Long vacations and weekend getaways are great opportunities to live a bit of a different life for a short period of time. You can try new foods, see interesting places, and not worry about household chores. One thing that you should consider maintaining from your regular life is your exercise routine. Yoga has been shown to have many positive effects on the body. Some of the positive attributes of practicing yoga are especially helpful while on vacation.
- Yoga will help you get the most out of your day. Doing a few poses in the morning helps your body wake up and prepare for the day. You will be much better prepared for a full day of sightseeing and exploring. On the flipside, incorporating yoga into your bedtime routine helps your body unwind. Many people report difficulty sleeping while on vacation. Yoga helps your mind relax so you can get the rest needed to really enjoy your time away from home.
- Yoga helps to release stress. Travel is a lot of fun but can also be disorienting. There are travel timetables, new cities to navigate, and lots of social interaction. The stressors of travel can increase cortisol levels in the body. Yoga is an easy way to decrease those levels and give your brain a bit of relief.
- Yoga can prevent illness. Add a new environment with the potential for different colds and allergens to the stress of travel and you have the recipe for a miserable time. Yoga can boost the immune system as it reduces cortisol levels therefore making your body more ready to fight off whatever the person next to you on the plane was sneezing about.
- Yoga shortens the effects of jet lag. Doing minimal poses that allow the body to relax provides the opportunity to catch up into the new time zone. Think of jet lag as stress and yoga as the breather you need to calm down.
Ready to include yoga in your Boothbay Harbor getaway?
We highly recommend Romee May with Yoga Firm Studio to help with your practice. Romee’s teaching techniques are loved by everyone who takes a class with her. People report that she is nurturing and knowledgeable. Romee has more than 25 years of experience in teaching health and fitness. She completed her yoga teacher training in 1998 and has been providing classes in Boothbay since 2001. Romee teaches at many of the local yoga studios. Check her schedule before you arrive to find a time that works for you. Visitors of all experience levels are always welcome in the classes.
Interested in a one-on-one experience? Romee offers private yoga sessions. Imagine practicing yoga on the porch overlooking the bay. The sound of the water and the beautiful scenery will make for an unforgettable yoga experience.
Crow Point Yoga
Crow Point Yoga is a studio with many class options and it is only minutes away from Five Gables Inn. The fee for a single class is $20; if you are here for a longer stay, consider a 5 Class Pass. You will find classes taught by Romee as well as many other instructors. Class styles available include:
- Yin Yoga which is perfect for beginners.
- Yoga for EveryBODY which focuses on breath, strength, and flexibility.
- Hot Vinyasa which challenges your flexibility and focus in a room heated to 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Soulful Saturday Flow which is an all-levels class with a steady rhythm of breath and movement.
- Gentle Restorative which allows for calm and balance.
- Chair Yoga which is done while sitting in a chair. It is a great option for those who are unsteady on their feet.
- All Levels Flow which will definitely give your entire body a workout.
- Feldenkrais which is more of a neuromuscular education than an exercise class.
Of course, you are always welcome to practice yoga on your own in your room. The morning sun is prevalent in Rooms 8 and 10 for early morning risers. Want to practice yoga with your travel companion? Room 14 is our largest room and it boasts the opportunity to do yoga in front of a working fireplace.
