BLUE OSA LLC
OAKLAND PARK, FLORIDA

that provides our kitchen with fresh vegetables and herbs. On the property are mango, guanabana, starfruit, citrus, banana, coconut, avocado, and papaya trees and a pineapple patch. Additionally, we grow our own spinach, yucca, and other root vegetables. Everyday, our farmers bring freshly laid eggs to the cocina. In music, harmony often refers to a blending of tones that is pleasing to the ear. Here at Blue Osa, we believe in living with the rhythms of nature in a way that is pleasing to the soul. That means, rising with the sun, eating from the land, savoring the beauty of our natural surroundings and reducing our carbon footprint as much as possible (we are an off-the-grid eco-resort). Take care of the earth, and it will take care of you. This is the pure life. We believe life is a never ending learning experience. Living stops when learning stops. We provide our guests with ample opportunities to discover, learn and grow. Everything from our adventure tours to our yoga classes, to our family style meals and spa treatments are carefully crafted with this in mind. Learn. Have fun. Discover new worlds, inside and outside of yourself. At Blue Osa, we practice what the ancients called karma yoga, or the yoga of selfless action. Whether we’re watering the grass, cooking a meal or answering a question –– everything is done with love. The result? A sense of being cared for that makes you go, “Ahhhh.” We think of everyone as being part of one great big family. From the friendly faces that greet you everyday to the community meals. Everyone knows your name and we go out of our way to ensure you enjoy your stay. Blue Osa is not about checking out of life. This place is about checking in – with yourself, your mind, the environment and the present moment.” About Blue Osa Blue Osa Yoga Retreat and Spa is the perfect place to rejuvenate through the practice of yoga. Yoga is at the foundation of Blue Osa. From the friendly smiles of the staff who know your name, to the way the bread is baked from scratch daily, everything is done mindfully with love. With 14 rooms and a capacity for 42 guests, this intimate beachfront eco-resort offers the ultimate sanctuary if you’re seeking solace from the hectic world. Our Blue Osa Story It was 2007, and we were hosting our third retreat in Costa Rica as yoga teachers. The drive to the final destination was a long one. And you know what they say about long drives –– they make you think. For two years we dreamed of creating a special kind of retreat center. A place where people could relax (former New Yorker here). A place where people could savor stillness. A place where people could safely answer the question, “Who am I?” It’s the question that led me to journey around the world. To see different people. To see different cultures. And to confirm what we knew all along –– that we’re all the same. Everybody wants to be loved, and everybody wants to be part of something bigger than themselves. The secret? We already are. As internationally renowned yoga teachers, we had seen it time and time again: Practicing yoga changes lives. It creates a space so that the answers to our greatest questions can arise naturally, without effort. Put simply, yoga is a catalyst for peace. So, when my driving companion (my then student, now Blue Osa’s co-owner) and Adam spotted a beat-up Century 21 sign, we intuitively pulled over. As we exited the car, three dogs and one angry French woman immediately began to bark at us. “No, go away!” she said. And so we did. But something told us not to give up so easily. We found a realtor. Toured the property. And… It was a MAJESTIC MESS! Well-meaning friends and family said don’t do it. The costs needed to get the place into gear seemed astronomical and all too risky, considering we were against the idea of partnering with investors from the get-go. But it just felt right. And like we always tell our students, “The bigger your faith, the bigger your life.” So, we went all in. Invested every last cent. Blue Osa used to look like, click here. , and she is now “the mother” and head chef of Blue Osa. And the dogs? They’re still here, and we get along just fine now. When Adam and Aaron are not at Blue Osa, we take amazing journeys around the world to far-flung places such as the Himalayas. We not only look for ways to deepen our yoga practice, but for ways to enhance the Blue Osa experience. If you think Blue Osa is exactly what you’ve been searching for, we’d love to have you visit! Look under the ‘Visit Blue Osa’ section in the navigation bar for more information on Personal + Group Package options OR click the link below to check availability. Blue Osa Yoga Retreat & Spa Owners About Blue Osa Blue Osa Yoga Retreat and Spa is the perfect place to rejuvenate through the practice of yoga. Yoga is at the foundation of Blue Osa. From the friendly smiles of the staff who know your name, to the way the bread is baked from scratch daily, everything is done mindfully with love. With 14 rooms and a capacity for 42 guests, this intimate beachfront eco-resort offers the ultimate sanctuary if you’re seeking solace from the hectic world. Sandro’s passion for massage therapy stems from his desire to help others come to healing and rehabilitation. Sandro’s degrees come from the Lafayette School and the Atsukai School, both in Porto Alegre, Brazil, and he honed his Japanese and Chinese techniques in Rio de Janeiro. In his 15 years of experience, Sandro has travelled extensively, working in many countries such as Brazil, Finland, Spain, Argentina, Mexico, Panama, and currently for Blue Osa in Costa Rica. After earning her Physical Therapy degree from the University of Santa Paula in 2005, Marcela came to the Osa Peninsula. “At first, I thought it would be for a year maybe” but, experiencing the energy from the rainforest, the pristine beaches, the amazing wildlife, and the people of Osa, made her decision to stay easy. With a philosophy of working for the people as a whole, body- mind-spirit, Marcela applies a holistic approach to her Spa Services. She weaves sounds, colors, fragrances, and natural ointments while employing the healing power of human touch to rejuvenate. Transformative describes the sense of well-being experienced in a therapy session with Marcela, whose small frame belies the strength of her hands, heart, and soul.