Ancient yogis were famed for their ability to live in solitude, to exist in peace with nature, and to turn into raccoons whenever they were near a garbage can. Transform yourself into a beacon of stretchy peace with today's Groupon: for $50, you get 10 drop-in classes (up to a $110 value) at Flow Yoga Studio, located in Tracy.

The friendly, flexible, certified instructors at Flow Yoga Studio's sanguine space welcome stretching tyros and advanced yoga paladins alike, enthusiastically awaiting the shared emanation of energy and the thrill of release. Choose 10 classes from the schedule, with up to 12 varieties for beginners and advanced students. Newbies can start with level-one Ashtanga Vinyasa, which links breathing and movement to eliminate grumbling toxins and enhance blood flow. Prenatal yoga guides expectant mothers through techniques designed to ease the stresses and aches of pregnancy with a reduced occurrence of violent outbursts. For anyone with a packed schedule, morning power-up classes get the blood flowing faster than a hot cup of tiny men doing sit-ups. Flow Yoga Studio will provide mats for anyone looking to carry a light physical load to match a light spirit.