Wednesday-Saturday, 8-10 am, Mysore Practice and Pranayama

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.

6:30-7:45pm

Fee: $75

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.

By donation!

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.

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

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.

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.