Adam Dougherty lives and works in Brooklyn, New York, and is originally from Baltimore, Maryland.  He is a graduate of Pratt Institute and the Rheinhart School of Sculpture at the Maryland Institute College of Art.

Join me for my 3rd Ashtanga Yoga Mallorca Retreat, in the gorgeous hidden cove of Cala Deiá. Situated in the hills above the Valldemossa/Deia coast road the property is reached by a paved ‘camino’ or narrow road which winds its way up through an ancient olive grove. Delicious gourmet vegan meals will be served by a wonderful private chef. Relax, rejuvenate, and immerse yourself into your daily practice. Join me for a week of private practice, joy and adventure! This retreat will only allow 8 students, We start the day with morning Mysore Practice, eat a lush vegan gourmet brunch with exceptional views, enjoy your free time off in the afternoon exploring the island or relaxing by the infinity pool and gather in the evenings to do pranayama and meditation practice, ask questions and end the day with a delicious vegan gourmet meal.    Join me!

We will apply basic breathing and awareness techniques as we move through yin postures in a slow and steady pace holding passive postures for a few minutes at a time to nourish and infuse the Yin Tissues with blood flow. ✨
This method enhances chi flow into the connective tissues and nourish the meridians housed within them, creating a sense of relaxed calm and balanced energy.

Union square: new year’s eve
6:00 to 10:20am: mysore ashtanga – timothy, maria, kristin
10:30-11:40am: align 2 | deidra
12:00-1:30pm level 2-3 + meditation | kristin

Union Square: New year’s day
9:00 to 11am: mysore ashtanga – timothy
12:00 to 1:30: yin yoga & aspiration installation – Alana kessler

fort greene: New year’s Eve
7:00-9:45am: mysore ashtanga
10:30-11:45am:  vinyasa 2-3 | Jenny
12:15-1:20pm: vinyasa 2-3 | Christine Hou
3:00 to 4:30pm:  mysore ashtanga | maria rubinate
5:00 to 6:30pm:  New Year’s Eve Candlelight Yoga | Ashley — class is full

Fort Greene: New Year’s day
10:00 to 11:30am: new year’s day class + meditation | barbara
12:00 to 2:00pm: 108 slow and steady Vinyasas | annie $30* — class is full
2:30 to 4:30pm:  compassion practice | maria cutrona $30*

*no class cards for this class

Retreat Includes:

• Daily Yoga, Pranayama, Meditation, Philosophy & Walking
• Accomodations
• Meals (breakfast, 2 group dinners)

About:

2 hours south of Lisbon, the Alentejo Coast is known for its quiet beaches, verdant hills, and Rota Vicentina, a sprawling 200-mile network of walking paths. Our retreat will be held at Herdade da Matinha, a rural hotel in Alentejo nestled in one of the most beautiful, peaceful regions of Portugal.

Other Activities:

Beach, Pool, Surfing, Biking, Bird-watching, Cooking lessons, Horseback Riding, Relaxing

Local Food:

You can order lunch and dinner at the hotel or visit local fishing towns to eat. Orange trees are everywhere on the property and the orange juice is out of this world. Delicious Alentejo bread from the local bakery, which still operates in the old traditional open fire ovens, is also a daily treat.

Getting There:

Airfare not included—book flights to Lisbon, Portugal (LIS-Humberto Delgado). A Non-Refundable Deposit of $500 holds your space. 

We suggest you spend 2 to 3 nights in Lisbon or traveling to explore the city and acclimate to the time change. Rent a car (we can coordinate groups to share a car) at the airport and drive 2 hours south to Alentejo. We strongly suggest you to book a car in advance. You can rent a car at the airport (rentalcars.com).

Recommendations for places to Stay in Lisbon:

Casa Amora GuestHouse – Casa Amora
Birds Apartments Birds Apartments Sé, Lisbon, Portugal – Booking.com
Memmo Alfama https://www.memmohotels.com/alfama/hotel-overview.html
Casa Das Janelas Com Vista https://www.casadasjanelascomvista.com
Memmo Príncipe Real https://www.memmohotels.com/principereal/memmo-principe-real

Accommodations:

Single Occupancy – $2200
Double Occupancy –  $1600

email: info@theshala.com

Hi, my name is Deidra. I am a Certified Iyengar Yoga teacher. I am certified at the Intro I/ II Level. I am preparing to go up for assessment for the next level of the Iyengar certification, which is Junior Intermediate 1. This level adds many poses from the Astanga Intermediate Series to my teaching syllabus.

Here is where you can help me, help you. Part of my certification process is showing videos of my classes, to my teachers, to receive their feedback. I am teaching a free class at The Shala Union Square Thursday, November 15th from 1:30pm- 3pm. I am looking for open level students to come and take class. This would be a great opportunity if you are interested in learning more about full arm balance (handstand), forearm stand, parsva dhanurasana, bhekasana, ardha matsyendrasana, and balancing in headstand in the middle of the room.

Poses will be introduced using demonstration, clear instruction, and detailed alignment. This class will benefit students that are new to the intermediate poses, and students that want to go deeper into their intermediate practice. The class will be recorded. I will not post the video online. I will only show the video to my teachers. Students will not be judged on their practice, or understanding of the asanas. My teachers are only observing the class to critique my effectiveness as a teacher.

Please come out, support, take a free class, and help me get certified ?

If you can’t make this class, join me for my regular scheduled classes at The Shala Union Square Monday’s and Friday’s 10:30am- 11:35am.

ongoing saturday evening (6-6:35pm) meditation and pranayama with a rotation of shala teachers at our fort greene studio.

• June 1: Yoga Nidra with Sara