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Types of Yoga: How to Choose the Yoga Type for You

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“So, what type of yoga do you practice?” If you’re a yoga lover, you’ve likely heard this question before. There’s only one problem… Questioning the style of yoga someone practices is a lot like asking: “What’s your job?” or “Where are you from?” It places people in unnecessary categories.  The thing is, we humans love…

How to Make the Most of Your Day: Wake up With the Sun

How to Make the Most of Your Day: Wake up With the Sun

The way in which you wake up with the sun has the power to affect the rest of your day. This is a fact that many of us know to be true yet still fail to abide by – especially for those of us who love to sleep in.  We are all exhausted, in need…

The 4 Aspects of the Yogi Mind

Meditation is a key part of yoga retreats here at Blue Osa. Traditional meditation techniques are part of the yoga teacher training and classes to encourage the relationship with Ahamka (the Self). The 4 Aspects of the Yogi Mind Yoga Meditation vs Mindfulness Like many, I began my journey away from city life through mindfulness….

Yoga for PTSD: A Veteran’s Journey to Healing and Hope

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VaniDevi says that yoga saved her life. And her story of why she started practicing yoga is genuinely inspirational. As a young woman in the US Army, she suffered Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and had all but given up on life, until she discovered yoga. “I am so grateful I found yoga. Yoga saved me and…

How You Can Complete Your Goals In 5 Steps

We all have goals we would like to achieve, some of us want them more than others, but it can get tricky sometimes to find ways to make them come true. It can be easy for most of us to give up on our goals. But when we do give up, we can get mad…

Love is All Around Us But You’ll Love Better If You Love Yourself First

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Love is one of life’s most powerful forces. It drives our desires, shapes our relationships, and fuels our creativity. Yet, despite its presence in every part of our lives, love remains one of our greatest mysteries. Even the brightest minds in history have struggled with how to truly love—how to experience it fully and offer…

The Unexpected Truth I Learned About Yoga and Myself

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Definition of yogi According to Merriam-Webster, the term “yogi” has three definitions: Observing Western Yogis Over the years, I’ve met several Westerners who refer to themselves as “yogis.” Many of them have studied yoga in India—an admirable and impressive pursuit. They are undoubtedly well-versed in Sanskrit, yoga principles, and particularly advanced in the physical practice…

An Epic and Unforgettable Costa Rica Wedding

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Jonathan and Kelly arrived for their Blue Osa Yoga Retreat and Spa Destination Wedding in early December. On the beautiful Osa Peninsula in Southern Costa Rica. The couple graciously granted us this interview to share their most memorable and joyous moments. What made you decide on a destination wedding in Costa Rica? Why Blue Osa…

Don’t Worry About It Ending, It’s Just a Disguise for a New Beginning

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I’ll admit, I am not a fan of “endings”. Most recently this was evident when my yoga teacher training concluded. Even though all the students were strangers at the beginning, by the end of the month we had become a family and it was sad when the time came for each of us to return…

From Discomfort to Discovery: A Year of Growth with Yoga Teacher Training

Airstream Dreaming: How I Manifested Bliss During My Yoga Teacher Training at Blue Osa

Finding My Path Through Yoga Teacher Training This story begins back in February 2015 when my life took an unexpected turn. While the specifics aren’t essential, just know that this period was filled with discomfort and heartache. It forced me to reflect on my identity and rethink what truly defines me. Before this life-changing event,…

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