Pura vida. Two words couldn’t describe coastal Costa Rica any better. Fresh fruit, sunny skies, open ocean, and a simple way of living close to each other and even closer to the land. There are bugs and unpaved roads but that helps keep the diamond in the proverbial rough, as far as I’m concerned. And boy what a diamond, mae! Playa Negra …
Bliss Paddle Yoga Teacher Training Laguna Beach
Bliss Paddle Yoga Teacher Training Laguna Beach “The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.” -jacques cousteau I hardly know where to begin in describing the January Bliss Paddle Yoga Teacher Training. Day one found us in Laguna Beach where the skies were sunny and the weather was a balmy 77 degrees. Seven …
Costa Rica paddle surf yoga retreat
All I want for Christmas is a trip to Costa Rica! Pura Vida Bliss Retreat: February 1-8~ Playa Negra, Costa Rica Warm water, light offshore breezes, and the kiss of sun on your skin~ make it happen. The Pura Vida Bliss Retreat to Costa Rica is right around the corner. Celebrate the holiday season by gifting a once in a lifetime trip …
San Diego Teacher Training November 2012
Best. Weekend. Ever. Bliss Paddle Yoga Teacher Training November 9-12, 2012 Sometimes, you have an experience that reminds you of all the reasons you love what you do. This weekend, I was reminded countless times of why I love teaching yoga and paddle boarding. Smiles and the sound of deep, relaxed exhalations as people let go of everything on shore and surrender …
Fall into Bliss Package: 3 SUP yoga classes for $75
Fall into bliss with paddle board yoga! Autumn brings a beautiful time of year here in SoCal- sunny days and light breezes. Come breathe fresh open air with us as we paddle and play with our yoga practice in the waters of Laguna Beach and Mission Bay. Paddle yoga is best experienced more than once- the first time is often …
Ode to Summer - Last Vino and Vinyasa
As I look over the last Vino and Vinyasa outstretched in front of the bay, I can’t help but reflect on this crazy, wild and free summer. I didn’t think I would get through the chaos and stresses of our busy season, but wow did it fly by!? I can tell you one thing - I wouldn’t be here without the …
Leave the Door Cracked
In my yoga teaching lately, I’ve been contemplating the idea of “absolute”. For when something is absolute it can never be anything other. Many times when I invite people out to come stand up paddle with me the response I get is “I never go in the ocean” or “I totally don’t do cold water”. There is a myriad of answers that in …
Creating a Healthy Routine
Yesterday on the beach, I got to talking to Rich German, a frequent beach dweller of the Fisherman’s Cove crew. We were talking about Sup and his favorite teachers at Yogaworks Laguna Beach when we both came to the conclusion that all you need in life is Sup and Yoga. While this may be a little too simplified version of …