My first blog...I wanted to begin with some pictures of what inspired me to come to Costa Rica for an extended period of time. I came to Alahuela Costa Rica in October of 2009 to attend a week-long yoga retreat. This journey was not only inspiring, but transformational, to say the least. I had taken all of 4 yoga classes in my life and had decided to attend a retreat in which yoga was practiced for 3-4 hours a day. I loved it. Additionally, I was taken by the "Pura Vida" lifestyle and attitude of the people that I had encountered during my journey.