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For the undisciplined, Yoga can be quite intimidating. The elegant and precise movements achieved by a trained practitioner can both inspire and crush ones efforts all in single pose. A common challenge confronted by many, our Rudy Gonzales tapped the skilled trainings of Alessandra Montana, Sanara Tulum’s Yoga Studio Manager to delve into the different types of yoga and more importantly choosing the best style suited for you.
Originated by a yogi named Sri Tirulma Kirshnamachayra, Vinyasa (vin-YA-sa) Yoga is a practice dedicated to movement carefully synchronized with breathing. Yoga is comprised of a series of asanas (poses & postures) that will advance a trainee through multiple forms of inhaling and exhaling. Each class is designed to coincide with the skill level performed by its attendees. Led by Sanara’s Alessandra Montana, and the always beautiful Luna Limon & Richelle Morgan, Vinyasa yoga is a perfect introduction for a beginner or a trained student in transition.
Presented in a unique series of poses, Ashtanga Yoga instills a moral and ethical approach to postures, breath work, and most importantly meditation. A workout designed to ultimately produce a purifying sweat that detoxifies the muscles and organs. Available in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, Ashtanga is a style of yoga best suited for those with a little more experience.
A more vigorous and fitness-based approach to Ashtanga and Vinyasa yoga styles, Power Yoga does not align with the typical set of poses. With its emphasis on strength and flexibility, Power yoga is considered by many to be the “gym yoga”. Both Ashtanga & Power Yoga classes are taught by Adriana Mangino, all levels are welcome to these power focused exercises.
Celebrated as the ‘mother of all yoga’ styles, Hatha Yoga by it’s Sanskrit definition means willful or forceful. A representation of the masculineHa is of the sun, and Tha represents the moon and femininity within all of us. The ultimate formulated yoga focuses on asanas (postures), dhauti or shodana (cleansing technique), pranayama (breathing exercise), bandha (locks) and mudra (hand gestures). Taught by the handsomely talented Flavio Lopez, Hatha Yoga is ideal for the intrepid yoga going enthusiast.
Another form of Hatha Yoga, Iyengar Yoga puts the emphasis on detail, precision and alignment within the performance of asanas (postures) and pranayama (breath control). Commonly performed with the use of various accessories such as; belts, blocks, and blankets to aid in the ultimate pose execution. Be sure to pick up your selected items before class starts. Instructed by Eugenia Russian, all levels are welcome.
Last but not least, Pilates the highly coveted physical fitness program improves flexibility, strength, and is a key skill to refining muscle control and endurance. Taught by the highly trained Beatriz Aleman, and once again all levels are welcome.
On a more personal note… If you’re anything like me you determinedly skimmed the page and felt completely lost. The biggest challenge is waking up early enough, and getting yourself there. Here are a few additional insider tips.
1. A male who practices yoga is called a Yogi, and a female practitioner, Yogini.
2. You’re not the only one confused, so don’t be afraid of making mistakes.
3. The word Yoga, from the Sanskrit word yuj means to yoke or bind and is often interpreted as ‘union’ or a method of discipline.
4. Hydrate yourself beforehand, think ‘road trip hydrate’ just enough to get to the end without all the pit stops.
5. Remember yoga poses are designed to re-direct the mind to a calmer place, meditation is the highest form of yoga, and breathing is the most important.
#Yoga#Vinyasa#Ashtanga#Power Yoga#Hatha Yoga#Pilates#Sanskrit#Yogi#Yogini#Alessandra Montana#Luna Limon#Richelle Morgan#Flavio Lopez#Eugenia Russian#Beatriz Aleman#Adriana Mangino#By Rudy Gonzales
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Established in 2012, Tulum International School was introduced with one compassionate intention in mind, to inspire today’s youth.
Introducing a curriculum unique to its birth place, the school’s academic philosophy of global awareness and care for our planet has transcended the local educational system of Tulum. It is today on Mexico’s National Children’s Day that we recognize the students of Tulum International School and more so, the thousands of little hearts that inspire and fill our lives with love that is our future.
Opening with just three attendees, the teeny tiny private school has quickly grown into a program of thirty plus students and continues to thrive. Founded by Valeria Payton and with support from Sanara’s visionaries Daniella Hunter and Charlie Stuart Gay the Tulum International School has provided students with the tools needed to progress within their passions and ultimately strengthen the students’ skills and talent. Passion and inquiry-based learning form the basis of the curriculum, with a foundational support taken from the California Standards of education. Previous units of inquiry include: Mayan permaculture, Legends & Mythology, the Underwater World, and Influential Historical Figures study.
