Come as you are
Practice with the intention of meeting yourself honestly.
A space to remove the masks.
To move, breathe, listen and feel.
To study the mind and soften the heart.
To remember that nothing needs to be hidden before you are worthy of belonging.
Rooted in the Jivamukti Yoga method and deeply influenced by Buddhist wisdom, our classes explore yoga beyond the physical — as a path of awareness, compassion and transformation.
Our new home is opening at Luzia, Nosara.
Come as you are.
Practice with what is.
About Maitrī
Maitrī Yoga School was founded in 2022 in Nosara, Costa Rica, by Nina Manich and Patricia Vidal, after a trip they took together to the Corcovado National Reserve earlier that year, where they reaffirmed the strong connection they felt to the country and its wildlife. Through their teachings, they wish to make ancient yoga scriptures relatable and relevant, combining their extensive studies in the Jivamukti Yoga method with the Tibetan Buddhist philosophy they profoundly connect to.
The decision to name their school Maitrī, translated as unconditional friendliness or loving-kindness, was immediately clear to them after repeatedly listening to a talk by one of their teachers, Pema Chödrön, which deeply resonated with both Nina and Patri. To them, compassion is the only antidote and the most important message to spread in a world so contaminated by segregation.
In class
Our classes are Jivamukti Open classes: a blend of philosophy, mantra, pranayama, dynamic vinyasa-based āsana, and meditation that aims to create a wholesome experience of yoga. One of its most unique aspects is the focus on hands-on assists, striving to support you and take you deeper into your practice.
Nosara
Nosara is a small town on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, devoted to surf and yoga, with one of the best surf beaches around. It is a privileged place, surrounded by nature.
People come here looking for a more connected life: more presence, and a close community that shares it. Maitri is part of that.
Teachers
Nina Manich
Co-founder. 800-hour certified Jivamukti Yoga teacher
Nina Manich was born and raised in the Pyrenees, where an early connection to nature and movement shaped her path. She spent over 10 years as part of the national snowboard team, an experience that cultivated discipline, resilience, and a deep awareness of the body.
Living between Costa Rica and the Costa Brava, Nina offers personalized yoga sessions that adapt to each student’s needs and rhythm. As an 800-hour certified Jivamukti Yoga Teacher, she co-founded Maitri Yoga School with Patri where she teaches regular classes and immersive retreats, creating spaces for students to deepen both their practice and understanding of yoga.
Alongside her work in yoga, Nina also integrates facial massage techniques, expanding her offering into a more subtle exploration of relaxation, healing, and embodied awareness.
Through her teachings, Nina supports others in discovering yoga as a path of personal transformation and as a way to contribute to a more harmonious and conscious world.
Patricia Vidal
Co-founder. Advanced Jivamukti Yoga teacher, 800+ hours
Born and raised in Barcelona, Patricia has always felt a deep desire to connect with the natural world and with something greater than what she could touch and see. She found that connection through her studies of Yoga Philosophy under the guidance of her teachers, Maria Macaya and Olga Oskorbina.
She currently lives with her family in Nosara, Costa Rica, for most of the year, fulfilling her longing for a simpler life, surrounded by the beach and jungle, the perfect environment to raise her son. In this setting, alongside her lifelong friend and business partner Nina, she co-founded Maitri Yoga School, combining the teachings of the Jivamukti Yoga method they have both studied with Buddhist teachings that deeply resonate with them.
Having always had an interest in the power of physical touch, she has incorporated facial massage as part of her work and in her offerings for her students and clients.
A dedicated yoga student, Patricia is also an 800+ hour Advanced Jivamukti Yoga teacher, a mentor in 75-hour Teacher Trainings, a 50-hour Trauma-Informed Yoga teacher, and a yoga retreat host.
Weekly schedule
All classes are Jivamukti Open classes.
| Day | Classes |
|---|---|
| Monday | 7:00 am1:00 pm3:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 7:00 am1:00 pm3:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 7:00 am1:00 pm3:30 pm |
| Thursday | 7:00 am1:00 pm3:30 pm |
| Friday | 7:00 am1:00 pm3:30 pm |
| Saturday | 7:00 am1:00 pm3:30 pm |
| Sunday | 1:00 pm |
Prices
Not sure which option suits you? Message us.
Prices in Costa Rican colones (₡), VAT included.
Payments are made at Hotel Luzia.
Single class, residents
₡7,910One class, any time slotSingle class, visitors
₡11,300One class, any time slot10-class pass, residents
₡67,800₡6,780 per class10-class pass, visitors
₡101,700₡10,170 per classTrainings and workshops
Jivamukti Yoga Teacher Training
March 2027. Info coming soon.
Inversions Workshop
Use your strength wisely to find balance.
Many of us are training strength these days. In this workshop, we bring that strength into the practice of inversions, learning to turn upside down with awareness, control and trust. Led by Patricia Vidal.
Date and details coming soon.
Online classes
Practice wherever you are with classes recorded by Patricia and Nina.