A lot of people often complain of having issues with lower back pain. When it comes to injuries or aggravated muscles, lower back pain is particularly uncomfortable, because it’s the center of our entire body! So whether you’re sitting standing, … Read More
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Costa Rica: Happiest Places on Earth
Happy Planet Index Costa Rica has ranked high on the Happy Planet Index for the past three years; coming in at first place in the Americas, and twelfth in the world. The HPI is based on the general principles that … Read More
The Best Thing To Do in Cahuita
Visit Cahuita National Park The Cahuita National Park is one of the nicest and least developed beaches in Costa Rica. Additionally, it protects the largest coral reef in Costa Rica. It is a special place known for it’s beautiful white … Read More
Best Music for Yoga and Meditation!
Most yogis and yoga instructors know that good music can really make a difference in a yoga practice or class. And there’s no shortage of music out there. Especially with platforms like Spotify that make it so easy to discover new … Read More
Pratyahara: Vital Step in Meditation
Pratyahara is the fifth element within the Eight Limbs of Yoga. Pratyahara is the withdrawal of the senses. When the mind is focused on things outside of us, the senses pull the mind in many directions. They can direct you toward … Read More
All about the Bhakti (Yoga)
What is Bhakti Yoga? In yoga philosophy, there are four main paths to enlightenment: karma yoga, jnana yoga, raja yoga, and bhakti yoga. Bhakti is the yoga of devotion. Devotion is primarily defined as loyalty, faithfulness, love, admiration, dedication, and … Read More
What is Pranayama & Why is it Useful?
Pranayama is the sanskrit word that essentially means “breath control.” It comes from the combination of two words, “Prana,” which translates as “life force (breath)” and “ayama,” which means “to control or restrain,” or “to extend or draw out.” We … Read More
Why You Should Take a Yoga Retreat
Interested in attending a yoga retreat? For some of us, the question to attend a yoga retreat seems like a no-brainer. Relaxing in paradise and doing yoga everyday? Yes, please! But we understand that it’s not always so simple to … Read More
Yoga: Building Trust Among Partners
Yoga as a Trust-Building Exercise for Partners There’s a lot of truth in the old saying, ‘Trust is the foundation of love.’ Both love and trust are equally important, but to say that you love someone lacks power if you … Read More
Self-Care: You’re Doing It Wrong
Nowadays, we hear as much about “self-care” as we do about fad diets and fitness routines. Our wellness|life coach|fitness|spiritual gurus on Instagram talk about it every day. They urge us to take time for ourselves, to do nice things for … Read More