Vida Mía Spa · The Retreat Costa Rica

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Bodywork · Facials · Detox · Rituals · Ayurvedic Healing · Energy Therapies

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Ancient Wisdom.
Modern Healing.

At Vida Mía, every treatment is an invitation — to release, restore, and reconnect. Our therapists blend ancient healing traditions with carefully chosen modern modalities, working with your body rather than on it. From sacred bodywork and farm-to-skin rituals to deep detox therapies and Ayurvedic treatments, every session is designed to move you toward greater balance, vitality, and ease.

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Location Vida Mía Spa · The Retreat Costa Rica · Alajuela
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Category One · 12 Treatments

Sacred Bodywork &
Energy Healing

Touch is more than sensation — it is a pathway to deep healing, balance, and renewal. Our bodywork therapies blend ancient techniques with modern healing modalities to release tension, awaken vitality, and reconnect you with your inner essence.

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Signature Massage
Heaven on Earth
60 min · 90 min

Experience the divine touch of relaxation with our signatura Heaven on Earth Massage. Begin with a gentle lavender sugar scrub, designed to soften and refresh tired feet while calming the senses.

$155 · $190
Deep Tissue
Heart-Opening Deep Tissue Massage
60 min · 90 min

"When the body opens, the heart follows—and everything aligns." Stress causes the body to grip and hold, creating tensión that restricts both movement and energy flow.

$190 · $225
Lymphatic Drainage
Gentle Release - Lymphatic Drainage
60 min · 90 min

The lymphatic system is the body’s natural detox pathway, working to clear toxins and impurities. However, unlike the circulatory system, it lacks its own pump—requiring gentle stimulation to function optimally.

$150 · $190
Couples
Couples Massage
60 min · 90 min

Romantic, relaxing, and deeply connecting—this Couples Massage is the perfect way to share a moment of pure bliss with your partner. Indulge in a full-body massage with aromatic oils, side by side in a serene setting designed for togetherness.

$295 · $365
Bamboo Therapy
Bamboo Massage
75 min

Tension and stress can create trigger points—small, restrictive areas in the body that block circulation and inhibit movement. Our Bamboo Massage combines the cleansing power of essential oils with targeted bamboo therapy to release these blockages, detoxify, and restore energy flow.

$190
Travel Recovery
Travel Recovery Massage
60 min · 90 min

Long journeys can leave you feeling drained, stiff, and out of sync. Our Travel Recovery Massage transforms jet lag into jet-set bliss, combining a head, back, and shoulder massage with Reiki energy healing to restore your entire being—before or after travel.

$150 · $185
Thai Yoga Massage
Thai Massage
60 min · 90 min

Rooted in ancient healing traditions, Thai Massage is a Dynamic and invigorating experience that blends acupressure, energy line stimulation, and assisted yoga postures.

$190 · $225
Energy Healing
Reiki
60 min

Rooted in ancient Japanese healing traditions, Reiki is a gentle yet powerful energy therapy designed to restore balance, promote Deep relaxation, and encourage emotional and physical healing.

$150
Essential Oils
Aromatherapy Massage
60 min

Harnessing the healing power of plant extracts and essential oils, Aromatherapy is a holistic treatment designed to enhance both psychological and physical well-being.

$160
Pressure Points
Reflexology
60 min

An ancient healing practice, Reflexology is based on the principle that specific pressure points on the feet and hands correspond to different organs and systems within the body.

$150
Cupping
Cupping Massage
60 min

Designed to increase circulation, release tension, and promote deep detoxification, Cupping Massage uses gentle suction to lift and separate the skin from the fascia, encouraging lymphatic flow and myofascial release.

$150
Sound Therapy
Sound Healing Therapy
60 min

Immerse yourself in the transformative power of ancient sound therapy, a practice used across cultures to restore balance, elevate consciousness, and awaken your luminous energy field.

$175
Brightening Facial
Tropical Fruit Smoothie
60 min

Refresh and nourish your skin with our Tropical Fruit Smoothie Facial, a vibrant blend of nature’s most powerful beauty ingredients.

$160
Anti-Aging Facial
Radiant Sunshine
60 min

Illuminate your skin with our Radiant Sunshine Facial, a superfood-powered microdermabrasion treatment designed to exfoliate, rejuvenate, and restore balance.

$160
Coffee Scrub
The Mini Miracle — Coffee Scrub
60 min

Costa Rican coffee scrub penetrates the skin and dilates the cells to reduce the appearance of cellulite. It is our “mini miracle” treatment that provides an antioxidant effect and stimulates and tones the skin.

$155
Coconut Scrub
The Glow Coconut Scrub
60 min

The benefits of coconuts are astounding, every part of the coconut is harvested to create this unique scrub.

$155
Herbal Scrub
Garden Fresh — Herbal Scrub
60 min

Fresh from our garden, this combination of Costa Rican lemongrass and fresh herbs is amazing for your skin.

$160
Chocolate Scrub
Thin Mint - Chocolate Mint Scrub
60 min

Romantic and delicious, that's how you will feel after slathering yourself with this sweet and invigorating scrub. “Thin Mint” increases circulation and removes dead skin impurities, then the gentle circulation of our decadent recipe will leave your skin soft and smelling sweet.

$160
Infrared Heat
Infrared Sauna Full Body Heat Therapy
25 min · 40 min

Experience deep relaxation and full-body detoxification with our Infrared Sauna Therapy, designed to promote circulation, weight loss, and stress relief.

$80 · $115
Infrared + Color
Far Infrared and Chromotherapy Treatment
25 min · 40 min

Color therapy is an alternative therapy that uses colors and their frequencies to heal physical and emotional problems. Chromotherapy has been used by healers for thousands of years in all ancient traditions.

$80 · $115
Hydrotherapy
Color-Balneotherapy (Hydrotherapy Bath)
25 min

Vida full spectrum purification. Bathe in luxury and light with the full spectrum of color therapy and water therapy.

$85
Water Massage
Vichy Shower Massage
40 min

Our Vichy shower is a holistic hydrotherapy that has seven adjustable shower jets to caress your body under an invigorating waterfall.

$120
Foot Detox
Ionic Detox Treatment
60 min

To improve the quality of life, one must work to eliminate any negative energies and toxins from one's life. On a day-to-day basis, we are exposed to, consume, and generate toxins regularly that can produce innumerable pathogens in the body.

$125
Turkish Ritual
Turkish Hamman Bubble Ritual
40 min

This is a unique and amazing ritual where we prepare the body by cleansing and exfoliating with a special olive oil soap from Turkey and scrub using a special glove called KESE.

$160
Vibration Detox
Vibra Pro Detox Treatment
90 min

This is the best combination of training and a relaxing detox. The whole-body vibration training consists of standing on a platform that vibrates in a designed way to stimulate your hormonal, cardiovascular, lymphatic, and nervous systems simultaneously.

$205
Electromagnetic
Bemer
25 min · 40 min

The Bemer mat uses a pulsed electromagnetic field as a vehicle to deliver a specific pulsed therapy that increases circulation in small blood vessels, benefiting regenerative skills and even mental agility, relieves pain, and is a preventive treatment that improves health vitality, and energy in.

$65 · $95
Algae Wrap
Seaweed Wrap Treatment
75 min

Algae therapy consists of a wrap of marine algae that provides the body with mineral salts and highly concentrated trace elements, which provide the proteins that revitalize our body. An effective treatment against fatigue, demineralization, chronic rheumatism, constipation, and premature aging.

$165
Gem Facial
Balancing Gem
60 min

Inspired by their healing properties, many crystals hold an energetic healing vibration which can relax, soothe, uplift, and rejuvenate the cellular tissue above and below the surface of the skin.

$200
Amethyst Scrub
Crystal Queen of Calmness
60 min

Reveal the Queen of silky-smooth skin by gently exfoliating crushed amethyst and ultra-hydrating coconut oil to lavish the body in this royal treatment known for its revitalizing energy. Amethyst crystals improve skin tone and texture and help to preserve and restore a youthful luminous appearance.

$215
Gold & Silver Facial
The Royal Facial
75 min

A Silver and Gold facial to uncover the treasures of your skin, dousing it in the elements of Kings and Queens.

$210
Amber Healing
Life Force Energy Healing
60 min

Ignite your life force energy, heal hardships or heartache with this crystal ritual scrub and body healing. Amber is almost unsurpassed as a stone of healing. Amber can absorb negative energy that may be causing pain/illness and transmute it into positive energy that can heal the affected area.

