Inversion Immersion Part 2

Devote an afternoon towards developing a clear technique for opening and strengthening your shoulders and body so you can finally break down the pieces that comprise the puzzle of this challenging and rewarding pose.

This workshop will focus on breaking down the most effective ways to gracefully lift into and stay up in pincha mayurasana (forearm stand). We’ll dissect what needs to happen for you to make this pose a part of your daily practice. We’ll also review transitioning into headstand variations from other poses so if you missed part 1 no need to worry. Also, if you’ve taken this workshop before try it again to find new techniques each and every time.

Location: YogaWorks (Soho)
Date: April 1, 2012
Time: 2-4pm

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Practice with the lightness, grace, and stability to take off, float, and find more hang time in the air.

This workshop will focus on developing a healthy and clean handstand practice. We’ll work on pranayama, bandhas, and heart-opening techniques that inform handstands, handstand transitions (including handstand to chatarunga) and the handstand of all handstands –- THE PRESS.

These workshops are constantly changing and growing so feel free to repeat as needed to brush up your inversion practice and find new techniques to keep you upside down.

Location: Kula Yoga Project
Date: March 24, 2012
Time: 1.45-3.45pm

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Practice with the lightness, grace, and stability to take off, float, and find more hang time in the air.

This workshop will focus on developing a healthy and clean handstand practice. We’ll work on pranayama, bandhas, and heart-opening techniques that inform handstands, handstand transitions (including handstand to chatarunga) and the handstand of all handstands –- THE PRESS.

These workshops are constantly changing and growing so feel free to repeat as needed to brush up your inversion practice and find new techniques to keep you upside down.

Location: Bend and Bloom
Date: March 31, 2012
Time: 1-3pm

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Inversion Immersion Part 2

Devote an afternoon towards developing a clear technique for opening and strengthening your shoulders and body so you can finally break down the pieces that comprise the puzzle of this challenging and rewarding pose.

This workshop will focus on breaking down the most effective ways to gracefully lift into and stay up in pincha mayurasana (forearm stand). We’ll dissect what needs to happen for you to make this pose a part of your daily practice. We’ll also review transitioning into headstand variations from other poses so if you missed part 1 no need to worry. Also, if you’ve taken this workshop before try it again to find new techniques each and every time.

Location: Bend and Bloom
Date: March 10, 2012
Time: 1-3pm

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Inversion Immersion Part 1

Discover a way to see the world and your yoga practice from a different point of view.

Never been upside down? Or are you in need of cleaning up your headstand practice? Then, this workshop is for you. Everyone deserves the opportunity to feel the limitless benefits of an inversion practice. Awaken new energy and bring a stronger sense of balance into your life and practice.

This workshop will focus on breaking down the safest and most graceful ways to work into headstand, tripod headstand, and transitioning into headstand from other poses.  Starting from step 1, it’s geared to help you smoothly and safely move into the world of being upside down.

Location: Bend and Bloom
Date: February 4, 2012
Time: 1-3pm

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Nicaragua Retreat

Spoil yourself in Central America during this week long getaway filled with yoga and sun!

What’s included
- 1-2 deep vinyasa yoga classes daily and/or yoga workshops
- daily meditation
- accommodations, 3 meals/day, and all drinks (alcohol included)
- transportation to and from the airport
- two trips to and from San Juan del Sur
- one sunset boat trip
- one surf rental & surf lesson (additional rentals/lessons are $25/day) surf lessons for beginners through advanced levels offered

Airfare to Managua, Nicaragua is not included.

My friend and incredible Thai body worker, Amber Campion, found this very special spot. She is offering her delicious massage sessions for all of us at $50/hr. If you sign up for the retreat by Wed, Jan 11th I’ll include 1 thai massage in the package.

Here’s where we will be staying maderasvillage.com

Here’s what Amber wrote me about the place:

“I can not stress enough how cool this area is…how this will be a total adventure for all…as well a retreat away…it maintains the rawness of Nicaragua which is so much better than so many resorts that really do not give you that part of the experience. Check out the photos…and know they do not even do justice! These tree house cabanas have slits in the shower floor so you can see down into the jungle as you are showering! It is crazy beautiful! I have a feeling you will want to make this place a regular/yearly retreat for you and your students…it is beyond perfect!”

Pricing:
$1150 – Shared occupancy (2-3 people)
$1450 – Private room with shared bath
$1575 – Private room with private bath (only 2 available)

Write me with questions or to reserve your spot.

Inversion Immersion Part 2

Devote an afternoon towards developing a clear technique for opening and strengthening your shoulders and body so you can finally break down the pieces that comprise the puzzle of this challenging and rewarding pose.

This workshop will focus on breaking down the most effective ways to gracefully lift into and stay up in pincha mayurasana (forearm stand). We’ll dissect what needs to happen for you to make this pose a part of your daily practice. We’ll also review transitioning into headstand variations from other poses so if you missed part 1 no need to worry. Also, if you’ve taken this workshop before try it again to find new techniques each and every time.

Location: Kula Yoga Project (Tribeca)
Date: February 11, 2012
Time: 1.45-3.45pm

Register here:

Practice with the lightness, grace, and stability to take off, float, and find more hang time in the air.

This workshop will focus on developing a healthy and clean handstand practice. We’ll work on pranayama, bandhas, and heart-opening techniques that inform handstands, handstand transitions (including handstand to chatarunga) and the handstand of all handstands –- THE PRESS.

These workshops are constantly changing and growing so feel free to repeat as needed to brush up your inversion practice and find new techniques to keep you upside down.

Location: Bend and Bloom
Date: January 14, 2012
Time: 2-4pm

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An evening of asana and vino

Join us as Bend and Bloom Yoga Studio and Red White and Bubbly partner up for an evening of sensory stimulation and bliss destined to relieve all of the stress and worry from the week.

This two-part workshop begins with a 90 minute ‘vino’ vinyasa flow lead by Summer Shirey of Bend and Bloom. This special class is designed to unwind the mind and soothe the soul leaving you with a cleansed palate –- the perfect set up for an hour long wine tasting exploration. The tasting will be lead by connoisseur Tyrone from Red White and Bubbly. Do you have questions about wine you’ve always wanted to ask? This is the optimal opportunity to find out more about the vino you love while having your senses open to the fullest experience possible.

A well deserved toast to finish off the week! Bring a friend, a date, or go stag. Light snacks will be served.

When: January 27, 2012

Vino Flow (All Level Yoga Class) 7-8.30pm

Tasting Extravaganza (All Level Tasting Treat) 8.30-9.30pm

Cost: $35 if you register by Jan 25th, $45 after

Advanced registration is highly encouraged

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Inversion Immersion Part 1

Discover a way to see the world and your yoga practice from a different point of view.
Never been upside down? Or are you in need of cleaning up your headstand practice? When time for inversion practice is given in class are you not quite sure what to do? Then, this workshop is for you. Everyone deserves the opportunity to feel the limitless benefits of an inversion practice. Give yourself an enormous gift this new year by awakening new energy and a sense of balance in your life and practice.

This workshop will focus on breaking down the safest and most graceful ways to work into headstand, tripod headstand, and transitioning into headstand from other poses. Starting from step 1, it’s geared to help you smoothly and safely move into the world of being upside down.

Location: Kula Yoga Project
Date: January 7, 2012
Time: 1.45-3.45pm

Register here: