I never imagined being 6 months pregnant and teaching at a Yoga retreat in Costa Rica, but that is exactly where I found myself last June during our Yoga and Zumba® Fitness retreat. A consistent Yoga practice - during pregnancy or really at any stage in life – is very effective in keeping the body strong, healthy, and allowing one to maintain a lively lifestyle. During the retreat, I found I had enough energy each day to enjoy morning Zumba and instruct evening Yoga practice. I admit, I took naps some days while others went to explore Costa Rica, but then Yoga also teaches us to honor our bodies’ needs.

Our world is increasingly complex and hurried, and because of this, too many people today are living lives below their natural potential. Rather than being in poor shape, in a lousy mood and frightened by every uncertainty, one can instead strengthen and purify the body, balance the emotions, and sharpen the mind to become more resilient, positive and happy.  After all, what good is it to be alive if you cannot enjoy your days, even amidst such chaos and uncertainty as we find in the world today?

The rolling hills around Nosara are peppered with hidden treasures like the Costa Rica Yoga Spa, the location of our next Yoga & Zumba retreat on April 28 through May 4, 2012 and the Tropical Revival Yoga Retreat in March 2012. This resort is only a couple of years old and has already established itself as a quality location for Yoga, surfing and wellness retreats