Danyasa Yoga Retreat

What Danyasa Yoga Retreat does

Danyasa Yoga Retreat is an adults-only boutique eco-lodge and yoga retreat center founded in 2008 by Sofiah Thom in Dominical, on Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula. The property operates twelve upcycled shipping-container sanctuaries and the 1,400 sq ft open-air Bamboo Sanctuary Yoga Studio, situated where rainforested mountains meet the Pacific Ocean near the Baru River. Its core offering combines nightly accommodation (with organic breakfast included), retreat hosting for external yoga teachers and wellness leaders, and add-on experiences such as surf lessons, yoga sessions, and farm-to-table dining.

The technology footprint is intentionally lightweight and consists of commercial off-the-shelf components: Cloudbeds powers the reservation, payment, and add-on upsell flow on the website; WhatsApp provides direct concierge communication; Google Calendar integration enables one-click event adding; and the Divi WordPress theme with an Instagram Feed plugin drives the public site. The proprietary intellectual property is non-technological — principally the Temple Body Arts integrative methodology and Mystery School for Divine Feminine Leadership, plus the 'Living Artfully' philosophy, all created by founder Sofiah Thom.

Danyasa generates revenue through three streams: nightly accommodation bookings (marketed as a recurring stay relationship with concierge service), venue rental to third-party retreat organizers (a professional-services-style engagement), and a la carte add-ons (surf, yoga, dining, tree sponsorship) that function as transaction fees at checkout. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the website and WhatsApp, supplemented by an informal channel of external retreat leaders who bring their own participant communities. Customer segments span wellness-focused adults (primary), retreat leaders and yoga teachers (B2B venue rental), and adventure-seeking travelers. The company is privately held, founder-owned, with no identified institutional capital, parent company, or M&A activity, and remains sub-10 employees.

Name

Danyasa Yoga Retreat

Legal name

danyasa.com

Website

https://danyasa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Danyasa Yoga Retreat is an adults-only boutique eco-lodge and yoga retreat center in Dominical, Costa Rica, founded in 2008. It operates 12 upcycled shipping-container sanctuaries and a bamboo yoga studio, serving wellness travelers, yoga teachers, and third-party retreat organizers through direct bookings and venue hosting.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Yoga Retreat Hospitality

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), All Other Traveler Accommodation (721199)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Wellness & Retreat Stays (Yoga, Spa, Detox) (THAMADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Destination Spa Resorts (THAGAMAA), Coastal & Marine Nature Lodges (THAGAIAH)

Keywords

• Yoga retreat
• Eco lodge hospitality
• Wellness retreat
• Boutique hotel
• Yoga teacher training

Headquarters

HQ city

Dominical, Puntarenas

HQ country

Costa Rica

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Accommodation bookings: Nightly stays in 12 unique sanctuaries ranging from shared to private rooms, with organic breakfast included
2. Retreat hosting: Venue rental for external retreat leaders and yoga teachers to host their own programs and trainings
3. Optional add-ons: Surf lessons, yoga sessions, and experiences available during checkout for personalization

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Adults-only boutique eco-lodge and yoga retreat center operating in Dominical, Puntarenas, Costa Rica. The property offers 12 upcycled shipping container guest sanctuaries, a Bamboo Sanctuary yoga studio, on-site dining, and hosts signature yoga, wellness, and teacher-training retreats as well as serving as a rental venue for visiting retreat leaders.

Product overview

Danyasa Yoga Retreat operates as an adults-only boutique eco-lodge and yoga retreat center in Dominical, Costa Rica. The integrated product portfolio centers on eco-friendly accommodations (twelve up-cycled shipping container suites), the Bamboo Sanctuary Yoga Studio, and retreat hosting services. Guests can choose from hosted retreats and events, yoga teacher training programs, surf experiences, and farm-to-table dining. The center also hosts Temple Body Arts Mystery School programs. The property integrates with Cloudbeds for reservations and offers add-on experiences including the Mermaid Pool, nature trails, and cultural activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Temple Body Arts: An integrative methodology created by Sofiah Thom, co-founder of Danyasa, for divine feminine leadership. Includes the Temple Body Arts Mystery School and the Five-Fold Path of Temple Body Arts.

Products and services

• Eco-Lodge Accommodation
• Signature Yoga & Wellness Retreats
• Retreat Venue Rental / Host Your Own Retreat
• Yoga Teacher Training Hosting

Quantifiable outcome

• TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Award (top 10% of hotels worldwide)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Community Carbon Trees AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDanyasa is an official Tree Ambassador for Community Carbon Trees. Guests can sponsor trees during checkout or on-site to offset their travel carbon footprint. This partnership supports environmental sustainability and carbon offset initiatives.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Anamaya Resort: Boutique yoga retreat and wellness resort in Montezuma, Costa Rica offering retreats, teacher trainings, and surf — directly comparable in product mix, target guest, and Costa Rica setting.
• Blue Osa Yoga Retreat: Eco-focused beachfront yoga retreat on the Osa Peninsula of Costa Rica, very close geographic and conceptual peer offering yoga, surf, and hosted retreats in a small-lodging model.
• Nosara Yoga Institute: Costa Rica yoga retreat and teacher training provider near Playa Guiones — overlapping retreat-hosting and yoga-tourism audience with Danyasa.
• Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort: Boutique yoga resort in Nosara, Costa Rica with hosted retreats, teacher trainings and wellness programming — comparable size, audience and Costa Rica wellness positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Cal-a-Vie Health Spa: Long-running boutique destination spa and wellness retreat in California — comparable intimate, premium wellness retreat model with retreat-hosting and programming.
• Civana Wellness Resort: Established destination wellness resort in the US Southwest offering structured wellness programs, spa, and movement — broader scale peer for destination wellness retreats with similar programming pillars.

Regional players

• Lapa Rios Lodge: Biodiversity-focused eco-lodge on the Osa Peninsula; overlapping geography and eco-tourism customer with Danyasa, but wilderness rather than yoga-anchored offering.
• Pacuare Lodge: Luxury eco-lodge in Costa Rica combining nature immersion with high-end hospitality — comparable eco-positioning and Costa Rica base but focuses on adventure/wilderness rather than yoga.

Others

• Envision Festival: Costa Rica-based transformational festival co-founded by Danyasa's founder Sofiah Thom — adjacent ecosystem participant sharing audience and brand DNA with Danyasa.

Emerging players

• Aro Hā Wellness Retreat: Eco-built wellness retreat in New Zealand offering yoga, mindfulness, and transformational programs — comparable small-property, eco-design, and retreat-hosting model internationally.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/DanyasaArts
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCcmz9NEbXAv0z2CPAv12GVw
• Facebookfacebook.com/DanyasaYoga
• Instagraminstagram.com/danyasa_ecoretreat_hotel
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/danyasa-yoga-retreat

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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