I keep missing these, but you shouldn't. You can catch one of the yoga-inspired Journey Dance classes I've raved about--happening in Long Beach, Long Island next weekend. And this one takes place near the train-accessible beach. Fun, conscious dance + blue waves and white sand + LIRR = fun way to spend a Sunday (August 17th).

This one is taught by Trinity, a lithe, enthusiastic teacher, at the JCC in Long Beach. Not the most romantic-sounding locale, but it's right by the beach and your class of let-go dancing will be followed by a "beach party" with your fellow dancers.

Trinity is also teaching some classes for R&R participants (not a workshop) at Omega in September in case you become Journey Dance-addicted like me (though I've never been to a Trinity class, only Toni).

Call here (917) 517-7724 to register and get directions or go here for all the info: or email Trinity: Trinitydances@gmail.com

It's $20 in advance, $25 day-of. Dance is rain or shine. The beach part will be canceled if it rains.

And, if you need an enlightened beach read to take with you, definitely grab "Enlightenment for Idiots" by former Yoga Journal-ite Anne Cushman. It's a wonderfully fun novel with a yoga teacher protagonist. You may recognize the spiritual yet unavailable men in her life. You might also identify with her trip to India in which a famed guru messes up her knee and then tells her it hurts because she's not spiritually evolved enough. It's smart, witty, well-observed chick-lit with real soul. Here's the Amazon link for it.