

Over the years the company has released critically acclaimed digital programs to learn Spanish, Italian, German, Portuguese, Mandarin, and French. We will also offer bilingual classes some mornings as well as self-guided Vipassana time, or quiet seated meditation time, in the mornings.įluenz is the language-learning project founded by Sonia Gil over 10 years ago. Adriene’s sessions are designed for all levels and suited to the needs of the practitioner. Will the yoga asana classes be all levels?Īll yoga classes and experiences will be considerate of the student’s journey. We follow the US Embassy's recommendations on the subject, as do tens of thousands of US expats who happily live in Mexico City. The neighborhood where you'll stay and those we visit are among the safest in the city and have a substantial police presence because tourism is a priority for the local and national governments. The bottom line is that Mexico is a large city, and like any other big urban center, it can be dangerous. Walking distance from the hotel you can eat at Mexico's top two restaurants, ranked among the 50 top worldwide, as well as many other options both gourmet and fun. The city's Madison Avenue, Avenida Masaryk, is half a block away and the centerpiece of a decade-old urban renewal effort spearheaded by the city government. Polanco is the most cosmopolitan and modern neighborhood in the city, originally the heart of Mexico's Jewish and Spanish immigrant communities.

We've chosen to host the event at the Pug Seal Edgar Allan Poe Hotel in the Polanco district of Mexico City because of comfort and safety. Should I worry about Safety in Mexico City? They will be present in several of the week's activities, will host dinner at the Chef’s Table in Pujol on Wednesday night, and will participate in many meals throughout the week. They will lead an incredible group of language and yoga teachers and be personally involved in leading several sessions each. This unique immersion is a total collaboration designed and curated by Adriene and Sonia, who met in 2018.

How much are Adriene and Sonia actually involved? On Saturday the week comes to an end with a yoga and meditation session led by Adriene. We visit the National Museum of Anthropology in the evening after closing hours for a night at the museum. We visit North America's #1 restaurant Pujol, where the chef's table has been reserved for us on two evenings to guarantee a cozy, once-in-a-lifetime experience for all. Some evenings we gather to hear local intellectuals accompanied by mezcal tastings and finger food. Our evening programming offers a special window into Mexico. Some guests have Spanish, some work on FWFG guided assignments, and some go out on guided visits. Afternoon sessions Monday through Friday begin at 2:00 PM. By week's end every guest will have accomplished the same amount of Spanish work, spent the same amount of time with Adriene, and visited the same locations.īy noon from Monday through Friday everyone in the program, including all guests and teachers, gathers in the dining room for a delicious lunch. Some guests go to Spanish sessions, some venture out on guided explorations of the city, and some work on FWFG guided assignments. Morning sessions from 9:00 AM to noon vary from day to day. By 8:00 AM everyone is invited to breakfast in the dining room. Can I have a sense for the week's schedule? How much Spanish and how much Yoga?Įvery day between Monday and Saturday begins between 6:00 and 7:00 AM with self-guided meditation, yoga, or a sound bath.
