Often we get asked “How do I stay fit in Belize?” by our guests. (and if you just want to lay on the beach, there are PLENTY of people doing that and nothing more.) Here’s what we learned from our past guests about their favorite ways of staying fit while they are in Placencia…1.) Bike riding – Placencia is a 16-mile peninsula, with one road all the way to the “top”- this is a GREAT ride, very interesting for people and sight seeing. There are plenty of places to stop on the way up and get water, have lunch, jump in a pool/the sea. Most people will stop when they get to the “Placencia Hotel,” this is north of Maya Beach in the “Plantation” area of the peninsula. If your hotel doesn’t offer free bikes (many do) you can rent from a place in town.
Stay fit in Belize
2.) Kayaking – this is recommend first thing in the morning as it is much calmer in the morning, and gets more rough throughout the day. You can paddle over to Placencia Caye and snorkel, or go along the coast up past Turtle Inn and be nosy! There are a handful of places in town to rent these, and a few hotels that offer these complimentary.
3.) Paddle boarding – kind of the same as above, but you have to stand (obvi) and be a little more coordinated. Side note, you can do all these things complimentary at CBC!
4.) Yoga – there is GREAT yoga in this village. Placencia “runs” on Facebook – and how awesome is this – you can join THIS page to get the latest info on all the classes! Here’s the latest as of this blog post…
ALL YOGA STUDIO SCHEDULES:
EUCALIPTO:
Mon 6:30am Vinyasa
Tues 7:00am Hatha
Wed 6:30am Vinyasa
Thurs 7:00am Hatha
Friday 7:00am Gentle Flow 4:00 kids yoga
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PLACENCIA YOGA:
Monday:
6:00am – Ashtanga (half primary led class) with Aaron
9:00am – Basic Flow with Aaron
9:00am – Vinyasa Flow with Brice
4:15pm – Sivananda with Jan
5:30pm – Ashtanga (half primary led class) with AaronWednesday:
6:00am – Ashtanga (half primary led class) with Aaron
9:00am – Gentle Flow with JarkaThursday:
9:00am – Ashtanga (half primary led class) with Aaron
5:30pm – Vinyasa Flow with JarkaFriday:
6:00am – Ashtanga (half primary led class) with Aaron
9:00am – Basic Flow with Aaron
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SECRET GARDEN:
No Yoga until August..classes to be announced
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YOGA 4 LIFE with Pam Bernier Swanick
Tues 10:00am Wild Orchid
Wed 5:30pm Naia
Thurs 10:00am Wild Orchid
Saturday 10:00am Wild Orchid
