Laughing Falcon

For the second year in a row, the avian rich region of southern Sonora will be home to a trifecta of Christmas Bird Counts. Last year, more than 70 birders participated in one or more of these three distinctly different CBCs...from the estuaries of the Sea of Cortez to the pine-oak habitat in the foothills of the Sierra Madre. Some of the more ambitious birders participated in all three! The Navopatia CBC takes place around the Agiabampo Estuary and is organized by our friends that run the Navopatia Field Station and the Alamos Wildlands Alliance.  Aside from a great day of birding around the estuary, we may get lucky and enjoy one of their great fish taco feast for the CBC participants! In Alamos, the CBC, which has been going on for many years now, takes place in the dynamic tropical deciduous forest around the colonial town of Alamos and the compilation is always a festive event with great Mexican fare and good company. And, the Rancho Ecologico Monte Mojino (REMM) CBC,

Black-throated Magpie Jay

the newcomer of the trio, takes place in the rugged foothills of the Sierra Madre and requires lots of logistical planning, as well as a couple nights in the field...but it is well worth it. Not only is this CBC an adventure, it provides a great opportunity to get out into the REMM properties and see the ongoing conservation work of this very worthwhile project.

Aside from great birding and contributing to the citizen science of the CBCs, it is an opportunity to meet local and visiting birders of all levels and participate in a few truly unique events. The three count compilers and organizers work hard to make sure that everyone participating in the counts has a great experience. We hope you can join us for one, two or three of these great CBCs.

Yoga at El Pedregal                                                   

This week yoga classes begin at El Pedregal, every Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30-10:00 a.m. and all levels are welcome. This is a great class to begin learning yoga or to deepen yoga regular practice in a relaxed and beautiful environment. 

We are also very excited to announce two upcoming great workshops in 2012!

Shifting With the New Year : Ayurveda and Yoga Therapy for Rejuvenation 

When: January 18 & 19

Instructor:  Maria Kali Ma

Ayurveda is an ancient holistic medical science and its purpose is to heal and to maintain the quality and longevity of life. It offers the profound understanding of each person's unique body and mind type and offers a treatment regiment for each individual to eliminate the cause of imbalance, treat the condition, and rebuild and rejuvenate the body or maintain good health. It is the sister science of Yoga. In this workshop you will be introduced to Ayurvedic principles, learn about your own unique body-mind type, and learn practical tools suited for you to cultivate greater health and well-being. Yoga practices are commonly prescribed as part of a treatment regimen and you will learn and practice yoga poses best suited for your needs. Therapeutic Yoga practices will be incorporated to identify imbalances, release trauma, re-align, strengthen and relax the body. This is a unique opportunity to cleanse, renew, and rejuvenate for the new year and learn techniques specific for your self-care. This will be part lecture and part experiential yoga practice.  

Maria KaliMa, RN, MS, e-RYT 500, is both a Structural Yoga therapist and an Integrative Yoga therapist. An avid practitioner of yoga for 30 years, and a teacher for 20, Maria's background as a registered nurse in rehabilitation and women's health inspired her to pursue yoga as a viable therapeutic milieu. She has completed a number of certifications, including trauma release training and Ayurvedic practitioner training.

 

Foundations and Refinements of Iyengar Yoga

When: March 19,20,21

Instructor: Deborah Bristow

Iyengar Yoga places special attention on developing strength, endurance, and correct body alignment-which brings calmness, balance and union of the mind and body. This practice focuses on Yoga asanas (postures). It is perfect for the beginning yoga student as well as more advanced students.  If you want to add yoga into your life, this is the perfect opportunity.  For the experienced yogi, this is the best opportunity to kick your yoga practice up a notch.  Offered at half the price of similar workshops in the US.  It is the best gift you can give yourself. 

Deborah began her Iyengar Yoga studies in 1979 in San Francisco.  She is a graduate of the Iyengar Yoga Institutes Advanced Studies Program and most recently, the Iyengar Therapeutic Yoga Certification program.  Deborah has continued her studies at multiple Iyengar Yoga Workshops in the US and in Pune, India where she has spent a total of 12 months studying with Shri B.K.S. Iyengar and his family.  Therapeutic Yoga certification is a very strenuous achievement.  There are very few instructors worldwide that have this type of specialized training.  Deborah currently lives and teaches in Santa Fe, New Mexico.  Deborah is certified on the Junior Intermediate Level 3 to teach Iyengar Yoga.

  

Each workshop costs $150 USD for the 10 hour workshop or $565 for an all inclusive package that includes lodging, meals and instruction (limited private sessions are available).

Contact us for more information or to make a reservation.

www.elpedregalmexico.com

 

We hope that your day of giving thanks is full of family, friends, food and fun. Here in Alamos, we are giving thanks for all of our good fortune, our good health, our wonderful families and friends, our great life and  so much more. Thanks for being a part of it!

Saludos,