COSTA RICA NOV 29-DEC 6, 2025 | AerialSeaSilkRetreat

Costa Rica Aerial Retreat

November 29 - December 6, 2025 | Latica Lodge, Costa Rica

What can I expect from this retreat?

This immersive retreat in Aerial Silks is designed for those seeking to build strength, improve flexibility, and master essential techniques—all within a welcoming environment that supports all levels. Through guided sessions, you’ll progress from foundational moves to more complex sequences.

What should I be prepared for?

Dynamic Warm-Up: A unique aerial warm-up prepares your body for safe, effective movement.
Strength & Conditioning: Using aerial silks, you’ll engage muscle groups throughout your body, building strength through various aerial positions.
Core Techniques: Learn climbing, keys, inversions, and rolls—fundamental skills that create a solid base for advanced moves.
Enhanced Flexibility: Targeted stretching techniques promote greater range of motion, complementing your aerial training.

Join us to expand your skills in an inspiring setting, connect with fellow aerialists, and deepen your love for the art. Are you ready to soar?

EXPERIENCE

Micromovement Yoga: Awaken Every Muscle and Elevate Your Practice

What You’ll Experience:
- Foundational Strength for Aerial Techniques: Master exercises that prepare you for
various Aerial Silks movements, helping you build the foundation needed for safe
and strong practice.
- Floor Conditioning for Aerial Performance: Develop excellent floor conditioning to
support your aerial practice, enhancing your overall control and resilience.
- Enhanced Mobility, Flexibility, and Strength: Explore innovative movements that
boost your articulation, releasing stiffness and unlocking greater energy.
- Comprehensive Warm-Up for Aerial Readiness: Warm up every part of your body
thoroughly, priming it for dynamic movements in the air.
- Ground-to-Air Movement Integration: Learn to seamlessly connect movements on
the ground with those in the air, creating a fluid and cohesive practice.
- Body Activation and Stretching Techniques: Discover how to activate and stretch
key muscles, improving your performance and reducing injury risk.
- A Fresh Approach to Yoga: Dive into a new perspective on yoga that enriches your
practice, supporting aerial and movement arts alike.

Flying Trapeze: Soar to New Heights

At our retreat in Costa Rica, we offer a unique opportunity to experience the thrill of Flying Trapeze. Whether you're an adrenaline junkie or just looking to try something new, this exhilarating activity will push you to new heights, both physically and mentally.

Under the guidance of skilled instructors, you'll learn the art of flying through the air, mastering techniques that require strength, balance, and trust. The Flying Trapeze is not only a fun and exciting challenge, but it's also a powerful way to build confidence, overcome fears, and develop coordination in a supportive environment.

Embrace the excitement of defying gravity and let the Flying Trapeze experience become one of the unforgettable highlights of your retreat!

Aerial Silks Program with Dana Augustin: Elevate Your Skills in Our Exclusive Retreat

What You’ll Experience:
- Progressive Learning: Start with the basics and advance at your own pace, mastering
both fundamental and intricate climbing techniques.
- Hip Movement Mastery: Refine essential hip motions for hip keys, hip rolls, and
dynamic entrances, gaining fluidity and control.
- One-Handed Grips & Balancing Positions: Learn the one-handed grip and connected
figures, along with a variety of balancing poses to boost your confidence in the air.

- Dynamic Drops & S-Wrap Entrances: Explore multiple ways to enter the s-wrap,
from static to dynamic entrances, linking them seamlessly to drops.
- Scorpio & Helicopter Moves: Discover and perfect entrances into the Scorpio, plus
the “helicopter move” or flare, adding dramatic flair to your repertoire.
- Back Flag & Roll-Up Techniques: Practice exercises for the back flag and experiment
with entrances, along with roll-up techniques for strength and control.
- Open Drops: Master the breathtaking open drops, performed without key holds,
enhancing your aerial performance.
- Choreography & Flow: Bring it all together as we combine these elements into short,
beautiful choreographed sequences that flow naturally.

Beach Day: Relax and Reconnect with Nature

During your retreat in Costa Rica, we’ve set aside two days to enjoy the beauty of the Pacific coastline. These beach days will offer you the chance to relax, swim, and soak up the sun at one of the area’s stunning beaches. Whether you choose to unwind by the water, take a walk along the shore, or simply enjoy the serene surroundings, this is the perfect time to reconnect with nature and recharge. Embrace the calming atmosphere of the beach, feel the warm sand beneath your feet, and let the rhythm of the ocean renew your energy.

Accommodation: Latica Lodge, Costa Rica

Discover a serene escape on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast at Latica Lodge. Nestled in the heart of Guanacaste’s lush landscape, our retreat is a short distance from the pristine beaches of Playa Negra, Playa Avellanas, and Playa Callejones. With 7 acres of preserved land in one of Costa Rica's 'blue zones,' Latica Lodge combines sustainability with comfort.

Stay in beautifully decorated rooms crafted from recycled wood and artistically designed with local touches, each equipped with air conditioning and a private bathroom. Enjoy the lodge’s unique yoga studio, a dreamy pool, and delicious meals prepared by our chef. Latica Lodge is your perfect blend of relaxation and adventure—welcome to Costa Rica!

Schedule:
Schedule subject to change in case of raining.

November 29 (Saturday):
16:00 – Check-in and Welcome Meeting | 17:30-19:30 – Aerial Silk Class | 20:00 – Dinner and Welcome Barbecue

December 03 (Wednesday):
07:00-08:00 – Breakfast | 08:30-11:00 – Aerial Silk Class (15-min break from 9:45 to 10:00 | 13:00-14:00 – Lunch | Free Time in the afternoon | 20:00 – Dinner

December 04 (Thursday)):
07:00-08:00 – Breakfast | 09:00-11:00 Flying Trapeze Session | 13:00-14:00 – Lunch | Free Time in the afternoon | 20:00 – Dinner

December 06 (Saturday):
07:00-08:00 – Breakfast | 08:30-11:00 – Aerial Silk Class (15-min break from 9:45 to 10:00) | 13:00-14:00 – Lunch | Free Time in the afternoon | 20:00 – Goodbye Barbecue Party

Price:

Single Bed: Early Bird: €2,690 / Full: €2,890*

Rooms can be shared by 2 or 4 people, with two or four single beds.

Private Room: Early Bird: €3,090 / Full: €3,390*
Private room with private bathroom.

*Old guest have 10% discount!

Book now!

WHAT'S INCLUDED

NOT INCLUDED

Travel Insurance (we highly recommend that you purchase an individual travel insurance policy)
Transport to and from Latica Lodge is not included, but we can arrange it. Let us know your needs!
Drink/Alcohol
Shopping/gifts

20 hours of classes
7 days in Latica Lodge
3 meals per day.
Silk classes
Yoga classes
Flying trapeze workshop
2 beach days
Transport to and from the beach
Personalized gift

WE WELCOME

WHAT TO BRING?

Located in a dry forest, the retreat enjoys sunny days with temperatures around 30°C, especially from November to May. Evenings are warm, too. Pack light, comfortable clothing, and get ready to soak in the powerful energy!

Beginner Requirements
To join at the beginner level, you should already be able to:

Comfortable performing the hip key (from Russian climb, preferably also directly)
Able to suspend with both arms—either silks together or split (holding two poles)
Can perform inversions on the ground and in the air (any variation—bent arms, bent legs, straight legs & straight arms)
Comfortable with the installation of catchers
Knows basic climbs, such as Russian and French

- Intermediate

- Advance

Minimum group size is 12 people, maximum 16.