Seattle, WA (PRWEB) October 22, 2005

Via Yoga, the Seattle company that offers yoga and surfing vacations in Sayulita, Mexico, is introducing a new series of yoga and pilates retreats beginning March 2006 at the posh resort, Las Alamandas, on the Mexican Riviera.

The luxurious, romantic 5-star Las Alamandas resort is located 200 miles south of Puerto Vallarta in Jalisco, Mexico. Nestled within a private 1,500-acre paradise of exotic trees, palms, flowers, wild birds, lagoons and endless white-sand beaches, Las Alamandas offers the epitome of seclusion in paradise. For that reason, it has become the secret hideaway of some of the world?s most famous celebrities (Brad Pitt, Sting, Robert de Niro, for example) and others seeking unparalleled beauty and privacy. There are six oceanfront villas with 14 private suites. Some of the suites have indoor gardens or kitchens. Others have outdoor sitting or dining rooms, terraces, shaded verandahs, or panoramic views, and all incorporate the best of Mexican design, fabrics, furniture, and arts and crafts. The resort has three restaurants that offer all-organic food.

To get to Las Alamandas, guests fly into the Puerto Vallarta airport. Then take a shuttle service (approximately 2.5 hours by car), or an air shuttle (20 minutes) that lands on the private Las Alamandas air strip.

Las Alamandas is an ideal location for a unique, exclusive and rejuvenating experience.

2006 Dates

March 26 ? 30: Yoga & Pilates w/ Michelle King & Gerda Reeb

April 30 ? May 4: Yoga & Pilates

June 8 ? 11: Yoga & Pilates

Vacation Includes

Four night?s accommodations at the luxurious Las Alamandas resort

Two 90-minute classes daily (yoga in the mornings and pilates in the evenings)

Three organic vegetarian meals daily

Air travel and transportation to and from Las Alamandas is not included in the price of this trip. Shuttle service starts at $ 225 for the car service. Via Yoga will make all the arrangements for car or air shuttle.

Other Activities Included

?Horseback riding

?Surfing (boards are available but the surf can be unpredictable)

?Relaxing by the 60-foot freshwater pool

?Hiking along the hotel?s vast property

Pricing

Pricing varies depending on room type, but ranges from $ 1,800 low season (June) double occupancy to $ 6,300 for the Presidential Suite in high season (March-May).

For more information on the Las Alamandas yoga & pilates or Sayulita yoga & surfing retreats, contact Kelly Kemp or Michelle King at (800) 603-YOGA (9642), or go to http://www.viayoga.com.

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Gilbert, AZ (Vocus/PRWEB) February 16, 2011

Dahn Yoga & Health Centers, Inc., a national leader in health and wellness, announced today that the book ?Dahn Yoga Basics? has been adopted as the official text for new practitioners taking Dahn Yoga classes.

“Dahn Yoga Basics” is a book developed by the Dahn Yoga Education team that details the fundamentals of Dahn Yoga?s simple but effective mind-body practice. The book highlights components that form the core of Dahn Yoga, including body tapping, Meridian Stretching, Jung-Choong Breathing, Relaxation and Meditation. Though Dahn Yoga Basics is not newly published, it has been recognized as the best introduction to the practice and is most compatible with Dahn Yoga?s Level Advancement system for mapping member growth and improvement.

The most noteworthy attributes of Dahn Yoga Basics are: its concise, easy-to-follow instructions for all exercises; the inclusion of anatomy and posture charts; the Glossary and Self-Check tables; and clear explanations of basic Dahn Yoga principles.

Dahn Yoga Basics explains what distinguishes Dahn Yoga from other mind-body practices, namely the emphasis on mastering the use of energy. ?Dahn? means ?energy,? which is considered the medium uniting body and mind. ?Practitioners develop a deeper understanding of their bodies through energy while experiencing directly the connection mind and body…? Because of this holistic base, the benefits of Dahn Yoga extend beyond physical health.

One reviewer notes ?[Dahn Yoga Basics] will help you to understand better how to perform the exercises and the benefits derived from each exercise too. If you are not a Dahn Yoga member and are looking to understand this type of exercise program and the benefits this book will really help you too.?

For more information about Dahn Yoga Basics, visit: http://www.bestlifemedia.com/body-mind-spirit-books/dahn-yoga-basics.

About Dahn Yoga:

Dahn Yoga is a dynamic mind-body practice originating in Korea. Dahn Yoga classes combine stretching, flowing movement, deep breathing exercises and meditation in a simple and easy to learn format. Dahn Yoga is often taught alongside Tai Chi, QiGong and Meditation classes.

In the United States, Dahn Yoga classes are offered at Dahn Yoga & Health Centers, Inc., a national leader in health and wellness. Dahn Yoga classes are also offered at Body & Brain franchise, affiliate and community-based locations.

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