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 excerpts from some of the many unsolicited blog posts written by our guests on their own websites. We encourage you to read these if you’re considering a visit to Anamaya, to see how Anamaya has touched the hearts and lives of so many.
From “Unexpected Pleasures: Costa Rica” by Beverly D’Souza
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April 6, 2014
From her inspiring blog “Table for One: A Young Widow’s Musings and Healing Journey Through The Kitchen…”
“So talking about “wow” moments, I had my breath taken away when I visited Costa Rica for the first time a couple of weeks ago. As a guest of Anamaya Resort that specializes in yoga retreats and yoga teacher’s training, I was able to experience the benefits of the practise in a setting that is — quite literally — postcard perfect. It also turned out to be a wonderful bonding experience with other guests as we ate together, practised yoga together and enjoyed excursions to the beach and neighbouring town…”
Full Blog Post:
http://tableforoneblog.wordpress.com/2014/04/06/unexpected-pleasures-costa-rica/
From her blog “XTY Crossing” by Kristy Nguyen
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March 14, 2014
“…Anamaya has a transformative power from all the energy and light from the people that come here; it transcends spiritually, physically and mentally. Obviously, I didn’t expect to walk away after a week with some kind of miracle answer for the meaning of my life. However, I am leaving with a seed of peace and hope. I am confident when I get back to the ‘real world’ I will have the strength to make my dreams blossom and live the life I desire. And if that inner-strength shall waiver, I can call upon my fellow retreat mates to guide and support me. It was an honor and privilege to share this experience with you all.”
Full Blog Posts:
http://www.xtycrossing.com/2014/03/14/anamaya-resort-montezuma-costa-rica/
http://www.xtycrossing.com/2014/03/14/aerial-retreat-costa-rica-christine-van-loo/
http://www.xtycrossing.com/2014/03/28/retreat-adventure-trip-costa-rica/
From “Anamaya Love” by Min Harmoni
March 3, 2014
“…I felt like I belonged in the wild, in the beautiful, tropical jungle and I really want to go back someday. I felt so blessed and grateful to have been there, that I cried tears of gratitude on the plane home. Having met all these people from around the world, sharing their passions. I’ve got so inspired to life and I would highly recommend this loving place to everybody!”
Full Blog Post:
One Way Ticket – Dana Brewster’s Document Film
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November/December 2013 YTT
One Way Ticket is a documentary following the life of writer/musician Dana Brewster as he moves all his belongings into a storage unit in Los Angeles, Ca, and travels throughout Central America.
…My days here at Anamaya begin with the rising sun. The 30 students that are here then gather on the Yoga deck. Seated in silence we begin an hour long meditation, clearing the storm of our minds and being still. We then flow directly into our morning Yoga practice. Each morning starts this way. Gathered together without words for the first few hours of the day. It is powerful and it makes one become all the more aware of the noise and chaos that often consumes our lives…
More Information:
Anamaya Interview – with Dana Brewster about One Way Ticket
Facebook Fan Page for One Way Ticket
http://www.onewayticketfilm.com – Movie Website
From the Blog “Another Day of Grace”
October 16, 2013
“A Week at Anamaya Yoga Retreat – Pura Vida at its Best”
“…How could I not want to jump right in and stay there for the rest of the afternoon? And that is what I did. Others followed and soon we were all relaxing in that pool, a group of people, each from a different part of the world, who just met a few minutes earlier, sharing our first of many wonderful experiences that transpired that week. By that time, I knew the place was special and I was about to have a week-long experience that I will never forget as long as I live. If you have ever seen the movies “The Beach” and “Eat, Pray, Love”, than you have an idea what my time in Montezuma was like if you take the main points of both of those movies and combine them…”
Full Blog Posts:
http://anotherdayforgrace.blogspot.com/2013/10/a-week-at-anamaya-yoga-retreat-pura.html
http://anotherdayforgrace.blogspot.com/2013/05/montezuma-day-2-search-for-colones.html
http://anotherdayforgrace.blogspot.com/2014/02/the-true-meaning-of-pura-vida.html
Casie Stewart: This is My Life
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March 28, 2013
“Yoga with Joseph at Anamaya Resort in Costa Rica, Pura Vida!”
