Each afternoon at our CORPScamps, as well as the day preceding each of our one-day cycling events in Death Valley, features "The Yoga Social" with a rejuvenating CORPSyoga class taught by a fellow cyclist and fitness professional and exercise specialist with over 20 years of experience, Laurie Streff (seen at left). Laurie was trained as a yoga teacher at the world renowned White Lotus Foundation and holds a Yoga Alliance RYT 200 instructor certification, as well as personal trainer, Mat Pilates, and indoor cycling certifications. (Chris Kostman of AdventureCORPS originally trained Laurie to teach "Spinning" back in 1998, so her association with AdventureCORPS goes back a very long time.) As an outdoor athlete, Laurie is a veteran of Hell Week Texas, the 2011 Million Dollar Challenge (San Francisco to La Jolla: 620 miles in seven days on behalf of Challenged Athletes Foundation), and she ran her first marathon during the Ironman Revisited Triathlon in 2005. She serves at Chief Wellness Officer for AdventureCORPS and as the Group Fitness Manager for Equinox in Woodland Hills, CA.

CORPSyoga is designed for everyone, regardless of yoga background, or lack thereof, and is designed to help athletes unwind from their drive to Death Valley or long day in the saddle, accelerate recovery for the next day's adventure, minimize the chance of injury, and rejuvenate and restore energy balance. It is primarily designed for cyclists, focusing on their tight areas (hips, shoulders and hamstrings), as well as strengthening the core with an emphasis on functional fitness. The yoga sequences will improve cycling performance and one's overall day on the bike. The class is one hour long. Take advantage of this rare opportunity to participate in a yoga class with fellow cyclists. Social time before and after the actual yoga class gives everyone a chance to swap stories while enjoying herbal tea.

Feedback about CORPSyoga

"I really enjoyed the camp. The yoga classes were great!!! The results exceeded my expectations. It definitely helped alleviate some chronic hip pain. We all know we should stretch.... but it takes time so we (ok, I) don't do it regularly.... making it a scheduled part of the camp made it easy and fun. As for the mileage, it was just right, I rode ~ 240 miles & climbed ~ 16,000' Wed-Sat, and was still able to do the full 135 with 17,000 feet on Sunday. Thank you!!!" - Louis Durano, CORPScamp Shasta

"You put on an amazing camp. It was professional and well executed and most importantly you infused such great energy into the rides. It is great to be re-inspired about movement / kinesiology / performance / life / adventure / passion. You were a great inspiration to me this past week, in ways that extend far beyond cycling. Thank your time, energy, passion and devotion. I think you've re-awakened within me my need for adventure and passion, which has waned a bit, it seems." - Kate Daniher, CORPScamp Shasta

"What a great opportunity to get away from the snowy Midwest and ride outside. February is about the time we snowbound masses are screaming to see sun and warmer temps, so the timing was great. The rides were fantastic, and the people were a blast. You were top-notch hosts. LOVED the yoga!" - Anna Boldon, CORPScamp Death Valley

Here are some shots of recent CORPSyoga classes led by Laurie in Death Valley:

Below: Yoga instructor Laurie in action at Mt. Shasta with her beloved Serotta Fierté.

Below: Laurie and Chris of AdventureCORPS during the Tour de Francis.

Below: Laurie and Chris of AdventureCORPS during the Million Dollar Challenge.