Bikram Yoga meets adventure travel in Ecuador.

Quito, Ecuador, January 9, 2004 – Core Expeditions is offering Bikram Yoga in the Andes of Ecuador, a 9-day program where participants partake in daily 90-minute Bikram Yoga sessions led by instructor Ted Grand.  Each day after the yoga sessions, participants will enjoy various activities from hikes in the beautiful Andes Mountains and crater lakes, visit local artisans and Indian markets with the additional options to horseback ride or mountain bike in the late afternoon.  Guests stay at the renowned restored 17th century hacienda, Hacienda Cusin. At the end of the week, participants will pamper themselves at the spa at Hacienda La Mirage.  Yoga instruction will be led by Ted Grand.

Program: Yoga in the Andes
A 9-day program designed to offer a balance of activities. Start your morning daily with a 90-minute Bikram yoga session. Each day, guests will visit the various local artisans, or explore mountains, crater lakes and valleys. The late afternoon is open for relaxation or for the very active the additional option to mountain bike or horseback ride.  As our base, we enjoy the hospitality and comforts of the restored 17th century hacienda, Hacienda Cusin.  We complete the program with a special day at the spa. Return home spiritually, physically and mentally happy.

Instructor Ted Grand: Ted Grand has explored the art of yoga from complete teacher trainings in Yoga Therapy in Pune, India, Bikram Yoga in Los Angeles CA and Traditional Yoga with the Yoga Research and Education Center. He has taught yoga in Thailand, Hawaii and across the United States and Canada.  He currently runs four studios in Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal. For more information on Ted Grand see www.bikramyogadanforth.com