Yoga Teacher Training - In COSTA RICA

We are SOOOOO excited to be a part of Drishti Yoga Teacher Training's 200 and 500 hour program in beautiful Costa Rica!

Drishtri will be running a 25 day yoga teacher training retreat from March 23 - April 16th, 2014 in the hills of Costa Rica.  Each participant will walk away with their yoga teacher certificate and be certified to teach yoga.

Jamie Kalynuik from Toronto Yoga Mamas will be joining this trip and will be leading a special module on pre and postnatal yoga. 

Love yoga? Love to travel? Combine both of your loves and join us. 

All the details can be found HERE.

Practice in harmony with nature in one of the greenest countries on the planet! Practice yoga near the tropical beaches of Tamarindo, Costa Rica on the Nicoya Peninsula March 23 – April 16, 2014. Perched on hillside overlooking the valley with beautiful views from all rooms, El Sabanero boasts an infinity pool, chalets surrounded by lush gardens, 2 Yoga spaces – 1 open sky deck for stunning views during morning practice, and a covered space during warm afternoons.

Days off are yours to simply relax by the pool, head to one of four local beaches, stroll through the quaint surf town of Tamarindo or take advantage of local adventures like zip-lining, horseback riding, surfing, snorkeling, kayaking or rafting…the options are endless!

Learn more HERE.

Flavoured Water Recipes

It's super important to drinks lots of water during pregnancy {you are drinking for two don't forget}. Here are some fun naturally flavoured water recipes to keep you hydrated and healthy!

Directions

Supplies needed: Pitcher or jar with lid; muddler or wooden spoon

Suggested flavor combinations:

ALL CITRUS (no herbs) --  Slice 1 orange, 1 lime, 1 lemon into rounds, then cut the rounds in half. Add to jar and proceed with muddling, add ice & water.
RASPBERRY LIME (no herbs)  -- Quarter 2 limes; with your hands, squeeze the juice into the jar, then throw in the squeezed lime quarters. Add 2 cups raspberries. Muddle, add ice & water.
PINEAPPLE MINT -- Add a sprig of mint to the jar (you can throw in the whole sprig; or, remove the leaves from the sprig, if you prefer to have the mint swimming around and distributing in the jar). Muddle the mint. Add 2 cups pineapple pieces, muddle, add ice & water.
BLACKBERRY SAGE -- Add sage sprig to jar and muddle. Add 2 cups blackberries; muddle, add ice & water.
WATERMELON ROSEMARY --  Add rosemary sprig to jar & muddle. Add 2 cups watermelon cubes; muddle, add ice and water.

General formula for whatever fruit/herb combo you desire.

1. If using herbs, add a sprig of fresh herbs to jar/pitcher; press and twist with muddler or handle of wooden spoon to bruise leaves and release flavor; don't pulverize the herbs into bits.
2. Add approx. 2 cups of fruit to jar/pitcher; press and twist with muddler or handle of wooden spoon, just enough to release some of the juices
3. Fill jar/pitcher with ice cubes.
4. Add water to top of jar/pitcher.
5. Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Original recipe from http://www.theyummylife.com