Harmony with Horses

An Immersive Learning Experience

10 Days of Equine Yoga & Aligned Horsemanship Immersion
Choose your own pace

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Harmony
with Horses

Learning Experience
Registered Yoga Alliance School & Teachers

This Program is an immersive experience that combines these two disciplines to bring you a unique journey towards self-awareness and peace.

Location: Cocles de Talamanca, Costa Rica’s Caribbean Coast.

Focused on: Honouring the truth of horses, and the truth of the human. Learning the language of horses while working on the self. Learning to perceive and channel your energies and those of the horse. Adopting a holistic view of equine yoga, and life with horses as a yogi. Becoming a more confident, refined leader for the horse. This is not the same as the Signature retreat. Meals not included.

Aligned Horsemanship is: Liberty Training, Yoga, Natural Horsemanship, Dressage as Yoga for Horses, Bitless (with knowledge of how to use bits when unavoidable), Bareback, Riding with the Breath, Barefoot Horses and more.

  • 📆 2026 Dates

    ★⋆ Aug 29 – Sep 8
    ★⋆ Oct 10–20

See Stay Options & Pricing

Program Information

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  • ✹☾ Program

    This program is designed for personal growth and horsemanship development.

  • ✹☾ Inclusive

    No prior experience with horses or yoga needed, only an openness to new experiences.
    Yoga is for all ages, backgrounds, genders, etc. If you are a human with interest in yoga and horses we welcome you ♡

  • ✹☾ Experiences

    Soul nourishing experiences such as morning yoga, equine yoga and horsemanship workshops, meditation with horses, chakra work, swimming with horses and more, aimed at developing physical, mental and emotional strength, body awareness, and a deeper understanding and intuition of all that connects you with life and horses.

  • ✹☾ Eco Horse Farm

    We’re located in a serene horse farm in the Caribbean jungle of Costa Rica, providing a tranquil environment away while respecting nature and restoring the land. Our horses live happily in their pastures, love connecting with yogis and playing in the arena.

  • ✹☾ Made with Love

    The accommodation is in a private community with handmade treehouses and a lodge providing a true feel of the rainforest in comfort and safety. This place was created by yogis for sharing yoga and another way of being with horses.

Discover Alignment
of Horse and Self

Aligned Horsemanship is becoming Aligned with your horse, Aligned with yourself, Aligned with life. Discovering that deep connection that we all desire to feel. Each human searches for connection, connection to others, and connection to Self.

Through the 4 Pillars of Aligned Horsemanship you will discover more about yourself and begin to learn the language of the horse and how to connect with them through your body language, your intention, your breath and also on the subtler levels of energy. 

Our program integrates liberty training principles, breath and body language communication, subtle energy alignment, positive reinforcement, and holistic equine care & understanding.

Horses are very sensitive to these energies, when we become attuned to this we can connect with them through the subtler levels which in turn bring us into a deeper connection with all of life. Nothing is separate, we have just become separate through how we perceive life, but when we removes these masks and become connected to our true nature, we then see everything as connected, this is Union, this is Yoga, this is Life.

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  • 1. Choose your Pace

    Gentle Pace

    Gentle Pace offers a balanced approach with time to explore and connect with nature. It includes daily morning yoga, one horse class per day, and a rest day to recharge. This relaxed, immersive, and budget-friendly option is perfect for those seeking a peaceful experience.

    Intensive Pace

    For a deeper dive into Equine Yoga & Aligned Horsemanship, the Intensive Pace offers five morning yoga sessions and two horse classes daily. This allows for a thorough exploration and full engagement with this program's transformative lifestyle and philosophy.

  • 2. Choose your Duration

    This transformative 10-day experience serves as your foundation, with the option to extend your stay for up to 5 additional days. During this extended time, you can deepen your horsemanship skills and further immerse yourself in connecting with your inner self and the natural world.

    For extended stays, we’ll adapt the classes to what most appeals to you.

