Body, Mind & Spirit

Curious Open Aware

Studio Re-Opening February 2nd!

Tues & Thurs 10:00 - 11:15am

$10 per person

$5 per person for nationals only

Mats & Props Available

Open-Air Treetop Studio

Casa Kiskadee on the Boca Road

200 metros antes de la boca del Rio Nosara, Playa Pelada

Covid protocol

Hand sanitizer required upon arrival & removal of shoes

Limited class sizes & social distancing of mats

All mats & props disinfected after each use

Masks not required during class

Please do not come to class if you have any cold or flu-like symptoms

Emphasis on verbal adjustments

Private Classes Available in Studio or Zoom

Send me a message for details

Join my 30-day online yoga program for equestrians - Yoga for Riders! www.yogaforriders.com

Hola!

I started practicing yoga in 2003 while attending university at UC San Diego. I dabbled in many different types of yoga but eventually found my silver slipper with SmartFlow yoga and Annie Carpenter. I am a 500-ERYT yoga instructor and a certified SmartFlow yoga instructor. I completed my initial 200 hr training with YogaWorks and Kia Miller in 2012 and my 300+ hr advanced training with Annie Carpenter in 2014. I am also an avid equestrian and run Equisol Retreats, a horseback riding and yoga retreat business here in Nosara, Costa Rica.

I love to explore how the physical and philosophical aspects of yoga can enhance riding and life in general and plan to share that love with you here.

I partnered with Callie Rae King and Horse Class in 2020 to offer a 30-day online Yoga for Riders course that has received amazing feedback. The course is geared for beginner and intermediate yogis who are looking to improve their balance, flexibility, strength and confidence on the yoga mat and into the saddle! www.yogaforriders.com

Ramdom tidbits: I am a mother of two young kiddos, three dogs, one cat, a growing flock of chickens and two horses. My husband, Graham, is a very patient man :-) I am a Divemaster and I dabble in surfing. I love veggies and cooking and baking. I love nature and hiking. I love spiritual studies and mindfulness practice. I have a Master's degree in International Environmental Policy. Hablo español.

Testimonials

This has been the absolute best [Yoga for Riders] program for me, thank you so much!! It is the perfect blend of variety of poses, the breath, the meditation addressing the mind and soul, the length (30 minutes is the sweet spot). It was nicely edited. I loved the variety of locations where you filmed. Heidi is an amazing teacher with excellent reminders for modification and adjustments. The verbal instruction was so good most often I didn't have to view the screen to see what was happening. Heidi's voice is very warm and supportive. My body is feeling more limber and strong. I look forward to yoga practice and always feel better afterwards. I've tried other yoga videos and online courses, but nothing comes close to this perfect blend. Thank you so much for putting this together!

Vicki Heck

Heidi Blackman

Mar 21, 2020
1 min

The Queen - Shoulder Stand

Continuing on the theme of navigating these difficult times, this shoulder stand series is aimed at calming and restoring the nervous system and getting the heart higher than the head, physically and symbolically. Shoulder stand is thought to increase blood circulation, stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system and improve the immune system. It also stimulates the thyroid gland and the fifth chakra (Vishuddha chakra) which is associated with expression, creativity and comm

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Heidi Blackman

Mar 21, 2020
3 min

Recoil to Spring Forward

What strange times we are in with the Corona Virus pandemic sweeping the world. Here in Costa Rica the borders have just been closed to all tourists, businesses are closing down and like most of the world we are encouraged to self-quarantine. They are now even closing the beaches! An upside to all of this is the compassion and goodness coming out of all of those supporting and helping others, the sense of being part of a global community and witnessing so many doing what is b

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Nosara, Costa Rica