To Hear the Divine in All Things
To hear God in the song of the birds, to celebrate existence with the rising sun, to offer our worries and tears to the river’s gentle flow, and to know that the ocean refuses no river—offer yourself on the Altar of Love.
Are You Feeling the Call?
Do you feel a longing to connect with the Divine but don’t resonate with traditional religion?
Are you curious about how mystical practices can help you access the sacred in your everyday life?
Have you struggled to relate to the concept of God and yearn to experience spirituality in an authentic, personal way?
Do you wish to meet others who aren’t afraid to express their devotion and explore life’s deeper meaning in community?
If so, you are in the right place
Join us in a sacred journey of practice, inquiry, song, and ritual. Together, we create an Altar of Love where devotion flows freely, and Divine communion becomes real.
Through timeless practices—yoga, breathwork, mantra, mystical poetry, and nature’s wisdom—we re-member who we truly are and embody IT as loving presence.
A 6 days, 5 nights retreat in the beautiful sanctuary of Awake, in Uvita, Costa Rica.
The Altar of Love
Invites seekers of all kinds to explore devotion and surrender through yoga and mysticism. Whether you’re new to these practices or a seasoned practitioner, this retreat offers a safe and inspiring space to deepen your connection to the Divine and embody your truth as love.
Retreat
Highlights
6 days, 5 nights of immersive practice in Uvita, Costa Rica
A thoughtfully curated schedule blending yoga, meditation, and sacred rituals
Mystical practices such as mantra, breathwork, and poetry to awaken the heart
Daily communion with nature through walks, reflection, and connection with the land
Authentic community of like-minded seekers exploring spirituality beyond tradition
Sample Daily Schedule
(Subject to change)
- 5:00 – 5:45 am: Silent Meditation (optional)
- 7:30 – 9:00 am: Holistic Hatha Yoga
- 9:00 – 10:00 am: Breakfast
- 10:00 – 12:00 pm: Lecture/Activity (e.g, yoga philosophy talk)
- 12:00 – 3:00 pm: Lunch Break (time to rest, explore, or connect)
- 3:00 – 5:00 pm: Afternoon Activity (e.g., breathwork, nature walks, creative practices)
- 5:00 – 5:45 pm: Evening Meditation
- 6:00 – 7:15 pm: Dinner
- 7:15 – 9:00 pm: Evening Activities (e.g., kirtan, storytelling, or mystical poetry)
Your Stay at Awake
All-INCLUDED price
✓ All retreat activities including Holistic Hatha Yoga & community meditation.
✓ 3 meals a day crafted by Awake’s Ayurvedic chef: vegetarian, gluten-free, organic, and locally sourced.
✓ Accommodation at Awake for 5 nights in the following options
Special packages
For more information or other options in meal packages please contact us
Secure your spot in 3 steps:
1. Fill the form
Fill up the enrollment form and select your preferred package (all-inclusive or special).
2. Pay your deposit
Once we receive and review your form we will contact you and provide you options to pay a desposit to secure your spot.
3. See you here!
Pack your bags! We will send you more information on how to get there, what to bring etc. You can settle the rest of the payment prior to arrival
Meet your guides
Zamir Dhanji
Zamir has been a seeker on the path of yoga and mysticism for 2 decades. Author of the Inner Path Yoga Deck, he is passionate about bringing the wisdom of the mystics to the modern mind and ancient heart. He leads Awake’s yoga program, co-created the TRU Yoga Teacher training, and has been teaching yoga internationally in Canada, Asia and Latin America.
Zamir’s hatha yoga training was influenced by a number of teachers – particularly Swami Sivananda and Donna Farhi – and he completed his 500 hr teacher training under David Goulet in Chakra Yoga. This approach provides a holistic understanding of the body-mind system rooted in modern science…which also corroborates the knowledge of ancient yogis.
He served as an instructor in yoga asana, pranayama, meditation and yoga philosophy for the Langara College yoga teacher training program, teaching both in Vancouver and internationally.
He’s trained in Compassionate Inquiry, a somatic-based psychotherapy developed by Dr. Gabor Mate, which informs his healing work as both a yoga teacher and holistic counselor.
He has co-created a program for healing attachment trauma called “Patterns to Presence”, with behavioural scientist Sabrina Lakhani.
He studied Ati-Yoga under Wisdom Master Maticintin, founder of HUMUH : Clear Mind Buddhism and his spiritual teacher for the last decade, spending extended periods in the monastery studying meditation, buddhist logic and doing karma yoga.
In 2020 he founded Mystic Yogi and published The Inner Path, a yoga philosophy practice deck with stunning art and contemporary guidance for yoga seekers looking to integrate the 8 limbs of yoga into their life.
Lalitā Vega
Lalitā is a devoted modern yogini who has been practicing and studying the different yogic paths from the age of 16. She’s the co-creator of The Inner Path Deck and she holds a deep passion for mantras, sound, and prayer and she loves to facilitate sacred spaces of connection to the Divine.
Lalitā started practicing yoga and studying yoga philosophy from the age of 16. After finishing university, she pursued her strong spiritual inclinations and traveled in Asia for 2.5 years where she studied yoga in various schools and ashrams in Bali and India, and also immersed herself in Buddhist monasteries in Thailand and Myanmar.
She has completed 5 certifications in yoga, an underwent a 2-year Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program (MMTCP) with Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach.
Lalitā is the co-creator of The Inner Path, a yoga philosophy card deck, and has been teaching since 2017 in yoga teacher trainings, retreats, and immersions.
She is enamored by Non-dual Shaiva Tantra and Indian mythology which she loves to study in her spare time. And throughout the past years she has gone through a deep dive with her voice, un-layering her connection to this powerful instrument, and guiding others to awaken their inner resonance.
FAQ
Who is this retreat for?
The Altar of Love invites seekers of all kinds to explore devotion and surrender through yoga and mysticism. Whether you’re new to these practices or a seasoned practitioner, this retreat offers a safe and inspiring space to deepen your connection to the Divine and embody your truth as love.
Can I come only to the training without food and accommodation?
Yes, you can sort your own food and accommodation separately from the training. Please refer to the "Special Packages" chart for the “Only Activities” plan.
Are there different meal plans?
Upon request, you can choose to pay only lunches for example if you are staying off site, and there’s the option to pay the meals individually.
Are there payment plans available?
Payment plans are available upon request and prior evaluation from our facilitators. Please contact us to receive more info: lalitavega108@gmail.com
Where can I find more info about the accommodation options?
Please visit: https://www.awake.cr/accommodation
What is the refund policy if I’m unable to make it after I sign up?
We understand, life happens! Unless there are extenuating circumstances as determined by our team, your fee is refundable up to 60 days before the training begins. This will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
We recommend that you apply and put your deposit down early if you are serious
How do I get there?
In order to arrive to Awake located in Uvita, Punta Arenas, Costa Rica. There's a few options.
Internationally you need to take a flight to San Jose, from there, you can either take a local flight to Quepos (1h away) or take a private or shared shuttle to the center (4 hours). We can send you more details once you secure your spot.
Not sure if this is for you?
Message us if you have any questions or doubts
