When made a lifelong pursuit, learning new skills – especially outdoors – offers an engaging path to both physical and mental wellbeing. Combine that with an extraordinary Blue Zone and a mindful break from everyday routines, and you have a failsafe formula for improved health…as well as another reason to see more of the world.
Picture yourself ziplining through the rainforest, paddle boarding on turquoise waters or grabbing a surfboard for the very first time. Asking questions, trying time and time again, soaking up every moment and even laughing at your mistakes as you take the brave step towards mastering something new. While the quest for wellbeing can often feel uneasy and overcomplicated, these outdoor activities have a simplistic joy to them that’s also linked to a longer, healthier life. Not only rewarding and captivating, but also crucial for your cognitive skills. “Embracing a new activity that also forces you to think and learn and requires ongoing practice can be one of the best ways to keep the brain healthy.” – says Dr. John N. Morris, director of social and health policy research at the Harvard Institute for Aging Research.
As Dr. John N. Morris explains, any activity that feels challenging, complex and unfamiliar is ideal for building and maintaining cognitive skills. For some, the most compelling way of learning might be diving into the unknown at Mal Pais or exploring the hanging bridges of Las Catalinas, and for others, it might be relaxing yoga classes that require patience, stillness and resilience. No matter which activity fits your idea of unexpected and memorable, our Costa Rican haven is here to keep you company while you embark on your next journey.
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