I’m excited…
February 16th, 2010…about the awesome, smart, fun and inspiring Neil Theise coming to OM yoga tomorrow night to give a talk on STEM CELLS AND THE SCIENCE OF BEING.
It’s Wednesday, Feb. 17 from 7-8:30. Click this link for more info:
http://www.omyoga.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=181:feb-17-stem-cells-a-the-science-of-being&catid=96&Itemid=93
http://www.omyoga.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=181:feb-17-stem-cells-a-the-science-of-being&catid=96&Itemid=93
from Pura Vida to Big Apple
February 15th, 2010Going home. Saying, See you soon. Saying, Can I sit in the front seat of the van? Because the 2.5 trip to the airport is half on very bumpy, very dusty roads. urp.
Sometimes we had to share the road with cows.
And cowboys.
Now we are back in the concrete jungle and we say Muchas Gracias to Costa Rica for sharing with us the beauty of Pura Vida.
last OM yoga class in CR
February 15th, 2010Our last class was co-taught by all three of us teachers. First Edward led us in a restorative pose and a warm-up vinyasa. Then since we were all totally in love with each other at this point in the retreat, it seemed like the right thing for me to lead a partner class. What fun! I structured it in a way that everybody had a chance to partner with everyone else.
Melanie, the smallest, with Edward, the largest. So cute.
OM yoga warriors -- fearless and gentle.
Sometimes it takes two to triangle.
Cherie and Liza -- so beautiful.
Liz and Edward -- so happy.
David finished our last class together by ringing the bell and leading us in shamata. Then he talked a bit about re-entry, to balance our beginning talk about what it means to retreat.
That night there was a concert -- here is Liz, Melanie, Suzy and Irene -- cuddling on the couch and loving the music. Later all the OMmies got up and took over the dance floor!
watching clouds, birds and thoughts
February 15th, 2010
After morning yoga, I spent some quality time staring into space, watching clouds and birds. Just like watching thoughts coming and going.
And....buying jewelry from local designer, Ashley. Her company is called Adorning Aphrodite. Each gemstone has a meaning. Steve is amazed at us gals.
OM yoga in Costa Rica — last day
February 15th, 2010Here are some pictures from our last day of the retreat. Don’t be jealous — it was such a great success that we will definitely have an OM yoga at Blue Spirit retreat again in winter 2011.
After a stretch class with Edward from 7-7:30 and another totally delicious breakfast, Dave gave a dharma talk from 9-10:30.
Enraptured yogis/dharma students.
MIndfully meditating Edward.
Then right into yoga from 10:30-12ish. Palms were up today, in the position of both giving and receiving.
I taught a warm-up vinyasa that included side bending on both sides, and twists -- both open and closed. Do you know the difference and what they prepare you for?
There's always something to work on in Downward Dog, isn't there?
Baby cobra and lion had a baby.
The reminder of a light touch.
More coming but now I have to go to Lululemon and teach a free class 10-11. Come on down!
Morning OM yoga
February 12th, 2010My class played a joke on me yesterday.
They set up their mats at all angles! Messing with my head - whoa...
With the mats nicely organized, we had our class.
Distributing weight and effort, like a tea bag in hot water.
La Luna and the OM yogis
February 12th, 2010Wednesday was the “day off.” The yogis went on the canopy zip line, kayaking, birdwatching, horseback riding and to their surfing lessons. I did teach a one hour yoga class at sunset which was lovely. Then we all got dressed up and went to LaLuna which is a restaurant/bar/disco club on the beach. Kinda crazy. There is a film playing on a sheet that shows the ocean….hmmmm…very meta. We hit the bar as if we were really thirsty and boy, did those mojitos and margaritas taste good. We waited a long time for the food but it was yummy, too. Then we danced! We also bought some really nice jewelry handmade by a Tico woman. It breaks my heart how inexpensive it was since I know it takes a long time to make these things. She was very sweet and we were happy to buy her stuff.
Sunset.
I wish the pictures in this blog were bigger. The dots on the trees are monkeys. They were watching the sunset, too.
Guacamole? Yes! Ceviche? Maybe. Calamari? Maybe? Hummus? Yes!
Judy and Wyna are having so much fun!!!!
Antonietta and Bradley, the cutest and coolest couple!
Sun-kissed blondies: Grace, Steve and Jen.
They are ready for dinner -- Nudgie, Liz and Edward.
Here is Stephen with Salma (in the big hat) from our program and some other nice ladies from Blue Spirit.
before noon…
February 10th, 2010it’s already nearly 100 degrees in the shade.
OM yoga TT grad, Liza, hanging out at the pool. Doesn't she have good posture?
Nudgie doing mudras in the pool.
Monkey family
February 10th, 2010Can you see the baby in the middle and the two parents on either side?
The view from our window this morning at 6.
The rest of the evening…
February 10th, 2010
Before class we saw another rainbow from this vista and after class everybody wanted a picture of the amazing sunset.
Dave and I went with our friend, Michael, to a real Tico (that means Costa Rican) restaurant. Just some tables and chairs on the beach and simple, totally delicious food. Here he is back at Blue Spirit for an after dinner vegan brownie.
We missed the salsa dance lessons but most of the OMmies were there and loved it! Time for bed…ahhh….
