Macaela Cashman demonstrates the Warrior I pose during a recent practice session at Buena Health and Fitness Center. (Photo Submitted)

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With the blistering temperatures of summer and the onset of the monsoon, the chance to get outdoors for some much needed exercise is often limited by the weather. And for those who prefer something a little more mentally relaxing than doing high-intensity aerobics or power lifting weights, the options are even morelimited.

As a result, local yoga instructor Macaela Cashman is offering a slew of new opportunities to stay fit, both physically and mentally, while beating the heat and having somefun.

Yoga really helps put life into perspective. It gives me so much joy and provides so much meaning in my life, Cashman said, describing how she began practicing yoga more than 20 years ago in order to help hersleep.

Now teaching out of Buena Health and Fitness Center after her previous host, Nancy Buttke of Health2o, was made to relocate, Cashman has added an additional class to her weekly schedule, is planning a meditation workshop, is preparing to teach an eight-week yoga course at Cochise College, and will be releasing a yoga DVD sometime thisfall.

I stay pretty busy, she said with a chuckle, adding that relocating to the fitness center has been a welcomechange.

The new location is more spacious and has hardwood floors. Its more of a studio-style room, Cashmansaid.

A gym membership is not required in order to participate in yoga classes, Hank Diaz has been behind me 100 percent, she said of her new host, owner of the fitnesscenter.

Along with a more welcoming environment, Cashman is also providing more opportunities to attendclass.

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Yoga instructor offers healthy way to beat summer heat