$210
Green Aventurine
A Lucky Life
60 min

Empower your inner zest for life! Green Aventurine is known as a stone of opportunity and good fortune, this crystal is thought to be the luckiest of them all. It is said to be a powerful force of attraction for prosperity, wealth, and growth.

$200
Garnet & Amber Scrub
Self Love
60 min

Garnet has long been celebrated by the Metaphysical community for its intense ability to promote emotional healing. Applying a body scrub of Amber and Garnet combined to increase its potency, the negative emotional scars of the past disappear allowing unbelievable focus to pursue one's dreams.

$195
Selenite Scrub
Transformation and Acceptance
60 min

Move gracefully through life transitions with the power of crystal energy. Selenite is a stone of transition, connecting you to your higher self. A selenite scrub infused with transformation essential oil blend will lead to recovery of the past and guide you to a divine life purpose.

$200
Pink Aventurine
Pink Goddess Empowerment
60 min

Reconnect with your own shine, by basking in the power of Pink Aventurine as it brings out truth and joy and increases positivity, self-confidence and helps you find your true inner power.

$205
Shungite · EMF Detox
Digital Detox
75 min

Shungite is said to absorb negative energy and EMF waves. It can purify the energy of a space and bring light back into your aura. This 2 billion-year-old creation has only been found in the Karelia region of Russia. It's almost pure carbon and contains Fullerenes.

$190
Couples Ritual
A Sensual Love Journey For Couples
120 min

A ritual created to strengthen a couple's heart connection.

$500
Prishtabhyangam
Prishtabhyangam - Back Massage
30 min

A classic Ayurveda back massage for relief, calmness, boosting mood, and lowering stress and blood pressure performed by our expertly trained Ayurveda therapist.

$120
Vida Abhyanga Equilibrium
Vida Abhyanga Equilibrium
60 min · 90 min · 120 min

A traditional and vigorous massage with various medicated or herbal oils is done by one or two therapists, which is also the preparatory massage in the Ayurvedic Panchakarma or detoxification therapies. Its effects are highly invigorating and tuning for the whole system.

$225 (2 hands therapy) · $280 (2 hands therapy) · $350 (4 hands therapy (synchronized))
Vida Udwarthanam Rejuvenate
Vida Udwarthanam Rejuvenate
60 min · 90 min

Advanced and specialized massage treatment helps with weight reduction, beginning with a shortened vigorous Abhyanga, followed by an herbal powder wringing massage, and finished with a shortened Abhyanga to the end.

$300 (2 hands therapy) · $360 (2 hands therapy)
Vida Shiro Dhara
Vida Shiro Dhara Bliss
60 min · 90 min

A soothing massage, initiated with a shortened Abhyanga and followed by a focused effusion or pouring of the herbal decoction of medicated fluids or oil (Thaila Dhara) depending upon the person’s condition by the therapist on the forehead region for 30 minutes, which is again followed by shortened Abhyanga (personalized by the.

$300 (2 hands therapy) · $360 (2 hands therapy)
Vida Classical Kizhi
Vida Classical Kizhi
60 min · 90 min

An advanced and specialized massage for sudation (profuse sweating) and elimination beginning with a shortened Abhyanga, followed by deep ‘fomentation’ (stirring up undesirable sentiment in the body) with pounding and stroking with various kinds of herbs (Elakizhi) or pulses (Podi or Kadikizhi) which is again followed by a.

$335 (2 hands therapy) · $405 (2 hands therapy)
Vida Classical Pizichil
Vida Classical Pizichil
60 min · 90 min

This is a highly praised and specialized massage treatment where the initial Abhyanga by one or two therapists is followed by a continuous effusion of warm herbal oil by squeezing oil-soaked linen - mainly focusing on the joints, back, and desired areas accompanied simultaneously with deep kneading which is again followed by a.

$385 (2 hands therapy) · $495 (4 hands therapy (synchronized))
Vida Thalapothichil
Vida Thalapothichil
60 min

“Thala” means head and “Pothichil” means covering. A head and shoulder massage followed by medicated paste application to relax the mind, which in turn brings peace to the body and soul.

$230 (2 hands therapy)
Vida Banana Leaf
Vida Banana Leaf Body Wrap
120 min

The humble banana leaf, the natural way to keep the body warm, removes toxins from the body and naturally relaxes the body. The active ingredient called Allantoin, found in the leaf, helps faster healing, kills germs, and stimulates new skin cell growth.

