How to Become a Yoga Instructor

If you find you are really passionate about yoga and wish to show others just how much yoga can benefit and transform their lives, then you may have considered becoming a yoga instructor yourself. Although a career as a yoga instructor may not be for everyone, for some it may be just the path they…

Seated Twist (Marichyasana C) Everything You Need To Know To Learn + Teach

benefits Seated Twist (Marichyasana C) yoga

Marichyasana C is named after Marichi, the mythological Hindu sage who is the son of Brahma. This seated twist is done by rotating your torso with one leg bent and one leg outstretched. The pose provides you with a great full body release as it stretches the shoulders, hips, and spine. For this reason, the…

Crow Pose (Bakasana): Everything You Need To Learn + Teach Yoga Poses

Yogi Aaron teaches how to do the crow pose

One of the first arm balances that yoga students will learn is Crow Pose, which some may also call Crane Pose. In order to move onto other arm balances, it is vital you understand and master Crow Pose first. Students will most often perform this pose early during a class, as it takes a lot…

Types of Yoga: How to Choose the Yoga Type for You

8 Yoga Poses for Sculpted Glutes- How to Feel Great in Your Yoga Pants

“So, what type of yoga do you practice?” If you’re a yoga lover, you’ve likely heard this question before. There’s only one problem… Questioning the style of yoga someone practices is a lot like asking: “What’s your job?” or “Where are you from?” It places people in unnecessary categories.  The thing is, we humans love…

Eco-Luxury in the Jungle: Blue Osa’s Off-Grid Philosophy

Blue Osa Off Grid

Living “off grid” is not easy. But at Blue Osa, we have an unwavering commitment to environmental sustainability. We take pride in being an eco-resort, leaving the smallest possible footprint. The practice of yoga demands that we live more consciously and show tremendous respect to the earth and our fellow humans. We aim to provide…

Water Is Life At Blue Osa

Water Is Life

Here at Blue Osa, we are lucky enough to live and work in paradise. We love our beautiful environment and want to protect and preserve it for everyone to enjoy! Everything on Earth requires water for survival – water is life. But few people comprehend that we have a limited supply of water and that…

The Reality Behind Costs on the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica

Costs On The Osa Costa Rica

Is Costa Rica Really That Cheap? Many travelers arrive in Costa Rica expecting rock-bottom prices—thinking it’s a cheap developing country where locals survive on a dollar a day and massages go for as little as $10.* While that might be the story some expect, it doesn’t reflect the reality—especially when it comes to the costs…

Botanical Body Scrub Recipes from the Blue Osa Rainforest Spa

person laying on a massage table getting a massage.

While your hands probably can’t match the magic of our in-house massage therapists at Blue Osa Yoga Retreat Center and Spa, with a little DIY spirit you can at least have a bowl of one of their rejuvenating botanical body scrubs for your shower. These delicious recipes bring the rich scents of Costa Rican ingredients…

Is Yoga Just Stretching? The Surprising History You Need to Know

Yogi Aaron demonstrating boat pose at Blue Osa yoga retreat showing yoga requires strength not just stretching

Is yoga just stretching? If you’ve ever walked into a yoga class wondering why you’re holding poses instead of simply stretching your muscles, you’re asking the right question. This confusion represents one of the biggest misconceptions in modern wellness culture—and understanding the answer can completely transform your yoga practice. The short answer? No, yoga is…