Elise Constantine Yoga + Qi Gong

03/05/2026

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A FEW SPACES REMAIN... MEXICAN COOKING & GENTLE SOMATICS RETREAT May 23 - 30th, 2026 at Mar de Jade
- Relax and Renew in good company! Stay at the award-winning guest favorite Mar de Jade, where the Jungle meets the Sea!
- Twice-daily Gentle Yoga and Qi Gong with Certified Instructor Elise Constantine from New York, USA
- 10+ hours of Mexican Home Cooking and Gastronomy Classes with Marina Buendia (México native and resident of Chacala, Nayarit) at La Cocina de Marina, her garden teaching kitchen in Chacala Village
Optional Excursions & Activities include permaculture farm tour (source of Mar de Jade's farm-to-table cuisine), artist studio and artisan market, spa treatments, Traditional Mexican cocktail/mocktail Class & Sampling, hiking, birdwatching, salsa dance classes (offerings subject to change depending on group interest).

Led by bilingual, bicultural teachers who have been friends for a decade -- and are longtime collaborators with Mar de Jade.

Quedan espacios! Venga a la playa para relajarse y aprender recetas de cocinar y gastronomía mexican.
- 2 clases por día de yoga suave + gi gong para todos los niveles con maestra Elise Constantine desde New York, EEUU
- Más que 10 horas de clases de cocinar y gastronomía mexicana con Maestra Marina BuendiaMarina Buendía quien tiene una cocina en su jardín en el pueblo de Chacala, Nayarit.
- Quédese en Mar de Jade ganador de premios nacionales en el eco-turismo y con muy buenas reseñas en Google Reviews
- Relajese en la playa, en una hamaca y aproveche de las excursiones/actividades opcionales como tur del rancho permaculturista (fuente de la comida en Mar de Jade), masajes, mercadito artesanal, etc. Las opciones pueden cambiar dependiendo en el ínteres del grupo.
- Las líders han sido amigas desde hace diez años y traen muchos años colaborando con Mar de Jade.
- Inscripciones y más datos www.mardejade.com

¡Buen provecho! Y linda sobremesa 🍽️🥗🍍🥑🥘🍤

02/21/2026

**** Join us May 23 - 30th ***
Mexican Cooking and Gentle Somatics Retreat with Marina Buendía and Elise Constantine

Registration:

https://mardejade.com/retreats/mexican-cooking-gentle-somatics-retreat/

Daily Cooking and Gastronomy Classes — including one session dedicated to iconic Mexican cocktails and mocktails!

Relax and Renew with Twice-daily Gentle Yoga and Qi Gong for all levels.

Stay on the beach at award-winning and guest favorite Mar de Jade Retreat and Resort, where the jungle meets the sea!

Optional excursions, on-site spa treatments and time for siesta and relaxing by the pool or on the beach!

Mexican Home Cooking and Gastronomy Classes led by local Cooking Teacher Marina Buendía in her jungle kitchen. The menu features seasonal ingredients, e.g. mango! Vegetarían options!

Gentle Yoga and Qi Gong Sessions led by Certified instructor Elise Constantine, longtime collaborator with Mar de Jade.

Sessions will be bilingual to foster intercultural friendship and deeper cultural immersion.
Mar de Jade LA COCINA DE MARINA Marina Buendia

01/17/2026

12/21/2025

with Marina Buendia LA COCINA DE MARINA Mar de Jade
SPREAD THE WORD!
¡CORRE LA VOZ!
Registration is now open for our "Mexican Cooking and Gentle Somatics Retreat" May 23rd - 30th at Mar de Jade Retreat Center, a small, oceanfront family-owned hotel nestled between the tranquility of the jungle and beautiful Playa Chacala. Join us for a week of gastronomy, cooking and wellness classes, cultural immersion, rest, rejuvenation and mucha sobremesa (chatting around the table)!

Ya están abiertas las inscripciones para nuestro retiro de Mexican Cooking & Gentle Somatics (una mezcla de Yoga + Qi Gong) de 23 - 30 mayo en Mar de Jade, un centro de retiros "refugiado entre la tranquilidad de la selva y la hermosa playa de Chacala, Nayarit." Te esperamos para una semana de gastronomía, clases de cocina y de bienestar, artes y cultura, descanso y mucha sobremesa!

Info: www.eliseconstantine.com

12/03/2025

Community projects near and dear to my heart.
Proyectos comunitarios que llevo en mi corazón.

Gracias a la Dra Laura del Valle, Angélica, Jorge y los equipos de El Jardín y La Selva y TAO de Jade.

As we enter a new season in Chacala, our hearts are full of gratitude. We are celebrating another year of growth and meaningful impact in our community — all made possible by your retreats, your presence, and your generous support.

02/13/2024

***CLASE CANCELADA debido al clima***

YOGA suAVE con tema de aves
dado por Elise en español e inglés
SÁBADO 17 FEB 7 - 8 am
Playa Chacala frente al acampamento
¡Principiantes y niñxs bienvenidxs!

No usaremos tapetes de yoga, pero trae una toalla para la relajación guiada.
** CLASE GRATIS **
Si podrías hacerlo, cualquier donativo apoyará el proyecto ChacAlas

01/12/2024

¡Hasta medio marzo dando clases de yoga y masajes en esta playa tan hermosa!

Here until mid-March leading Spanish-English yoga sessions… and providing massage therapy !

09/17/2019

Happy Autumn from Long Pond Lake at the Omega Institute!

06/27/2018

Fundraiser for RAICES at Urban Asanas in Crown Heights! Feel good, do good 💗

Today we are kicking off a fundraiser at the studio to support the advocacy work of RAICES, Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services. All funds raised will be donated to their Family Reunification and Bond Fund and LEAF project which provides legal representation to unaccompanied children.

We have teamed up with some amazing small businesses in Crown Heights to put together a raffle that will run at the studio from today through July 8th. Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20, cash only. Buy tickets next time you come to class or stop by 15 minutes before classes are scheduled to begin. Raffle winners will be notified by email next Sunday.

We'll be announcing prizes on our social media accounts so keep an eye on Facebook and Instagram this week and please help us spread the word!

04/20/2018

Family-friendly Thai Massage class on Sunday, May 6th. Ages 7 & upI Have fun, feel good!

04/03/2018

My dear Thai massage teacher, Kam Thye Chow, passed away suddenly last week. Thank you and RIP to a sweet soul and teacher. His dancing spirit, dedication to family/friends/students, compassion for all beings and his joie de vivre made an impact around the globe. Kam Thye will be missed by many!
Below is a 10-minute Chi Kung (Qi Gong) class led by Kam Thye. Take a few minutes out of your busy day to practice this routine; you will feel completely rejuvenated!

More information on our website: http://www.lotuspalm.com Lotus Palm's Thai massage mat → http://www.lotuspalm.com/featured-products Kam Thye teaches you how...