Namaste in the Jungle: Yoga in Costa Rica

Program OverviewCosta Rica is one of the most bio-diverse nations in the world. With more than 500,000 species calling Costa Rica home, it is a habitat that embraces the natural state of Oneness and connection. Here, we will journey into our yoga practice as a way to connect or find Oneness with all of Nature’s beings. Using Costa Rica’s diverse habitat as our inspiration, we will practice yoga as a means to connect and find unity among others—human and non-human. Additionally, to make our connection tangible, we will participate in local community service and eco-excursions. Ultimately, we will find that through our yogic journey inward and with connection to others, we can find whole wellness in mind, body, and spirit.

Program FactsLocation ............................. San Jose & Puerto Viejo, Costa RicaTentative Program Dates .............................. August 3-11, 2018

Program Leader(s):Rebecca Warfield- warfieldr@uncw.edu

Eligibility

Application Deadline: April 15, 2018• To apply, log in at: educationabroad.uncw.edu and select

your program of choice• A $500 non-refundable deposit is due at time of

application

Students are eligible to apply for this program if they meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Good Academic and Judicial Standing• Applicants must complete a written survey detailing their

experience with yoga and why the want to explore a yogic lifestyle

• 2.5+ GPA• Interview with program leader• No prior yoga experience necessary

Learn more at www.uncw.edu/abroad

Application

AcademicsPED 101: (2 credits) Students taking this course can expect to cover all lab topics required for PED 101 course completion. Students are expected to complete the lecture portion of PED 101 during Fall 2018. Additional topics will be covered, including yoga practice, philosophy, Sanskrit language, service learning (karma), and more. Additionally, students in this study abroad will explore wellness as a universal commitment, underscoring that universal wellness and personal wellness are one and the same.

PED 294: Students who have PED 101 credit but want to participate can earn two credits for PED 294. Topics include yoga practice, philosophy, Sanskrit language, service learning (karma), and more. Additionally, students in this study abroad will explore wellness as a universal commitment, underscoring that universal wellness and personal wellness are one and the same.

F A C U L T Y - L E DFALL

S H O R T - T E R M

• Two daily yoga classes• Transportation to and from San Jose to

Samasati• First and last night hotel in San Jose• Lodging and 3 vegetarian meals a day at

Samasti Retreat and Rainforest Sanctuary• Nighttime jungle excursion• Hiking and snorkeling excursion

Program Fee Includes:

• Airfare• Textbooks and supplies• Meals in San Jose• One dinner in Puerto Viejo• Any meals opted off site• Passport, if needed

Additional Costs: (not included in program fee)

On this trip, we will live at Samasati Retreat and Rainforest Sanctuary, surrounded by the natural habitat of the rainforest. Located in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica, Samasati is a short distance from the luxurious Costa Rica’s Caribbean Coast. As such, our academic classes will often take place on the beach, and our yoga classes will be in Samasati’s rainforest yoga studio. Additionally, because we are studying universal wellness, we will engage in a local service learning project in Puerto Viejo. While on the study abroad trip, we will spend most of our days in class either in the rainforest yoga studio, in the jungle, or on the beach. Day and evening trips to town in Puerto Viejo will also be available. Our trip will commence and end together in San Jose, offering a taste of metropolitan life in Costa Rica

Location

•Two daily yoga practices in the rainforest •Live in a yoga retreat and rainforest sanctuary •Academic classes on the beach and other outdoor areas •Service learning project in local community•Nighttime jungle tour •Hiking excursion•Ocean snorkeling excursion •Outings to Puerto Viejo •Yogic philosophy and language study (satsang and kirtan) •Two days in San Jose•Free time for additional excursions

Program Activities & Features

Estimated Program Fee: $1,379

Office of International Programs | 118 Friday Annex | UNC Wilmington | 601 South College Rd. | Wilmington, NC 28403-5965 | 910.962.3685 | studyabroad@uncw.edu

Federal and state financial aid may be applied toward this program. Even if you are normally ineligible for financial aid, you should submit a financial aid application (FAFSA). You may find that you are eligible for additional funding.

UNCW students may also apply for a UNCW Education Abroad Grant and additional study abroad scholarships. Grant applications and additional information are available at: www.uncw.edu/international/abroad/aid.html