The Summer Solstice arrives in the Northern Hemisphere on June 21st every year. On this special day, we all celebrate the Sun and the Light, and the longest day of the year. But what is the history behind Summer Solstice… Read More

There comes a point in your yoga journey when you start asking: What is a yogi personality, anyway? Does being an authentic yogi mean sporting mala beads and greeting passersby with a nod and a namaste? Does it require signing… Read More

Whether you’re a yoga beginner or a long-time yoga devotee, you’ve likely had a moment when you’ve wondered: Just how old is yoga, anyway? The thing is… The history of yoga is complicated. Trying to date the precise origin of… Read More

Chakra alignment plays a crucial role in the success of our life. If your chakras are not aligned, the chances are that you will feel burnt out, have little motivation, and communication with others will require more energy. We can… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

We face challenges every day. It is part of the parcel we call life, and unfortunately, it is not something anyone can escape. We often have a hard time dealing with life’s stressors, but it doesn’t have to be this… Read More

Who is Ganesh? Is Ganesh a Real Being? Some of us think of Ganesh as a fat elephant man with tiny little feet dancing through the universe eating lots of sweets. But this idea of Ganesh is a simple one…. Read More

The history of yoga is as complicated as trying to contort your body into Formidable Face Pose. Researchers can’t seem to agree on when exactly yoga became a part of humanity, but some say it may date back as far… Read More

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 this brings to Costa Rica…. Read More