Experience an amazing yoga practice in the lush jungles of Playa del Carmen.

Otam Yoga Shala is a breathtaking structure, completely hand built with natural materials and woods from the region. Otam sits peacefully in the midst of the Mexican jungle, within Pueblo Sac Be. Pueblo Sac Be is a residential and ecological project located 8 km northwest of downtown Playa del Carmen and 5 km west of the white sand beaches of the Caribbean Sea.

Otam Yoga Shala was created by founder and teacher Maru Garcia after her quest for a place where yoga practice would be an opportunity for self-discovery, self-healing, devotion and solitude brought her to the jungles of the Riviera Maya. Maru is originally from Mexico City, and has lived in Playa del Carmen for the past 11 years. She has a Bachelor’s of Science in Nutrition and has worked for the food and hotel industry for more then 20 years.

She is a committed practitioner and a yoga instructor herself, and has completed her first Teacher's Training in San Francisco with James Burkhardt. In addition, Maru is a graduate of the Yoga Instructors course with the world renowned teacher Bryan Kest. Maru is also a Registered Yoga teacher through the Yoga Alliance at the 500 hour level, and has had the privilege of studying in India with Pattabhi Jois, a main proponent and innovator of Ashtanga yoga. Her main goal is to provide a space where practitioners in Playa del Carmen, as well as visiting students and teachers, can experience a refreshing approach to the sacred philosophy of yoga. Surrounded by the lush jungle Otam is a magical place where the spirit of yoga can be regained and rejoiced.

Currently, private sessions are tailored upon request, and practice incorporates Ashtanga yoga (guided or Mysore style) and/or power yoga.A second structure that can accommodate up to 45 people is now completed, and workshops with teachers from all corners of the globe, and from varying yoga traditions, will take place on a regular basis.

Otam Yoga Shala will hold an official Grand Opening on September 9th 2007, with guest instructor Bryan Kest teaching a Master Class. Please visit www.otam-yogashala.com for details on workshops and for a current class schedule.

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