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Studio B
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Nosara, Costa Rica

Functional strength training with real attention.

Studio B is a functional strength training studio located in the heart of Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort, in Nosara, Costa Rica.

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Three women kneel on the studio floor, laughing together, with the jungle visible through the glass walls behind them.

The studio

We don't train just to train. We train with purpose, consistency, and presence.

An intimate space, surrounded by nature, designed to offer a boutique experience where every detail matters.

Our focus is on movement quality, proper technique, and mindful effort. We use personalized progressions that match your level and goals, always from a conscious and functional foundation.

At the start, we carry out basic mobility and strength assessments to understand your starting point.

Find your format

  • Inside the open-walled studio, people hold plank positions on their mats, with racks of dumbbells and the jungle beyond.
    An intimate space
  • Inside the studio, a woman smiles as she lifts into a stretch on her mat, with the jungle filling the glass walls behind her.
    Surrounded by nature
  • A gravel path between tropical plants leads to a white building with a tiled roof at the resort.
    Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort, Nosara

Being, body & mind

Our pillars

  1. Connection

    Helping each person connect being, body and mind through movement.

  2. Strength

    There are millions of ways to express our strength, and not all of them come down to being muscular.

  3. Consistency

    Building a healthy lifestyle that lasts over time.

  4. Support

    Being the means through which our clients reach the goals they set.

Training formats

Find the format that fits your life

Whether you're just starting out or reconnecting with movement, there's a path for you. Each format is designed with care to meet you where you are.

  1. Seen from above, a coach spots a woman pressing dumbbells while lying on a mat.

    1:1 Personal Training

    Price
    $120+ taxes per session
    Duration
    60–90 minutes
    Frequency
    Flexible

    Ideal for those who want 100% personalized attention, whether you're just getting started, have specific goals, or simply prefer a private setting.

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  2. A small group moves through a crawling exercise between a row of kettlebells while their coach watches closely.

    Semi-Private Training

    Price
    $240+ tax / month
    Sessions
    2 per week
    Duration
    60 minutes

    A personalized experience with the energy of training in a small group. Each participant follows a customized program based on their level and goals.

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  3. A woman walks along a gravel path beside a wooden building, carrying a medicine ball on her shoulder.

    Hybrid Training

    Price
    $210+ tax / month
    In person
    2 sessions per month
    Online
    App programming and follow-up

    In-person sessions at Studio B combined with structured online programming, delivered through an app with videos, workouts, and personalized follow-up. Train from anywhere, with real guidance and clear progress.

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Special local resident rates available. Contact us to learn more

Black-and-white portrait of Sofía Ballard crouching on the studio steps, smiling.

Founder & coach

I'm Sofía Ballard

Psychologist, personal trainer, and nutrition coach.

I help people reconnect with their bodies through an integrative approach that brings together mind and body.

My work is not about how you look, it's about how you feel. It's about feeling strong, inside and out.

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Our manifesto

The five principles that move us

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  1. We love all bodies, and no single one defines us.

  2. We find our inspiration in the sea.

  3. We are here to encourage you and guide you through the process.

  4. We are the process, and we are not afraid of making mistakes.

  5. We are here to enjoy it.

Not sure which option is right for you?

Every process is different, and I like to connect before we begin.

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Or call +506 8426-3677

Women sit on the studio floor with their legs stretched out, resting in the light from the open walls.