How to Master Teaching Yoga to Beginners: Beyond the Basics

Yoga students doing a lunge pose in Blue Osa's yoga shala in Costa Rica.

It can be fun and challenging for yoga instructors to teach people new to yoga. To help beginners take their first steps, you need a special set of skills and knowledge. The challenge for many yoga teachers is making yoga fun and easy for people just starting out. This article will discuss the art of…

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Bend it Like a Yogi: Master Backbends for Back Pain Relief

Woman doing locus pose in the Yoga Shala at Blue Osa Yoga Retreat & Spa

Are you someone who suffers from back pain? Are you in search of a holistic way to relieve your chronic back pain? Look no further. We may have the answers you’re looking for. If you are one of the 4 out of 5 adults who experience back pain, this article is for you. This blog…

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6 Yoga Poses for Hip Pain Relief

Yogi Aaron doing Muscle Activation for the Psoas Muscle

If you’re searching for yoga for hip pain relief, chances are you’re tired of living with frustrating injuries and debilitating pain. I get it… For years, I struggled with compression in my lower back, which eventually led to severe pain in my right hip.  When you’re experiencing pain, it can feel as though the world…

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How to Become a Yoga Teacher and Trainer

Suppose you’re as passionate about yoga as we are. In that case, you might be asking yourself what you can do to transform that passion into a meaningful career. Maybe you feel it’s your responsibility to share your knowledge of the practice with others, helping them grow on their own journeys. Or perhaps you have…

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The Mental Health Benefits of Yoga

There’s a slight misconception floating around out there that yoga is strictly a physical exercise — all about poses with funny names like downward dog and sleeping willow. We understand why: everything you probably see on the internet or hear about from wellness fanatics typically highlights the raw challenge of holding a pose for any…

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How Yoga Can Cure Shoulder Pain

Being in pain is not a great feeling. It can affect everyday and actions, daily living and even impair your mental health. And with so much going on in today’s society, the last thing you need is to feel discomfort in your body. Pain can arise in many areas of the body; from the hips,…

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Why We Need to ‘Save the Sea Turtles’ Around the World

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Sea turtles are one of the most widely loved and appreciated species in the animal kingdom. As a source of awe and inspiration, sea turtles have proven to be one of the world’s most popular animals. I mean think about it, who doesn’t love watching these beautiful creatures glide through the ocean? Isn’t it such…

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Here’s Why You Should Try Yoga for Weight Loss

Young woman practicing yoga

The journey of yoga traces back as far as 5,000 years ago, discovered in sacred texts known as “Rig Veda.” This collection of hymns and mantras were used by the Vedic-age priests in practice. While it was more closely related to spirituality and religion in its earlier stages, yoga has transformed into an activity that…

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