Blue Osa Safety Policies and Guidelines for Covid19 in Costa Rica

Covid19 Testing Requirements

Although Costa Rica does NOT require a negative Covid test to enter the country, some countries may still require a negative Covid test to come home.  If you need to get a test before going home, we will be happy to help.

Blue Osa is in partnership with doctors and labs in our local town, to provide a PCR Covid test 1-day before your departure. Additionally, there are testing facilities in the San Jose (SJO) International Airport.

Blue Osa will schedule the appointment in Puerto Jimenez for you. You will go there and take the test and return to Blue Osa. You will receive the results after you take the test via email.

The test is currently $160 plus the shuttle fee to Puerto Jimenez. Occasionally, with large groups, we are able to have the Doctor come to Blue Osa to administer the tests.

Alternatively, you may also get a rapid test at the international airport. This rapid test in the San Jose Airport (SJO) is provided for a fee of $65. They suggest that you arrive at the airport 4 hours before your departure. (Follow this link for more information.)

Please check with your country’s vaccination and testing requirements before traveling, as this information is continuously changing.

Covid19 guidelines required by Costa Rica

Updated versions of these requirements are listed here.

As of April 1, 2022

For all tourists coming to Costa Rica, the health pass and the insurance requirement for unvaccinated foreigners will be eliminated and all activities and events will be able to operate at 100% capacity without requiring the use of a QR Code.

Your Safety At Blue Osa

We want to help ensure your safety during your stay with us. All of our staff at Blue Osa are fully vaccinated for Covid19. We hope to help you feel safe through the actions we are taking. We want to ensure a safe space for all of our guests.

With this in mind, social distancing measures are implemented for all services for the protection of our guests. To help us protect our guests, we will be taking the following steps:

  • We offer online and contactless check-in. We have a full online check-in available that also includes a video tour of our property. All guests will be required to complete this online check-in.
  • You have the option of being socially distanced during meals.
  • Blue Osa is an open-air resort with consistent ocean breezes. Because all current studies have shown that open spaces coupled with social distancing do not contribute to the transmission of Covid19.
  • All kitchen staff will wear protective masks and other equipment during your stay.
  • And we ask our guests to practice social distancing around our staff and other guests at all times.
  • Thorough cleanings are performed in all guest rooms before your arrival using government-recommended disinfectants and cleaning supplies.
  • We have given training to our staff about hygiene and cleanliness.
  • Private shuttles are available upon request.

To help us protect our guests, we are asking for your help in the following:

  • To ensure the safety of our guests and staff, although not required, we kindly ask our guests to be vaccinated or take a test within 24 hours of coming to Blue Osa.
  • We do encourage single occupancy, except for couples or a known friend or family member.
  • While we provide yoga mats and props, if you are concerned about the transmission of Covid, we recommend you bring your own.
  • Please bring face masks with you to help ensure a more pleasant stay.
  • We encourage all guests to take advantage of our remote location and to spend time on the beach, in our sacred places on the property.
  • Should a guest begin to experience flu-like symptoms, we will ask them to remain in their spacious room while we contact our local medical clinic with excellent doctors who speak English. If deemed necessary, we will have a CoronaVirus test administered, and if a guest should test positive, we will then follow Costa Rica’s health protocols for the wellbeing of the guest and all guests at Blue Osa. For elderly or at-risk guests, we can make arrangements to fly them to a private hospital in San Jose.

This page is being constantly updated as the laws change. 

Teaching methodology + practicum

  • Learn how to lead and market successful yoga retreats

  • Learn the principles of demonstration, observation, assisting/correcting, and instruction.

  • Learn different teaching styles.

  • You’ll learn specific techniques that will enable you to easily teach all levels

  • You’ll also learn how to sequence your asanas to create a natural, therapeutic and transformative arcs in your classes

  • Learn the qualities of effective teaching

  • Learn the business aspects of being a yoga teacher and gain the building blocks of how to build a thriving yoga career

Development of the Professional Essentials

History, Philosophy + Ethics

  • Identify your spiritual stance so you can step into it as a source of strength
  • Identify walls and develop strategies to take them down
  • Create a support network and support strategies and have them in place when you leave
  • Complete a physical and spiritual adventure challenge
  • Learn the business aspects of building a thriving yoga career
  • How to bring the practice of yoga into your everyday life and make it work for you
  • The science and application of mantra
  • An overview of the history of the yoga tradition
  • The ethical standards of teaching yoga

Yoga Humanities

Applied Yoga Anatomy + Muscle Activation™

  • Receive training in Applied Yoga Anatomy + Muscle Activation™ training for Yoga Teachers
  • Go further in your anatomy training
  • Learn how to access muscle function
  • How to sequence transformational yoga classes
  • Learn the energetic and deeper sublime effects of asana
  • The science and application of Mantra
  • Design classes based on Ayurvedic principles
  • Knowledge of both human physical anatomy and physiology (bodily systems, organs, etc.) and energy anatomy and physiology (chakras, nadis, etc.).

Anatomy & Physiology

Techniques, Training and Practice

  • A breakdown in the anatomical and energetic categories of postures
  • Develop a daily meditation practice
  • Learn pranayamas, kriyas, chanting, mantra, meditation, and other traditional yoga techniques
  • How to sequence and structure transformational 60 and 90-minute classes
  • Practical experience teaching postures, classes, and meditation
  • Learn deep relaxation techniques
  • Yoga Nidra, as taught by the Himalayan tradition and Western tradition
  • Learn how to conduct and lead fire rituals
  • Kundalini Yoga techniques
  • Learn the subtle energetic aspects of yoga like the Koshas and chakras
  • Kriya Yoga and Laya Yoga

Advance Your Own Practice in Yoga

Techniques, Training and Practice

  • A breakdown in the anatomical and energetic categories of postures
  • Develop a daily meditation practice
  • Learn techniques in pranayamas, kriyas, chanting, mantra, meditation, and other traditional yoga techniques
  • How to structure and sequence transformational classes
  • Practical experience in teaching postures, sequencing, and meditation
  • Learn deep relaxation and meditation techniques that come from the Himalayan tradition

Develop a Rock Solid Practice in Yoga

Applied Yoga Anatomy + Muscle Activation™

  • Receive training in Applied Yoga Anatomy + Muscle Activation™ training for Yoga Teachers
  • Develop an understanding of basic anatomy
  • Learn about muscle function and how to improve it (something you will not learn in any other YTT)
  • Knowledge of both human physical anatomy and physiology (bodily systems, organs, etc.) and energy anatomy and physiology (chakras, nadis, etc.)
  • The study of both the subject and application of its principles to yoga practice (benefits, contraindications, healthy movement patterns)
  • Skills to teach yoga classes suited to all levels of practice.

Anatomy & Physiology

History, Philosophy + Ethics

  • An in-depth study and application of the Yoga Sutra
  • How to bring the practice of yoga into your everyday life and make it work for you
  • The science and application of mantra
  • An overview of the history of the yoga tradition
  • The ethical standards of teaching yoga

Yoga Humanities

Teaching methodology + practicum

Get hands-on practice teaching so that you’ll be able to teach on day one after the training is finished. You will:

  • Practice teaching in small and large groups

  • Be ready to teach yoga as soon as you leave the yoga teacher training

  • Get hands-on experience teaching and give/receive feedback

  • Practice assisting students

  • Learn the principles of demonstration, observation, assisting/correcting and instruction

  • Learn different teaching styles

  • Learn qualities of effective teaching and adjust to the student’s process of learning

  • Learn the business aspects of how to build a thriving yoga career

Development of the Professional Essentials