Na Balam is the first and only Yoga oriented hotel on Isla Mujeres. Come and experience for yourself the collective energy of the yogis who have taught and practiced in this beautiful Yoga palapa over the past 25 years. The sounds of the ocean will keep you in a tranquil and peaceful state of mind as you practice with our experienced instructors.
Vastu School of Yoga has partnered with Na Balam A Yoga oriented Hotel, to bring you Yoga Teacher Training, Retreats, Workshops and Yoga classes every day.
Yoga Master & Healer
Lorrie has studied yoga at the Sivananda Ashrams in India, the Bahamas and New York. She is a licensed massage therapist, certified in Reiki, Thai Yoga, and experienced in aromatherapy, relaxation imagery and pain management through breath work. She has also worked as a holistic therapist for hospice, and has taught yoga extensively to children, adults, seniors and individuals with disabilities.
Both Lorrie and Lal are individually registered with Yoga Alliance at the E-RYT 500 level. Their commitment to the healing properties of yoga has allowed them to travel the world, and together they have trained hundreds of yoga teachers.
Yoga Master & Healer
Growing up in Ramrick Sadhu Sewala (temple), yoga was a part of Lal’s life from a very early age. He received initiation and mantras from his guru Pujya Sat Gurudev Pundit Lutchmee Persad, who ardently followed Swami Sivananda`s teachings of karma service. In 1964, Lal received Janeau (sacred thread).
Both Lorrie and Lal are individually registered with Yoga Alliance at the E-RYT 500 level. Their commitment to the healing properties of yoga has allowed them to travel the world, and together they have trained hundreds of yoga teachers.
At Vastu School of Yoga we teach and practice an integral style of yoga. Our teachings positively affect not just the physical body, but also the mental, emotional and spiritual aspects. While we are registered members of Yoga Alliance, our approach links back to the roots of yoga itself, to the ancient sacred texts of India, the Vedas, and the sciences of Vastu and Ayurveda Shastras. We honor these sciences with a practice that contemplates asanas as more than physical positions, but as sacred geometry. The essence of our lineage is captured in these six words: Serve, Love, Give, Purify, Meditate, Realize.
With hands-on assistance, we focus on proper breathing and alignment. We bring the joy of mantra and meditation into each class, helping new and practiced yogis find their balance. Through this chakra-specific yoga practice, Vastu helps each student to channel their energy in each pose. Our classes are a perfect fit for all students. Whether you are an accomplished yogi or a beginner, there is a spot for your mat in our classroom. We have daily classes at 9:00 am, 11:00 am & 6:00 pm. *Private classes are available on request.
Our “Pay it Forward” initiative provides quality trainings by donation. Our teacher training is taught during a 21-day yoga immersion. We teach techniques that can be used for the rest of your life to deepen your practice and navigate the art of teaching others. Our training is comprehensive and thorough. You will learn and become proficient in both practicing and teaching both Yoga and her sister science Ayurveda, including asanas, assisting, yoga physiology, yoga philosophy, the chakras and their mystical meanings, sacred yoga texts, pranayama and breathing, a yogic diet, meditation and traditional sanskrit chanting.
Private ayurveda yoga sessions are a gentle soothing and relaxing way to deal with physical, emotional and mental dis-ease. Our body is sometimes referred to as our subconscious mind, and holds the key to our healing. These private sessions include placing you in passive and gentle yoga poses, along with Reiki, Thai massage and Aromatherapy, allowing you to completely relax and learn to identify and let go off energetic blocks and imbalances. Deep physical and emotional releases are most often experienced by the receiver.