FIVE PLACES TO YOGA IN SOUTHERN FLORIDA
More on yoga vacations, retreats and classes
by Silvana Soleri
Today, travelling doesn't have to mean giving up your yoga practice or postpone the start of one. In Southern Florida, for instance, many resort hotels now offer yoga classes either in their spa packages or a la carte. Yoga instruction can even be tied into personal interests, goals or lifestyles -golfing or vegetarianism, for instance, at specialty resort spas. Classes can range from very basic to customized private ones, but typically accommodate all levels of proficiency. Here are five places to yoga in Southern Florida:
For a yoga class in a particular form of yoga, there are a number of hotels that offer classes in popular styles, such as The Dezerland Miami Beach Resort Hotel. The Dezerland is home to Synergy Yoga Studio and the award-winning Nirvana Spa. Among the yoga styles available are Jivamukti, Sivananda, Ashtanga and this includes yoga classes on the beach at sunset. Note: all of Synergy’s classes are offered separately from Nirvana Spa’s treatment packages. For more on Dezerland Miami Beach Resort
When extra pampering is desired with your yogic experience, the 5-star Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Miami could be the answer. Yoga classes in various styles are available seven days a week either individually or as part of an Ayurvedic spa package. For more on Mandarin Oriental Miami
Combining yoga with golf, weight-loss or tennis are options available at resort hotels with specialized yoga classes such as those at the Doral Golf Resort & Spa in Miami. Here, a basic Hatha yoga class is available four times per week. Their Specialty Golf/Yoga class is offered once per week and is geared to help improve your golf game through increased concentration and flexibility. Classes are included in all spa packages except for private classes ($100 U.S. for 60 minutes). For more on Doral Resort
The Pritikin Longevity Center & Spa in Aventura, FL is located in The Yacht Club at Turnberry Isle. Billed as a medical spa, Pritikin's programs focus on health, weight-loss and weight-management. These are highly specialized programs and the yoga and meditation classes are structured to complement customized packages. Yoga classes are scheduled Monday through Friday. For more on Pritikin Longevity Center & Spa www.pritikin.com
The PGA National Resort & Spa in Palm Beach Gardens offers yoga four times per week, in varying styles. This is a AAA 4 Diamond resort that combines racquet sports, golf and many other goodies as part of their Spa & Fitness Package. For more on PGA National Resort & Spa
