travel
Retreats
Spa Bootcamp in Jamaica
- What: Girlfriends Fit Club, which consists of daily boot camp, daily guided meditation, an "Art of Bathing" class, afternoon tea, and heated seashell massages.
- Where: The Half Moon Resort in Jamaica
- When: April 18 - 24, 2010
Retreats
Escape to Shape in Marrakech
- Who: Jessica Bellofatto of KamaDeva Yoga
- What: 7 days in Morocco, with yoga, cooking classes, hiking, tours, and belly dancing lessons.
- When: May 8 -15, 2010
- Where: Accommodations at a private villa outside Marrakech, Morocco.
- Why: This trip is equal parts fitness and culture. You get yoga-triathlete Jessica Bellofatto as an instructor, and Escape To Shape, "a traveling spa" company as your travel agent, with lots of attention paid to details like guided hikes through the Atlas Mountains and authentic Berber meals.
Retreats
A Week at the Blue Spirit Retreat Center in Costa Rica
- Who: Gina Norman and Stan Woodman of Greenwich Yoga
- What: A week of yoga at the brand new Blue Spirit Retreat Center in Costa Rica. Plus surfing, horseback riding, and endless beach time.
- When: February 20 - 27, 2010
Retreats
Catskills Hiking and Rappelling Day Trip
- Who: Outdoor Bound Adventures
- What: A day of advanced hiking and rappelling in the Catskills. Must be in-shape and have hiking experience, but no rappelling experience necessary.
- When: April 3, 2010
New York
Retreats
Om Factory's Mayan Yoga Immersion
- Who: Om Factory instructor Amanda Wentworth
- What: A week of two-a-day yoga sessions, beach lounging, healthy vegetarian meals, and tours of Mayan ruins, with accommodations on a private nature reserve.
- When: Februay 26 - March 5, 2010
Retreats
Weekend Core Fusion Bootcamp in Palm Beach
- Who: Debbie Frank and Exhale Core Fusion
- What: A weekend CoreFusion Bootcamp in Palm Beach
- When: April 22 - 25, 2010
- Where: Omphoy Ocean Resort in Palm Beach, Florida
- Why: Four days and three nights of famously intense Core Fusion classes, but while the classes are kicking your butt, you get the pampering of a swanky resort and spa.
- How Much: $1,288 double occupancy; $1,650 single
- Link: Exhale Retreats
Workout
french: the language of...circuit training
I'm a big fan of podcasts these days. I've just started up again with the French Podclass. I usually listen to each class about 5 times before I move on to the next episode, and figure it can't hurt my memory skills just to listen even if it doesn't get my undivided attention.&nbs
Where (gym, studio, etc.): :
Workout Date:
Wed, 01/27/2010 (All day)
Retreats
Beach Yoga in Jamaica with Yoga High
- Who: Liz Buehler Walker and Mel Russo, Co-Owners of Yoga High
- What: A week of two-a-day yoga classes on the beach in Jamaica, with "7 minutes in heaven" during every class, where you work on whatever you want with hands-on assistance.
- When: February 27 - March 6, 2010
Retreats
I.AM.YOU Miami Weekend Escape
- Who: Lauren Imparato of I.AM.YOU Studio
- What: A weekend of yoga on the dock of the Standard Hotel in Miami, overlooking the water, with DJ-ed yoga on Saturday night.
- Why: Home of thongs, Jell-O shots, and stilettos, can Miami also be the home of thoughtful yoga? Banker-turned Yogi Lauren Imparato thinks so. The Standard is a notably chill spot a mile from the craziness of Miami Beach. If you're looking for silent macrobiotic meditation, maybe you should go to the Berkshires, but if you're looking for a sunny, healthy spring break for grown ups, you've found your retreat.
Retreats
Hard Core/Soft Core Berkshires Weekend Retreat
- Who: Schuyler Grant, director of the Kula Yoga Project
- What: A weekend of heat-building vinyasa yoga focused on strengthening and opening the core, combined with a diet of cleansing macrobiotic food from Kripalu's "Buddha Bar." Designed for intermediate/advanced yogis.
- When: March 12 - 14, 2010
The resort isn't girls only -- there will be lots of people there ..." More comments...