Pura Vida Spa - Costa Rica - May 2025
Enjoy an Education Vacation at Pura Vida Spa in Costa Rica
You want to be at the top of your field. You need to stay up-to-date with your continuing education requirements, so why not take the best massage CE classes while on an education vacation at a lush tropical paradise?
Learn the skills you need to advance in your massage practice taught by some of our top teachers! In this Education Vacation opportunity, you can revel in the unspoiled beauty of Costa Rica, one of the most beautiful spots on the globe. The Pura Vida Retreat and Spa is an internationally acclaimed yoga resort for good reason. Breathe the fresh air and take in the amazing energy of this retreat that is nestled in the mountains of Costa Rica. It is an easy 25-minute ride from San Jose, Costa Rica's capital and largest city. (Use airport code "SJO" to check for flights.) Energize, enlighten and recharge as you learn from some of the most sought-after skills from some of the most highly regarded massage therapy teachers in the world.
Curriculum Paths for the May 2025 Event
- Medical Massage - You can take our complete Medical Massage Practitioner Certification Program, including both the Professional Level and Master's Level. This is the longest-running and most respected national Medical Massage Certification Program in the United States.
- Craniosacral Therapy Series - You will love the energy at Costa Rica to learn Craniosacral Therapy. Learn and practice the 11 Steps to Heaven routine. This series includes intraoral specialization.
- Traditional Thai Massage Workshop - Take both Levels I and II of this amazing modality. This includes a 30-hour intensive program that is considered to be one of the most comprehensive Thai Massage programs in the world and one of the most amazing locations you can imagine to take it!
- Aquatic Bodywork - This is the perfect location to take this amazing course. Learn how to provide aquatic treatment sessions! Your clients will love it!
The opportunity to learn from these gifted instructors is rare enough; to learn from them in this incredible setting will be one of the great events of a lifetime. Classes are held in an elevated pavilion with stunning views of the forest and countryside.
Extracurricular Activities
Group tours will be conducted during off-hours. You can go with the group or make your way on your own. Take a hike to the hot springs, check out a volcano, go zip-lining through a cloud canopy, visit waterfalls, volcanoes, and beaches. There are so many spectacular eco-adventures to choose from. Maybe a guided hike through the hillside coffee fields, or a day-long whitewater rafting trip! Make sure to check out one of the daily yoga classes and bring your bathing suit and hop in the hot tub. You might wish to receive spa services or just relax by the pool and enjoy the change of pace. Maybe you want to sip on a cup of tea and meditate in the mountains. You get to select your curriculum path and your outside activities; it is entirely your choice!
Schedule of All Classes and Activities
Saturday, May 3, 2025, is the arrival day; Saturday, May 10, 2025, is the departure day. No classes or activities are planned on those dates. Enjoy your free time to relax, explore, or make some new friends!
Sunday 5/4/25 |
Monday 5/5/25 |
Tuesday 5/6/25 |
Wednesday 5/7/25 |
Thursday 5/8/25 |
Friday 5/9/25 |
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Free Time Activities |
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Free Time Evening |
Free Time -or- Excursion to La Paz Waterfalls 8:30am-12:30pm |
Free Time |
Salsa Lessons Evening |
Free Time Excursion to Volcano
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Medical Massage Practitioner Program |
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Day of the Back 10am-7pm |
Day of the Neck Day of the Neck |
Insurance Billing 8:30am-12:30pm Upper Extremity (Part 1 of 2) 1:30pm-6pm
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Upper Extremity
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Lower Extremity (Part 2 of 2) 2pm-6pm |
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Craniosacral Therapy Series |
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Craniosacral Therapy (Part 1 of 4) 10am-7pm |
Craniosacral Therapy (Part 2 of 4) 2pm-6pm)
Craniosacral Therapy |
Craniosacral Therapy (Part 4 of 4) 8:30am-12:30pm
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Advanced Craniosacral Therapy (Part 3 of 5) 8:30am-12:30pm
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Advanced Craniosacral Therapy (Part 5 of 5) 2pm-6pm |
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Traditional Thai Massage |
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Thai Massage (Part 1 of 6) 10am-7pm |
Thai Massage (Part 2 of 6) 2pm-6pm)
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Thai Massage (Part 3 of 6) 8:30am-12:30pm
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Thai Massage (Part 4 of 6) 8:30am-12:30pm
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Thai Massage (Part 6 of 6) 2pm-6pm |
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Aquatic Therapy |
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Aquatic Therapy (Part 1 of 6) 10am-7pm |
Aquatic Therapy (Part 2 of 6) 2pm-6pm)
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Aquatic Therapy (Part 3 of 6) 8:30am-12:30pm
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Aquatic Therapy (Part 4 of 6) 8:30am-12:30pm
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Aquatic Therapy (Part 6 of 6) 2pm-6pm |
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*In the event of rain, in-water make up time will be added on Tuesday afternoon or in the evenings. |
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Pricing
The best part of this adventure is the price. A starting fare as low as $1795 (guest rates start at $1495) includes your accommodations and meals as well as CEUs. This fare also includes ground transportation from the airport to the resort and back. Rates are determined based on the classes you are taking and the accommodations you desire. Guests (not taking classes) are welcome and have reduced rates (see chart below).
