Why Costa Rican Coffee is the Best: Regions, Farms & Traditions

Costa Rican coffee for us, like many, has become a big part of our daily ritual. Coffee as a Ritual Coffee is a critical part of most people’s days. The first thing many people think about in the morning is the first cup they’ll have. Whether that’s over the morning paper, on the beach here…

20 Tips On How To Have Fun When It Rains In Costa Rica

group of yogis from Blue Osa Yoga Retreat & Spa's Yoga Teacher Training enjoying a waterfall Hike excursion to explore Costa Rica's nature

Let it rain! As we are located right in the heart of the rainforest, it is obvious even without saying, that rainforest needs rain. The rainforests are referred to as the “jewels of Earth”. They are the home for two-thirds of all living animals and plants. If there is no rain, there will not be…

Visiting Costa Rica for the First Time? Here’s What Every New Traveler Should Know

Blue Osa Yoga Retreat aerial view showing labyrinth, jungle, and Golfo Dulce ocean in Costa Rica

You’ve been thinking about it for months — maybe longer. A yoga retreat in Costa Rica. Or finally doing that teacher training you keep bookmarking and then talking yourself out of. But every time you get close to booking, the questions start. Is Costa Rica actually safe? What if my yoga practice isn’t advanced enough?…

Costa Rica Packing Mistakes: 5 Things to Leave at Home

Packing for a new place is always a bit of a guessing game and it can sometimes be harder to pick the things to leave at home compared to picking what you want to bring. We’ve told you what you should pack when you come to Blue Osa, and what to bring to our yoga…

Learn Yoga: How To Get Started

Yoga is everywhere these days and is more popular than ever. By now, you are sure to of heard or read, about all the benefits of starting a yoga practice. Such as; decreased stress levels; reduction in anxiety and depression; increased flexibility; better joint health; improved productivity; higher quality of focus; weight loss; better quality…

Karma Yoga: What Is It & How To Practice

There’s More to Yoga than Down Dog… We live in a fast-paced, globalized world. With this, ancient practices have become watered-down and modernized to suit our outward-looking lives. For many, yoga has simply become another way to better inhabit our bodies. But, yoga goes so much further than the physical realm. Yoga also offers a…

5 Reasons Why You Should Ditch Social Media and T.V For A Week

“Ditch social media and my TV for a week… What?” I know—it sounds extreme. At first, I thought it would be easy. Sure, I can do it, I told myself. But once I began the detox, I hit emotional highs and lows. That roller coaster made me realize just how deeply addicted I’d become to…

10 Questions To Help You Choose The Best Yoga Retreat In Costa Rica

How to Choose the Best Yoga Retreat: 5 Great Tips

If you’re wondering how to find the best yoga retreats in Costa Rica, you’re at the right place! Beautiful Costa Rica is home to hundreds of yoga retreats. Many people would agree that their favorite kind of vacation is a yoga trip. No matter the discipline of yoga you’re most interested in, or how long…

Relieve and Prevent Back Spasms with These Expert Tips

Hands-on massage therapy technique to relieve back spasm muscle tension

Back spasms can be painful, frustrating, and sometimes debilitating. They are a common reason for lower back pain and can range from a minor annoyance to a recurring issue that affects daily life. If you’ve ever wondered what causes back spasms, you’re not alone. These sudden, involuntary muscle contractions can result from overexertion to underlying…

What Costa Rica Taught Me About Losing Fear and Living With Love

Losing fear begins not by eliminating it, but by understanding it. Moments of fear are a natural and necessary response to perceived threats. They are built into our biology, designed to keep us safe and help us evolve. But what truly shapes our lives is how we respond to these moments. Do we allow fear…