Starting 2020 with yoga, nature and new friends at Verdesana

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It's December 31st, last day of 2019, and Elena has prepared for us a special yoga class with ritual of letting of what we don't need anymore, burning it in the fire and calling in our intentions for 2020. The sound of river flowing right outside the yoga shala, the colors of the blankets brought by Stina from Guatemala the smiles and laughter between all of us sharing this ritual together makes is such a beautiful way to end 2019.

Elena's boyfriend has joined us from San Jose and bringing with him a guitar, so great to play again! and Janice being so talented with her gorgeous voice, we offer a little duo of the mantra Lokah Samastah Sukino Bhavantu - May all beings everywhere be happy and free, and may the thoughts, words, and actions of my own life contribute in some way to that happiness and to that freedom for all.

Juan has invited a few friends over for the New Year celebration, together with Janice we are helping with the service in the restaurant for the delicious food we all share. With the Costa Rica schedule of early rise and early bedtime, it's hard to wait until midnight but we do!

Next day I'm up at 7 and going straight to the yoga shala for a New Year Yoga session by myself (everyone sleeping) then again the in afternoon.

Burning what needs to go!

Singing duo with Janice - ask me for the recording if you want!

Our happy trio with Janice and Elena - love them!

 New Year's chill evening at the restaurant

Nice times at the dinner table

New Year's sister call!

Natural beauty all around 



Starting 2020 with early yoga

Goodbye 2019 and hello 2020!


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Location: Provincia de Cartago, Costa Rica

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