TEACHER:clara macy

Clara Macy eats, sleeps and drinks Ayurveda & Yoga. The life long obsession began in 1998, when she completed her 200-hour yoga certification. She then continued to study all over the world with top yogis, but uncovered something more. She learned that Ayurveda, the sister science to yoga was a huge component to proper lifestyle management, not just yoga. After many books and seminars later, she decided to apply for Ayurvedic practitioners’ program and began her life-long studies in Ayurveda through Kerala Ayurvedic Institute. Clara has taken the teachings of Ayurveda and integrated them into her yoga classes. She also offers Ayurvedic consultations and is a certified Ayurvedic Therapist. Her passion in this ancient preventative medicine is so huge, she decided to start her own Ayurvedic Wellness center. Seeing how Ayurveda changed her life and her family, she dreamed of opening a wellness center that would be a place to meditate, practice yoga, receive Ayurvedic therapies and get everything you need for an Ayurvedic lifestyle. In 2012, Santosha Spa was born. In Sanskrit, santosha means ‘contentment’ she believes that through the mindful practice of an Ayurvedic lifestyle, we can achieve perfect health of mind, body, and spirit.

The Yoga

Finding your genuine "flow" in your yoga practice can be challenging. Sometimes taking our yoga off the matt and into an environment that requires a "no mind" state is a more effective way to access a state of presence. SUP yoga asks us to focus on the basics of balance, awareness, and the mind body connection. When we're on our board there is no space for mind chatter. This immersion of play, yoga, nature, and a physical challenge can bring us into a flow. Our morning SUP practice will take us to the warm and tranquil waters of Lake Austin. Surrounded by abundant nature and tranquility, our boards will serve as a new way to experience being on the mat. In the evenings we will wind down with a restorative practice focused on balancing physical alignment, renewing the body's energy flow while calming our bodies and creating a sense of deep relaxation.

Resort

Tucked away in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, our all-inclusive luxury spa resort offers a truly unique experience, where we cater to your well-being and provide a sanctuary for rest and renewal. Come discover why our Austin, TX resort has been ranked the #1 Hall of Fame U.S. Destination Spa in the Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards 2015.

Activities

Lake access and use of stand-up paddleboards, kayaks, pedal boards, hydro-bikes and sculling boats.

SPA

Experience the world’s best ancient and modern therapeutic techniques at Lake Austin Spa Resort’s LakeHouse Spa. Our one-of-a-kind 25,000-square-foot facility is an Austin day spa oasis that offers guests a place to escape and relax.

Choose from over 100 unique spa treatments and services or pamper yourself with a full or half day spa package.  Feel refreshed, less stressed and more balanced.