Sanara Tulum supports a Mayan scholarship program within the school, helped by sales of our locally-produced Dreamcatchers, and we hope to increase this fund significantly over the next year, to be able to offer three places for local Mayan families.
With the days numbered until summer, Tulum International School has already begun preparation for the upcoming school year. With 15 enrollments being presented to new families, and a search underway for a new location. The school plans to expand the student base, and offer improved facilities.
It is with large hearts the Sanara Tulum family kindly asks your donation of used or new scholastic books. Whether visiting Sanara Tulum, or simply wanting to make a difference. Please email [email protected] for further information.
#Tulum International School#Sanara Tulum#Education#Schools#Tulum#Mexico#NationalChildrensDay#DiaDelNino#Valeria Payton#Daniella Hunter#Charlie Stuart Gay#Donate#Books
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In what is the perfect mingling of classic menswear and dreamlike destination, Sanará Tulum housed the dapper stylings of MR Magazine’s Fashion Director William Buckley, and the outcome is flawless.
The always plugged-in New York based Men's Retailer Magazine, is a renowned for both it's handsome editorials and international men's trade showMarket Place. Setting today's trends for the modern business man, while connecting the ever-innovative elite of the mens apparel industry. It's no surprise the MR Magazine would choose Sanará Tulum for it's Spring 2016 editorial spread.
Take a look at male model Andres Matiz’s beautiful escape to the Rivera Maya captured by the wonderfully talented Benjamin Stelly. Alongside a few cheeky behind the scenes with Sanara's Rudy Gonzales.
As Seen on MR Magazine
#MR Magazine#Mens Fashion#Rivera Maya#Sanara Tulum#William Buckley#Benjamin Stelly#Andres Matiz#Tulum#Mexico#By Rudy Gonzales
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A few of our favorites from this week. Thank you for sharing. #SanaraTulum
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It's just another beautiful sunrise in paradise, as the cool winds of the beautiful sea carefully sway throughout the hotel on this steaming hot day in Mexico. The soothing sounds of the caribbean crash upon the beach in rhythm with the rustling of the palm trees lining the shore. The sounds resonate with the acknowledgement that today we celebrate Mother Earth, today is Earth Day.
In 1969, activist John McConnell proposed a day to honor the earth and the concept of peace. Awakening a notion of change and it's possibilities available at ones little green fingertips. Alongside the hotel's philosophy for sustainable living, it is with large hearts we pay homage to the importance of McConnell's message to care and nurture for our planet.
The Sanara Tulum team has thoughtfully prepared freshly farmed coco palms and other local plants for guests & friends to collectively seed throughout the hotel. Together with the hotel's landscaping artist Jossemar Rivera & Benito Barcenas, Sanara's visionaries Daniella Hunter and Charlie Stuart Gay invite all guest and friends to participate and share the importance of today, Earth Day.
#Sanara Tulum#Earth Day#sustainable living#Plant#Trees#Tulum#Mexico#daniella hunter#Charlie Stuart Gay#By Rudy Gonzales
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Captured by the multi talented Pablo García Figueroa, one of Sanara’s highly celebrated architects of Studio Arquitectos. Pablo carefully draws into light his sensible eye for shape and texture while illuminating beautiful silhouettes purposefully designed to awaken the shadows of Sanara Tulum.
#Sanara Tulum#Pablo García Figueroa#Studio Arquitectos#Photography#architecture#archiect#design#shadows#interior#Tulum#Mexcio#The Real Coconut
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Just some of our favorite moments from this week. Thank you for sharing.
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Thank you for staying with us, and the lovely post.
Oh, hey, Tulum! You are a beauty.
Stay - Sanará Tulum
Eat - Zamas for the best carne asada tacos; Tacolum for bomb guacamole; Casa Banana for the freshest contemporary Mexican food, shoutout to the zucchini pecorino salad
Drink - Gitano; Posada Margherita
Do - snorkel at freshwater cenotes, a cool one: Dos Ojos
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Meet Rhiannon Baker- A euphoric force to be reckoned with, Rhiannon epitomizes the very philosophy of health and wellness at Sanara and you need to know her.
