Blue Osa Beach Resort and Spa

Overall a truly amazing and unforgettable experience for a YTT! A few of the main reasons I chose Blue Osa besides the yoga was because it was one of the only resorts I could find that is right on the beach, it's affordable, I had the opportunity to surf, the property is gorgeous and there are dogs on the property. Those were some major selling points for me. The staff and group of students that were there made the stay very memorable. The meditations, silent times, lectures, classes and discussions helped me to grow and learn more not only about yoga but especially myself. I learned to appreciate the silence more after I came home. There were 2 teaching assistants there that did the morning meditations and helped Yogi Aaron throughout the training. All of Yogi Aaron's classes were very intentional and powerful, some of the best yoga classes of my life so far. Yogi Aaron is very knowledgeable and will challenge you to think and see things differently. Tons of content and info on his website, I especially enjoyed learning about his AYAMA method, very helpful and practical for all ages/abilities. The YTT days were long but I loved how it was structured because there was a gap in the day that allowed you to either do homework or enjoy the property. I was able to rent a surfboard there with a couple of other people from Encanta La Vida for 10 days, they dropped off the boards and picked them up (make sure you take pics of the boards, they tried to charge us extra for a ding that was clearly there when we got it; also don't be afraid to negotiate a fair price). I got the longest wave of my life so far right in front of the resort. There is a rocky reef right in front of the resort but if you walked far enough down to the left it was sandy. The unlimited smoothie package was also amazing and the meals were all so fresh and delicious. The animals, lush vegetation and view from the yoga studio was dreamy and unforgettable. The pool was a huge added bonus along with the opportunity to get an amazing massage! Weather: I was worried about the rain however it was mostly sunny all day then the rain would pour at night. You don't need a rain jacket, just an umbrella is helpful. Side note: A solo traveler came to the resort and she was the only other guest besides the YTT students. It didn't seem to bother her at all but if I were her I would have felt out of place.