Take the Yoga Plunge
Debra Bokur
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 (www.springcreekranch.com); Hotel Gansevoort, New York, NY (www.hotelgansevoort.com); The Maui Prince, Maui, HI (www.mauiprince.com); Tropic Breeze Resort of Siesta Key, Siesta Key, FL (www.tropicalbreezeinn.com); Jamaica Inn, Ocho Rios, Jamaica (www.jamaicainn.com); The Spa at Marco Island Marriott Resort, Marco Island, FL (www.marcoislandmarriott.com); Ojo Caliente, Ojo Caliente, NM (www.ojocalientespa.com); The Spa at Camelback Inn, Scottsdale, AZ (www.camelbackinn.com); Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, Sonoma, CA (www.fairmont.com/sonoma/).
