loaded with high energy music, and let our Finding
Zen a restorative inversion — you receive nearly Tip: Use the block at its lowest height or turn top-notch instructors guide you through the all of the benefi ts as an active inversion, such the block on its horizontal side. get up.
50-minute class that can burn more than 500 as Headstand or Shoulder Stand, without all of the muscular effort. With the back of your head, shoulders, arms Meagan is an experienced yoga teacher/
calories per session. While pedaling, keep an
beach spin
The Del offers this one-of-a-kind, oceanfront
experience that’s a calorie-busting, cardio-
pepper the Paseo Lawn for early morning
cycling sessions overlooking the Pacifi c.
Pop on your Beats by Dr. Dre headphones,
®
eye out for dolphins playing in the surf and
cabanas & pools
relieving tired leg muscles and allowing your
Savasana. heart rate to slow down. Don’t be alarmed if
you begin to feel a light numbing or tingling
WATERFALL POSE sensation in your legs, just place your feet
Begin lying on your back with your feet fl at on back down on the earth and blood will
the mat and knees straight up toward the sky immediately rush back into the legs and feet
in preparation for Bridge Pose. giving you relieve.
Press down fi rmly into your feet, lift your To release the pose, bend both knees and
hips up and slide a block underneath your place both feet back down on the fl oor. Press
sacrum (the hard, boney triangle of fused fi rmly down into your feet to lift the hips up
vertebrae at the bottom of your spine) —fully and slide the block out from underneath your
Similar to Legs Up the Wall, Waterfall Pose is supporting your pelvis. sacrum. Take a few breaths lying fl at with the
knees still bent before rolling to one side to
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MCCRARY
blasting workout. Free Motion spin bikes
as well as calm the nervous system for
and hands on the fl oor, palms face up, bring
The best part about this supported inversion one knee at a time toward your chest and
is that you can easily incorporate it into the lengthen both legs straight up. If hamstrings
end of your practice without having to move are tight, or this places any strain on your low
Our seaside resort has 5 pools for leisurely your mat to the wall. You just need a block back, feel free to keep the knees bent
lounging and refreshing swims. Jacuzzis and a few moments to raise your legs above as necessary.
This seaside playground has all the are nestled into the property for daytime your heart, and voila you’re in an inversion. Once the legs are up, you’ll immediately
ingredients for an action-packed vacation. relaxing or soaks under the stars. Most of It’s a great way to give back to your hard feel the blood rush from your feet and legs,
Biking, boogie boarding, beach spin, sailing, our poolside cabanas sport fl at screens, working legs after a strong standing practice, reversing the effects of gravity on the legs,
surfi ng, spin, stand up paddle boarding and minibars, and comfy lounge furniture, luxury more. Come enjoy our sunny days, swimming havens for shaded lunches and coxy naps.
Navy Seals performing drills.
recreation & fitness
pools, soft sand and surf-friendly waves—all
get fit
When it’s time to burn off some calories and aquatic adventures
get the heart rate up, head to our state-of- Just across the way at Glorietta Bay, a slew
Located at the Boardwalk Pool at Ocean the-art gym and workout studio for yoga, of water activities await. Call our Concierge
Towers, this central hub is home to all the Pilates, circuit work, core conditioning, body to book any of the following with Seaforth
toys and equipment needed for fun in the sculpting and Zumba. Or take your workout Boat Rentals:
sun. Grab a skim or boogie board, or sign up to the next level by signing up for a one-on- • Kayaking
for a surf lesson—we’ve got wetsuits, boards one session with a certifi ed personal trainer. • Jetskiing
right outside your door.
del watersports
of all shapes and sizes, and the best SoCal
instructors like Stingray Steve, who can teach
you to hang ten in those perfect waves. Or
get a great core workout during a stand up
yoga on the beach
• Wakeboarding
• Waverunners
• Sailing
• Tubing
Embrace the morning with downward dogs • Stand Up Paddle Boards
and salutations to the sun, a blissful start to • Fishing
any day. Inhale the ocean breeze and enjoy • Fun Cats
During summer, kids can sign up for surf the rhythmic surf as your soundtrack as you • Duffys
camps and get a true taste of the SoCal stretch, breathe deeply, and fi nd a little inner • Speedboats
beach lifestyle. GoPros available, too. peace during this 60-minute class. • Private yacht with captain
paddle boarding lesson from our resident
expert, Gnarly Neal.
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