January Jumpstart to Wellness

JANUARY JUMPSTART TO WELLNESS Rancho La Puerta, the original fitness resort and spa in North America, is offering Specialty Weeks in early 2024 Jan. 6-13, 2024: Fitness Guest: The BURN Bootcamp with Tony Lattimore Tony Lattimore is a former Marine who served in Operation Desert Storm, then returned home to attend Illinois State University and earned his bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology. A private trainer for professional athletes, celebrities, and community leaders, Tony has appeared in over 50 fitness infomercials, including the popular P90X workout program.

Guest Chef: Carlos Gaytan Carlos Gaytán was born in a small town in Guerrero, Mexico. His career began at the Sheraton North Shore Hotel as a dishwasher, and he worked his way up until he opened Mexique, a French-Mexican restaurant in Chicago. He went on to become the first Mexican Chef to receive a Michelin star in 2013 and 2014. Today, Chef Carlos Gaytán works to present the best of Mexico, infused with modern French haute cuisine.

Jan. 27 - Feb. 3, 2024: Fitness Guest: Cardio & Strength with Krista Popowych Inspiring fitness enthusiasts around the globe, Krista Popowych is an award-winning fitness professional, personal trainer, and the author of Partner Workouts: Training Together for Better Results. A three-time Canadian Fitness Presenter of the Year, Krista’s goal has always been to inspire others through movement.

Guest Chef: Jeanne Kelley Jeanne Kelley is a cookbook author, food writer and food stylist based in Los Angeles. The California native is an edible garden expert who specializes in seasonal and sustainable cooking.

Feb. 17-24, 2024: Fitness Guest: Qigong for a Healthy Body and Peaceful Mind with Samuel Barnes Qigong improves the various bodily functions by improving the body’s natural energy flow and capacity with simple standing or seated postures, body movement and harmonized breath. The simple movements were developed by the Chinese over the last 5,000 years to follow the natural flow of the earth’s energy and improve the circulation of internal Qi. Samuel Barnes is the director of Tai Chi Works Studio and the Qigong Healing Institute in Beverly Hills. He has been teaching Tai Chi for over 43 years and is a master teacher of popular health practices from the East.

Guest Chef: Robin Asbell Robin Asbell is an author, educator and natural foods chef who creates luscious, feel-good food.

You may have seen her on KARE 11,Twin Cities Live or WCCO TV, or heard her on radio shows like Dara Grumdahl’s Off The Menu, Wisconsin Public Radio’s Food Fridays, or podcasts like Main Street Vegan, Kitchen Chat, the Food Schmooze, and others.

March 6-19, 2024: Fitness Guest: Iyengar Yoga with Anna Delury Iyengar Yoga is known for its precision of timing, sequencing and physical alignment. These principles help bring one to a dynamic awareness in action that allow one to move from fundamental asana to more complex. One of the founders of the Iyengar Yoga Institute of Los Angeles (IYILA), Anna Delury began the practice of yoga as a teenager in the late 1970’s with such teachers as Mary Dunn, Ramanand Patel and Kofi Busia. Known for her insight and wry sense of humor, Anna brings a practical application of yoga philosophy into each class she teaches, as she helps guide students to a deeper understanding and awareness of what lies within them.

Guest Chef: Denise Marchessault Denise is a cooking instructor and pie champion with a Grand Diplôme from Le Cordon Bleu, Ottawa. Her first cookbook, British Columbia From Scratch, is a culinary bear hug to her native home Guests that book Dec. 30-Jan. 6, Jan. 6-13, Jan. 13-20, or Jan. 20-27, 2024, receive extra bonuses: 7-night stays include a complimentary: Ranch Classic Massage (50 min.), Ranch Reflexology (50 min.), Herbal Wrap (30 min.), Custom Facial (50 min.), and bottle of wine (choice of red or white) from Baja’s celebrated Valle de Guadalupe region.

Nontransferable. Does not include cooking classes, chocolate class, purchases at the Mercado or Bazaar del Sol, personal training, juice bar, or holistic services. Gratuities are not included. Must be used during the January 2024 visit. No cash value. Some restrictions apply. Not combinable with other offers. Booking and information at: https://rancholapuerta.com.