dinners of beans will be served up as well as ingredients for simple delicious lunches. 

Adventurers can create an expedition fund through Earthwatch to receive tax-deductible donations to cover volunteering costs ($2,845 accommodations & food are included; flight is not included) or use another contribution platform such as GoFundMe. If you can’t commit but are interested in supporting endangered sea turtles, make a donation to support MYA founder, Holly, in her volunteer work.

The former Principal Investigator for this project, Nathan Robinson, is the scientist seen removing a straw from a turtle’s nostril in what is considered to be the viral video responsible for straw bans! More needs to be done in terms reducing the plastic threat in oceans but banning straws is a good place to start. Tamarindo, across the way from Playa Grande, could do with more education in both light reduction and reducing their disposables that end up in the waters that these turtles return to every year to lay down their future generations. The risks are many for turtles, humans can do more to help their plight by refusing plastic and considering options other than convenience.

Nature is abundant in this peaceful place - the Costa Rican sunsets are gorgeous, like none other! Volunteers will have some time to relax on the beach, explore, and soak in the beauty. There will be time for wildlife watching, howler monkey families reside there, anteaters, crocs in the slower waterways, and more!

Post-research expedition, MYA will adventure to Nuevo Arenal for four blissful nights (January 17-21) of yoga, nature immersions (finding a sloth or two!), excursions, rainforest rambling, stargazing, birding (toucans visit the house), and delicious food!

Taylor and Katie Ashley will be the dynamic duo, our cooks, making magic in the kitchen! Adventurers will enjoy vegetarian dinners and breakfasts with local ingredients with a nod to local tico flavors. Fresh fruits and veggies - yum! Lunches will be on the go and up to adventurers but there will be a few delicious leftovers no doubt.

Our home is going to be unbelievable! Located in the rainforest rather than a gated community, surrounded by nature, a 500 hundred acre preserve to the east and thousand acres of protected rainforest encompassing Tenorio National park to the North and West. A spot of peace and privacy with access to amazing excursions both in the forest and on the lake.

The entire property is a showcase of Costa Rican art, decorative tile, stone and craft work. Six beautifully appointed bedrooms featuring artwork, hand carved beds and doors with bathrooms en suite, and two decorative fireplaces are all for MYA. The master suite bathroom features a hot tub built for two (Holly promises to share!). There’s a chef’s kitchen, library/living room area, dining area, and a unique indoor pool with jacuzzi. We can play billiards and ping pong - lounging areas, an inversion table, and a massage table are also at our disposal.

Lake Arenal has so much to offer adventurers - windsurfing, canopy tours, boat tours, jungle hiking trails, kite surfing, horseback riding, kayaking, swimming in an extinct volcanic crater, spelunking and more. We can decide as a group our fav excursions, definitely hanging bridges and hot springs, and still have the option to simply relax and enjoy the tranquility and majesty of your surroundings.

To help the Costa Rican National Park system finance education, outreach and protection, the manager of our home devotes 50% of each commission gained through sales of adventure tours towards the park. With the benefit of access to individuals in the tour system that make it all work - tribal leaders, guides, and park directors; MYA will take advantage of a couple tours for sure!

This will be MYA's 5th journey to Costa Rica via the airport in Liberia. Founder, Holly Twining, will fly from Bangor, if adventurers feel more comfortable with a travel buddy. Flights are in the $500-$600 range.

To secure your spot on the sea turtle expedition team, Earthwatch will receive an initial contribution, a nonrefundable $300 deposit. Adventurers can use the fund for the deposit as well. If you're ready to commit to the expedition call Zach Zimmerman at 978-450-1226.

Adventure cost including four nights of fab accommodations, daily yoga, nature explorations, stunning sunsets, vegetarian dinners & breakfasts, pool dipping, wildlife viewing, airport transport & more...

$2,200 shared queen ($1,100 per adventurer); $1,700 solo queen; $1,200 bunk bed; secure your space w/ a $600 deposit

Please feel free to contact Holly for a payment plan if need be, MYA doesn’t like to turn down adventurers :)

MYA is headed to Canada to the loveliest spot, St. Andrews by the sea, with the most fabulous accommodations at the Algonquin Resort. Adventurers will get in plenty of exploring, hiking, a ghost tour, yoga, yummy food, hot tubbing, pool splashing, and more…

Adventurers will gather on Friday at the resort, arrival time is flexible, and settle into our rooms. Please keep in mind, that the rooms will be shared, the beds don’t have to be! We can hit the pool (with waterslide!) and the hot tub to shake off the drive and head off to the sweet little seaside town on historic Water Street to watch the sunset. Perhaps we’ll find some lovely yoga postures to mix into the experience. There’s a quaint stroll along the rocks if the tide is right. MYA will bring along a tasty vegetarian soup for dinner that we’ll enjoy back at the Algonquin.

