The final 7:15a class of my teaching vacation was completely full and many of the students (who were from all over the world) told me that they felt such great benefits from their yoga practice at the resort that they would continue practicing once they returned home. my husband (who attended all of my classes!) and I would have breakfast then lounge at the pool or go on an excursion. several students shared that it was their first yoga class ever. The average age of participants was around 55yrs and a more gentle style of yoga was very much appreciated. this was no big deal, my day just started 45-minutes earlier than usual. Once, I had no students at the later class. Classes were well attended, particularly the 7:15a class, with attendance ranging from 2-12 people. Staff would also bring out fresh juice at the end of each class. The Entertainment Team would have mats, towels and bottled waters set up for participants. this location was not very scenic, but perfectly fine. My second class was immediately following at 8:15a in the Amphitheater. my experience was FANTASTIC!!! My first of two daily 45-minute yoga classes was at 7:15a at the “quiet pool” which was so scenic and serene with a view of the Papagayo Bay. Taught yoga here during the week of Thanksgiving 2019. They even supplied the participants with smoothies at the end of every class! There was lots to do after my classes and also lots of downtime to enjoy the amenities and do a few tours of Costa Rica. I honestly can't say enough about that team! My teaching vacation at Secrets Costa Rica was exceptional! The entertainment team was wonderful to deal with and they made sure that I had everything I needed for my classes. They were very helpful with setting up the mats and they brought us a smoothie at the end of every class! They spoke to me often during the day and took a genuine interest in my well-being. The Entertainment team at Secrets resort Papagayo was exceptional! They all made me feel very welcome and part of their team. The time to relax and rejuvinate, Teaching while also on vacation!, The Resort staff is great. flyer, The Entertainment team announced my classes, I walked around and invited guests to join, Activity Board. There was music from the spa playing and at the beach, the sound of the waves was enough. I taught outside of the spa and at the beach. I loved the food and accommodations and friendly staff and wonderful guests!! Awesome experience. The same group that I lured in the second day I was there lol. I still had about two to four students at the 9am each day. But it was the 7:30am only that was prominently displayed. I let them know kindly that posting the 9am class on the activity board would be helpful. Only in small print on the FitBodies flyer above it. The 7:30 was a larger class because they didn’t have the 9am posted on the activity board. Easy as can be! I taught by the spa pool at 7:30am by the spa pool then 9am by the main pool each day. And they retrieved the mats and towels for me each day too. The teaching areas were set up by the entertainment staff every day for me! A mat, towel, and water in each space. They got to know me by name and we learned more about each other as people, not just as “staff”. The entertainment staff was amazing!! So friendly and fun. My location didn't change I didn’t use music. Mat, towel, water was laid out by the entertainment staff each day prior to my class. One class at 7:30am on the deck next to the gym at the spa pool. Taught yoga at Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica. Resort staff were the most accommodating individuals I have ever worked with. Pro tips: Spray bug spray all over you before leaving to go out for the night. This was my third teaching trip and will be hard to beat. Did two tours and used the airport shuttle service was excellent. Merarie from ET was super welcoming and I convinced them to let me teach Aquatics with them on the 4th of July which was super fun! Food is amazing, everyone is kind and working so hard to make this resort top notch. You’re all set up each morning but classes aren’t well advertised ( app says one thing and activity board says another). Did very slow flow/stretching depending on requests. Attendance varied daily from 0-6, most attending the earlier classes. Yoga by the spa (45 mins) and (30 mins) by the main pool gazebo. Already missing Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica. Appreciated that more mats were provided when asked for the following day. Merarie was super engaging and so was Sebastian and Ari.
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