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4 Days of Mysore at the Village Shala in Bristol, Vermont

May 13-16, 2026

Fee: $140

Wednesday - Saturday from 8-10am

I am looking forward to seeing my Vermont Yoga family!

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"Moving Into Stillness" Evening Yin Series

Wednesdays, Apr 22, May 20, June 17
6:30-7:45pm

Fee: $75

Yin Yoga is a gentle but very deep yoga practice, which focuses on nurturing the more yin aspects  of life: creativity, groundedness, fluidity and compassion.The practice is characterized  by longer holds in postures. This slow and deep approach targets connective tissue more-so than muscle. Specifically, the Yin practice uses gentle compression followed by periods of rest to improve the health and quality of connective tissue and joint tissue. Due to the long duration of stillness, this style of yoga fosters patience, and encourages us to let go of attachments to our perceived limitations. It is very much a practice of being with what is, and surrendering to breath and gravity. The deeply calming nature of Yin Yoga quiets the mind, releases long held tension and strengthens the physical body.

The classes will be recorded and available for one month so you can enjoy the session multiple times.

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4 Day Spring Cleanse

April 30-May 3, 2026

Intro session April 23, 6-7pm

Fee $150

Reset and detox in just 4 days. This spring, we will do a short home cleanse. The process will be relatively simple and will focus on creating/re-creating a healthy daily schedule. We use a basic and clean diet, teas, an easy herbal regimen, yoga, breathing and some basic self-care to help us press the reset button. The goal is to reignite the digestive fire (agni) and eliminate toxicity (ama) from the body so that we can experience greater vitality. If you have never done a cleanse and are curious, this is the one for you!

Included is:

o Intro session April 23, 6-7pm

o Guidebook

o 1 recorded Yoga class for cleansing

o 1 recorded Pranayama class for cleansing

o 1 recorded Meditation class

o 4 live evening classes/discussions (recorded for those unable to attend)

o Understanding the spring seasonal diet

o Supporting the immune system

o Kapha balancing breath work

o Creating healthy daily routine

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Ayurvedic Cooking Class - Online

TBD
4-6pm
$35

Join Christine in her kitchen as we cook a beautiful and nourishing meal together. We will prepare a dinner that you can easily create and recreate at home. You will learn about 1) the flavors and healthful qualities of a spring diet and 2) using food not only as nourishment and enjoyment, but also as medicine.

This class is for anyone interested in eating!

You will receive a shopping list and all recipes before the class. This class will be recorded and available for 30 days.

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Come to the enchanting Osa Peninsula with us for a week of Yoga & Surf!

New Dates! March 13-20, 2027

We are so exited to head back to Osa Sombrero for our 15th retreat on the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica, our jungle home away from home. Send in your deposit now to secure a spot for this always sold out retreat! Find more info on the RETREAT page!

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Previous Workshops

Morning Peace Chants - Online

April 20-24, 2026 - 5 days
7-7:30am

By donation

In a world that feels overwhelming, uncertain and tumultuous, taking a morning moment to ground ourselves is very helpful and important.

Join me for a 30-minute morning practice of peace chanting. You can think of this as your own personal moment and as a prayer sent out into the universe. We will do this in a call and response format so everyone is welcome. No experience is necessary, just an open heart and mind.

The idea that prayer can ripple out into peace in the world isn’t about a single moment magically changing everything. It is more subtle, and more human than that. Prayer and chanting shift your state of mind. When you wish for peace, you may notice that you become calmer, more patient, and less reactive. You also may experience an inner change over time and how that change influences how you speak, how you handle conflict, and how you treat others. Peace, in that sense, starts to move outward through everyday interactions to our families, workplaces, and the communities in which we live.

There’s also a collective effect. When people gather in shared prayer, chanting, and/or meditation, it can create a strong sense of connection and empathy, a feeling of “we’re in this together.” This can soften our hearts. It probably will not erase global conflict, but it can reduce the small tensions and frictions that accumulate over time.

My intention is that this chanting can uplift you personally and can reinforce values like compassion, forgiveness, and humility. Hopefully, feeling these emotions will contribute to more peace. And just maybe, this sense of peace can multiply, one relationship at a time.

I will send a document with the peace chants in pdf format so you can follow along if you like.

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Weekend Workshop in Vermont

November 15-16, 2025

Fee: $175

Saturday, 9 - 11:00am: Led Primary
Saturday, 1 - 2:30pm: Back Therapeutics - A Yoga Therapy Class

Sunday, 9 - 11:00am: Led Intermediate for Everyone
Sunday, 1 - 2:30pm: Developing a Conscious Breath and Pranayama Practice

Looking forward to seeing my VT Yoga family!

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The Art of Adjusting Primary Series

with Christine at the Village Shala, Bristol, VT

November 10-14, 2025

Fee: $575

I am very excited to be offering an adjustment clinic at The Village Shala in Bristol, VT. Please join me as we come together for this popular in-depth workshop.

Hone your ability to see, feel, touch and verbalize in your teaching. In this workshop you will begin to learn the principles of hands-on adjusting, of working therapeutically, and of sensing energy movement and blockage in the body. The Primary Series of the Ashtanga Yoga system will serve as the basis for Asana work.

Each day will consist of a combination of theory and practical sessions. We will cover the philosophy and principles behind adjustments, including the importance of proper alignment, breath awareness, and energetic flow. You will also delve into the art of observation, learning how to read students' bodies and understand their individual needs. By the end of the clinic, you will leave with a deeper understanding of the power of adjustments as a method of teaching. You will gain the confidence and knowledge to effectively assist all levels of students, creating a safe and transformative experience.

All participants should be practicing the full primary series regularly. In the morning, there will be a Mysore practice. In the afternoon, we will focus on the theory and practice of hands-on adjustments for the primary series, including modifications. There will be ample time for questions and personal attention.

This is a unique opportunity to study with me in person. Having nearly 30 years experience of practice and teaching with hands-on adjustments, and having been in the capable hands of my own teachers, I respectfully pass along the knowledge of this lineage.

This workshop is timed to take advantage of "off season" hotel and Airbnb rates.

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Ayurvedic Group Fall Cleanse

14 Days to Better Health
October 15-28, 2025

Oct 15-17 Pre-cleanse preparation (3 days)
Oct 18-25 Main cleanse (8 days)
Oct 26-28 Post-cleanse rejuvenation (3 days)

Fee: $295, email me to register

The process of cleansing is considered to be an integral and vital part of an Ayurvedic lifestyle. However, this process can seem daunting if you have never undertaken a cleanse or if you prefer some support with the process.

Fall is an ideal time to cleanse. The body accumulates heat during the summer months and it is a good idea to rid the body of this excess heat and toxins (ama) before the winds of winter blow on these flames. In this cleanse, we will learn how to support our body, mind and spirit as we enter into the winter season with proper diet and lifestyle choices to keep our digestive fire and our immune systems strong.

I am happy to offer a 14-day cleanse this fall via Zoom. The cleanse will include:

- A 65 page pdf-manual with instructions and recipes
- An introductory meeting where I explain the cleanse (60 min.)
- 1 cooking class where I demonstrate how to make your own ghee and a tasty and nourishing kitchari as the main cleansing food (60 min.)
- 7 Yoga classes with asana, breathing, and a brief guided meditation during the main cleanse Oct 18-25; these will be recorded if you can't attend them in real time (60 min.)
- 5 Kriya classes, each focused on a different cleansing technique (30 min.)
- Daily inspirational emails
- A group of like-minded individuals that form the Sangha and offer support to one another
- Access to me via email for questions

Read some testimonials about this supported cleanse here.

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