When you think of empowerment, who or what comes to mind? I asked a few yoga friends, and this is what they said: “Superman, the superman pose.” “Autonomy” “The ability to make a decision without restriction.” “Leadership, confidence, representation.” “Elizabeth… Read More

Back pain is one of the most common ailments that can affect people of all ages. Many things can lead to back pain, such as repetitive heavy lifting, poor posture, a recent injury, or even a sudden awkward movement. While… Read More

For anyone who is not already following my journey, these posts represent a chronicle of my first steps into yoga. To quickly recap, I arrived at Blue Osa Yoga Retreat and Spa with the intention of throwing myself into something… Read More

Raw, vegetarian, 80/10/10, paleo, pescetarian-call it what you want, it seems there’s always a new diet to jump on board with that will ‘change your life.’ These innovative ways to eat have revolutionized the way that we live. From sourcing… Read More

When thinking about Downward Facing Dog in yoga, there are many different reactions depending on the student. There are those of us that grimace thinking about our hamstrings stretching or putting weight on our hands. There are the yogis that… Read More

We understand how coming home after a peaceful escape can be a difficult transition. Our yoga retreat in Costa Rica offers beautiful surroundings, healthy meals, and intimate yoga instruction. Living a healthy lifestyle is simple and straightforward here. But what… Read More

Did You Know? The amount of water in the human body changes as you age. From the very beginning of our lives and up until year one, our bodies are made up of roughly 75 to 78 percent water. After… Read More

By Jeannie Mark Health experts agree, getting fit is an important factor to life. But often our busy schedules create excuses, so we start watching more TV or begin eating junk food instead of cooking healthy meals. Luckily, these five… Read More

The fitness industry is big business in the United States. With over 72 million Americans, or one third of the population of the United States considered clinically obese, franchises offering solutions to your weight woes are popping up left, right,… Read More

“Water is the softest thing, yet it can penetrate mountains and earth. This shows clearly the principle of softness overcoming hardness.” – Lao Tzu For something that is odorless, tasteless and colorless, water sure has a lot of power. 60%… Read More