Manjari in Mexico

Get your HOLA on February 25–March 3 with Ellen and Sally on a Mexican yoga retreat. Enjoy yummy food, great excursions, dancing under the stars and the fabulous company of like-minded souls. Get out of Dodge and meet us on our mats for a twice-daily practice that will honor both seasoned and newer practitioners alike. Let the Caribbean waves tickle your toes. Swim with the fishes. Explore the quaint Island of Isla Mujeres. Get a MAHA massage or simply relax with a double nap. We will be the only guests at the luxe boutique hotel Casa Ix Chel, so feel free to seriously kick back and act like you own the place.

The Digs And Details: To get there just grab a flight to Cancun, take a transport to Puerto Juárez and then enjoy an easy breezy 15 minute ferry ride to the charming Island of Isla Muheres.

Casa Ix Chel boasts one of the islands best restaurants overlooking the ocean, a lovely ocean view pool and chic but comfy rooms with those sheets that you’ll want to sneak home in your suitcase. If you’d like to mill about town, there are lots of great little restaurants and “slice of local culture” shopping spots. DOWNLOAD the details for pricing, packages and accommodations.

Go to Casa Ix Chel’s website http://www.casaixchelisla.com

Kids Yoga

New six week session Fridays, 4:15-5:15, Beginning Beginning February 24 through March 30, with Amanda Marchica, registered Yoga Alliance Teacher. For ages 7-10. As the temperature drops and your cheeks become rosy, Come inside from the cold and get warm and cozy. You’ll learn yoga poses, play games and more. Sign up at once to become a Satsang kid, It will be so much fun, you’ll be glad that you did.

Learn various yoga poses and breathing techniques through a fun and creative approach that includes listening to stories, playing interactive games, and creating beautiful artwork. Develop ways to improve focus and concentration, promote strength, flexibility, coordination and foster mind-body awareness. Build confidence, self-esteem, a sense of well-being, and respect for oneself and others. Cost: $90. Click HERE for more information. Purchase a class card to sign up.

Flight School 2012:

Arm Balance Workshop

with Ellen Kaplow. Saturday, March 31, 1:30–3:30 p.m. Demystify arm balances and venture into the yogic world of flight, balance, surrender and strength. Learn how to make intimidating postures accessible and thereby empowering. In this workshop, we will focus on and explore the foundation of arm balancing—the technicalities of leaving the ground on your hands and the playful mindset needed to maintain balance. You will establish and strengthen your core so you can move forward with confidence and stability. Fledglings will learn how to enter these postures, and advanced practitioners will experiment with new entries and ways to spice up their practice. Come expecting to smile, laugh, fall down, get up, try again, and leave with a refreshed spirit and richer understanding of these amazing postures and your untapped potential. Cost. $45. Click HERE for more information. Click HERE to sign up.

Ongoing Workshops

Parent and Me Yoga Thursdays, 2:00–3:00 p.m., through February 23. Click HERE for more information.

Toddle To Me Yoga Fridays, 11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m., through March 2, Click HERE for more information.