  • 3. Accommodation

    With that, the final step is to choose your accommodation.

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Gentle Pace

  • 8 Yoga classes

  • The Language of the Horse

  • Liberty Connection

  • Sound Healing with Horses

  • Pranayama with Horses Ground Work

  • Equine Yoga

  • Swimming with Horses in the sea

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Intensive Pace

  • 8 Yoga classes

  • The Language of the Horse

  • Positive Reinforcement

  • Liberty Connection 1

  • Archery with horses: ground & mounted

  • Sound Healing with Horses

  • Breath with Horses Ground Work

  • Riding with the Breath

  • Equine Yoga

  • Swimming with Horses in the Sea

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Is this for me?

If any of the following resonates with you...

  • Reconnect with your true self, embraced by the healing energy of horses.

  • Discover the powerful synergy between yoga and horsemanship.

  • Rethink and challenge traditional approaches to working with horses.

  • Master Aligned Horsemanship principles to nurture a deeper, more respectful connection with horses.

Then this experience is for you 🩵

Meet your kindred spirits and teachers

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    Terry L. Newton

    HOST, YOGA SCHOOL DIRECTOR, HORSE WOMAN, EQUINE YOGA PIONEER, METAPHYSICAL HEALING, YOGA THERAPIST

    Terry is a passionate equine yoga pioneer and teacher, blending her deep knowledge of horses with her expertise in yoga and metaphysical healing. From her childhood days volunteering at horse farms near Toronto to her extensive studies in horsemanship and equine therapy in Costa Rica, Terry has always been passionate about forging a profound bond with horses, one that respects and honors the horse’s nature. She has hosted and participated in numerous clinics on Parelli, barefoot trimming, and equine coaching, and she developed the Equine Yoga Teacher Program to integrate equine wisdom with yoga practices.
    Her approach, Aligned Horsemanship, combines holistic horsemanship with yoga to enhance the spiritual connection between humans and horses. Terry's teachings focus on self-compassion, openness to change, and creating a nurturing space for self-discovery and healing.

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    Johanna Holst

    PROGRAM CO-DIRECTOR, YOGA TEACHER, EQUINE YOGI, HORSEBACK ARCHER, DRESSAGE & POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT

    Johanna Holst is a 500-hour certified yoga teacher and a dedicated horsewoman. With a rich background in dressage training and mounted archery honed in Sweden, Johanna brings a unique blend of equestrian skills and yoga expertise to her teaching. Her deep respect for nature, instilled by her biologist parents, led her to volunteer at horse farms worldwide, ultimately finding a home at Kindred Spirits. At Kindred Spirits, Johanna combines her love for yoga and horses, creating a nurturing space for students to explore the transformative power of both practices.
    Yoga and horses have also lead to create her own style of mounted archery as form of empowerment that channels the ancient wisdom of the Tantric Goddesses.

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    Adriana Leiva

    YOGA TEACHER, SACRED CHANTS LEADER, AYURVEDA CONSULTANT

    Adriana will lead us in our sacred chants circle by the fire, playing the harmonium and singing the sacred mantras. She’s also available for Ayurvedic consultation and massages.
    Born and raised in Costa Rica, she has dedicated over 20 years of her life to sharing Yoga wisdom and promoting wellbeing through bodywork and energy work. She became a certified Ayurvedic Yoga massage therapist in 2011 and continued her studies to become an Ayurvedic therapist and lifestyle consultant in 2018. With degrees in Physiotherapy and Metaphysics, Adri combines the scientific and the subtle worlds in her teachings, personal practice, and work. Adri has spent the last 11 years as a guest teacher for yoga teacher trainings, sharing her passion for the expansive tradition of Yoga, and vast expertise in Ashtanga Yoga.

