Jetset: Shape Up, Beach Bums with a Yoga Retreat at Cieba Del Mar

One of Deacon's new passions is fabulous fitness - avoiding the tried-and-true of the basic gym routine in favor of new and exciting ways to stay in shape. Which is part of the reason we're sort of dying to head to luxury Mexican resort Cieba del Mar to participate in their Sun, Sea, and Fat-Burning Fun fitness program, March 13-17, or A Seaside Celebration of Life’s Sweetness yoga retreat, March 27-31.

Sure, yoga is nothing new, but doing it in such a beautiful environment adds an element of fun that can't be dampened even as we swear our way through the series because we're not nearly as flexible as those other skinny biatches so effortlessly pretzeling themselves in their itty bitty Lululemon outfits.  Check out the itineraries:

Sun, Sea and Fat-Burning Fun: March 13-17, 2011
Shape up, slim down and sweat under the sun at this fitness and health event hosted by Rita Treiger, founder and editor-in-chief of Fit Yoga Magazine, and led by nationally-ranked triathlete, fitness expert and aerobics star Bobbi Nigro. Included in the package:

• Health and fitness program, including Zip-lining through the jungle, touring the Mayan ruins of Tulum, and a Temezcal Ceremony, a contemporary spa therapy inspired by an ancient Maya purifying ritual;
• Four nights of luxury ocean-view accommodation;
• All meals and beverages by the glass, including beer, wine and liquor;
• Use of land and sea sports equipment, including bicycles and tennis courts, kayaks and snorkel equipment;
• Access to the fitness center and facilities at the Spa at Ceiba del Mar;
• Wireless high-speed Internet;
• Airport transfers to and from the resort; and
• All taxes and gratuities.


A Seaside Celebration of Life’s Sweetness: March 27-31, 2011
Join Anusara yoga star Bernadette Birney, and hosts Donna Kuebler and Bruce Bassock, for a week of Madhurya: Honey, Chocolate and Yoga at this seaside yoga retreat that will emphasize spiritually-connected physical practice, meditative inquiry and indulgent self-care. Included in package:

• Seven yoga sessions and four sessions of morning meditation;
• Four nights of luxury accommodation;
• All meals and beverages by the glass, including beer, wine and liquor;
• Use of land and sea sports equipment, including bicycles and tennis courts, kayaks and snorkel equipment;
• Access to the fitness center at the Spa at Ceiba del Mar;
• A Temezcal Ceremony, a contemporary spa therapy inspired by an ancient Maya cleansing ritual;
• Wireless high-speed Internet;
• Airport transfers to and from the resort;
• All taxes and gratuities.

Rates for both luxury retreats start at $1893 for double occupancy, $2393 for single occupancy of a Deluxe Room, Jr. Suite, Master Suite, or Penthouse. Rates for a non-participant sharing accommodation with a registered retreater start at $1563. Retreaters attending either event also will receive 15% off spa treatments not included in the fitness and yoga programs. Adventures for an additional cost include snorkeling, cave diving, scuba diving and golf. Use group code “Yoga Retreat” and specify dates of retreat.