"Out of the bubble, into your soul"

It took me quite some time to find an isolated spot in the world where I could search within the true meaning of yoga for me as a student and teacher. Last summer I shared weeklong practice with a great group of teachers at magical spot in the Osa Peninsula of Costa Rica. Yoga, nature, adventure, great food; I was in paradise. 

So, why does it take a remote location to find bliss in your yoga practice?

It’s simple, your body and mind need to be outside of the everyday capsule you live in, you have to allow yourself to step out of your comfort zone and at the same time open up to new experiences and emotions. That’s when enlightenment arrives, when without reservations you give yourself the gift of personal freedom.

A yoga retreat will allow you to go deeper into your poses. Just like a surgeon opens a cavity and meticulously pays attention to every detail of the anatomy, a teacher during a retreat will have the time to go into detail during asanas and work with students in those poses or areas that need further attention.

I’m not expecting my teachers to be surgeons but when it comes to yoga I want them to scrub in and grab the scalpel.

The environment where you will spend a week is quite important. The location must be comfortable and provide the amenities that your body needs to relax and let go. Food is a key element; a body must be well nourished and hydrated before and after each practice. It doesn’t have to be all yoga the entire time; outdoor activities and exploring the surrounding of your retreat center will allow you to connect with nature and other cultures.

Introduce my eyes, taste buds and body to new experiences and you will find me hanging from palm trees.

Your overall experience should not feel like any other yoga class you took on a random day during your routine. You want to physically feel the intensity of your weeklong practice as well as the reflection in your overall wellbeing.

Blue Osa Yoga Resort and Spa offered me the serenity and tranquility to find my inner self. The secluded beach jungle location was pure energy in motion, as the macaws flew in front of my eyes the waves crashed at my feet, there was no room for anything else other than transformation.

If you would like experience the magic of Blue Osa you can join us for Flow, Align & Restore Yoga Retreat from the 27th of July to the 3rd of August.