Optional expenses include select tours and excursions and spa services. Beer and wine are available for an additional charge. Airfare is not included. Pricing is based on double occupancy. A Surcharge for single accommodations is $650. If you are traveling on your own and would like a roommate, please inquire about our Roommate Finder Program. In most cases, same-gender roommates can be assigned if you travel alone and do not wish to pay the single surplus.
Meals are included! And not just any meal. The food is delicious! Meals include North American and Costa Rican cuisine featuring vegetarian options, fish and chicken dishes. Vegan, gluten-free and high-protein diets can be accommodated upon request. Complimentary coffee, tea, alkaline water and filtered water are available throughout the day.
For an extra charge, you may wish to visit the wine and juice bar for a selection of sulfite-free, organic wines, Central American beers or fresh smoothies and wheatgrass elixirs.
Payment Plan Options
- Hold your place in the class and accommodation of your choice (subject to availability) with a $500 *non-refundable deposit (*if you are not able to attend you will retain a course credit to take a different course)
- You will be sent an invoice to make payments toward this trip.
- The balance is due and must be paid in full by no later than March 4, 2025.
Cancellations/Transfers:
- For cancellations more than sixty days prior to the start date of an event, all funds paid to LMT Success Group are fully refundable, aside from the *non-refundable deposit of $500 which will be held as a credit that may be used toward any US-based class or future Costa Rica event offered by the LMT Success Group.
- For cancellations less than sixty days prior to the commencement of the event, all funds become non-refundable. At this point, if cancellation occurs, a credit will be held for the full amount received by LMT Success Group to be credited toward a future LMT Success Group-sponsored event at Pura Vida Retreat and Spa only.
- For trips not paid in full sixty days prior to the start event, all monies paid to LMT Success Group will be held as a credit to be applied toward a future LMT Success Group event at Pura Vida Retreat and Spa. Course and room preferences for the current event may be forfeited.
- All refund requests must be made in writing to LMT Success Group's Student Services Department.
- Registrations that get transferred to a future event will only receive course credit for a future LMT Success Group-sponsored Pura Vida event.
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Tentalow |
$1795 $1495 |
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$1995 $1695 |
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$2095 $1795 |
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*Limited suites are available. Send an email to find out about availability.
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$2495 $2195 |
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You can secure your accommodation level, however, we cannot guarantee which specific room you will be assigned at that level. All room placements are based upon availability, on a first-come, first-served basis. We will do our best to accommodate your requests. |
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This incredible price is available to only 30 very fortunate individuals in each program so call early to hold your spot.
Reservations must be made for our Adventure Learning offerings prior to classes being scheduled.
Please scroll down to place a deposit or you may call LMT Success Group at #1-954-596-1170 to make your reservation and enroll in classes.
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In order to hold your place in the program, you may make a full payment or place a deposit on the class you wish to take, below.
In the comments section at checkout, please let us know which class you would like to take.