Currently carving out an intricate facet within the hotel's wellness center, Rhiannon our in-house nutritionist specializes in abdomen (gut) health, as a basis for all well being. Strategically calling into question the common habits that are known to manifest diseases within the digestive system, Rhiannon carefully pinpoints various food intake that is damaging to the abdomen lining, ultimately drawing attention to health-giving nourishment.
Based on her knowledge of several different diet types, from vegan to paleo her personal philosophy is grounded in eating local, seasonal and organic, vegetables, fruits, fermented foods, healthy fats and some ethically sourced animal products such as organic eggs, grass fed beef and deeply nourishing and healing bone broths. She is a passionate 'farm to table' devotee, consciously sourcing and eating of foods and has a particular interest in reviving traditional eating practices and food preparation techniques, such as fermentation.
Purposefully eliminating stressful foods such as grains, gluten, commercial dairy and refined sugar from traditional diets and providing recipes and guidance as to how you can easily transition into this way of eating. Rhiannon takes pride in eating a 'wild-diet' in which you connect to your food by foraging as much as you can from a local environment, especially as wild food often has a higher nutritional value than farm produced food due to its varied and fertile growing environment.
Originally from Bristol, UK and having spent the last seven years as a support worker and training in nutritional healing, Rhiannon makes up one vital yet delightful slice of the Sanara community. Introducing an eye-opening experience to healthy living, her effective approach to a well nourished diet is about to set the global health enthusiast alight. Offering individually tailored consultations, Rhiannon will arrange a private Q&A and delve into your life history, current situation and eating habits. Drafting a detailed response and dietary plan to help you reach your health goals. For more information about Sanara’s Holistic Nutritional Consultation, please email us at [email protected]
#Rhiannon Baker#Nutrition#Nutritionist#Health#Wellness#Sanara Tulum#Vegan#Paleo#Tulum#Mexico#Rudy Gonzales
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We trust everyone had a lovely holiday weekend. In no particular order here are some of our favorite moments. Thank you for sharing. #SanaraTulum
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In what is NOT your typical run-of-the-mill spa, our newly opened Wellness Center is positioned directly within the heart of Sanara Tulum. Specializing in treatments designed to nurture and heal the mind, body, & soul, the Sanara Wellness center is a destination for both physical and energetic transformation.
Embarrassingly enough I am not qualified to consider this a proper review, as much as it is a perception from a fresh pair of eyes : a guide for like-minded intrepid spa goers.
At first glance, Harumi Barrios is all that is poised, gentle, and kind. Little did I know that her magical touch would send my spine spiraling into a sleep like daze with the simple motion of her fingertips. Everything began smoothly enough as she gently rested my thought-filled mind onto a softly scented headrest comprised of 100% all natural aroma therapy.
Just as quickly as my to-do list flashed before my eyes, the serenading sounds of crashing waves swiftly carried off all distractions deep into the Caribbean sea, beckoning me outside the room’s window. Harumi's gentle yet tenacious attention to core pressure points, both soothed and revealed hidden muscle tension. Her dedication to providing patients with love and compassion epitomizes the hotel's wellness philosophy for a better way of living.
The 60 or 90 minute Sanara Relieve therapy is devoted to ease and relieve stress, strategically soothing deep muscle tissue and sore aches. The Sanara Wellness menu boasts additional a la cart remedies such Mayan Healing Treatments, Acupuncture, Podal Reflexology, among others. For more information, please visit sanaratulum.com
#Sanara Tulum#Harumi Barrios#Spa#Wellness Center#Therapy#Health#Wellness#Mayan Healing#Acupuncture#Podal#Reflexology
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Captured by the handsomely talented Jared Chambers.
Sanara Hotel - Tulum - January 2015
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Cynthia Conran for Sanara Tulum was conceived with one intention in mind. To get women from all walks of life, appropriately attired, to any & everywhere. Mission accomplished.
Former fashion model Cynthia Conran has unveiled her first collection at Sanara Tulum. Located on the pristine beaches of Tulum, Mexico, Sanara is a luxury boutique hotel dedicated to health and wellness. Combined with the hotel's philosophy for sustainable living, Conran has developed a universal collection of dresses set to transform into the realm of functional womenswear with undeniable sparkle.
