We are happy to announce that we now offer Thai massage by appointment with Jorge Garduno.For those of you who have never heard of Thai massage, a brief explanation follows: Thai massage is performed on a fully clothed client who is manipulated into various postures by the body worker. It sometimes is called the yoga massage..
We also offer a brief introduction to Tabata fitness, which is an absolutely marvelous cardio set of exercises; combined with yoga–you’ve got it all!

This is a workshop for students who have had more than one year of yoga practice. The concentration will be on the back and spine; we begin at 10 a.m. with some fresh juice, and then Anabel will lead a three hour class. Then a lunch of poached salmon, tabouli, and fresh fruit (vegetarian option available) will be served, and there will be time to swim, read, have a massage (500 pesos for an hour), or just relax. Then a two hour restorative with Anabel, and a light meal of soup and cornbread. The cost for this event is 800 pesos; for more information, call Shanti at 415 100 8396, or Anabel at 415 152 8129.

On Saturday, July 20th, we are offering an Indian dance workshop with Surapsari at noon. The workshop, which will introduce you to some principles of Indian classical dance, will be 2 hours long, and will be followed by lunch by the pool. Take the class, have lunch, and, if you like, stay for a swim. Or, for an additional fee, a massage can be arranged. The cost for this event is 300 pesos.

The birthday of the Buddha is usually celebrated during the May full moon, which this year is Sat., May 25th.
Join us at the pool for a quiet day in the country with a vegetarian buffet…and, if you like, stay for a guided meditation as the sun goes down.
The cost for this event is 275 pesos, and the meditation will be led by Carolyn McKnight.

On Easter Sunday, we are serving a special menu of poached salmon and asparagus, followed by fresh berry shortcake. (Our vegetarian selection will be pasta with vegetables in a sesame sauce.) The cost of 250 pesos includes use of the pool. Come early, stay all day, eat when you like…Reservations, please @415 151 8289.

Anabel Cardenas will be conducting a full day yoga retreat in February.  Details upcoming.

Movie, chai and samosa: 85 pesos

When we last went to India, we ordered some wonderful shikar tents.  These are the tents used by rajahs went they went out to hunt.  Each tent has a bedroom and a separate room for a full bath, and each is hand block-printed on the interior.  These tents are used in the Himalayas, and also on the beach and desert.  If you are interested in perhaps purchasing one, please let us know.

You don’t want to stub your toe on the one-ton statue of Ganesha at the entrance to Shanti….but you might want to rub his belly or offer him some flowers.  His job is to remove obstacles…