During the One Month Immersion Yoga Teacher Training here at Blue Osa, I began the morning with a discussion on Karma, particularly the practice and patience that is needed for us to reap the benefits of the seeds we sow, as well as the importance of being honest with ourselves in our practice. To explain […]
The Goal Of Yoga
Millions of people practice yoga each day, but if you asked them what the goal of yoga is they would be at a loss to answer. So, what is the goal of yoga? Why do we come to the mat? Is it to attain bliss, become super flexible, to look good in our Lululemon?! I […]
The Journey of Finding my Path
“Why am I here?” “What is the meaning of life?” Everyone seems to be seeking their path, their life’s purpose, their Dharma. When you are following your path and living your Dharma you are living in accordance with your true nature, which brings a sense of complete harmony. This whole notion of having a “path” […]
The Path to Happiness is Yoga
Do you want to be happy? I mean really, truly, from the depths of your soul, happy. Are you ready for that kind of life changing happiness? Are you willing to live the authentic path of yoga? Because guess what? Yoga is the key to happiness! I came to realize that yoga is the key […]
Learn How To Forgive and How To Get Over Your Grief
“How do you forgive a person who betrays you?” This was a question that I posted recently. And I received a lot of answers back. One of the answers I received was, “I am love I feel loved love is all there is.” And all I wanted to say to people like this is “Fuck […]
How I Regained My Power in Costa Rica’s Remote Corcovado National Park
Do you REALLY know how far you can push yourself? Do you know your limits? I just discovered my new limits. I found out exactly how far I could push myself while trekking through Costa Rica’s remote Corcovado National Park. I have lived in Costa Rica for the past ten years and yet had never […]
9 Signs You Have Reached Enlightenment
You have been doing this yoga stuff for how long? And you haven’t reached enlightenment yet! You want it now and you’re taking every yoga class and doing every meditation possible to get there. BUT!!!! Do you even know what enlightenment looks like? There is all this talk these days about enlightenment, the goal of […]
The Benefits Of Fasting and Why You Should Do It
Do you want to lose weight? Do you want to reclaim your health? Do you want to gain control of your life? I have the answer. And it costs absolutely nothing. It is FREE! The answer is called “Not Eating.” It is a simple practice known as fasting. For as long as I can remember, […]
Your Words Have Power || How To Have More Power In Your Life
You have no idea how incredibly powerful you are! No really… you have an amazing ability to create the unimaginable, to do the impossible, and manifest anything in your life. You have an enormous ability to will your ideas into existence. You can transform yourself and the (entire) world around you. We do not […]
The Power Of Prayer || What Do You Pray For?
When I recently asked the current group of yoga teacher training students why they pray they gave me a variety of reasons. – They said they pray to cultivate hope, to gain strength. – They pray as a last resort when they feel there’s nothing else to do. – They pray as a way to […]