6 places to get your Om on
Speaking candidly, I'm a total yoggie wannabe - a spiritual gangster per-say. I have my vices but I love feeling bendy, especially after a 10 hour bus ride.
Nothing feels better than 90mins of limbering up. Chuck in some ujjayi breath (breathing), some sun salutations (start sweating) a little back bend (showcase of my inflexibility) and my alltime favourite savasana (sleep session). Yoga and travelling go hand in hand.
Here are some of my favourite places to do yoga. Namaste bitches.
Jungle yoggie at Om Yoga, Costa Rica
1. Om Yoga
Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
Ultimate open air jungle pavilion. Looks out to the Caribbean Sea, see Tucana, sloths and blue butterflies in your practice. Find it here
Photo credit: Zen Yoga
2. Zen Yoga
San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
Open air pavilion with exceptional teachers. Below, enjoy a smoothie from Buddha Cafe. Find it here
3. Treehouse Yoga
Isla Mujeres, Mexico
Turquoise waters. Treehouse open air pavilion. Find it here
Photo credit: Palmer Lodge
4. Palmer Lodge Yoga
Isla Bastimentos, Panama
Beachfront pavilion surrounded by jungle and a natural hot yoga practice. Find it here
Ocean view from the yoga pavillion. Photo credit: El Alquimista Hotel
5. El Alquimista Yoga
Zipolite Beach, Mexico
Above the infinity pool in a secluded part of zipolite beach. Find it here
Absolute beach front at Tortuga Verde
6. Tortuga Verde Pavillion
El Cuco, El Salvador
Ultimate beachfront yoga pavilion. Ocean sounds and salty sea breeze.
Special mention:
Bat-shit-crazy-lady Yoga Centre:
The name of this yoga place has been changed to protect myself from defamation and potential stalking. Let's just say this 'yoga' studio was in Fuatemala. A combination of yoga-like poses, kung-fu, interpretive dance and shameless vocal exercises.
That's a wrap. Of course, there have been more. Many more. Some of them are simply not worthy of my type-pad. But I am so grateful for each of these experiences and I look forward to many more to come.
If you are in South America and have any yoga recommendations, send them through!
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