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The Blue Osa, Playa Tamales Puerto Jimenez, Osa Peninsula Costa Rica
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Empowering Yoga Teacher Training in Costa Rica
Are you looking for some space in your life to transform; to kick old habits and reclaim a feeling of personal empowerment? Have you ever considered becoming a yoga teacher? If the answer is yes, Blue Osa invite you to join their next intensive yoga teacher training. Blue Osa has created one of the most transformative life-changing yoga teacher training. Because of the daily routine of meditation and yoga, you will leave this two-week immersion full of energy and a sense of renewed vision for your life. Additionally, being in the tropics and eating fresh food will give you an abundance of energy so that you are ready to take on your next challenge.
Meet the instructors
Yogi
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Highlights
- Yoga teacher training manuals
- Foundational morning asana and mediation practice
- Develop an ardent foundational practice in yoga and daily meditation
- Expand your yoga knowledge and steep in an authentic Himalayan Yoga Tradition
- Eligibility to register with Yoga Alliance upon completion
- 14 nights beachfront accommodation
- Daily delicious vegan meals
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
14 days with instruction
Group size: Maximum of 25 participants
Airport transfer available:
Puerto Jiménez Airport (US$ 29 per person)
Puerto Jiménez Airport (US$ 29 per person)
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
14:00
Check-out Time:
10:00
As soon as you step foot into Blue Osa Beach Resort & Spa, you will immediately feel at home and a part of a family. From the smiling faces to the friendly staff, settle in a safe tropical oasis off the beaten path that supports your transformation. Blue Osa is your home away from home.
They consciously shaped everything at Blue Osa to give you a safe space to connect with the land, yourself, and others. From their organic garden and intentionally designed spaces.
Experience Balanced and Mindful Eco-Living
Conscious by design, Blue Osa Beach Resort offers morning-silence and a nightly dinner ritual of presenting your freshly prepared organic farm-to-table meals as a way to invoke mindfulness.
As an eco-friendly resort, Blue Osa runs mostly on solar power and intends to leave the smallest carbon footprint possible.
Blue Osa Yoga Studio and Luxury Eco Spa
Take a deep breath in their bright open-air studio. Overlooking a gorgeous private beach and tropical gardens, this inspiring studio is perfect for supporting your journey inward. After your practice, take advantage of their beach resort’s spa offerings: a relaxing spa treatment in one of their pool-side treatment rooms. Their therapists practice a blend of holistic approaches and use natural botanicals from the Costa Rican rainforest.
Accommodations
Intentionally designed to honor nature, Blue Osa's eco-friendly rooms take care of Mother Earth. Whether you nestle into a spacious beachfront suite, serene garden setting, or enjoy a penthouse oceanview, their guest rooms provide the ideal setting for your tranquil retreat.
For this yoga teacher training, you will be given the option to choose a triple, double, or single occupancy room. If you are registering for the triple occupancy option, please expect to be sleeping in a king, queen, full, or twin bed.
Program
Certification
Students who complete their subsequent training are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®)
In The 14-Day Yoga Teacher Immersion, You Will:
- Become a yoga teacher and have certification to teach anywhere in the world
- Have an empowering yoga immersive experience
- Be connected by a community of people who are invested in you and your well being
- Expand your yoga knowledge and steep in an authentic Himalayan Yoga Tradition
- Develop an ardent foundational practice in yoga and daily meditation
- Develop clarity of your life purpose and take steps to manifest it
- Learn how to safely teach multilevel classes
- Be ready to teach on day one!
Curriculum/syllabus
Develop a Rock-Solid Practice In Yoga (80 Hours)
Techniques, training, and practice
- A breakdown in the anatomical and energetic categories of postures
- Develop a daily meditation practice
- Learn techniques in pranayamas, kriyas, chanting, mantra, meditation, and other traditional yoga techniques
- How to structure and sequence transformational classes
- Practical experience in teaching postures, sequencing, and meditation
- Learn deep relaxation and meditation techniques that come from the Himalayan tradition
Anatomy and Physiology (30 Hours)
Applied Anatomy and Muscle Activation
- Receive training in Applied Anatomy and Muscle Activation training for yoga teachers
- Develop an understanding of basic anatomy
- Knowledge of both human physical anatomy and physiology (bodily systems, organs, etc.) and energy anatomy and physiology (chakras, nadis, etc.)
