8 Powerful Benefits of Muscle Activation Techniques in Yoga

8 Benefits of Muscle Activation Techniques in Yoga

Beyond the buzzword, Muscle Activation Technique™ (MAT) is a powerful way to improve your physical health and overall well-being. Have you heard the whispers about MAT muscle activity therapy? Ever since famed quarterback Peyton Manning credited MAT for his recovery, hands-on manual therapy has exploded in popularity. It’s hardly any secret that fitness trends come…

Chakra Healing 101: Unlock Balance, Confidence, and Spiritual Growth

Chakra alignment plays a crucial role in shaping the success and balance of our lives. When your chakras are out of alignment, you may experience burnout, low motivation, and an increased effort required to connect with others. Through intentional chakra alignment practices, you can remove energetic blockages, restoring balance and harmony in your mind, body,…

Stop The Flexibility Madness | How Much Flexibility Do We need?

a group of people doing yoga in a room to become more flexible

“Yoga is not about flexibility.” This phrase is something we often hear yoga teachers say. And then, they proceed to teach people how to go deeper into yoga poses. Here is a typical example of what you often hear in a yoga class: “We have to open the hips.” I remember one teacher, who brought…

The 20 Best Yoga Poses for Two People

If you’re looking to spice up your yoga practice, yoga poses for two people might be something to try. Partner yoga poses offer a powerful way to move deeper into postures. Plus, you’ll build trust, strengthen your emotional connection with your partner, and have fun, too! Now, I know some of you are thinking: “Partner…

How Much Do Yoga Instructors Make?

Yoga instructor teaching a group class at Blue Osa — how much yoga instructors make depends on setting and specialization

Wondering how much do yoga instructors make a year? First, let’s imagine your dream day as a yoga instructor. You wake up to sunlight beaming across your carpet. You stretch, then head to the kitchen to grab a steaming cup of coffee. It’s time to journal, meditate and read. Later you’re teaching two private yoga…

10 Unusual Travel Tips to Experience the best of Costa Rica

mangrove kayak tour || eco-tour adventure || Blue Osa Yoga Retreat

Costa Rica is known as one of the safest places to travel to out of the Latin Americas. First, the basics. Let’s expand a little on what we already know about Costa Rica and what is often mentioned in travel guides. Costa Rica nests itself in proximity to North America and has accommodating visas for…

Why Traveling to Costa Rica Is The Best Destination To Work Remotely

So many people are looking to travel right now, and we invite you to consider traveling to Costa Rica. Here is why. One year ago, the entire world was choked, getting locked down for the first time in history. Most countries closed their borders due to the pandemic. People have been forced to wear a…

How to Sleep Better with Yoga Nidra

Yoga Nidra is becoming a very popular topic because of its restorative effects. And while everyone recognizes the benefits of sleep and rest, at times, these two words are not taken seriously. Although we have the best intentions to sleep better and get those golden eight hours we so often hear about, that is not…

How To Be More Inclusive in Your Yoga Class

Language is meaningful. The words we use have the power to harm or heal. As yoga teachers, we are likely the only person talking when we enter a yoga class to teach. In this position of influence, we should hold our verbal language with as much importance as the sequence we are about to teach.…

6 Spiritual Reasons Why You Need To Get Naked Right Now

Being naked is probably the last thing to come to mind when you think of coming back to Self. To smash the status quo, sure. To liberate yourself, most definitely! But for some people, being naked in public is the stuff nightmares are made of. And if that’s you, that’s OK – I’m not here…