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Testimonials

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    "The experience I got at this place was transformational at many level to me. first, I did The Equine Yoga Teacher program which crushed my EGO about my knowledge about horses (...) I witnessed her deep connection with these majestic beauties and she taught me how to Connect and be fully present in all aspects of life by reading the behavior of the horses and mirroring that into my daily life. Terry is a Horse Listener."

    Abbas Tabaja, 2019.
    200H YTT and Equine Yoga Teacher Program Graduate.
    Review on Google Maps.

  • Woman practicing yoga on horseback outdoors, with green trees and a white fence in the background.

    "Back from a life-changing experience with Kindred Spirits in Costa Rica! Proud to announce I’m an officially certified Equine Yoga Instructor, I can’t say enough wonderful things about my teachers Terry, Johanna, and their horses. My head and heart are full to bursting with all I’ve learned and I’m excited to bring this knowledge back to Santa Cruz, CA! "

    Hannah Francis, 2023.
    Equine Yoga Teacher Program Graduate.
    Post on facebook.

  • A woman in a green top is hugging a white horse, resting her head on the horse's neck, outdoors in a lush, green environment.

    "What a journey it has been to complete this Equine Yoga teacher training, and be offered this opportunity to dive deeper into two of my passions at once. Practicing yoga with horses is such a unique experience. Horses are incredible animals. They are very in tune with a human's energy and can immediately sense how we feel. They have so much to teach us about ourselves, about life. Thank you @horses.yoga and your beautiful horses for this journey"

    Elodie Saurat, 2024.
    Equine Yoga Teacher Program Graduate.
    Post on Instagram.

  • A woman practicing yoga outdoors with a white horse beside her, surrounded by green trees and vegetation.

    "Thank you @horses.yoga for all the teachings in the last 6 weeks. Your love and openness. Thank you for reminding me that the real portal is in my heart and all wisdom and knowledge comes from within What a journey!"

    Sara Surboeck, 2024.
    200H YTT and Equine Yoga Teacher Program Graduate.
    Post from Instagram.

  • Woman meditating in a cross-legged seated position outdoors on a yoga mat, surrounded by greenery, with a water bottle and bowls nearby.

    "Terry, Johanna and Lexi have really created something special here. From the housing, to the lessons, to the food. It is all done so well! And combining all these things together created a magical environment for exploring yoga. If you are considering visiting, I really cannot recommend it enough!"

    Courtenay Badran, 2023.
    Kindred Spirits 200H Graduate.
    More on Google Maps.

  • Two women hugging and laughing on a hammock surrounded by tropical plants.

    "Kindred spirits is such a special place, I can't write enough good things about it! Terry, Johanna, Lexi and Enrica took such amazing care of us all, they are incredible teachers and I have left very much a changed person."

    Lisa Thomson, 2023.
    Kindred Spirits 200H Graduate.
    More on Google Maps.

  • Three women standing outdoors among greenery, smiling, with the woman in the middle holding a certificate.

    “Terry and Johana were so inspiring, incredible teachers, very humble and unique; I felt very safe and held in the space. The farm has so much to offer for healing.”

    Cecilia Billia, 2024.
    Kindred Spirits Yin Yoga Training Graduate.
    More on Google Maps.

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    Look through more reviews from our guests:

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    Kindred Spirits on Yoga Alliance.

Accommodation

  • Room with two beds, white walls, exposed wooden ceiling beams, a sliding glass door with curtains, and outdoor greenery visible outside.

    Agave Room

    Room at Kindred Spirits Lodge ⋆ Book as Shared or Private ⋆ Female Shared Room for 2 ⋆ Panoramic Jungle Views ⋆ AC ⋆ Wifi ⋆ Hot shower ⋆ 1 Bathroom
    Shared Kitchen Area ⋆ Shared Living Area with Hammocks, seating, books and games ⋆ Weekly Laundry at Lodge.

  • A bedroom with three beds, a small table with pink flowers, a wooden mirror, and white curtains.