Saturday will be a big exploration day. So many sites! We’ll head to Indian Point, the sacred grounds of the Passamaquoddy Nation, located at the tip of the peninsula in St. Andrews. Adventurers will get take in marine life in a diverse inter-tidal zone. Nearby is Pagan Point Nature Preserve with coastal spruce forest and salt marsh. After a break for lunch, MYA will provide yummy eats, adventurers will hike Chamcook Mountain, an easy hike with splendid views from the top.

We’ll need some relaxing in the hot tub, poolside yoga, and happy hour at the MYA suite post hiking. As a group we can decide where we’d like to eat dinner, keeping in mind that this meal is not included in the adventure cost. Saturday night, get ready, we’re going to get in on the ghost tour led by a resort staff member, they spin great stories! The Algonquin opened in 1889, there’s plenty of history there and a few spirits as well.

Sunday funday we’re gonna get the tides just right for Ministers Island Trails, a 500 acre island only accessible at low tide. There we’ll explore fields, forest, and shoreline, oh la la! Before heading home, adventurers may want to check out Caughey-Taylor Nature Preserve with some dramatic cliffs on the way to the peak of Chickahominy Mountain.

You don’t want to miss out on this opportunity to explore St. Andrews with MYA! Please register as soon as possible, just in case we need to book an extra room or two…

Cost per adventurer: $350/sharing double bed; $400/sharing queen bed; $450/solo double bed; $500/solo queen bed

Please contact Holly directly for booking this adventure at 207-299-0082 or maineyogaadventures@gmail.com. Thank you!

Maine Yoga Adventures is coming together with outstanding nonprofit conservation organization, Earthwatch, to assist on a 9 day Costa Rican Sea Turtles Expedition. Following our volunteer work, adventurers will spend extra time in Playa Grande with plenty of yoga, healthy vegetarian food, surf time and more!

Adventurers are free to choose just the expedition or just the adventure or both :)

Lead scientist Frank Paladino, Professor of Biology, Indiana-Purdue University, has a research team to help gain a better understanding of the ecology of endangered turtles that nest on the beaches of Parque Nacional Marino Las Baulas. These beaches host the largest remaining population of leatherback turtles in the Eastern Pacific as well as important populations of olive ridley and East Pacific green turtles. 

The work will consist of... 

• Observing and monitor nesting leatherbacks. Those working on the beach at night will visit each nesting leatherback to take measurements and record any unusual markings or injuries—in other words, you’ll get as close as a person can to these majestic animals.

• Release hatchlings in the ocean. When babies start to emerge from the eggs in the hatchery, our team will take the tiny turtles down to the water's edge and release them into the wild.

• Survey the beach. During the day, our team will count sea turtle nests on the beach, take nest temperatures, and look for signs of erosion that could put nests in danger.

Accommodations are at the Goldring Marine Biology Field Station perched at the edge of the beach. Team MYA will share a bedroom with bunk beds - if our numbers are 6 or more we're working solo with researchers. We'll have plenty of space to lounge at the pool or in the hammock. Typical tasty Costa Rican breakfasts and dinners of beans will be served up as well as ingredients for simple delicious lunches. 

Adventurers can create an expedition fund through Earthwatch to receive tax-deductible donations to cover volunteering costs ($2,845 accommodations & food; flight is not included) or use another contribution platform such as GoFundMe.

Be sure to mention to possible donors that the former Principal Investigator for this project, Nathan Robinson, is the scientist seen removing a straw from a turtle’s nostril in what is considered to be the viral video responsible for straw bans!

Post-research expedition, adventurers will head to their own beautiful private space located further south. Also directly on the beach in close proximity to the estuary. It's the perfect site for hammock lounging, yoga, meditation, group meals, playing in the surf...

Nature is abundant in this peaceful place. Nicely secluded in our backyard the glorious Costa Rican sunsets will reveal themselves!

As a delightful contrast, we're not far from the bustling town of Tamarindo with restaurants, boutiques and art galleries. We'll hit the the dance floor at the disco for a well-rounded adventure! So much more than a yoga retreat... 

Casa Mandarina boasts a fully equipped kitchen that Rachel Hicks, our cook from Virginia, will work her magic in. Rachel comes to MYA with a vibrant passion for the outdoors, sustainability, food, and wellness. A yoga teacher with a masters in nutrition, Rachel has led retreats and workshops in her wheelhouse of health and well-being.

This will be MYA's 4th journey to Costa Rica via the airport in Liberia. Founder, Holly Twining, will fly from Boston, if adventurers feel more comfortable with a travel buddy. Flights are below $500.

To secure your spot on the team, Earthwatch will receive an initial contribution, a nonrefundable $300 deposit. Adventurers can use the fund for the deposit as well. If you're ready to commit to the expedition call Zach Zimmerman at 978-450-1226.

Adventure cost including three nights of fab beach front accommodations, daily yoga, stunning sunsets, vegetarian dinners & breakfasts, airport transportation & more...

Cost: $1300/shared king or $1100/solo king available

Please be aware of MYA's Cancellation Policy prior to booking...thanks!