If you are traveling with a guest or another student who you wish to share a room with, please include that person's name in the comments section at checkout. If you are traveling as a single, no roommate, please select and pay for that option below.
If you select to make a deposit, we will send you an invoice for the balance due.
Pura Vida -May 3-10, 2025 - Single Surcharge Program pricing is based on double occupancy accommodations. You are requesting a single accommodation. This charge is in addition to the amount paid for the class and room.
Pura Vida -May 3-10, 2025 - Deposit - Tentalow You are placing a $500 *non-refundable deposit requesting a Tentalow accommodation at the LMT Success Group May 2024 event at Pura Vida Retreat and Spa. Please list class choice in comment section of checkout. (*If a cancelation must be made, the deposit amount will be held as a course credit to be used at any LMT Success Group US-based class or a future Pura Vida event offered by LMT Success Group.) The final payment is due on March 4, 2025. We will send you an invoice for your balance due based on the accommodation that you have requested. We will add you to the class roster for the class that you have requested in the comments section at checkout. Room accommodation requests are based on availability. Room pricing is based on double occupancy. If a single occupancy is not selected, by default we will add you to a roommate finder program and pair you with a same-gender roommate in the accommodation you have selected, if possible. If you are traveling with someone that you would like to room with, please include that person's name in the comments section of the checkout. You will be notified as soon as possible prior to the event if your requested options are not available. All course materials will be provided in a digital format two weeks prior to the event.
Pura Vida -May 3-10, 2025 - Deposit - Deluxe You are placing a $500 *non-refundable deposit requesting a Deluxe accommodation at the LMT Success Group May 2024 event at Pura Vida Retreat and Spa. Please list class choice in comment section of checkout. (*If a cancelation must be made, the deposit amount will be held as a course credit to be used at any LMT Success Group US-based class or a future Pura Vida event offered by LMT Success Group.) The final payment is due on March 4, 2025. We will send you an invoice for your balance due based on the accommodation that you have requested. We will add you to the class roster for the class that you have requested in the comments section at checkout. Room accommodation requests are based on availability. Room pricing is based on double occupancy. If a single occupancy is not selected, by default we will add you to a roommate finder program and pair you with a same-gender roommate in the accommodation you have selected, if possible. If you are traveling with someone that you would like to room with, please include that person's name in the comments section of the checkout. You will be notified as soon as possible prior to the event if your requested options are not available. All course materials will be provided in a digital format two weeks prior to the event.
Pura Vida -May 3-10, 2025 - Deposit - Supreme You are placing a $500 *non-refundable deposit requesting a Supreme accommodation at the LMT Success Group May 2024 event at Pura Vida Retreat and Spa. Please list class choice in comment section of checkout. (*If a cancelation must be made, the deposit amount will be held as a course credit to be used at any LMT Success Group US-based class or a future Pura Vida event offered by LMT Success Group.) The final payment is due on March 4, 2025. We will send you an invoice for your balance due based on the accommodation that you have requested. We will add you to the class roster for the class that you have requested in the comments section at checkout. Room accommodation requests are based on availability. Room pricing is based on double occupancy. If a single occupancy is not selected, by default we will add you to a roommate finder program and pair you with a same-gender roommate in the accommodation you have selected, if possible. If you are traveling with someone that you would like to room with, please include that person's name in the comments section of the checkout. You will be notified as soon as possible prior to the event if your requested options are not available. All course materials will be provided in a digital format two weeks prior to the event.
Pura Vida -May 3-10, 2025 - Deposit -Suite You are placing a $500 *non-refundable deposit requesting a Suite accommodation at the LMT Success Group May 2024 event at Pura Vida Retreat and Spa. Please list class choice in comment section of checkout. (*If a cancelation must be made, the deposit amount will be held as a course credit to be used at any LMT Success Group US-based class or a future Pura Vida event offered by LMT Success Group.) The final payment is due on March 4, 2025. We will send you an invoice for your balance due based on the accommodation that you have requested. We will add you to the class roster for the class that you have requested in the comments section at checkout. Room accommodation requests are based on availability. Room pricing is based on double occupancy. If a single occupancy is not selected, by default we will add you to a roommate finder program and pair you with a same-gender roommate in the accommodation you have selected, if possible. If you are traveling with someone that you would like to room with, please include that person's name in the comments section of the checkout. You will be notified as soon as possible prior to the event if your requested options are not available. All course materials will be provided in a digital format two weeks prior to the event.
