Yoga teacher and author of Autobiography Of A Naked Yogi, Aaron leads the Yoga Teacher Training programs at Blue Osa. Aaron has been teaching yoga and leading yoga retreats for close to 30 years. Inspired by his own practice, he guides students to secret and far-flung locales, empowers them to realize their own limitless potential, and makes yoga relevant and accessible for the modern world.... more
Adam’s blend of an interior design career and a desire to direct his energy towards spiritual and energetic life. Adam met Aaron in his yoga classes in New York and began to go on retreats with him. The pair began talking about creating a yoga retreat. Several years later, while visiting Costa Rica, they stumbled on the perfect location. With the retreat location found, Blue Osa was born.... more
Born and raised in the Central Valley of Costa Rica, Alex has worked in hospitality on the Osa Peninsula for six years so knows all of the best kept secrets to making your stay extra special! Alex is Blue Osa’s General Manager and helps to make sure our guests have a wonderful stay.... more
Henry was born and raised in Alajuela (a small suburb outside the capital city of Costa Rica) and has been working in customer service for the past 18 years. He moved to the Osa Peninsula in 2012 and has been working directly with tourism ever since.... more
Elner has lived in the area of Puerto Jimenez his whole life. His love for cooking was ignited after moving out of his family’s house and having to cook on his own. He has worked in the hospitality industry for over 10 years, spending most of his time assisting in the kitchen. ... more
Nery is a Puerto Jimenez native who has spent almost a decade working at Blue Osa. She says she loves coming here each day because she gets to do what she loves while working alongside extremely genuine and kind people. Nery says that Blue Osa, along with this part of the Peninsula, is super calm and peaceful.... more
Marcela weaves sounds, colors, fragrances, and natural ointments while employing the healing power of the human touch to rejuvenate. Transformative describes the sense of well-being experienced in a therapy session with Marcela, whose small frame belies the strength of her hands, heart, and soul. ... more
One of the original owners of the property, along with her late husband Jean-François, Marie was so inspired by Aaron and Adam’s vision for a Blue Osa, she remains the ‘mother’ of the Blue Osa family several years later.... more
Meet the feline inhabitants of the Blue Osa family are our valued companions and we considered them an essential part of this community. Their presence brings a particular feeling of tranquility and hominess. Some of them enjoy walks on the beach with you.... more
Our canine resident mascots are a vital part of our harmonious environment. Their fun-loving spirit contributes to the feel, the vitality, the energy and the experience of what is Blue Osa. You will find them eager and willing hosts, happy to greet you when you arrive, Pete, Rama and Fiona enjoy the ocean waves and will keep you company as you stroll our beautiful beach.... more
Chef Marie’s culinary ingenuity is the reason Blue Osa has such phenomenal meals. Take a special glimpse into her mind with this interview and find out what makes her cooking off-the-charts!
Teaching methodology + practicum
Learn the principles of demonstration, observation, assisting/correcting, and instruction.
Learn different teaching styles.
You’ll learn specific techniques that will enable you to easily teach all levels
You’ll also learn how to sequence your asanas to create a natural, therapeutic and transformative arcs in your classes
Learn the qualities of effective teaching
Learn the business aspects of being a yoga teacher and gain the building blocks of how to build a thriving yoga career
Development of the Professional Essentials
History, Philosophy + Ethics
Yoga Humanities
Applied Yoga Anatomy + Muscle Activation™
Anatomy & Physiology
Techniques, Training and Practice
Advance Your Own Practice in Yoga
Techniques, Training and Practice
Develop a Rock Solid Practice in Yoga
Applied Yoga Anatomy + Muscle Activation™
Anatomy & Physiology
History, Philosophy + Ethics
Yoga Humanities
Teaching methodology + practicum
Get hands-on practice teaching so that you’ll be able to teach on day one after the training is finished. You will:
Practice teaching in small and large groups
Be ready to teach yoga as soon as you leave the yoga teacher training
Get hands-on experience teaching and give/receive feedback
Practice assisting students
Learn the principles of demonstration, observation, assisting/correcting and instruction
Learn different teaching styles
Learn qualities of effective teaching and adjust to the student’s process of learning
Learn the business aspects of how to build a thriving yoga career
Development of the Professional Essentials