Take the Yoga Plunge
Aqua yoga classes are surfacing everywhere; from local gyms to posh resorts. The philosophy behind this new hybrid is based on the premise that water's gravity-free environment is gentle on joints and offers a soothing, nurturing environment. The precise form of traditional land-based asanas may be somewhat stretched to accommodate the liquid setting, but who wants a nose filled with water from attempting a Downward Facing Dog in the pool? Advantages include a greater range of motion and a feeling of gracefulness, even for first-timers. Find aqua yoga classes at these locations:
Spring Creek Ranch & Wilderness Adventure Spa, Jackson Hole, WY (springcreekranch.com);
Hotel Gansevoort, New York, NY (hotelgansevoort.com);
The Maui Prince, Maui, HI (mauiprince.com);
Tropic Breeze Resort of Siesta Key, Siesta Key, FL (tropicalbreezeinn.com);
Jamaica Inn, Ocho Rios, Jamaica (jamaicainn.com);
The Spa at Marco Island Marriott Resort, Marco Island, FL (marcoislandmarriott.com);
Ojo Caliente, Ojo Caliente, NM (ojocalientespa.com);
The Spa at Camelback Inn, Scottsdale, AZ (camelbackinn.com);
Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, Sonoma, CA (fairmont.com/sonoma/).
