Testimonials (New)

What Our Guests Have To Say

Woman laying on a lounge chair at Blue Osa Yoga Retreat & Spa with a cool drink sitting next to her

“This was the perfect spot to relax and unwind. This place is beyond beautiful and is located right on the beach. The rooms are spacious, clean, and attractive. Meals are provided and will satisfy even the most critical foodie.”

— Teri E

“I can’t wait to come back! They taught real yoga emphasizing function and safety, living the yogi life, and a practicum on teaching yoga.”

— ZephyrosBlue

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“The staff was incredible; they took care of us. Just happy, kind, generous people. I’ve never eaten so good in my life.”

— Christine G

“The room was close enough to be lulled to sleep by the sound of the ocean. The morning silence allowed for sounds of nature to begin each day. The food was delicious and healthy with creative and tasty vegan and gluten-free options.”

— Jen P

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“The yoga classes were held in a beautiful open-air studio, with views of the ocean and sounds of birds & monkeys! The farm-to-table meals were delicious & creative. The accommodations were clean & nicely furnished. The staff was welcoming, warm, and helpful. Steps away from a quiet beach, Blue Osa provides all the elements for a peaceful, relaxing stay—the rest is up to you!”

— Millicent

“I discovered a place where they do their best to help you relax. Yoga, indeed, is a way of life, as they say. Costa Rica is already beautiful by itself, but in Blue Osa, you feel like you are in paradise. Blue Osa has become my little place of tranquility in this world. When I go, it is like I recharge my batteries to keep going on.”

— Christopher B

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“I just returned from leading a retreat at Blue Osa. It felt like a big leap of faith to lead 30 yoga students into the heart of the jungle. It well exceeded all of my expectations. The food was incredible & healthy! Every morning, we were woken by howler monkeys & macaws. The beach was beautiful & you could walk forever on it. The ocean is very inviting. ”

— Ramsay

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