There are many great yoga teachers in Cabo San Lucas and neighboring San Jose! You simply can’t go wrong with yoga in the Baja Sur.
If you choose to honor us with your presence for yoga and pain management, know that, beyond 27 years of practicing yoga of many disciplines, Joshua was trained by internationally known yogini, Erica Kaufman, in Lila Yoga® for his Yoga Alliance RYT 200 certification. His training culminated in India at the highly respected Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandarim.
We are ALWAYS outside. If you’re used to doing yoga in a gym or studio, get ready to feel the freedom of being in the fresh air under a blue or star-filled sky with either the sound of birds or waves in the background. Joshua recently completed a guidebook about teaching yoga on the beach. Vacation yoga that’s available and accessible to everyone is our goal.
Movement is medicine!
Practicing Lila Yoga® in Cabo gets you moving in the elements of nature (air/wind, water, sun/heat/fire, earth) to deliver an oxytocin-rich experience that inevitably results in a restorative, pain reducing experience during your vacation or retreat.
It’s also a great activity for the ENTIRE family. There is no other experience like this grandchildren and grandparents can also enjoy while together on vacation. It will provide memories and images for generations.
If you’re a local, or an ex-pat living in Cabo part time, feel free to reach out and join us as well.
”Deep breathing plays a pivotal role in regulating ph levels, anti-inflammatory processes and activating autonomic centers that decrease perceived pain levels.” - Dr. Ivan Hernandez, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS
So, we focus on breathing first and foremost.
Then, we connect the breath with simple movements that help you let go of toxic stress and escape from constantly being in “fight or flight” mode to relaxation.
Globally, it has been estimated that 1 in 5 adults suffer from pain and that another 1 in 10 adults are diagnosed with chronic pain each year.
We also know that:
- the human body is highly adaptable
- no exercise or pose is inherently injurious
If you fall into this chronic pain category, it’s likely you can manage your pain and feel better with Lila yoga! Join us!
Don’t believe it? Here’s a few words from the Harvard Business Review:
“Yoga helps relieve chronic pain
Yoga can help people with arthritis, fibromyalgia, migraine, low back pain, and many other types of chronic pain conditions. A study published in Annals of Internal Medicine found that among 313 people with chronic low back pain, a weekly yoga class increased mobility more than standard medical care for the condition.
Another study published at nearly the same time found that yoga was comparable to standard exercise therapy in relieving chronic low back pain.
A meta-analysis of 17 studies that included more than 1,600 participants concluded that yoga can improve daily function among people with fibromyalgia osteoporosis-related curvature of the spine. Practicing yoga also improved mood and psychosocial well-being.”
https://www.health.harvard.edu/alternative-and-integrative-health/yoga-for-pain-relief
There’s no better place than the beach in Cabo to practice yoga. The waves help regulate your breathing. Views of the sea and the famous Land’s End Arch help downregulate your body so you can maximize the benefits of deep breathing during Lila Yoga®. Choose sunrise or sunset based on your schedule.
Private yoga - one-on-one or for up to four people - with well trained assistance to get into all the poses with proper alignment or appropriate modifications, connecting your breath to maximize the benefits. We can customize a program based on your pain history or injury record.
Golf is hard! It’s even harder if you struggle to turn. Would you like to finish your swing with your shoulders and belt buckle parallel to the target?
Would you like to stop “casting and blocking?” We have a unique golf stretch that focuses heavily on twisting so you can swing your club better and lower your golf score. More about golf stretch
Have your kids with you? Wanna do some yoga? No problem! Lila Yoga® is perfecto for you. Lila means “play” in Sanskrit. So bring it on! We can help you with a fun family group session anytime anywhere: lot‘s of laughs and feeling good guaranteed.
Make your trip a little more romantic. Hold hands while in a spinal stretch in Cabo and leave with a picture to prove it. But if you’re not married be careful! Night time couples yoga has led to engagement the next morning so be ready for some magic.
Like what you see or experienced with us in Cabo San Lucas? Want to bring it home with you to help create better work-life balance for your team or staff? We can do that via Zoom for you.
Joshua has been practicing numerous forms of yoga for over 25 years. In 2019, he began his RYT 200 hour training in Lila Yoga® (LilaYoga.com) with internationally known yogini, Erica Kaufman (RYT 500). Training was completed at the center founded by the “Father of modern yoga” in Chennai, India: Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandarim (KYM.org).
Since 2020, he has been leading Lila Yoga® classes in Cabo San Lucas for beginners, seniors, kids, and especially folks with chronic pain.
Joshua has taught yoga in Mexico, Asia, and North America. He currently teaches at the Los Cabos Country Club Resort and in NY at Executive Park Physical Therapy in person and remotely, where he specializes in yoga for pain management in partnership with Dr. Ivan Hernandez.
No stranger to pain, Joshua is a US Army veteran who works with disabled vets for no charge. He is familiar with techniques to help vets like himself who suffer from PTSD. Vets get a discount and disabled vets can attend any open class for free.
Joshua can teach classes in English and Spanish. He also speaks French.
Testimonial:
“Even though I was new to yoga, Josh made everyone in the class feel welcome and glad they had taken time to be there. When it was all done, I think it even improved my golf game.” Tripavisor review - Joe K, 74 Years Old, attended classes while on vacation at Los Cabos Golf Resort
For more testimonials see what people who attend classes at the resort feel by scrolling to the reviews section on the resort TripAdvisor
All ages, all genders, all body types, all experience levels, especially beginners, people with chronic pain, and even those who have not practiced for a while are able to join us and benefit from Lila Yoga® in Cabo. If you’re on vacation, it’s a good time to try yoga for the first time, or to get back into the swing of things :) We have a lot of fun! We hope to see you soon! #Namaste!
This note from board certified, Dr. Ivan Hernandez, shows how yoga can be a safe, effective tool in your pain management and overall health and wellness toolkit!
We invite you to come take care of yourself with yoga.
You can see more testimonials below:
I’ve had the opportunity to take Josh’s Yoga class many times when I was in Cabo. I loved his gentle approach and his ability to work with people with chronic pain and injuries.
Josh has an empathetic and playful approach to teaching yoga. The participants were engaged and they lit up when Josh played some of their favorite songs: they even danced in the moonlight. It was fun watching the interaction between participants and the transformation they each experienced.
Josh is great at helping people new to yoga feel safe and supported. As a Yoga, Fitness, and Mindset coach, I have learned that connection is everything. Josh is a leader in connection. Not only does he connect with every person he meets, but he brings people together to create a true sense of community.
I highly recommend Josh for your next group or 1:1 Yoga class. A must if you live in or visit Cabo San Lucas.
Lauren Griffith
Body by Lauren®, Agility Barre®
Yoga (E-RYT) & Fitness (ACE, AFFA)
@laurengriffithcollection