ahhhhh....

long time...

it has been a long time since i have looked to an "external" guru.... and it's sending me in a whole new amazing shift.  My new baba is Manju Jois!  I will be meeting him in Chicago for a workshop and teacher training.  I will post these next 2mths about my preparations for Chicago.  
The training days will be packed full of Mysore (2hrs) and then 5hrs of additional training.  

The Primary Series or Yoga Chikista (Yoga Healing), followed by the Intermediate Series entitled Nadi Shodhana (Nerve Cleansing) ... I can't wait!  Here is a pic of manju 

chicagooo

I'm headed to an event in Chicago in June.  Can't wait!  This was posted on the studio website

"In the living body, breath is like the fly-wheel of an engine. And the nerve-currents, the thoughts, the desires and mind are like the finer parts of the machinery. When the fly-wheel moves, the whole machinery with all its delicate mechanism moves. When the fly wheel stops, the whole machinery stops. Likewise is the connection between the breathing and the other subtle bodily functions. The most obvious manifestation of the Prana in the body is the motion of the lungs. If this function stops, the the other motions in the body stop." --Swami Narayanananda; Rishikesh, Himalayas, 1950 Swami Narayanananda (1902-1988) is the author of 36 authoritative books on Yoga and spiritual psychology.

Inspiring quote for the day..

"Our lives are not determined by what happens to us, but by how we react to what happens to us, not by what life brings to us, but by the attitude we bring to life."


Join us for a class... www.islamujeresyoga.com

feelin da luv

indian foodddd

What a wonderful saturday night spent with great friends!  Palaak Paneer, Bhaigan Bharta, Naan, Chutney, + mucho mas.  Gracias a todo!
Pics might get posted!!! Stay tuned!

Mid week yoga time!

Sunny day in Isla Mujeres.  Time for more YOGA!  If you didn't catch a class today, try tomorrow!
Thursdays 9am Gentle Slow Flow and 10:15 is Strong Vinyasa.  xo Yogis and Yoginis!

interesting!

I have been contemplating having an all male class... and guess what happens today! 4 guys come!
If you ask, it will come... the universe is amazing that way!  Thanks Gary, Don, Paul, and Peter!
Namaste

Tue gentle and ashtanga/vinyasa power

Ahh, nothing like a sunny day and yoga!  Our gentle class was a nice way to start the morning.. moving meditation techniques and shoulder + hip openers.  10:15 Ashtanga was pretty fun.  I'm enjoying the crescent lunge -warrior 3 transitions!

mondayyyy

back from a weekend in Campeche and Merida.  AHHH amazing!  Wonderful experience... If you have never enjoyed a colonial city, I would highly recommend a trip to Merida.  I enjoyed an indian restaurant (New York New York) and also saw Slavia and Tobago Cafe.  Both looked very romantico!
I went to the new Cafe Punta Cielo at the zocalo and had a vegetarian panini and a tall americano.  Ah! I could have watched the people pass by all day long.  So nice to be in a city again... Here's a pic from my trip!

Paddle board Yoga

Trying to locate some Paddle boards for group sessions!  Now that would be cooooool!!!  Just got connected with a guy in Cancun that instructs paddle boarding... WOW, how amazing that would be!

Barlito goodness

 Veggie sandwich at Barlito on Avenida Hidalgo.

Horario/Schedule for Yoga

WOW!

Thanks so much yoga ladies for a wonderful 3hrs of flow!  What an amazing group we had this morning.  Minnesota girls, Canadians, Boston girls, and many more.  What a great way to start the day.  One of the best 3hours I have had on the island yet!! :)  Namaste

Current Yoga Schedule at Elements of the Island

MWF  7:30 am Hatha Varied Level
MWF 9am Gentle Slow Flow
MWF 10:15 Ashtanga/Vinyasa/Power/Core/Strong Flow

T TH 9am Gentle Slow Flow
T TH 10:15 Ashtanga/Vinyasa/Power/Core/Strong Flow

Elements is located next to the "restaurant street" Hidalgo..closer to the ferries.  If you walk down the street in the direction of the cemetary, it will be on your right.

My favorite yogi food on the island after class...just to name a few!

Beets at Barlito
Jugo de Naranja (Orange juice) con Chaya (with Chaya)
Veggie burger at Barlito
Veggie sandwich at Qubano
Potatoes at Qubano
Huge Salad at Sunset Grill
Iced coffee at Manana
Caesar at Bobo's
Salads at Comonos
Huevo con Chaya at the stand near Ultramar.

Enjoy!