Sarah Puleo - ZCR
October 19, 2017 08:54
Pacific Yoga made me love yoga again and really develop a practice. The right yoga instructor makes all the difference. Nicole is hilarious and personable. She creates a fun environment where you find yourself laughing while doing poses and forgetting about the stress of life. She is a great person to lead a class because she genuinely loves what she does and has fun while doing it. She immediately makes you feel comfortable and learns your name. Even in a regular class, she gives attention to everyone in the class and so you are always improving.
Even though I have been practicing yoga on and off for 14 years, I started with the 101 class to get the attention I needed to make sure I was doing my positions properly. Now that I have the rhythm down, her classes have been a wonderful place to unwind after a stressful day at the office.
I loved the vibe so much that I also went on the Costa Rica trip this year. What a life changing experience! Costa Rica is an amazing place to experience and the location was just what I needed to get out of my head for a bit and feel alive. The trip consisted of a week of exploring the jungle and wild beaches, seeing monkeys, the planets and stars, snorkeling off the coast at an island, and practicing twice daily, paired with delicious organic meals, and fresh juices, and great company. The yoga pavilion is an incredible place to start your day and unwind, as it's open air surrounded by the sounds of monkeys and birds and smells of wonderful tropical plants. The lodge sits a beautifully landscaped nature preserve and the ocean so you have wonderful views everywhere you look. There are trails to explore and a natural swimming hole a short walk from the cabins. Nicole lived in Costa Rica and teaches you about the local culture and is fluent in Spanish so she is the perfect guide if you are looking for relaxation paired with as much adventure as you desire. I highly recommend it!