PURA VIDA MARTIAL ARTS Immersion Training
Next Immersion August, 2024
Immerse yourself in the ancient arts of Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Qi Gong & Yoga in the Blue Zone, located in Ostional, Costa Rica. Immersion Programs integrate participants into these arts and the local culture. Here in the blue zone, people are found to live their longest, healthiest and happiest lives. Enrich your life with these longevity practices.
Home of the Olive Ridley (Lora) turtles, Ostional is a unique and special town in the heart of the National Wildlife Refuge, making this pristine beach optimal for experiencing the true magic of Costa Rica.
Pura Vida Immersion trainings are designed to support the local economy. Participants eat and shop at the local restaurants and markets which encourages the practical use of Spanish, while enjoying costa rican cuisine and culture.
Intensive daily training allows each participant to set goals and accomplish them and bring this invaluable practice home to integrate into their everyday lives. For students interested in taking their training and knowledge to the next level, Pura Vida Immersions offers continued access to the teachings from anywhere in the world via the online academy.
Pura Vida Immersions also hosts teacher training programs for those interested in helping to share the teachings with others in the future.
So many exciting excursions and adventures are at your fingertips, here where the jungle meets the sea!
Surf lessons for all ages and levels
Waterfall tours
Snorkeling and Scuba Diving
Stand up Paddle Board
Turtle Tours
Canopy Zipline
Horseback Riding on the beach at Sunset
Next Immersion: August 1st-8th, 2024
Join our August Immersion!
The August Immersion Training is designed for students who want to take their training to the next level and enjoy the sacred time of the turtles.
This is known as the “Green Season,” the land is lush with pleasant temperatures, making it an enchanting time to visit Costa Rica. Though training schedules are subject to change based on the weather and the tides, typically practice sessions are held in the mornings, leaving the afternoons open for exploration and adventure excursions. Daily practice consists of therapeutic yoga followed by Qi Gong & Tai Chi for warmup. The practice continues into the art of Xing Yi and Ba Gua and concludes with Kung Fu & Weapons Training.
Students set goals during the opening practice and have the opportunity to focus on specific areas of the ancient arts to ensure that they accomplish these goals with ease and enjoyment.
Register by March 30th for$100 off your tuition and priority accommodations.
Qi Gong
The ancient art of Qi Gong originated thousands of years ago dating back to the Yellow Emperor. We teach a variety of different qi gong sets including the Ba Dean Jin (Eight Sections of Silk Brocade), The Yi Jing Jin, The Shi Ba Shi, Lo Han Qi Gong and I-Chuan (Mind Boxing: Internal Qi Gong for self healing). These longevity practices stimulate the health and rejuvenation every vital organ in the body while simultaneously balancing the nervous system and calming the mind.
Tai Chi
Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art renowned for thousands of years due to the incredible health benefits. Tai Chi brings balance, coordination, strength and bone density. Tai Chi is also known to help delay the onset of aging in terms of memory and continued brain development. Tai Chi is extremely helpful for stress management. Tai Chi is considered a moving meditation with gentle movements which can be modified to benefit all people regardless of age or health conditions. Tai Chi is a fun and practical lifelong health practice for longevity and wellbeing.
Kung Fu
Kung Fu is the mother of all martial arts. Kung Fu builds self confidence, trains the body and strengthens the mind and spirit. Kung Fu is thousands of years old, modeled after animal movements, and teaches self defense. Practicing traditional Kung Fu benefits the cardiovascular system while optimizing focus, memory, balance and flexibility.
Self Defense
Shih Fu Eileen Hancock has been teaching Self Defense Seminars for over 25 years. The Tien Shan Pai style is renowned for its practical nature for self defense as well as its many health benefits. The lineage specializes in Chin Na "wrist lock" which are simple, easy to apply and extremely effective self defense techniques. Learning self defense is a must for everyone especially world travelers and adventurers.
Xing I Chuan
The Five Elements or “Five Fists” of Xing I Chuan is an ancient Chinese Martial Art that is considered the bridge between the Internal & External Martial Arts. Chinese Martial Arts were birthed out of the Five Element Theory which focuses on harmonizing oneself with nature and creating balance in the aspects of Metal, Water, Wood, Fire & Earth. Xing I Chuan is considered the simplest form to learn and the most difficult to master, with a focus on mind intent and harmonizing the joints and vital organs.
Ba Qua Chang
Ba Qua Chang was developed for defend and deflect multiple opponents. The tornado like movements are circular in nature and involve practical self defense modeled after animal movements. Traditional Ba Gua is practice in an octagonal space defined my the I Ching Trigrams and is thought to have a mysterious, cosmological influence.
Yoga
Yoga is a mind-body practice that originated in ancient India and has been practiced for thousands of years. The benefits of yoga are numerous and wide-ranging. For one, it can improve flexibility, strength, balance, and posture. Additionally, it can reduce stress and anxiety, improve sleep quality, and boost overall physical and mental well-being. Practicing yoga regularly can also help with pain management and prevent the onset of certain chronic conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes. Moreover, yoga can provide a sense of community and connection, as well as a way to cultivate mindfulness and self-awareness. Overall, incorporating yoga into one's lifestyle can bring about a host of physical, mental, and emotional benefits.