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The Benefits of an Intensive YTT
Once you’ve decided to do your yoga teacher training your next decision will be if you want to do an intensive YTT or one that is...
The Benefits of a Couples Retreat
You hear us talk a lot about all the benefits of escaping with the one you love on a rejuvenating vacation. You also hear us...
Pura Vida no matter where you are
If you’ve ever been to Costa Rica then you’ve definitely heard the phrase “Pura Vida.” Translating to “Pure Life,” it’s considered the country’s motto and...
We Are So Thankful For You
When we first opened our doors to the public in 2009, co-owners Geoff McCabe, Kelsey Matheson and Joseph Mikrut had a vision of a magical...
3 Ways Yoga Can Better Your Business
Yoga and… business?! Not quite the combination most people would put together but it’s a pairing that goes together just as well as wine and...
How to Build a Meditation Practice
Have you ever tried to meditate but ended up going over your to-do list or fantasizing about what to eat for lunch? Or sat there feeling every...

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Practicing in Paradise: Differences between Yoga in the City & the Tropics
From the concrete jungle to actual jungle, journey to the tropics for true transformation. In the past decade, yoga has become an increasingly Westernized form...
Yoga Squat Pose (Malasana)
Pronunciation: MAAL-aa-sa-na Pose Type: Standing Watch little children playing and you will often see them in a natural squatting position as they reach for toys...
Upward Facing Dog Pose – Urdhva Mukha Svanasana
Pronunciation: OORD-vuh MOO-kuh shvan-AHS-uh-nuh Pose Type: Back Bend Pose Upward Facing Dog, or Urdhva Mukha Svanasana, is one of the most common yoga poses partly...
Seated Wide Legged Straddle (Upavistha Konasana)
Pronunciation: oo-pah-VEESH-tah cone-AHS-anna Pose Type: Seated Seated Wide Legged Straddle, or Upavistha Konasana, is a seated stretching pose that is recommended for yogis of all...
Seated Forward Bend (Paschimottanasana)
Pronunciation: POSH-ee-moh-tan-AHS-anna Pose Type: Seated Seated Forward Bend (or fold) is a calming pose that stretches the entire back body from the feet all the...
Legs Up the Wall Pose (Viparita Karani)
Pronunciation: VIP-uh-REE-tuh kah-RAH-nee Pose Type: Reclining Pose Legs Up the Wall pose is a rejuvenating inversion that brings relief to the feet, spine, and nervous...
Knees, Chest, and Chin (Ashtanga Namaskara)
Pronunciation: ash-TAHN-gaa nah-muh-SKAR-uh Pose Type: Knees, Chest, and Chin pose is known as a salute to the eight limbs of the body. Ashtanga Namaskara warms...
Head to Knee Pose (Janu Sirsasana)
Pronunciation: JAH-noo sheer-SHAH-suh-nuh Pose Type: Seated Head to knee pose, or Janu Sirsasana, is a deep forward bend that calms the mind and relieves stress...
Happy Baby Pose (Ananda Balasana)
Pronunciation: Pose Type: The Happy Baby Pose, or Ananda Balasana, invokes images of a happy baby lying on their back with their toes in their...
Goddess Pose (Supta Baddha Konasana)
Pronunciation: SOUP-tah BAH-dah cone-NAHS-anna Pose Type: Standing, Reclining Poses Goddess Pose has two variations - both reclining and standing. The 'Supta' version of Baddha Konasana...
Easy Pose (Sukhasana)
Pronunciation: Suk-ah-sana Pose Type: Seated Easy Pose may look easy, but for many people it simply isn't. The Sukhasana pose shows us how accustomed we've...
Corpse Pose (Savasana)
Pronunciation: shah-VAH-sah-nah Pose Type: Reclining Usually Corpse Pose is the concluding posture of an asana or pranayama practice. Savasana is the last pose because it...
Cobra Pose – Bhujangasana
Pronunciation: boo-jang-GAHS-anna Pose Type: Seated, Back Bend Poses Cobra pose, or Bhujangasana, is a back bend performed on the floor. It simulates the strength and...
Cobbler Pose (Baddha Konasana)
Pronunciation: BAH-dah cone-AHS-anna Pose Type: Seated The Cobbler Pose, or Baddha Konasana, is a seated pose also known as 'butterfly' pose. It is a simple...
Child’s Pose (Balasana)
Pronunciation: bah-LAHS-anna Pose Type: Seated Child's pose, or Balasana, is one of the most calming yoga poses. It is a resting seated pose that invokes...
Cat-Cow Stretch (Chakravakasana)
Pronunciation: Pose Type: The cat pose (it looks like a startled cat with its back arched high) is often paired with the cow pose (which...
Bridge Pose (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana)
Pronunciation: SAY-too BAHN-duh shar-vahn-GAHS-uh-nuh Pose Type: Seated Bridge pose, or Setu Bandha Sarvangasana, is commonly used to stretch and strengthen the back and abdominal muscles...