- The study of both the subject and application of its principles to yoga practice (benefits, contraindications, healthy movement patterns)
- Skills to teach yoga classes suited to all levels of practice
Yoga Humanities (30 Hours)
History, philosophy, and ethics
- An in-depth study and application of the Yoga Sutra
- How to bring the practice of yoga into your everyday life and make it work for you
- The science and application of mantra
- An overview of the history of the yoga tradition
- The ethical standards of teaching yoga
Development of the Professional Essentials (65 Hours)
Teaching methodology and 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
A Day in the Life
- 05:00-06:00 Morning meditation
- 06:00-08:00 Farm to table breakfast, tea, and coffee
- 08:00-11:30 Practice
- 11:30-12:30 Lunch and free time
- 12:30-18:00 Training
- 18:30-19:30 Dinner
- 19:30-21:00 Training
Style of yoga
While hatha yoga is at the core of what Blue Osa do, they differentiate themselves by offering a holistic approach to yoga that emphasizes function over form. They believe yoga should be tailored to the individual, and that a good yoga teacher knows how to facilitate a unique practice to meet unique needs.
The Blue Osa YTT methodology has been influenced by multiple traditions, including Vinyasa, Iyengar, and Anusara yogas.
Yogi Aaron has spent a considerable amount of time in India and has been taught directly from the Himalayan Tradition. Aaron also has a strong background in yoga therapy and brings in therapeutic elements when appropriate.
Reading list
- Yoga for Wellness
- Four Chapters on Freedom
- The Royal Path: Practical Lessons On Yoga
- The Heart of Yoga
Book reports
To award you the yoga teacher certification, you must complete the book reports.
The book reports are due 3 months after the end of the yoga teacher training Immersion. For example, if the completion of the Immersion is November 16, then the book reports will be due the following February 16.
Besides the 3 months following the yoga teacher training, Blue Osa give you plenty of time during the immersion.
You may also complete the book reports before the beginning of the immersion.
Once registered, you may begin working on your assignments. They give you instructions for the book reports once you have registered
The business aspect of yoga
You will spend some time discussing the logistics of developing your own business as a yoga teacher. Subjects to be discussed include how to find your first customers, how much to charge, where to teach, and best practices for growing your business.
As a former NYC yoga studio owner and as current co-owner of Blue Osa Yoga Retreat & Spa, Aaron has a wealth of knowledge available in this area, and will kindly field questions.
Yoga skill level required
Even if you are relatively new to yoga, this yoga teacher training immersions are an excellent way to learn the art of yoga and cultivate a strong foundation for your life-long practice.
One of the strengths of Blue Osa's approach to yoga is how adaptable it is to the student. No matter where you are, there is a practice for you.
And frankly, some of the best teachers are the ones who can’t contort their bodies into pretzel shapes. Their limitations end up being an asset to their students.
Instructors
Yogi Aaron
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Yogi Aaron is a master teacher and the author of Autobiography of a Naked Yogi. He has been a student of yoga since 1991 and a teacher since 1997, studying with Alan Finger, Bryan Kest, Genny Kapuler, Rod Stryker, Swami Rama, and David Swenson in yoga ashrams and retreat centers around the world. Aaron has made pilgrimages seeking to understand the Vedic tradition and Tantric path and studied closely with numerous spiritual masters during his treks throughout the Himalaya Mountains.
Location
Blue Osa is located about 8 miles (11 km) south of Puerto Jimenez on the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica. Known for its rich bio-diversity and stunning natural beauty, the region has been called the most biologically intense places on Earth by National Geographic.
Blue Osa is nestled near Corcovado National Park and the warm shores of the Gulfo Dulce, the perfect place to see endangered rainforest plants and animals.