Hecho en Mexico, the Cynthia Conran for Sanara designs are inspired by and created for the chic and inimitable inhabitants of it's birthplace. The multi functional 'flow dresses' are simultaneously contemporary and elegant . A palette of breezy natural colors and indigo blues are showcased on luxury sand washed and jersey silks imported from all over the world.
Comprised of clean and refined outlines, the premiere collection features an array of delicate cashmere knit kimonchos and bamboo silk fluid dresses. Ethereal, floor sweeping hems are fused with immaculately hand beaded stones sourced locally throughout North America. Providing a unanimously wearable collection, Cynthia Conran's unique design talents have also been tapped to produce the hotels luxury bamboo terry bathrobes & hand woven throw blankets.
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In what was a busy, but wonderfully creative week. Sanara Tulum was hand selected to serve as a beautiful back drop to some of today's leading brands & publications. From J. Crew, MR Magazine, and Refinery 29 here are some of our favorites in no particular order.
#MR Magazine#J.Crew#Refinery 29#Fashion#Mens Fashion#Style#Location Shoot#Tulum#Mexico#William Buckley#Benjamin Stelly
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Away from the sandy shores of the Caribbean and nestled deep within the roads leading to the Mayan ruins of Coba lies a small village. It is here that local resident artisan Javier Balam recently met with Sanara's Rudy Gonzales to delve into his one of kind, hand crafted dream catchers specially made for Sanara.
Designed to protect, the dreamcatchers originated as a guard to keep dark thoughts away from you as you slept. The traditional dream catcher was intended to protect the sleeping individual from nightmares, while letting positive dreams through. The constructive dreams would slip through the hole in the center of the dream catcher, and glide down the feathers to the sleeping person below. The negative dreams would get caught within the web, and expire when the first rays of the sun struck upon them. The hand woven goods were first represented in an all black weave and placed over loved ones heads while sleeping, to warn off evil spirits and dark energy.
The Mayans believe that the night air is filled with dreams both good and bad. The dream catcher when hung over or near your bed swinging freely in the air, catches the dreams as they flow by. The good dreams know how to pass through the dream catcher, slipping through the outer holes and slide down the soft feathers so gently that many times the sleeper does not know that he/she is dreaming. The bad dreams not knowing 'the way' get tangled within the dream catcher and perish with the first light of the new day.
Constructed of a locally grown Beahuco tree wood, each dream catcher is carefully hand woven with nylon thread, and can take up to a day and a half to complete. Adorned with beautiful Sweet Water Shells, the dream catchers also features Mountain Turkey feathers that are collected from a bird reserve located within the Yucatan. Javier assures us and explains passionately that the birds are well kept and shed their feathers naturally.
Producing approximately over 3,000 dream catchers a year, Javier takes great pride in his trade and has since passed on the unique craft onto his son and nephews. Available in the signature colors of Sanara (navy, natural, & white) the beautiful hand crafted artisan goods are available for special and personalized order. To place your order please email [email protected]
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Located just 30 minutes away from the sanctity of Sanara, the ancient Mayan ruins of Muyil are conveniently positioned just steps away from the main highway heading towards Chetumal, approximately 15 KM south of Tulum. These ruins offer a tranquility that cannot be found in the often overcrowded ruins of Tulum and Coba.
Discovered between 1987 and 1992 by Walter R.T. Witschey and Elia del Carmen Trejo. The site was originally occupied in 500 b.c and are also as "Chunyaxhe" which means "wide ceiba trunk" in Mayan. This is a reference to the sacred Maya tress, the Ceiba, which is representative as the tree of life in Mayan culture.
The ruins are carefully conserved, while large trees naturally sprout on top of the Mayan architecture. Towards the rear of the site´s mai attraction, El Castillo, their is a wooded walkway thats weaves its way through the Si'an Ka'an Biosphere and to the lagoon. The well kept wooded pathway is led by natural growing vines, and various exotic trees. Nestled deep in the pathway, the site features a storybook-like walk-up offering a majestic view of the surrounding jungle. It is the the perfect place for a secluded picnic overlooking the beautiful water and landscape.
Upon reaching the lagoon, be careful where you step! One might sink into the sands like our dear friend Trevor who lost his brand new pair of 'chanklas'.
For more information & Photos click here
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Guests from all across the globe have been sharing their experience on instagram. In no particular order please see some of our favorites.
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