Whatever reason people have to visit Las Vegas, odds are self-denial is not one of them. In a city that offers gambling, Michael Jackson impersonators and endless buffets, it can be hard not to go wild. But for people who never fail to be health-conscious, Las Vegas yoga classes are also available at certain resorts – and some of them include a little more style to enhance the experience.
The Mirage Resort and Casino hosts yoga classes in the middle of a small zoo, flanked by dolphin tanks, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer.
"It's quite relaxing for [the yoga students] because here you are sweating trying to hold some yoga position," said Mirage spa director Stephanie Doud, "and you're watching these graceful dolphins swimming by and you get this very peaceful feeling."
And for those looking for healthier dining alternatives in a sea of indulgence, certain hotels offer vegetarian options as well as gluten-free food.
But what happens in Vegas doesn't have to stay in Vegas. People who want to practice the pain management techniques of yoga outside an animal sanctuary can look for classes within their own communities. As of 2005, there were more than 70,000 certified yoga instructors in the U.S., according to U.S. News and World Report, so finding a class shouldn't be too hard.
