Astavakrasana in the sand during Nicaragua retreat 2012

This two part series focuses on taking apart the complexity of arm balances and making them successful and fun!

Intro: Part 1
Arm balances – how in the world do I get in to these things?
Focus: Translating chaturanga to effectively create a way in to every arm balance in the cannon

Outro: Part 2
Arm balances – how to I get out of these things and transition into other poses?
Focus: Moving gracefully in and out of arm balancing and switching from one pose to the next

*Each workshop is two hours long and contains a strong vinyasa flow

Coming to Kula Yoga Project Fall of 2012!
Check back for dates. In the meantime work your inversions in these workshops!

Summer's 3rd Annual Catskills Retreat

Location: Waterfall House, Catskills, NY

It’s almost time! Start your summer off right by enjoying a long getaway weekend of yoga and meditation in the country. Relax in a quiet setting surrounded by waterfalls with swimming holes. Six yoga classes with a different area of focus for each one (including pranayama, hip opening, back bending, inversions, and restorative) will leave you feeling refreshed and restored. This is the perfect excuse to experience the fresh, healing air of the country and cool off in the water under the summer sun. Did I mention the outdoor hot tub, showers and dining area?

With this long weekend and time away you will have the time to drop in and feel like you’ve given yourself the break that you really deserve!

Dates: June 7-10th 2012

Prices include accommodations for 3 nights, all yoga classes and workshops, 9 delicious meals and all the rejuvenation you can handle!

Write me to reserve your spot and if you have any questions!

$575/pp – Shared occupancy
$695/pp – Private room (only 3 rooms available)
$450/pp – Camping

Special rates:
Welcome Back Old Friend Discount – Save $25 if you’ve been on a retreat with me before
Have a Car and are Willing to Drive Discount – Save $25 if you can help with carpool karma (we all chip in for tolls and gas)

It just got even better (see below)!!!

Just announced: Special guest, Lauren Haythe, will be joining us to work out any kinks you have! Align your body to better align your mind and life!

Abut Lauren:
The first 18 years of my life were spent in the charming city of London, England. I moved to Boston for university then New York City for the flare. Anatomy, bodywork and various modalities of easing pain in the body are what ignites me. I was drawn to this work because it helped ease the injuries and chronic pain I have suffered from. Yoga and bodywork are an amazing compliment to one another which I have found truly brings us to the core of ourselves. Thus far, I have studied Kinesis Myofascial Integration with Tom Myers, James Earls and David Vendetti as well as Orthopedic Pain Management with James Waslaski and visceral manipulation with the Barral Institute. www.laurenhaythe.com

Sorry, no refunds.

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

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: March 31, 2012
Time: 1-3pm

Register here:

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

Register here:

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

Register here: