The Joy of Anusara Yoga | Jennifer Fox and Paul Gould

Jenni and Paul have been teaching for a combination of over 30 years and have a long-time association with the Ranch. These two spirited teachers love introducing Ranch guests to Anusara's uplifting philosophy of goodness, and its universal principles of alignment. Beginners, experienced students and teachers alike will experience yoga as a way to transform body and life into heartfelt alignment with nature.

Paul had four professional careers before returning to school to receive a degree in fitness training. A long-time meditator who created a back-care program for the Ranch, he co-taught the Nia technique with Jenni and began his "playfully serious" teaching of Yoga at age 50. Jenni's teaching is grounded in over 20 years in Iyengar Yoga (she was certified in 1989), but her love of Anusara, her long-time association with Nia, and her studies of Zen Buddhist meditation continue to influence her.

The couple own NamaStay Retreat Yoga Center near Santa Cruz, California, and NamaStay Adventures, which offers yoga and meditation workshops worldwide. On the Web: www.namastay.net.

Culinary Experiences at La Cocina Que Canta | Creative Chef Jesús González

La Cocina Que Canta’s Creative Chef Jesús González teaches classes on a weekly basis, as well as representing Rancho La Puerta’s culinary center at culinary events far and wide. An at the Golden Door for 14 years, working side by side with famed spa chef Michel Stroot. A native of Mexico City, Jesús joined the culinary team at Rancho La Puerta as Creative Chef in 2004 where, along with co-founder Deborah Szekely, he completely revised the spa menu. He is known for the resort's organic, modified-vegetarian menu (which also features fresh seafood), and he regularly receives accolades from guests and food writers alike. An experienced culinary teacher, his hands-on classes offer a fun experience, delicious food and new cooking techniques.

Chef Jesús offers hands-on cooking classes during which you will enjoy preparing your own meal along with fellow cooks, and a demonstration class with tastings included. Classes take place at La Cocina Que Canta. You also will have the opportunity to harvest produce you use from our organic garden, Tres Estrellas. Transportation will be provided.

For more information and registration, please click here. information. And we anticipate that Saturday classes will begin soon. These classes will be open to guests and one-day visitors alike, and should be of special appeal to San Diegans who wish to visit the farm and culinary center for "a day in the garden."

Learn to Tango | Elena and Victor Pankey

Tango Caminito Dance Company Producer, tanguera Elena and her husband, Victor Pankey, learned and polished their tango skills in Argentina with some of the best teachers in the world. Elena completed tango choreography and master classes and obtained a professional diploma as a tango teacher.

Elena has designed a special course for couples: "Tango as a Relationship Therapist." It teaches how to listen to each other, how to develop deep concentration during the dance, and how to be a strong leader and a creative person.

Their special course during Couples Week includes: "Energy and Connections in Tango Embrace" (tango box is the first 8 magical steps); "Tango as a Relationship Therapist" (four main starts in tango); "Leaning Tango is Leading Life" (Back ocho, front ocho); "Communication in Tango" (four poses in tango; embellishments, adorns, lapis); "Tango is Just a Walk with Love in Your Heart" (tango unique walks); and "Tango Meditation: How to Listen to Each Other" (some unique moves and steps: lean, parada, barrida).

The couple founded Tango Caminito School in Fallbrook, California (www.tangocaminito.com) where they teach authentic traditional Tango Argentine (salon) style.