On vacation I have no problem being a “lounger potato” (nix the couch) doing nothing but people watching, floating in a pool, & eating and drinking at the drop of a sombrero. However, after a week of doing only this, the little nagging voice in my head gets the best of me & convinces me it’s time to get off my duff and add some exercise to my daily routine.
Walking or running through Playa is a very popular way to de-stress & burn off those yummy margaritas & fish tacos, but the yoga craze has not been lost on Playa either.
Years ago when staying at Porto Playa Condos, my kids & I participated in a free yoga class on the beach which seemed like a good idea at the time. I completely underestimated my flexibility level – you want me to wrap my leg around what? And the fact that I suffer regularly from heat stress did not add anything to the yoga experience. However, after panting through the class & manipulating my carcass this way and that way while sweating out 10 gallons of water, I strangely felt revitalized (and subsequently collapsed for 4 hours after the class!) Clearly shaving my legs twice a week does NOT count as yoga! Thereafter I realized to be better prepared next time, work at my own pace, and watch out for that sun!
Many yoga studios have long been established in Playa, and new ones are popping up all the time like the Yoga Loft on Calle 10 and 15th Ave owned and run by Michael Gannon (see pic left), “The Yoga Dealer”! Michael spent years studying in India and traveling the world learning his trade. You won’t go wrong with checking out Michael and his friendly staff who all come highly recommended!
Inti Centro Holistico located next to Luna Encantada Condos between 4th & 6th avenue is new to the beach. Newly built, this beautiful spot with amazing ocean views will have you relaxing while performing a downward facing dog! And they have indoor classes out of the sun as well (where you may see me!)
Yoga classes run throughout the day from 7:30 am to 7:30 pm and include: hatha, acro, anusara, iyengar, vinyasa, flow and prenatal. Costs: 1 class $12USD, 3 classes $30USD, unlimited one week $60USD.
They also offer traditional western massage, eastern massage with hot stones and therapeutic massage. (Prices listed on their facebook page).
And for any of our guests staying at Condo Hotels in Playa which include El Taj, Maya Villas, Porto Playa & Villas Sacbe, free yoga is included in your stay, on the beach daily at 8 am (at El Taj) or complimentary at the Gym (see schedule here.)
So what are you waiting for? Go expand your mind & stretch your body and see what this ancient spiritual practice is all about! It’s a great way to start your day, and your body will thank you later 😉
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Salud!
“PLAYA” Gal (a very satisfied client now working to promote Playa Beach Getaways!)
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Sally Foran is a happily married mom of 3, residing in Canada and is a frequent traveler to the Riviera Maya MX. She is an aficionado on ‘everything Playa del Carmen’ and writes with joy and passion about the area. She is also a witty blog contributor to Work & Family Foundation Canada, and NAVUT (offering professionals new to Ottawa the inside scoop!) Sally has also been awarded Blogger of the Week on TravelBlog.Org which enjoys over 250,000 bloggers world-wide.