Last winter I visited Anamaya Resort for a yoga & surfing retreat in Costa Rica. It was heaven! A truly magical place. I am dying to go back there to the ocean and the jungle. Especially right now since it’s NOT EVEN WARM OUT YET…
Full Blog Posts:
http://casiestewart.com/yoga-with-joseph-at-anamaya-resort-in-costa-rica-pura-vida/
http://casiestewart.com/aerial-silks-at-anamaya-resort/
DEVOTION – The Music Created at one of Anamaya’s YTTs
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Jan/Feb 2013
Karina Brossman, Alisha Nicole Ayyad, Alyson Lyon and Ross Brown are “Devotion”
…Devotion is a musical collaboration formed during my Yoga teacher training experience in Costa Rica in Jan-Feb 2013. Devotion features Karina Brossman and Allison Lyon on guitar and vocals, and myself on lead guitar. We teamed up with Darrah Hollenbeck, the most talented photographer in the group, who did an amazing job with just one little HD video camera. The scenery at Anamaya Mind, Body, and Spirit Wellness Resort in Montezuma Costa Rica…
Videos, Music, and the Story of Devotion:
Ksenija Savic’s Photo Blog
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April 27, 2012
Sacred Soul Retreats
…when you are in Costa Rica, time really doesn’t seem to have a place here, so it is a little hard to grasp that it is already almost time to leave this paradise! For those of you who may just now be tuning in, i am currently in Costa Rica documenting an AMAZING mind, body & soul retreat with Sacred Soul Retreats. There has been SO MUCH that has transpired throughout this past week. Below is a bit of our journey shared with you through my eyes, mind, body, spirit… and most importantly, my heart…
Full Blog Posts:
http://www.ksenijasavicblog.com/index.cfm?postID=660 – Sacred Soul Retreats: Part I
http://www.ksenijasavicblog.com/index.cfm?postID=661 – Sacred Soul Retreats: Part II
http://www.ksenijasavicblog.com/index.cfm?postID=662 – Sacred Soul Retreats: Part III
From Where in the World is Jennifer Santiago
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September 18, 2010
Jennifer Santiago is a reporter from Miami, Florida who has won two Emmys for her reporting.
…Every morning I started my day with a nearly two-hour practice facing the Gulf of Nicoya. The deck sits in the shade and the view is breathtaking. Anayama hires highly-experienced teachers who tailor their practice to their students’ various levels. In my case- as an experienced Yogini- I was able to work on perfecting Scorpion and back bends. This was a perfect, nurturing environment to take my practice to the next level- or just meditate and stretch after a long day of surfing. Aside from Yoga, Anamaya fosters a healthy-living environment by providing only organic and local food…
Full Blog Post:
More Blog Posts from Our Guests
Soleil Yoga: Thank You Anamaya – Blog Post with photos by recent guest teacher Jessie Migneault
A Business Model That Works For You! – WhiteboardConsulting.com
Lovegoodstuff.nl/yoga – Speak Dutch? Read this blog from a guest from the Netherlands.
Mami-eggroll.com – Costa Rica Adventures part 2
Songs and Skies – Photos and description of a couple’s retreat at Anamaya in April 2014.
Photo Collections from Our Guests
Carrie Ingham – Amazing YTT photos
Darrah Sea – Member of Anamaya YTT band “Devotion”, who took our favorite photo of all time at Anamaya.
Jeffrey Sargent – Came to Anamaya for one of our “Soul Surfer” retreats.
Jessica Lopez – “Welcome to the Jungle” Photo collection
Wendy Hickock – Amazing photography during one of our Yoga Teacher Trainings
