A Season of Growth & Gratitude: Life at Hari OM Ashram

Hello to our beautiful community! Whether you’re a familiar face here in Costa Rica, a cherished friend from a past retreat, or part of our growing online family, we’re sending you warmth and Pura Vida.

Here in Tamarindo, the air is shifting. The rainy season, our time of lush growth and introspection, is beginning to soften its grip, cooling our tropical home with a gentle exhale. It feels like nature is turning a new page, preparing for the next cycle. As yogis, this rhythm is second nature to us. We honor the new moons and full moons, celebrate the solstices, and find in every moment an opportunity to reflect, practice gratitude, and set new intentions. It’s a constant, beautiful renewal.

Looking back on the year so far, our sanctuary has been buzzing with incredible energy and profound transformations.

Kicking Off the Year with Intention

We launched into the new year by hosting our very first New Year’s Retreat, and it was nothing short of magical. The week was a powerful journey of letting go of the old and courageously embracing the new—not through fleeting resolutions, but through deep inner healing and the joyful discovery of our authentic selves. The experience was so transformative that we’re making it an annual tradition!

Join us for our next transformative experience in Tamarindo.

Deep Dives & Soaring Spirits: Our Teacher Trainings

While our ashram retreat center is our new heart space, our Hari OM School of Yoga and Ayurveda has been sharing knowledge for over eight years. This season, our educational offerings were in full flow.

First, we took flight with our inaugural Aerial Yoga Teacher Training in the new space! This advanced course for certified teachers was a whirlwind of creativity and fun. We explored the unique art of aerial sequencing, finding freedom in flight and flipping upside down. There’s nothing quite like the bliss of inverting without a whisper of pressure on the neck or shoulders.

Following that, we dove deep into our signature 200-Hour Yoga and Ayurveda Teacher Training. We just completed the first 100-hour immersion, and our incredible students are already eager to return in December to complete their journey. This course is the cornerstone of our offerings, weaving together:

• Yoga Anatomy & Physiology to demystify the body.
• Yoga History & Philosophy, where we sparked fascinating discussions.
• The Art of Sequencing, Asana Theory, and more.

But it was the experiences beyond the mat that truly defined this training. We gathered under the stars for our signature Full Moon Ceremony, exploring its power from a Vedic astrology perspective, and sat in a heartfelt cacao sharing circle, connecting as a community.

A Celebration of Community: Our Wellness Fair!

To celebrate the culmination of their journey, we synced the end of the training with our second Wellness Fair. This festival was a vibrant explosion of holistic energy! Our newly-minted teachers stepped into their power, co-teaching incredible 1-hour classes and absolutely shining.

The day was filled with magic:

• Insightful Jyotish (Vedic Astrology) and Angel Card readings.
• A powerful Breathwork and Cold Plunge experience.
• A hands-on Kombucha-making workshop.
• A delicious vegan community potluck that nourished our bodies and souls.

Each course we host is a unique universe, co-created by the amazing students who bring their energy, curiosity, and vulnerability. We are deeply grateful for our new space, which we are pouring our hearts into transforming into a true sanctuary.

Thank you for being a part of our journey. We can’t wait to see what the next cycle brings.

With love and gratitude,
The Hari OM Yoga Ashram Team