This Saturday, Boston Sports Club of Davis Square is holding a special fitness event from 1-4 which is FREE and OPEN TO NON-MEMBERS.

Though there is no charge for the "Fitness Fest," donations will be accepted to help BSC yoga instructor extraordinaire fund his project, Dharma Wind, a hand-built catamaran which will, upon completion, be the site of open-air yoga and other mind/body classes, as well as traveling, open sea yoga retreats.

From Ben's website:

"In addition to the artistry of form and the soulful heritage of the voyaging canoes, the Dharma Wind is being built as a double canoe for many practical reasons.  Being a catamaran, she is very wide, and incredibly stable.  Keeping the deck clear of unnecessary structure, we will have a large open space for training in mind-body arts.  It will be an open air studio with the freedom of movement.  With uncluttered space, and horizon on all sides, the mind will quickly lend itself to the expansion and reflection of meditation.  We will also be able to rig temporary shelter over this space, for conducting classes in dry comfort while rain ripples the surface of the water."

Sounds pretty idyllic to me.

The fundraiser event will include three fitness classes that cover a wide range of exercise approaches, starting with a spin class, following up with something called "triple threat" (I know I'm intimidated,) and finally closing with a yoga class taught by Ben himself. Come by to get a feel for the yoga offerings of Dharma Wind.  As you do your sun salutations in the temperature-controlled, second-story gym overlooking the Rockwell-esque bustle of Davis Square, you can envision how you might feel cycling through the same poses on the deck of a beautiful wooden boat out on the open ocean.