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Spanish and Yoga
Jaco Beach, Costa Rica
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Requirements:
Program (included in tuition):
- 2 hrs/day Spanish classes
- Group classes (max 5)
- 1.5 hrs/day Yoga classes
- Shared room in residence (no meals)
- Emergency message service
Possible Options (extra cost):
- Private room upgrade in residence
- Additional organized activities
- Weekend excursions
Start Dates:
- Start any Monday (Maximum of 4 weeks)
- Closed Dates:
2012: 1/1, 4/5-4/6, 4/11, 5/1, 7/25, 8/2, 8/15, 9/15, 10/12, 12/25
Host School:
The relaxing seaside location of this program makes it the perfect place for beginner and experienced Yogis alike. This program aims to enrich your practice and give you the tools to deepen what you already know. The program focuses on building the flexibility, balance and strength needed for surfing. Certified instructors will give you a taste of several different styles of yoga, including Iyengar based Hatha Yoga, Power Yoga, Vinyasa Flow, and Anusara based classes. Offered year round to participants of all skill levels, this program provides you with 1.5 hours of Yoga each day (Mon-Fri) as well as 2 hours of Spanish class. Yoga classes are taught in English.
Information about Jaco Beach, Costa Rica (Click to view)
Long known as the surf capital of Costa Rica, Jaco is an active beach town, attracting both foreigners and Ticos alike. Jaco's proximity as the closest real beach town to San Jose makes it an extremely popular weekend destination for residents from the capital region. In addition to fantastic surf conditions, Jaco offers endless opportunities for water sports and other outdoor activities, as well as a bustling nightlife.
Known as the Switzerland of Central America, Costa Rica has an abundance of natural beauty and is populated by a friendly, well-educated people. Costa Rica has obtained the highest standard of living in Central America by embracing democracy and disbanding its army. This small country is a paradise for nature lovers with national parks, jungles, volcanoes, beaches, and more water per square mile than any other country in the world, excluding New Zealand. However, the small pre-Colombian indigenous population was wiped out by diseases brought to the new world by the conquistadors.
Participants: Students are mostly from the US and Europe, with average ages between 18 and 35.
Prices for 2012 Spanish and Yoga in Jaco Beach, Costa Rica
| Course Name |
1 Wk |
2 Wks |
3 Wks |
4 Wks |
Add'l
Wks |
Spanish
Wks |
Class
Size |
Meals |
| Spanish & Yoga w/residence, shared room |
$600 |
$1080 |
$1530 |
$1920 |
n/a |
n/a |
max 5 |
0 |
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Program Notes
- Airport pick up: $90 from San Jose, to be paid directly to driver. Must request pickup in advance.
- Private room upgrade: $170/week. Limited availability December-March and May-August
- Extra nights in Residence: $35/night
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