Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Enjoy the Best Yoga Vacation Costa Rica Has!

If you practice yoga or have always been intrigued at this unique way to stay relaxed and in shape and would love an opportunity to combine your vacation with it consider enjoying the best yoga vacation Costa Rica has to offer! Enjoying the type of yoga vacation in Costa Rica has means not only getting the chance to either learn yoga or enhance what you already know by professional instructors it also means you get the opportunity to enjoy beautiful Costa Rica!


In the type of yoga vacation Costa Rica has to offer you will get the chance to learn new yoga techniques while staying in a lovely resort surrounded by scenery you will not find anywhere else in the world. Costa Rica is a lovely vacation spot filled with magnificent beaches, peaceful waterfalls and friendly locals. You will enjoy soaking the atmosphere while learning about this unique culture.


Costa Rica is the perfect place to practice yoga because it provides you with a quiet, personalized experience. You can choose from a 2 week program up to an 8 week program all depending upon your own needs and wants. At the end of the program of your choice you will possess the knowledge of how to apply yoga to your every day life in helping you stay fit emotionally and physically.


In addition to learning yoga in Costa Rica you can take part of other activities during your down time. Costa Rica has wonderful nature trails that lead you to beautiful waterfalls. Or you can relax on a beach listening to the birds sing and the waves crashing around you. For a little bit of excitement you can try your hand at surfing, go scuba diving at one of the many locations they have or take a swim in the ocean.


Besides being idyllic for your vacation it is also affordable so seize the moment and plan your own yoga vacation in Costa Rica!

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Take a Vacation and Try Costa Rica Scuba Diving

One popular activity that many people enjoy when they decide to take a vacation is scuba diving. If you want to take a vacation and want to take part of this activity why not try Costa Rica scuba diving. There are many reasons to consider trying costa rica scuba diving. Besides the advantage of gaining your scuba certification you reap all the other benefits that come of choosing Costa Rica as your vacation destination. Here is a look at what to expect when you consider costa rica scuba diving.


When you choose Costa Rica as your scuba diving destination you can take part of special programs at resorts that when you have finished will give you your scuba diving certification. You will learn all the necessary techniques you need to get a successful, safe dive. Taking part of this two week program will give you the opportunity to see many reefs both of coral and volcanic formation.


In addition to all the different reefs you will get to see you will also get the opportunity to dive at several different locations. When you choose Costa Rica as your scuba diving vacation choice you will get the chance to dive at places such as Aquarius and Cocalito. Aquarius is known for all the beautiful, tropical fish as well as the underwater scenery. Cocalito is known for being in front of the beautiful El Chorro waterfall.


Besides all the gorgeous scenery and colors you will see as you costa rica scuba diving you will be amazed at all the different fish and underwater creatures you will come across. Besides fish you will also come across non-aggressive sharks and dolphins. This is perfect for those who want to try their hand at under-water photography.


With so many great opportunities now is the time to consider taking your own scuba diving vacation in gorgeous Costa Rica!

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

All inclusive: Studies and Costa Rica Yoga

I found my next vacation spot. Okay, so I'd have to spend some time studying while I'm there, but why not study the extracurricular activities while I'm at it? I figure I need to balance my traditional studies with some Costa Rica Yoga (sounds very sensual, doesn't it?) so that I can go home a well rounded individual. Finding a way to justify it to myself will make it easier to convince Mom and Dad to let me study abroad.


I can just picture myself out on the warm sand of Costa Rica, stretching slowly into each new yoga pose while I watch the surf coming and going. I think I'll take advantage of some other English speaking adventures, like surfing, scuba diving and poi. Imagine scuba diving off he coast of Costa Rica. The waters are so blue and the colors so vivid under the surface. (Note to self: bring a brightly colored bikini to Costa Rica). Poi, which is fire dancing and quite frankly sounds a bit unsafe yet adventurous, will certainly provide some great travel-log! Surfing is not a sport I've ever attempted. I have a knack for the old saying, "If something can go wrong it will". The last thing I want is to get taken down by a monster wave and end up with salt water coming out my nose when the local hunk has to administer mouth-to-mouth because I was hit in the head by my surf board. Okay, so that is a little extreme and unlikely, but it could happen, right?


Yes, I think Costa Rica Yoga is calling my name. I am definitely signing up for school in Costa Rica. Palm trees and yoga, ready or not here I come! I wonder if flip-flops will be approved attire for inside classes? (Note to self: pack 10 pair).

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Fire Poi a New Vacation Adventure

Are you looking for something new to do that requires dedication and determination? Are you seeking a new and different sort of adventure? Well, I was and I think I found the perfect thing on my recent vacation. Sure, you can go to a tropical island and scuba dive, swim, maybe even learn to hula dance. While you are there you can also so to a luau or some other type of "island" entertainment and be amazed by the actions of the dancers and performers using fire poi. How would you like to learn to actually use these fire poi balls and amaze and entertain your friends and yourself? Why not make your vacation in paradise a learning experience? There are schools that offer classes in this art.


Fire poi involves balls on flexible material that are held in your hands and swung in circular patterns. It originally started in New Zealand as a performance art by the Maori people over 3000 years ago. Today it has developed into a hobby and exercise program also.


The programs for fire poi last anywhere from a week to a month. A week program will get you started on the basics while a month (4 week) program will make you an expert. They teach you all the basic skills you need to know including fire safety along with the moves that make up the actual fire poi "show". This includes things such as weaves, which are one of the basic moves. Other moves such as butterflies and wraps, which are progressively more difficult and stem from the basic weave moves you will learn. If you take one of the longer courses you will learn moves such as flower and further tricks like hyperloops and advanced spinners where the poi are passed behind your back and under your leg.


I wanted something new and interesting on my last vacation and this was really the perfect thing. Throw in a little surfing, scuba diving and yoga to relax along with your fire poi class and it's a perfect time. Many schools offer all of these courses and more. They are definitely something to consider for a new adventure!