$360
Vida Mia Dhara
Vida Mia Dhara
90 min

Dhara is done with herbal oil. It stimulates the circulatory and lymphatic systems. It calms the entire body and triggers the healing & restores health. In this procedure, streams of medicated oils are poured over the whole body or affected areas with simultaneous soft massage done by an Ayurveda therapist.

$310 (2 hands therapy)
Shiroabhyangam (Head And
Shiroabhyangam (Head And Neck)
30 min

Shiro means head & Abhyanga means massage. In this procedure, the head, neck, and shoulders are massaged thoroughly for 30 minutes with medicated herbal oil to help recharge the nervous system. It is very effective in releasing stress and pain from these areas. It works on Marma (vital) points.

$125 (2 hands therapy)
Padabhyangam (Knees To
Padabhyangam (Knees To Toes Massage)
30 min

Pada means feet and toes. In this massage, warm oil is applied over the lower legs and feet using gentle strokes by a well-trained therapist. Our feet have nerve endings. Pressure points are pressed to release anxiety, and boost your immune system, also it removes blockages & promotes health.

$125 (2 hands therapy)
Customized Ayurvedic Treatment
Customized Ayurvedic Treatment
90 min

In this therapy, an Ayurveda consultation is conducted before the treatment to determine the most suitable approach based on the guest’s gender, energy levels, location, climate, and the root cause of the concern.

$360
Kati Vasti
Kati Vasti
30 min · 60 min

Kati is the lumbar region of the spine. Kati Vasti is a beneficial treatment for relieving pain from the lower back or lumbar spine, sciatica, spondylosis, scoliosis, and relaxation of the muscles.

$175 · $270
Greeva Vasti
Greeva Vasti
30 min · 60 min

Greeva is the neck region or back of the neck (nape). Greeva Vasti is a beneficial treatment for the relief of neck pain, cervical spondylosis, stiffness, and rheumatoid arthritis.

$165 · $260
Janu Vasti
Janu Vasti
45 min

Janu is termed for knees. This treatment gives therapeutic effects that result in the relief of knee joint pain, arthritis, and muscle stiffness and strengthens the surrounding muscles & ligaments on the knee joint.

$235
Colon Enema
Colon Enema
45 min

An enema administration with salty lukewarm water helps you to cleanse the colon and stimulate bowel movements. It helps to relieve chronic constipation, helps improve colon and gut health, and reduces back pain, fatigue, and headaches. If your diet and exercise are not keeping you healthy, an enema will quickly aid you.

$165
Jal Neti
Jal Neti
30 min

Keeping your sinuses well-balanced and clear nasal pathways to maintain healthy respiration is very important. Guiding salty lukewarm water through the nasal passage helps to clear the extra mucus and cleanses the clogged sinus. This is an ancient and natural technique to stay disease-free.

$105
Karanpuran (Ear Oiling)
Karanpuran (Ear Oiling)
30 min

Karan Purana is an ayurvedic treatment for instilling oil in the ears. It is beneficial for people having hearing problems, vertigo, tinnitus, earache, earwax congestion, migraine, headache, and TMJ pain. This treatment is for providing nourishment to the ears with warm oil which can balance the Prana Vayu.

$125
Ayur Sun Sutra
Ayur Sun Sutra Wrap
60 min

In this therapy, as the name suggests, the key part of treatment is to release that heat caused by the sun with the help of medicinal powder of cold potency which is applied over the whole body.

$225
Maharani Bath Ritual
Maharani Bath Ritual
30 min

A beautiful Energy Cleanse and Bath Ritual to purify your Aura! Infused with Crystals, salts, milk, and essential oils, the Maharani Bath Ritual will remove all negative physical and spiritual toxicity and vibrations (including your thoughts, as well as external influences) that are common to carry in everyday life.

$85
Shankara Ayurvedic Chakra
Shankara Ayurvedic Chakra Balancing Treatment
90 min

This treatment will begin with an anointment of Shankara Essence, a precious blend of oils, each tied to sacred ceremonies around the world, along with the soothing sounds of chimes. Specific Chakra/Dosha - balancing oils are applied to the body’s energy centers along the spine to create openness and flow.