Features
Activities
- Hiking
- Horse riding
- Kayaking
- Spa
- Swimming
- Swimming pool (indoor)
- Zip lining
General
- Bar
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Lounge
- Yoga studio
Services
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry
- Tour assistance
Food
Farm to table cuisine
Inspired by Chef Marie, the vegan-based menu at Blue Osa is built around local produce and ingredients. The organic garden provides much of the food that’s harvested daily and ensures that only the freshest ingredients land on your plate.
Healthy farm-to-table
Experience a culinary mouthwatering sensation! The organic permaculture farm supplies fruit, veggies, and herbs that make the food at Blue Osa both flavorful and nutritious. At the core of being eco-friendly, Blue Osa’s farm-to-table cuisine invites you to experience the freshest possible ingredients that are hand-picked daily.
Food overview
Since Blue Osa are committed to a smaller carbon footprint, healthy meals made with ingredients from their own farm at Blue Osa are mainly vegetarian. They rely on their garden and those other local and regional farms to provide them with what is seasonally available. Their cooks make a variety of vegan recipes using this food form the Blue Osa harvest or received from their fellow farmers.
They do provide eggs for breakfast and meat options 2 times a week at dinner. If you think that you will be hungry at other times during the day, please bring extra snacks.
Please note that Blue Osa do not provide individually cooked meals, and they do not provide kosher meals. You should also remember that while they can serve some gluten-free options, they are not a gluten-free kitchen.
The daily fresh menu
All vegan-based menus featured are sample menus only but are typical of what to expect.
Saturday
Breakfast
- Coffee and tea
- Toasted granola
- Banana bread
- Mixed tropical fruit salad with orange, lemon and basil syrup
- Freshly-squeezed orange and lemon juice with red hibiscus
- Eggs to order (non-vegan)
Lunch
- Homemade whole wheat bread
- Green salad with cucumbers, tomato, and avocado with herb vinaigrette
- Mango, tomato, and cilantro ceviche
- Frittata with potatoes, onions and fresh herbs
- Red beans with tomato and cilantro
Dinner
- A fresh, farm-to-table jungle salad with spicy ginger and pineapple dressing
- Osa vegan burger with homemade vegan cheese and mayo
- Stuffed mushrooms
- Imam bayildi – a Turkish classic with a Tico edge
- Veggie fajitas
Dessert
- Mango mousse and caramelized pineapple
Sunday
Breakfast
- Coffee and tea
- Toasted granola
- Corn bread
- Mixed tropical fruit salad with lemon and mint syrup
- Fresh watermelon juice
- Eggs to order (non-vegan)
Lunch
- Lentil and spinach soup
- Cabbage leaf dolma
- Moroccan couscous curry
- Pasta marinara
- Turkish eggplant ezme
Dinner
Sunday night features a very special dinner from the farm. The chefs gather whatever ingredients are available to them and make one of the freshest and creative meals you will ever have.
Dessert
Whatever is available from the farm.
