Yoga Inspiration: Humble Warrior
One of two variations of the three warrior poses, is where we bow and honor the divine. From Warrior I as you reach up to the sky, sweep your arms down and back as you fold from the hips, bringing… Read More
One of two variations of the three warrior poses, is where we bow and honor the divine. From Warrior I as you reach up to the sky, sweep your arms down and back as you fold from the hips, bringing… Read More
Do you ever feel like you find yourself in a dead end when it comes to promoting your next retreat? Do you feel like you’ve tried everything you’ve heard about marketing but are coming up empty handed, leaving you exhausted… Read More
Who needs to sit in an armchair with a therapist all day when you can practice the gateway. And with a partner, you can take this pose to a new level. Getting into the side of our body is a… Read More
There are so many explanations for what yoga is, what constitutes a yoga practice and what we should really focus on in our practice. People always ask,“What should my yoga practice be?” For many, “practice” consists of doing as many… Read More
You’ve seen the asana, but do you know the Warrior legend? Lord Shiva created Virabhadrasana from the locks of his own hair to avenge his wife’s death. Shiva’s wife Sati was the daughter of Daksha; he did not approve of their… Read More
This is a confession series with four yoga retreat leaders. They share their thoughts on fear, courage, adventure, what scares them the most, and how they deal with fear. The following is written Yogi Hollis who is coming to Blue… Read More
“We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark. The real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light.” Plato Fear is a signal of a threat – It is also a necessary tool… Read More
I have lead two yoga retreats at Blue Osa Yoga Retreat + Spa in Costa Rica and am now on my third one. For every year that I’ve organized a retreat at Blue Osa, I told management to expect 24… Read More
This is a confession series with four yoga retreat leaders. They share their thoughts on fear, courage, adventure, what scares them the most, and how they deal with fear. The following is written Martin Scott, who came to Blue Osa… Read More
A few years ago before the winter solstice, as the days grew darker and shorter, I began to notice how my attention shifted to the “dark” areas of my life. I came to realize that the practice of yoga can… Read More