$180
Ayurvedic Kansa Facial
Ayurvedic Kansa Facial & Ayurvedic Kansa Facial With Marma
80 min

Skin-refining facial designed to deeply rejuvenate and nourish aging skin, featuring a double cleanse and exfoliation technique, a special mask blend, and the use of an Ayurvedic Kansa wand to soothe, tone, and release stress from facial muscles, neck, and shoulders.

$155
Restoring
Restoring
50 min

Ultra-moisturizing and intensely hydrating to address skin dryness and plump up fatigued skin.

$135
Revitalizing
Revitalizing
50 min

A stimulating and oxygenating treatment that is deeply purifying and invigorating to the skin. Brings liveliness to congested skin.

$135
Calming
Calming
50 min

Soothing treatment to calm inflammation and irritation in sensitive skin. Ideal for Rosacea. Will bring back balance and assist healing after chemical peels.

$135
Ageless Marma Point
Ageless Marma Point Facial
80 min

A carefully executed Marma point massage that is both powerful and subtly harmonizes the body’s energy system to bring balance and strength. Releases any facial tension and restores a glowing complexion.

$155
Clarifying
Clarifying
50 min

Ultimate skin detoxification and antibacterial treatment, ideal for acne, blemished, or very oily skin.

$135
Shankara Ayurvedic Immersion
Shankara Ayurvedic Immersion Facial Ritual
120 min

Transformative facial bringing forth Ayurvedic techniques to rejuvenate the body and mind. Includes Marma points* and Kansa wand facial massage, foot and arm moisturizing/exfoliating mask, and Shirodhara to bring deep rest to the nervous system. A scrub or wrap can be added to this treatment.

$205
Ayurvedic Rose Ouartz
Ayurvedic Rose Quartz
50 min

Deeply healing facial featuring Pitta-pacifying rose quartz to calm the skin and support skin repair and regeneration. Beneficial for all skin types.

$135
Kansa
Kansa
20 min · 60 min · 90 min

Kansa wand therapy is an Ayurvedic healing technique to align the chakras, soothe the nervous system, heal, and relieve tension and pain.

$50 · $85 · $120
Anti-Aging
Anti-Aging Facial
60 min

Regain firmness, smooth lines and improve skin tone with our anti-aging treatment, an ideal choice to rejuvenate dull and lifeless skin.

$170
Collagen Therapy
Smoothing Collagen Therapy
60 min

A stimulating facial therapy to increase the production of collagen and intensely hydrates the skin to reduce fine lines and wrinkles. By using nature's power of vitamin C during the treatment we focus on giving your face the ideal components for optimal nourishment.

$180
Hydration Facial
Hydro-Facial
60 min

The Vida hydration treatment will achieve a greater proportion of water in the skin and increased collagen formation, elasticity and reticular fibers through different techniques to begin a a true process of rejuvenation.

$175
Microdermabrasion
Microdermabrasion Facial
60 min

Microdermabrasion is also a cell renewal treatment that removes the superficial layers of the skin, using micro-diamond tips that make a "polishing" of your skin, renewing it immediately, it is ideal for wrinkles, skin spots, skin aging, and renewal of collagen on the skin.

$180
Skin Tightening
Skin Tightening Remedy Facial
60 min

The remedy for flaccid or loose skin is not easily targeted with just diet or exercise.

$175
Japanese Facial
Kobido Facial
60 min

A firming and tightening treatment to stimulate the muscles in your face that need “exercise” to stay firm and supple.

$175
Brightening
Brightening Facial
60 min

This treatment is designed to reduce facial discoloration and facial spots that are difficult to eliminate.

$175
Micro-Needling
Micro-Needling Derma Pen Facial
60 min

This treatment is stimulating and extremely effective as each of the thousands of small puncture wounds induces the release of growth factors that initiate the process of wound healing.

$180
Acne Treatment
Mineral Infused Acne
60 min

Our Acne treatment will help to eliminate the bacteria that cause acne, by getting rid of excess oil on the skin and purifying with high-frequency micro currents and high potency oxygen (ozone therapy).

$175
Body Contouring
Ultrasonic Cavitation Body Contouring
60 min

It is a treatment in which we combine cavitation, dermatology, and radiofrequency that will provide a comprehensive approach and help reduce localized fat, improving circulation and skin texture and promoting firmness.

$175

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