Monday
Breakfast
- Coffee and tea
- Oatmeal puré with coconut milk and pecans
- Vegan crepes
- Mixed tropical fruit salad with starfruit, watermelon and lemon syrup
- Banana and coconut milkshake
- Eggs to order (non-vegan)
Lunch
- Pumpkin soup
- Tabouli with quinoa
- Hummus
- Turkish mujver with zucchini, carrot and green onion
- Steamed veggies with ginger and garlic
Dinner
This dinner features a typical Costa Rican dinner:
- Green salad with tomatoes, cabbage, red onion with a zesty dressing
- Fried plantains
- Picadillo de chayote-squash
- Cilantro red beans
- Costa Rican rice specialty with the option of farm-raised chicken (from the farm) (non-vegan)
Dessert
- Pineapple upside-down cake (non-vegan)
Tuesday
Breakfast
- Coffee and tea
- Toasted granola
- Carrot cake
- Mixed tropical fruit salad with lemon and mint syrup
- Oatmeal, mango, ginger cardamom smoothie
- Eggs to order (non-vegan)
Lunch
- Roast vegetable soup
- Green salad with cucumber, green beans, and lemon vinaigrette
- Tricolor pasta with freshly-made pesto
- Falafel
- Sweet chili chipotle sauce
Dinner
- An inviting crispy spinach, lettuce, bok choi and red hibiscus salad with tomatoes
- Sautéed broccoli and cauliflower
- Vegetable eggplant lasagna
- Light and airy freshly-baked focaccia with rosemary and thyme
- Gratifying chickpeas with herbs
Dessert
- Vegan chocolate cake
Wednesday
Breakfast
- Coffee and tea
- Toasted granola
- Vanilla muffin (non-vegan)
- Mixed tropical fruit salad with starfruit, watermelon and lemon syrup
- Fresh starfruit juice
- Eggs to order (non-vegan)
Lunch
- Minestrone soup with crunchy baked croutons
- Osa house salad
- Teriyaki vegetables
- Cif kofte a la turka
- Rainbow kebab
Dinner
- Green salad with tomatoes, cabbage, red onion with zesty dressing
- Savory curry mashed cauliflower
- Black beans with five spices
- Coconut lentils (vegan, gluten-free)
- Coconut encrusted mahi mahi with mango (non-vegan)
Dessert
- Orange and coconut cream pie (non-vegan)
Thursday
Breakfast
- Coffee and tea
- Toasted granola
- Butter-free pancakes (non-vegan)
- Mixed tropical fruit salad with lemon and mint syrup
- Fresh lemongrass water
- Eggs to order (non-vegan)
Lunch
- Soup of the day
- Zesty cabbage salad with cilantro
- Vegetarian moussaka
- Fettuccine Alfredo
- Onion bread and zucchini bread
Dinner
- Osa house salad with tahini dressing
- Falafel
- Hummus
- Couscous
- White beans with sweet potatoes
Dessert
- Vanilla cake
Friday
Breakfast
- Coffee and tea
- Toasted granola
- Scones with marmalade
- Mixed tropical fruit salad with orange, lemon and mint syrup
- Fresh coconut water
- Eggs to order (non-vegan)
Lunch
- Roast vegetable soup
- Green salad
- Triple taco
- Atilla vegan burger with homemade vegan mayo
- Onion rings
Dinner
- Green salad
- Tiquisque puré
- Baked squash slices
- Chocolate beans
- Baked chicken that comes from the farm (non-vegan)
Dessert
- Mousse de chocolate and sweet potato
Alcohol
Blue Osa do service and provide (organic) wines and farm to table cocktails. During the immersions, they do typically shut the bar down for the first 11 days and expect participants to be alcohol-free. They have found that this creates the best experience for all participants.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegan
- Other dietary requirements on request
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
Matapalo Half-Day Hike (35 USD)
This is the perfect hike if you’re tight on time and want to see as much as possible! Matapalo guided tour is one of the most breathtaking locations on the peninsula. Packed with wildlife, Matapalo shares a border with Corcovado National Park. See monkeys, toucans, and scarlet macaws and finish up your adventure at a refreshing waterfall.
Waterfall Rappelling and Horseback Riding (99-145 USD)
This wild and wet adventure will get your adrenaline pumping! Make your way to the top of the mountain on horseback and enjoy a beautiful jungle hike as your guide points out exotic wildlife. It’s not unusual to see monkeys, macaws, and toucans.
You’ll reach the crest of the King Louis waterfall while your guides brief you on rappelling equipment and teach you how to rappel safely. Don’t forget to pause for a moment as you descend down the 100-foot fall. This tour can be done on its own or in combination with the tree climbing.
Zipline Canopy Tour (75 USD)
An adrenaline-packed canopy tour up to 30 meters in the air! You’ll be gliding from one zip-line to another on this high-flying eco-adventure, taking in the wildlife at eye-level. The zip-line tour is safe, low-impact, and easy to control your speed making it a great way to see the Osa Peninsula.
Mangrove Kayak Exploration (50 USD)
Glide through the shade of 80-foot Costa Rican mangroves in your kayak- the perfect up-close vantage point. Bridging land and sea, mangroves host a wide array of wildlife like lizards and birds. You’ll be guided up-river and back with the tide, making paddling fairly easy. Dry bags are provided.
