Lentils Gone Tropical: Coconut Milk Magic

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Not only is this delicious dish easy on your wallet, it is gluten free, sugar-free and vegan. Add to that it’s high in protein and rich in flavor. Your body will thank you for this high energy meal that will heal and nourish your digestive tract. Your stomach, your friends and your family will be…

Inside Blue Osa: Wildlife, Wellness & Wonder at a Costa Rica Yoga Retreat

If you’ve ever dreamed of an adventure retreat that feeds your soul as deeply as it thrills your senses, Costa Rica has been waiting for you. Not the overindulgence of the typical all inclusive resort-and-pool kind of adventure. Not the tourist-bus kind either. The kind where you’re watching a humpback whale teach her calf to…

Tomato Soup Recipe: Warm, Nourishing & Bursting with Fresh Flavor

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Nothing warms the soul quite like a bowl of hearty homemade tomato soup. Bursting with the fresh flavors of ripe tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and fragrant basil, this comforting tomato soup recipe is both deeply nourishing and surprisingly simple to make. Whether you’re settling in for a cozy evening meal or looking for a wholesome dish…

Traditional Gallo Pinto Recipe: The National Dish of Costa Rica

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Gallo Pinto. Ever heard of it? I hadn’t either, until my first time in Cost Rica, where this dish is so well known it is the national dish of the Country. It is nutritious, delicious and simple to make. Bring a taste of Costa Rica to your kitchen with this gallo pinto recipe from the…

10 Foods to Enhance Your Yoga Practice

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What you eat directly impacts your health and wellness, even if your doctor never mentions it. Often modern western medicine falls short in bringing chronic complaints into balance, something that is well known wisdom from thousands of years ago in Ayurveda the sister science of yoga where the yoga diet was the baseline for created…

Irresistible Starfruit Crisp Recipe (Made with Fresh from Costa Rica!)

Indulge in a starfruit dessert that’s fresh from the farm! This tropical Starfruit Crisp recipe is made with carambola grown at Blue Osa, a Costa Rican retreat where farm-to-table isn’t just a trend—it’s a way of life. If you’ve ever strolled through Blue Osa’s lush coastal property, you’ve likely passed beneath the branches of our…

Beginner’s Guide to Triangle Pose: Benefits & How to Practice

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This guide to Triangle Pose will help you unlock one of yoga’s most transformative postures. Triangle Pose, or Trikonasana, is more than just a physical posture in yoga—it’s a deeply symbolic and transformative pose that stretches not only your body but also your spirit. With roots that extend into ancient yogic philosophy, Trikonasana represents a…

8 Simple Ways to Improve Digestion Naturally

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Figuring out how to improve your digestive system can be somewhat tricky. And taking a vacation yoga retreat to a place that serves farm-to-table-cuisine can help you improve it. We are a society that is often on the go and travels often, so we can’t plan for every detail of what we consume. With so…

Crispy Baked Eggplant Recipe – Healthy, Flavorful & Easy to Make

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Looking for a delicious and healthy way to enjoy eggplant? This Crispy Baked Eggplant recipe is the perfect side dish or appetizer for any meal. With a golden-brown crust and tender inside, it’s packed with flavor, easy to prepare, and best of all—oven-baked, not fried. Whether you’re serving it with pasta, adding it to a…

An Easy To Make Passion Fruit Pie Recipe – A Tropical Dessert

Passion Fruit Pie is a guest favorite at Blue Osa Yoga Retreat & Spa. This delicious dessert isn’t just a treat for your taste buds—it’s packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber, making it a healthy indulgence. With just one bite, you’ll fall in love with the exotic flavors of fresh passion fruit and creamy…