The thrill, excitement and the
adrenaline rush. Your surfboard is cruising at a break-neck speed on a
continuous stream of rushing waves. You twist; turn, just before a big one
throws you into the air. You hit the water with a mighty thud, regain balance, and
ride on as more waves head your way. Later you feel exhausted, not bored, but
exhausted of all the wild surfing. It is just after sunset and the air is warm.
You and your friends gather in the pavilion with yoga mats. Minutes later,
everyone is following the relaxing routine being relayed by the yoga
instructor. There is no hooting of cars, no loud music. In fact, no sound,
except the chattering of birds, monkeys and the gentle whisper of the wind.
No, it is not a dream. All this
could come true. You could easily ride the waves and feel the calm with Costa
Rica surf yoga programs. Open to anyone with interest, these exhilarating
programs combine surfing and yoga to give you the best of both extremes.
Surfing on the waters of Costa Rica is a privilege any surfer would die for.
The consistent waves, diverse topography, coastal winds, and perpetual heat
combines to make a perfect surfing paradise. For beginners the thought of
continuous waves might sound scary. Thankfully, surf instructors are at hand to
provide all the basic skills. Beginning on land, they take you through all the
balancing and riding lessons. Finally, you are released to the ocean for your
first-time feel of what surfing is all about. Intermediates are thrown directly
to newfound waves on empty beaches. This gives them all the room in the world
to practice their crazy moves.
The yoga classes take place amidst
Montezuma's waterfalls, wide beaches and in the privacy of secluded
rainforests. Newcomers blend in gently with the on-going classes as the
instructor gives her next move. No one is left behind in the rhythmic body
movement that Costa Rica surf yoga programs provide. Perhaps the most soothing
yoga practices are those that take place in the open, covered pavilions. Although
technically Hatha Vinyasa classes, techniques are also Anusara inspired. For
your listening advantage, the surfing and yoga classes are conducted in
English. So go on. Give your mind, body and spirit what they have been yearning
for, join the Costa Rica surf yoga programs.
