The Shala Yoga House, Union Square, NYC

step by step: the path of vinyasa yoga
a retreat
with kristin leigh and barbara verrochi
may 11-13, 2012
kripalu

For intermediate and advanced students with at least 6 months of experience.
Vinyasa is a Sanskrit word that means "to place in a special way." It refers to a style of yoga that strings movement and breath together into meditative action. K. Pattabhi Jois, developer of Ashtanga Yoga, taught, slowly and carefully, one posture at a time, according to each practitioner's strength and flexibility. Each posture was linked to the next, laying the groundwork for the one that would come after. He believed that doing the right poses in the right order, over a long period of time, would create expansiveness in the mind and body.

This weekend offers
• Daily vinyasa classes with kirtan and guided meditations
• Discussion of vinyasa in the context of Ashtanga Yoga
• Ways of grouping postures together to prepare the body for succeeding postures
• Necessary steps for challenging poses such as Lotus and arm balances
• How to focus our minds on truth, honesty, equanimity, and service.

For more information or to register, please call 800.741.7353 or visit kripalu.org.

second annual yoga hoedown
august 23-26, 2012
founded by julianna takacs

Last year, over 100 of us gathered for 4 days in the Berkshire Mountains...live MUSIC of all kinds, YOGA for all levels, home cooked (for you) food, a magical swimming pond, campfires, DANCING and about a million stars...

It's part yoga retreat, part live music festival, all heart and joy.

DO NOT miss this uniquely beautiful gathering!! It was truly one of the most profound experiences of heart opening community I've ever been a part of.

It all takes place on the top of a mountain at the beautiful Abode Mountain Camp in New Lebanon, NY. Yoga classes from many of NYC's finest teachers take place all day in the huge outdoor tent where musicians and DJ's play into the night. Tons of space to wander, hike and move. Plenty of time to play, rest and rejoice. The main accommodations are your tent and a limited number of private and shared cabins. Outdoor showers and actual bathrooms! And if you're not the "roughin" it type, there are also lovely B&B style accommodations just down the mountain. All your meals will be provided (vegetarian style) either way.

Full line up of teachers, musicians and registration details to be announced soon. To read up on last years gathering, check out the event page and the photo page on facebook.

yoga HOEDOWN = yoga, music and ♥ for everyone.

martha's vineyard yoga festival
with kristin leigh, barbara verrochi and kelly morris
august 31-september 3, 2012

For more information or to register, please visit mvyogafestival.com/.

tulum, mexico
amansala
with kristin, barbara and heather
feb 20 to 26, 2013