Mariam Romero
Google
Disappointing Yoga Experience at an Otherwise Beautiful Resort
While La Joya is a stunning resort with incredible views and a beautifully designed yoga shala, the yoga class itself was a big letdown. The mats provided were extremely old, thin, and uncomfortable—definitely not up to the standard you'd expect at a place like this.
It was clear the teacher misnamed many asanas and structured the class in a way that made little sense. He skipped any proper warm-up and started with poses that require preparation, leaving sun salutations and basic flows for the end. This felt completely backwards and unsafe.
Overall, I left the class feeling disappointed and like I had wasted my money. It’s such a shame, because the shala and setting are absolutely beautiful. I sincerely hope the resort considers hiring a more mindful yoga teacher in the future.