Recently, I returned from a soul-nourishing stretch in Costa Rica, and I can still feel the ripple effects. It wasn’t just the lush jungle, warm beaches, or stunning sunsets that left an imprint—it was the rhythm of life itself. One phrase was everywhere, spoken with ease and intention: Pura Vida.
It means “pure life,” but it’s so much more than a phrase. It’s a way of being.
In Costa Rica, Pura Vida isn’t rushed or pressured. It’s not about perfection or productivity. It’s about presence. Simplicity. Wholeness. And that alignment spoke directly to the heart of what we believe and practice at your studio: whole-person wellness.
During my time away, I intentionally unplugged. No constant pings or scrolls. The digital noise that we all get so used to fades into the background. In its place? Birdsongs, ocean waves, laughter, deep sleep, real conversations, and quiet moments that didn’t demand to be filled. It reminded me how much mental space we reclaim when we let go of distractions.
Our wellness doesn’t just depend on movement and nutrition—it hinges on mental clarity and emotional peace. Without the noise, I could hear myself again.
Letting Go to Come Home to Myself.
As someone who thrives with structure, I came into this trip with a pretty set idea of how I like to move and fuel myself. But Pura Vida invited me to let go.
I traded my more rigid fitness routine for long walks, playful movement with my daughter, yoga on the deck, and simple body weight strength. I trust that movement is medicine—and that grinding it out just for the sake of performance or discipline doesn’t always serve our bodies or souls. The result? I felt strong, grounded, and in tune with myself. I maintained my fitness, but also felt more open, more present, and more me.
It’s a powerful reminder: we don’t have to push to the edge to be well. Wellness is sustainable when it’s rooted in joy and attunement, not rules.
Meals in Costa Rica were simple, fresh, and satisfying. I never follow a plan or track anything, and I wasn’t about to be overly concerned with all that on our trip—I just paid attention to how I felt. I ate what nourished me, what was available, and what sounded good. That ease around food was a gift. When we let go of overthinking and tune in to what feels good and supportive, we find freedom and trust in our choices.
Whether I was walking under the canopy of trees, breathing in the salt air, or simply watching my husband and daughter laugh in the ocean, I felt a connection—to my Faith, the earth, to the moment, and to what really matters. Costa Rica reminded me that slowness isn’t laziness. It’s clarity. It’s intention. And it’s necessary.
Now that I’m home, I don’t want to “bounce back” to my old rhythms. I want to carry this grounding with me. Yes, routines are powerful—but only when they serve us, not the other way around. We need rhythms that support our bodies, minds, and souls—not rigid expectations that leave us depleted.
At the studio, we champion this same approach: flexible structure, feel-good movement, real nourishment, deep rest, meaningful connection, and a lot of grace.
Ready to Welcome Your Own Pura Vida?!
If this speaks to something you’ve been craving—peace, presence, permission to slow down—we invite you to lean in.
Join us for a yoga class that supports your whole self. Try one of our restorative or mindful flows. Step outside with us in the park on Saturday mornings.
Breathe deeply. Sweat if it feels good, and rest when your body asks you to.
Let’s trade hustle for wholeness, together.
