Yoga Is For All People–Disabled or Not

The accessibility movement in our society focuses on the opportunity for those with disabilities to have equal access to services and infrastructure. The focus is often limited to those with extreme physical limitations in body and senses. It further focuses on providing only the perceived necessary services without providing tools for all types of people…

Ready, Set, Go! How To Prepare For A Yoga Retreat

How To Get Prepared For Your Next Yoga Retreat

Engage Your Body, Mind, and Spirit On An International Yoga Retreat Prepare for a yoga retreat (or 200 hr YTT) to make the most of this transformative experience. There are many reasons why people sign up for yoga retreats. Coming from all walks of life, we gather with diverse intentions and expectations for the time…

Five Guaranteed Ways To Become More Grounded

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Uh-Oh, I’m “Un-Grounded”…But What Does That Even Mean? I had heard many yogis, including our yoga teachers, talk about the importance of staying “grounded.” But I always wondered, “What does that mean, exactly? What is being ‘grounded?’ Why was it important? And how do I get it?” Five Guaranteed Ways of Becoming More Grounded Looking…

How To Practice Yoga Anywhere You Go

Yogi Aaron holding a side lunge and mudra pose in front of Blue Osa's chemical free lap pool in Costa Rica.

We are accustomed to our routines and behavioral patterns. Daily routines that have a positive effect on you are definitely good, yet sometimes it’s also good to break your pattern. The essence in all is the balance. When we wish to cultivate something new into our lives, incorporating new ways is most easily achieved by…

Roots And Wings: Why The Foundation Is Crucial To Yoga

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Roots and Wings… Could this be referring to yet another new restaurant chain? Not hardly. It does, however, refer to the substance and spice of life and a perfect starting point. When I was a ‘grown up’ and left home on my first extended journey my mom said, “you are ready for this; Dad and…

How To Awaken Your Intuition And Find Your True Self: 7 Easy Tips

The scientific benefits of meditation

Understanding how to awaken your intuition is a skill that requires practice. Intuition is a unique phenomenon where the mind acquires knowledge without relying on reason. Often seen as a form of deeper understanding, intuition transcends rational thought and serves as a guiding force—much like how animals rely on instinct, humans have intuition. Unfortunately, in…

How to Have the Most Fun During Rainy Season In Costa Rica

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Let it Rain! Here at Blue Osa we are located in the heart of the rainforest, it is obvious that rainforests need lots of rain. The rainforests are referred to as the “Jewels of Earth”. They are home to two-thirds of all the living animals and plants on Earth. If there is no rain, there…

What It’s Really Like To Have A Gay Destination Wedding In Costa Rica

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Want to plan a gay destination wedding to Costa Rica? Find out what it is really like! What is it truly like to have a gay destination wedding in Costa Rica? Alain and Brad had their gay destination wedding in Costa Rica at Blue Osa Yoga Retreat and Spa. Alain was kind enough to sit…

Take the First Step Toward the Rest of Your Life

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Join Yogi Aaron on a Blue Osa Journey to Angkor Wat! “Not all those who wander are lost,” the famed J.R.R. Tolkien once said. It is with purpose that one seeks to know the world and understand its vast beauty and the simple life lessons within it. In September, join Yogi Aaron on a journey…