    Biribá Room

    Room at Kindred Spirits Lodge ⋆ 3 Twin Beds · Female Shared Room for 3 ⋆ Jungle Garden Views ⋆ AC ⋆ Wifi ⋆ Hot shower ⋆ 1 Bathroom
    Shared Kitchen Area ⋆ Shared Living Area with Hammocks, seating, books and games ⋆ Weekly Laundry at Lodge.

  • A bed with a colorful pillow featuring a stylized zebra, deer, and floral design, in a room with cream-colored walls and white curtains.

    Galagal Room

    2 Twin Beds ⋆ Room at Kindred Spirits Lodge ⋆ Book as Shared or Private ⋆ Female Shared Room for 2 ⋆ Jungle Garden View ⋆ AC ⋆ Wifi ⋆ Hot shower ⋆ 1 Bathroom
    Shared Kitchen Area ⋆ Shared Living Area with Hammocks, seating, books and games ⋆ Weekly Laundry at Lodge.

  • Interior of a cozy wooden cabin kitchen with a refrigerator, wooden chairs, a small table, and colorful decorations.

    Green Frog Tree House

    Private ⋆ Double Bed ⋆ Wifi ⋆ Fan ⋆ TV (with streaming) ⋆ Kitchenette ⋆ Balcony ⋆ Jungle views ⋆ Hammocks ⋆ Shared Casa Madre Living Space, games & Swimming Plunge Pool ⋆ Parking ⋆ At Treevana ⋆ Across the road from Kindred Spirits Lodge ⋆ Weekly Laundry at Treevana.

    Not included: AC, hot water.

  • Cozy bedroom with wooden walls, a bed with a floral duvet and colorful pillows, a mirror above the bed, and shelves with books and decorative items.

    Sloth Tree House

    Private ⋆ Queen Bed ⋆ Wifi ⋆ Fan ⋆ Hot Water ⋆ TV (with streaming) ⋆ Kitchenette ⋆ Balcony ⋆ Jungle views ⋆ Hammocks ⋆ Shared Casa Madre Living Space, games & Swimming Plunge Pool ⋆ Parking ⋆ At Treevana ⋆ Across the road from Kindred Spirits Lodge ⋆ Weekly Laundry at Treevana.

    Not included: AC.

  • Colorful small house or shed with a decorated door, surrounded by lush tropical plants and trees, with a stone pathway leading to the entrance.

    Toucan Hideout

    Private ⋆ Suspended Double Bed ⋆ Wifi ⋆ Fan ⋆ Hot Water ⋆ features a suspended bridge to an outdoor balcony ⋆ TV (with streaming) ⋆ Kitchenette ⋆ Balcony ⋆ Jungle views ⋆ Hammocks ⋆ Shared Casa Madre Living Space, games & Swimming Plunge Pool ⋆ Parking ⋆ At Treevana ⋆ Across the road from Kindred Spirits Lodge ⋆ Weekly Laundry at Treevana.

    Not included: AC.

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INCLUDED

☑ Accommodation for the selected duration at Kindred Spirits.

☑ WiFi

☑ Air conditioning in the Lodge.

☑ Free range of the jungle farm
to enjoy horses and wildlife.

☑ Access to wide selection of yoga literature.

☑ Scheduled Laundry days (weekly).

☑ Weekly housekeeping.

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Available Before Stay

Airport transfer $65

Available During Stay

Metaphysical Chakra Healing Session
with Terry & Isha the horse $120

Goddess Empowerment Archery Class
with Johanna $150

Horse Guided Therapy Session
with Enrica $150

Ayurveda Consultation
with Adriana $100

Private Massages $120

Beach Riding Trek $120

Available After Stay

Up to 4 Days of Extended Stay
at Kindred Spirits

NOT INCLUDED

Meals

Airport shuttle transfer (can be added)

Airfare (look at skyscanner or
google flights for best deals)

Limited Availability

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and learning pace to begin
this journey today ♥

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