According to outdated thinking, fitness regimens should be exclusively comprised of thing-lifting, running, and dodging hooks from pop-up books penned by gentle George Foreman. Knock out the George with today's Groupon: for $20, you get a 10-class package at Almaden Yoga (a $120 value). This Groupon is valid for new students only.
Almaden Yoga's variety of classes infuse the ancient exercise into the lives of first-timers and seasoned yogis alike. Yoga-free sailors may find it difficult to ignore introductory classes endorsed by alluring sirens, such as yoga basics, introduction to Hatha yoga, and flow. Other specialized classes—medicine yoga, Iyengar flow, and prenatal yoga—enable students to challenge both their bodies and minds. Those seeking a true test in the yoga arts can attend introduction to power yoga, which places a concentrated demand on all muscles in order to improve overall tone and essential dodgeball agility.
As a welcoming and communally conscious destination, Almaden Yoga provides mats for individuals who don't have their own, free of charge. Likewise, the studio's cool wood floors and serene plants aid in creating an atmosphere that mirrors earth's actual atmosphere, only without all the airplanes hogging all the air.
Reviews
Ten Yelpers give Almaden Yoga a five-star average:
- I have practiced at many studios all over the bay area and this studio is an extremely friendly place to practice. Many of its members attend classes regularly so you will pretty much always see a familiar face. – Christi B., 2/3/11
- Brand new in February 2010, there's a beautiful wood floor and a wall of mirrors so you can check your alignment throughout the class. – Rachel H., 8/17/10
Groupon Says
The Groupon Guide to: Luck
Gamblers, phenomenologists, and horses know that with a can-do spirit and a little know-how, it's easy to make your own luck. Here are some tips:
Flipping a Coin: A flipped quarter seemingly has a 50-50 chance of landing on heads (meaning that every time the quarter is flipped, it doubles in value to 50 cents), but you can actually control which side the coin lands on. Simply say aloud the side you wish it to land on and the sound waves from your voice will alter the coin's trajectory—that's why so many people yell either "heads" or "tails" after flipping.
Rolling the Dice: In dice games, the most desired outcome is landing two dice with a single pip on top of each, called "snake eyes" after the reptile's delicious ocular organs. To make sure you always roll snake eyes, find a beautiful woman to blow on your hand while you shake the dice–her cold breath will fill the pips and weigh down the higher numbers, putting the single pips on top every time.
Spinning the Roulette Wheel: To consistently influence which number your rowlette (the ball) will land on, all that is necessary is to badly want to win with all of your heart. If your intentions are pure, you'll win every time. After picking a winner, it's customary to swallow the rowlette to ensure that no one else steals your luck.
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