Yoga on the beach in Marina Del Rey

Chapter 14: Yoga on the beach in Marina Del Rey

A fizzy breeze of salty ocean air enlivens
my senses, I listen to the sound of the sea
while inhaling deeply. My gratitude is
endless for what I see and feel - I appreciate
every single second, every breath I take fills
me with joy.
On this magical morning in beautiful Marina
Del Rey I am going to do Yoga. The sun tries
hard to pierce through the Marine layer that
is quite solid this morning. Yoga is very
popular in fabulous Los Angeles. Saturday
mornings are virtually dedicated to this
fashionable workout, often combined with
Pilates or other types of gymnastics.
This is Los Angeles: a place, where beauty
and attractivity rule. L.A. is litteraly a hot
spot, where good looking people from all
over the world gather to pursue their
dreams of fame and glory.
Yoga - if done right - strengthens muscles,
trains and improves flexibility and relaxes
mind. After a decent Yoga class muscles
are loosened up, mind is free and body feels
much lighter. It's pure relaxation!
Dallas - my Yoga teacher - arrives on a bike,
accompanied by his puppy on a leash. His
Yoga class takes place every Saturday - here,
on the beach. I roll out my mat and sit down
on it. I inhale again the salty air while watching
seagulls gathering over a bunch of seaweed.
The mountains in Santa Monica are not visible
right now, a thick foggy layer covers them up
neatly.
The class starts out with decent stretching.
Dallas' routine is designed to work every single
muscle and burn fat. For one solid hour I entirely
focus on my body and breathing. After the class I
top off my workout with a light jog on the beach.
I savor the lovely morning to the fullest...

Sauna, Jacuzzi and a hot shower: this is how I
pamper my lovely body after a proper workout.
Following up with a protein/fruit shake and a big
organic salad - it's the perfect nourishment:
vitalizing and energizing.
It's Saturday morning, I feel fabulous. My
body is fully invigorated and my senses abuzz,
can't wait to soak up another lovely weekend -
in glorious Hollywood.