Yoga has reached such heights of popularity, that most people you meet ask “What style of yoga do you practice?”. At Blue Osa, we welcome all kinds of yoga retreats and enjoy the variety that … Read More
How to Become a Yoga Instructor
If you find you are really passionate about yoga and wish to show others just how much yoga can benefit and transform their lives, then you may have considered becoming a yoga instructor yourself. Although … Read More
Seated Twist (Marichyasana C) Everything You Need To Know To Learn + Teach
Marichyasana C is named after Marichi, the mythological Hindu sage who is the son of Brahma. This seated twist is done by rotating your torso with one leg bent and one leg outstretched. The pose … Read More
Crow Pose (Bakasana): Everything You Need To Learn + Teach Yoga Poses
One of the first arm balances that yoga students will learn is Crow Pose, which some may also call Crane Pose. In order to move onto other arm balances, it is vital you understand and … Read More
Different Types of Yoga Explained
Yoga has been around for thousands of years and has provided a way for people to escape stress, develop healthy habits, and achieve a greater sense of self-awareness. Through physical, mental, and spiritual practices, different … Read More
The History of Yoga (In Brief)
Widely practiced for its health and relaxation benefits, yoga has been around for thousands of years. Originating in India, Yoga combines physical, mental, and spiritual practices which allow an individual to develop or retain health, … Read More
Common Yoga Phrases New Yoga Students Should Know
We’ve all been there. We are the new student and we walk into a room full of yogis who start chanting and using all these words you have no idea what they mean like chaturanga … Read More
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 … Read More
Yoga From A Beginner’s Perspective: A Football Player’s Approach to Yoga
I came to volunteer at Blue Osa right after finishing my football season. I was excited to indulge in a new physical activity and was rather optimistic in regards to how I would perform in … Read More
9 Grounding Yoga Poses for Post Travel
Travel makes us feel stiff, even if it is to join a yoga retreat. You arrive at your destination feeling tense and eager to get into your first yoga class. But be wary of jumping … Read More