One area that has been hit hardest by social distancing and quarantines have been the fitness industry. From your just typical gym membership, to crossfit classes, any sort of organized or shared exercise space has and will be effected and could be for some time. In Jaco, one of the most popular fitness classes is Yoga.
Online yoga class from Costa Rica is the escape many need.
Whether you are taking your class to the backdrop of the beautiful rainforest or on the sand with the sounds of the ocean behind you, Costa Rica just seems like it was made for the perfect Yoga session. In a time when many are anxious and stressed Yoga actually provides an excellent opportunity to meditate, pause, control our thoughts and focus on our energy through these challenging times. Perhaps nobody teaches all of these techniques better than instructor Anabel Miranda, owner of Yoga Revolution Academy
Panamanian-born with a unique blend of Chinese and Ngobe indigenous heritage, it wasn’t until she left her country to pursue a degree in Environmental Engineering in Florida, that Anabel would find her true home, unexpectedly, in yoga. Since the start of her career as a yoga teacher in 2005, Anabel’s style has evolved from a very physical Ashtanga practice to a deeply intuitive and spiritual one. Anabel’s yoga journey led her to an advanced training in Thailand with Jivani Yoga. Aligning with her Chinese heritage, Anabel is certified in Bio-Energy, Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine.
Don’t worry you’ll be back to yoga on the beach soon.
Today, she resides in Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica, where her love of the sea has led her into the sport and lifestyle of body-boarding as a beautiful complement to yoga and healthy living. Anabel teaches daily yoga classes at local resorts, private homes and yoga studios, and as an enthusiastic vegan loves to share recipes of vibrant food in her blog. Known for teaching a spontaneous, unique blend of styles from across the yoga spectrum mixed with Tai Chi, Anabel’s unabashed connection to the roots of her most authentic self challenges us to come into our own deepest expressions of being, as she holds the sacred space for us to open our hearts, dive into our soul’s integrity, and live true to our fullest potential – yoga, her gift to us all.
Fortunately, now even during this Pandemic everyone has an opportunity to learn from Anabel in the comforts of their own home, through live online yoga classes. Anabel recently began offering online classes through zoom, and has continued to offer them regularly 3 days per week. While it might not be quite as good as being here in Costa Rica, we encourage you to give it a shot to help with both your mental and physical well being and at the very least get a small escape like you were here in Costa Rica.