First time LUX yogi (and epic diver!) @anne_sophie_m tells us of her experience last week at the villa; "This was my first LUXYoga retreat. There is a harmony flowing around, through and in the villa. I could not help but feel a steady and constant presence of something which craved and cared for my own growth as much as I wanted and wondered about this practice. This harmony was present not only in Ben and Erica’s epic classes, but also in the other guests, Chef’s meals and wine selections, and the staff’s gorgeous and unobtrusive hospitality. I came ready to work not knowing how rewarding the week would be: the introduction to Forrest yoga, a practice which unapologetically makes you meet yourself on the mat. There was a kick-ass intensity reached and a new depth of grace and gratitude reached. There was yoga, hiking, laughing, singing, eating, drinking and sweet friendship making, all woven with the laughter, light, and love which I now understand is LUX. I cannot wait to do it all again next year" #luxlife#villaasana #luxyoga
Massage anyone? We have an incredible in-house massage therapist here at the LUX villa. Book in when suits you and take your massage in your room or up on our outdoor private terrace #luxlife
Reaching things in opposite directions is typically useful in yoga postures and fingertips can be a good way to remain active at one end. There are many ends #regram @benjamin.sears
Visit LUX, return home with a new sense of perspective #luxlife
Putting on the finishing touches #luxlife
Our warrior Ian is on his 9th LUX retreat!!! Ian keeps coming back for more because "Lux lights my fire 🔥!" #luxlife
Life at its best is simple and beautiful #luxlife #luxyoga #benjaminsearsknows
Casual 😂 This is how we prep for our Grace & Gratitude retreat which kicks off tomorrow! @benjamin.sears ,@erica_mather & @camelcityyoga showing us how it's done. Get ready yogis! #luxlife#grace&gratitude #luxyoga
This purple goddess is Rashanna, yoga teacher and multiple Lux attendee; "This is my third retreat at Lux. I come as an annual gift to myself and every time is a little different but equally special. The yoga practices, the scenery and the inspired cuisine leave me feeling rejuvenated and always strengthen my personal practice and my abilities as a yoga teacher" #villaasana
Mans is one of our super Yogis on our current Vinyasa retreat with @isaacpenayoga and @benjamin.sears. 1st time LUX yogi practicing since 2009, "World class cuisine and world class teachers not skipping the mind-body connection".
This is #luxlife. Sunrise from the Villa
@dienstanddotter tells us about her LUX experience, "Went to my 5th annual yoga retreat at Lux this year feeling a bit defeated with indescribable sadness having lost my mom this past year and taking care of my dad with Alzheimer's which has progressed dramatically since she's passed. Wasn't even sure I had my usual energy to enter the first yoga class. I departed, as always, nourished + much more present yet most of all with the reminder that laughter and goodness not only exists yet heals. I'm most grateful to share this special place with my daughter, year after year, and that we both have this sacred place to return to in our lives. A place that grounds + centers us and reminds to not take life so seriously and to laugh a lot. The memories and friendships we form together are the threads that bind us forever. Every year my journey shifts yet Lux meets me wherever I am. And allows me to do the work - "the thing" :) - filling my soul until we return the following year. The Asanas are the work, the "Yoga" is the entire experience at Lux. Thank you, Ben, for creating such a precious experience opening up your home and heart. And for knowing that Yoga heals and binds in describable ways from the inside out".
Now that's a balancing stick posture ! The vivacious @marialourdeschanshows us how it's done on our latest retreat - Bikram Method ＋ Your Abs, Hips & Heart retreat
Some of our Bikram Yoga guests today with teacher @triciadonegan shopping up a storm in Tourettes! #luxlife #luxyoga#yogashopyoga
yessssss #shavasana #luxlife
First time Lux guest and first time yogi (!!) @michaeldenniscarroll "You don't know what you don't know, then you know; and knowing is half the battle". #luxyoga#luxlife #villaasana
LUXYOGA Villa Asana. Throughout the Summer, we'll post photos of retreat guests in their favorite postures around the villa. Because yoga is for all. First time LUX guest @kel_lilfil completed her Bikram training in 2009, "I have been really reinvigorated by the excellence of the instruction and learning about the nuances of each posture from @benjamin.sears...plus an amazing group of yoginis and I have eaten very well!" #villaasana #luxlife #bikramyoga
Retreat season has well and truly started at LUX !
