The Sanctuary Blog
Growth & Transformation
We went during the full moon, so the whole week was leading up to the full moon and yoga and five-star vegetarian food. It wasn't a typical yoga retreat that's really pared down... I love that region because you have the ocean but you're in the jungle and have these amazing views and all the wildlife and waterfalls...
No truer words have been spoken (sung) than those of Elvis by way of Presly into my life this past Christmas. I’m a little late on the uptake in my review on what going to a Blue Zone to a tiny jungle destination at The Sanctuary at Two Rivers on the coast between Cabuya and Montezuma on the Pacific Ocean of the Central American Haven, from the sometimes murky waters of “busy” that is the Los Angeles of it all, was like…but in true Pura Vida style, I will banish the negative vibes and forge ahead.
Detox is a very popular term in health and wellness. And why not? Let's face it, our world today is a pretty toxic place and in order to live our lives with clarity and authenticity we must eliminate the layers of sludge and distortion that are engulfing us. Call it sludge, call it distortion; anything that inhibits optimum wellness is a toxin. To“detox” is to eliminate anything that is not conducive to the expression of one’s best self.
There are many ways in which we express ourselves to function optimally, including...
I love Chaturanga Dandasana because it makes me feel strong. This asana is the key to every arm balance and requires a very clear body awareness. It also takes strength in the arms and shoulders, and an integrated back, core and side body. In chaturanga, the entire body is engaged from high plank as the elbows bend straight back to hug the waist until the shoulders are even with the elbows. This is where a lot of folks go wrong. Either they don’t...