Osa Wildlife Sanctuary Adventure and Dolphin Tour (115 USD)
Enjoy a scenic boat ride to the Osa Wildlife Sanctuary across the Golfo Dulce. Here, you’ll meet orphaned animals that are cared for until they can be released into the wild. Many of these tiny creatures can be petted, making this tour a favorite among families. Depending on the time of year, you’ll have the opportunity for a dolphin watching on the ride back!
Chocolate Tour (50 USD)
Adventure back to the roots of cacao agriculture during Mayan times. You’ll learn how cacao is produced in the orchards, including various kinds of cacao and its role in the food cycle. Sample the cacao fruit and learn about the preparation and making of raw chocolate. Enjoy chocolate fondue served with fresh local fruit and homemade banana bread. Learning never tasted so good!
Rainforest Jungle Adventure Hike (50 USD)
Be guided through the jungle of the rainforest surrounding Blue Osa. Blue Osa in house naturalist will show you the secrets of the flora and fauna that surround the property. You’ll learn about the plants and animals, and will get a taste of the fruits from the jungle. You’ll see toucans, monkeys possibly a sloth, and so much more!
Horseback Riding (65 USD)
Ride through lush lowland meadows, dense tropical rainforest and across pristine beaches in a breathtaking adventure of a lifetime. Your guides will show you incredible vistas overlooking Golfo Dulce, point out exotic plants and animals, and provide you a unique experience to learn about the environment. No expertise needed, all ages welcome. The Horseback Riding Tour can be done on its own or with Waterfall Rappelling and/or Tree Climbing Tours.
Bird Watching (30 USD)
With 359 species of birds that call the Osa Peninsula home, the entire peninsula is fertile birding ground. Because Osa is rich in animal life, there a wide variety of habitats and healthy populations. Expect to see a lot of other wildlife. This is the best opportunity to see wildlife and experience some stellar birding at Playa Tamales.
Surfing Lessons (65 USD)
Great for all skill-levels, Pan Dulce Beach in Matapalo has gentle surf with a long ride. These lessons are great for all ages. They’ve had people ranging from kids up to 80 years enjoy surfing! Tours vary depending on the tide and boards are provided. Please reserve in advance.
What's included
- Foundational morning asana and mediation practice
- Purification rituals
- Experienced yoga teachers from around the world
- Yoga teacher training manual
- Hands-on teaching experience
- Intentionally designed beachfront eco-friendly rooms with ocean views and the use of the chemical-free pool
- 14 nights accommodation
- Delicious 3 daily farm-to-table meals and snacks using homegrown, organic ingredients
What's not included
- Applicable taxes
- Flights
- Airport shuttles
- Spa treatments
- Laundry service
How to get there
Recommended Airports
PJM
Puerto Jiménez Airport
10 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 29 per person
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Puerto Jimenes Airport (PJM). Transfer from and to the airport is not included.
Book your flights directly with Costa Rica’s national airline, Sansa Air, or Skyway. If you are staying overnight, you may want to consider booking with Aerobell as it is located in Pavas, which is much closer to downtown San Jose.
The Sansa/Skyways Airport terminal is about 100 meters from the International airport. Once you exit from immigration, you take your luggage and walk left. You will exit the terminal onto the main street and then keep walking until you come to the airport.
Once you book your flight, please email Blue Osa to arrange a Blue Osa shuttle to and from the Puerto Jimenez Airport. Once the shuttle request form is received, you’ll get a shuttle confirmation emailed to you. The shuttle service is 29 USD each way.
The yoga teacher training immersions officially begin the first day, Saturday, at 3 p.m. They officially end on the final evening, Friday, allowing you to leave at any time the next day on Saturday morning. Blue Osa recommend that you plan to arrive in Costa Rica 1 or 2 days early, and plan to arrive in Puerto Jimenez on Friday so that you arrive at Blue Osa on time. Anytime missed will require you to make up hours to receive certification.
Airport: Puerto Jiménez Airport
Airport transfer available:
Puerto Jiménez Airport (US$ 29 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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