Posts by Yogi Aaron
New to Yoga? Here are Some Common Yoga Phrases You Should Know
The whole concept of yoga can be a daunting quest to embark on. With a rich history that often promises the pathway to freedom, yoga can be a great practice to incorporate into your everyday life. But there are many yoga phrases and things to learn, which can make starting yoga a difficult task. But…
How to Make the Most of Your Day: Wake up With the Sun
Triangle Pose (Trikonasana): Everything You Need To Learn + Teach Yoga Poses
Triangle Pose is a key foundational posture for any yoga practice. Not only does it offer an array of fantastic physical benefits, but Triangle Pose is also a common posture used to move in and out of other more advanced yoga postures. No matter how advanced your practice or yoga teaching experience, it’s sometimes critical…
Yoga for Foot Pain: 6 Proven Moves for Better Mobility
We often don’t think about the way our feet carry us in this body, but finding yoga for foot pain relief is essential for our physical health on all levels. When we neglect foot strength and stability, we risk ailments like plantar fasciitis and bunions, as well as energetic disruptions like feeling ungrounded or directionless.…
Beyond Excellence: Discovering True Greatness Through Inspiring Others
You’ve achieved success. You’re good at what you do—maybe even great. But something still feels missing. That nagging question keeps surfacing: “Is this all there is?” Here at Blue Osa, we’ve been sitting with a deeper question: What does it truly mean to be great? The Success Paradox: When Being Good Isn’t Enough What the…
Half Moon Pose (Ardha Chandrasana): Everything You Need To Learn
+ Go On To Teach Yoga Poses Half Moon Pose (Ardha Chandrasana) can be a particularly daunting yoga posture for both yoga students and yoga teachers alike. That’s in large part because Half Moon Pose is not only a balancing posture but also a powerful way to stretch and strengthen the entire body. However, with…
The Road to Peace Begins With Acceptance and Self Love
When I think of inner peace, I think of stillness, I think of contentment. That rare, unshakeable quiet that lives beneath the noise of daily life. Beneath all the expectations, the comparisons, the stories we’ve been told about who we are, and how we have been shaped by the experiences of the past. For a…
How to Overcome Fear of Handstands: Step-by-Step Yoga Guide
I think of handstands being like cats or dogs: you love them or hate them. The hate comes from fear, usually of falling and injury. Two weeks into volunteering at Blue Osa, I attended a yoga class focused on ‘fear’ addressed with hand balances. Valentina, an RYT-500 full-time certified yoga instructor at Blue Osa, beautifully…
9 Essential Yoga Poses for Travel Recovery: Relieve Post-Travel Stiffness
Traveling to your dream yoga retreat should be exciting, not exhausting. Whether you’re flying to Blue Osa in Costa Rica or driving cross-country, long periods of sitting leave your body stiff, dehydrated, and vulnerable to injury. These 9 grounding yoga poses for travel recovery will help you reconnect with your body, relieve post-flight tension, and…
Humans Of Blue Osa 300-Hr YTT Interviews
Blue Osa’s 300 hour teacher training was a time of bonding, spirituality, self-growth and coming into one’s own leadership. Here is a deeper look into each of the participant’s lives, personalities, values, hopes and struggles. Enjoy! Nina If I were an animal, I’d be an african elephant, because they are powerful, loyal and loving. The…