Pura Vida -May 3-10, 2025 - Pay in Full - Tentalow You are making a full payment requesting a Tentalow accommodation at the LMT Success Group May 2024 event at Pura Vida Retreat and Spa. Please list class choice in comment section of checkout. (*If a cancelation must be made, the deposit amount will be held as a course credit to be used at any LMT Success Group US-based class or a future Pura Vida event offered by LMT Success Group.) We will add you to the class roster for the class that you have requested in the comments section at checkout. Room accommodation requests are based on availability. Room pricing is based on double occupancy. If a single occupancy is not selected, by default we will add you to a roommate finder program and pair you with a same-gender roommate in the accommodation you have selected, if possible. If you are traveling with someone that you would like to room with, please include that person's name in the comments section of the checkout. You will be notified as soon as possible prior to the event if your requested options are not available. All course materials will be provided in a digital format two weeks prior to the event.
Pura Vida -May 3-10, 2025 - Pay in Full - Deluxe You are making a full payment requesting a Deluxe accommodation at the LMT Success Group May 2024 event at Pura Vida Retreat and Spa. Please list class choice in comment section of checkout. (*If a cancelation must be made, the deposit amount will be held as a course credit to be used at any LMT Success Group US-based class or a future Pura Vida event offered by LMT Success Group.) We will add you to the class roster for the class that you have requested in the comments section at checkout. Room accommodation requests are based on availability. Room pricing is based on double occupancy. If a single occupancy is not selected, by default we will add you to a roommate finder program and pair you with a same-gender roommate in the accommodation you have selected, if possible. If you are traveling with someone that you would like to room with, please include that person's name in the comments section of the checkout. You will be notified as soon as possible prior to the event if your requested options are not available. All course materials will be provided in a digital format two weeks prior to the event.
Pura Vida -May 3-10, 2025 - Pay in Full - Supreme You are making a full payment requesting a Supreme accommodation at the LMT Success Group May 2024 event at Pura Vida Retreat and Spa. Please list class choice in comment section of checkout. (*If a cancelation must be made, the deposit amount will be held as a course credit to be used at any LMT Success Group US-based class or a future Pura Vida event offered by LMT Success Group.) We will add you to the class roster for the class that you have requested in the comments section at checkout. Room accommodation requests are based on availability. Room pricing is based on double occupancy. If a single occupancy is not selected, by default we will add you to a roommate finder program and pair you with a same-gender roommate in the accommodation you have selected, if possible. If you are traveling with someone that you would like to room with, please include that person's name in the comments section of the checkout. You will be notified as soon as possible prior to the event if your requested options are not available. All course materials will be provided in a digital format two weeks prior to the event. *There are a limited number of Supremes available.
Pura Vida -May 3-10, 2025 - Pay in Full - Suite You are making a full payment requesting a Suite accommodation at the LMT Success Group May 2024 event at Pura Vida Retreat and Spa. Please list class choice in comment section of checkout. (*If a cancelation must be made, the deposit amount will be held as a course credit to be used at any LMT Success Group US-based class or a future Pura Vida event offered by LMT Success Group.) We will add you to the class roster for the class that you have requested in the comments section at checkout. Room accommodation requests are based on availability. Room pricing is based on double occupancy. If a single occupancy is not selected, by default we will add you to a roommate finder program and pair you with a same-gender roommate in the accommodation you have selected, if possible. If you are traveling with someone that you would like to room with, please include that person's name in the comments section of the checkout. You will be notified as soon as possible prior to the event if your requested options are not available. All course materials will be provided in a digital format two weeks prior to the event. *There are a limited number of Suites available. Please email kara@lmtsuccessgroup.com for availability.