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My Media Internship Experience
My name is Caleigh Smith, I’m here to tell you a little bit about my enchanting journey here at Anamaya Resort as the Media Intern...
Photo Gallery from YTT student Dana Ujhazyova
YTT student Dana Ujhazyova, who was with us for four weeks in Nov/Dec of 2014 took hundreds of amazing photos, and below is a gallery...
My Life Changing YTT Experience
My Name is Cassandra and I did my yoga training at Anamaya in June 2014 with Jackie Chiodo. Day 1: Being here seems like such...
Week Long Yoga Retreat Turns Into a True Transformation
Wendy Cypert booked a yoga retreat at Anamaya Resort last summer. She's a 50 year old Mom of 3, married with a typical corporate career...
News Coverage of Anamaya
Many magazines and newspapers, both online and in print, have run stories about Anamaya. We are blessed to have had so much incredible coverage. We...
Testimonials – Guest Blogs about Anamaya
We are honored by the wonderful things that our guests write about us, and are inspired by their inspiration. On this page, we have collected...
Jessie Standafer’s Ukelele Partner Yoga Video
Jessie Standafer and Dean Hively, two students at one of Anamaya's YTTs, perform a unique combination of partner yoga and music in this video they...
One Way Ticket The Story of YTT Student Dana Brewster
Tell me a little bit about yourself. Did I see that you used to be part of a successful music group? Do you have experience in...
“My Journey to Become a Yoga Teacher”
Anamaya YTT student Tarynne Mingione writes about her experience becoming a yoga teacher: It was my second quarter of college that pushed me into the...
My Healthy Vacation at Anamaya
By Art Gibert My wife and I wanted something different. We decided that taking vacations to places that offer "amusements, attractions, and fun for the...
Costa Rica – Photo Collection by Ksenija Savic
Ksenija Savic's collection of photos from Montezuma and Playa Hermosa during her retreat at Anamaya.
Anamaya Yoga Retreat Center – Photo Collection by Ksenija Savic
Below is a second group of Ksenija Savic's photos from Anamaya focuses mainly on the resort itself. More of her photos from Anamaya are here:...
Michelle Yam Photo Collection
Michelle Yam is a professional photographer who visited Anamaya and although she brought camera equipment worth thousands of dollars, she hardly used it... instead she...
Anamaya Food Photography by Ksenija Savic
Anamaya was blessed with a phenomenal photographer last week who took hundreds, or possibly thousands of photos. Some of her best photography from the retreat...
Guest Photo Collection – Jody Flader
Anamaya was recently blessed with an amazing guest, Jody Flader, who took photos of anything and everything during her visit to Anamaya. Thanks to her...

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Important Announcement

Dear Anamaya Guest,

We are still accepting reservations for future bookings. Yes it’s true, there is a temporary travel ban from March 18th until April 14th in Costa Rica. 

FOR ANYONE CURRENTLY IN COSTA RICA, THE HOTEL HAS ROOMS AVAILABLE.

However we know how necessary a week of recovery, rejuvenation and CONNECTION will be after this situation has stabilized. 

We will update you with more information as we receive it. In the meantime:

  • Stay in contact with family and friends.
  • Remember that kindness is everything.
  • Take your practice off the mat.

With much love,

The Anamaya Family