Calendar of Programs
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Finding Your Passion: A Unique Yoga-Inspired Retreat
Open the door to your passion and renew your sense of purpose and connection. This yoga-inspired retreat integrates postures, journaling, chanting, and breathwork to help you discover how to live your life with clear intention and make choices that really serve you. more …
The Light Body® School First Session (South): Medicine Wheel
There are shamans who will tell you that memory is not kept in the brain-neither is consciousness for that matter-but in the body and the fields of energy that surround the physical body. more …
The Light Body® School Third Session (North): Medicine Wheel
The Light Body School is a professional training program that certifies practitioners in energy medicine. This program teaches mastery in the healing arts, creates a space for transformation and self-healing, and promotes a high sense of ethics and integrity in one’s healing practice. more …
Ayurvedic Bodywork Treatments: Garshana, Abhyanga, and Netra Basti
For bodyworkers (see note below). For thousands of years, Ayurvedic treatments have been used to cleanse, heal, and harmonize body, mind, and spirit. more …
Designing and Leading Transformational Workshops
Immerse yourself in a life-transforming retreat that changes forever the way you teach and lead groups. Cultivate your skills in designing and leading experiences that touch the heart, move the imagination, and inspire self-discovery. more …
The Light Body® School First Session (South): The Serpent Path
There are shamans who will tell you that memory is not kept in the brain-neither is consciousness for that matter-but in the body and the fields of energy that surround the physical body. more …
The Light Body® School Third Session (North): Soul Retrieval
The Light Body School is a professional training program that certifies practitioners in energy medicine. This program teaches mastery in the healing arts, creates a space for transformation and self-healing, and promotes a high sense of ethics and integrity in one’s healing practice. more …
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training 200-Hour New York: Session 1
Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training 200-Hour will be offered in New York City at YoGanesh Yoga Studio in Chelsea. This non-residential training will be offered 10 weekends from February to June. more …
Friday, February 10, 2012
Couples Cooking
For all couples. Sharing food develops and deepens relationships. When you take this a step further and plan, shop, and cook together, it can foster healing on all levels and nurture a profound connection. more …
Evidence-Based Traditional Taiji (Tai Chi) and Qigong: Nurturing Mind, Body, and Spirit
Master Yang is a traditionally trained, internationally recognized tai chi and qigong master who has distilled the essential aspects of these arts into an easy-to-learn program for people of all ages and physical abilities. more …
Fearless Loving
Ready to be happy just being you? Is it time to fall madly in love with the person you see in the mirror? You are the only person who can decide how much love is in your life by accepting yourself right now, as you are. more …
Namaste New York Presents: The Art of Teaching Private Yoga
For certified yoga teachers. Teaching yoga privately requires very different skills than teaching group classes. In this workshop, Julie Wald presents material not discussed in teacher training programs, and reveals the secret to building a thriving private teaching practice or, as it is called at Namaste New York, the “mojo”. more …
Snowshoe, Stretch,and Relax in the Berkshires: Awaken to the Natural World
Join outdoor guide Greg DiLisio for a weekend of adventure, rejuvenation, and relaxation. Your days begin with qigong to cultivate energy so you can snowshoe with poise, confidence, power, and grace. more …
The Nia Technique: Dancing Through Life with Sound and Silence
Do you want to experience your body so that every movement feels as if you are dancing? This program taps into the joy of movement by inviting you to dance with both sound and silence through the Nia technique, an invitation to dance your uniqueness. more …
The Wisdom of Yoga and the Art of Extraordinary Living
Can ordinary people live extraordinary lives? Yogis believe that we can. Join author, psychotherapist, and yoga teacher Stephen Cope and delve into the heart of yoga, a millennia-old wisdom tradition organized around a systematic investigation of this question. more …
Vinyasa Flow: Flowing Through the Elements—A Kripalu Approach
This rejuvenating asana-based workshop takes you into the depths of vinyasa flow and the inquiry of yoga. Through a challenging yet compassionate practice, the Kripalu methodology allows you to experience vinyasa flow in a new and empowering way. more …
Yantra Yoga: Perfect Rhythm of Life
Yantra Yoga is one of the oldest recorded systems of yoga in the world. Coming to us by way of Tibet, Yantra Yoga’s unique series of positions and movements, combined with conscious breathing, helps to coordinate and harmonize the body’s energy so the mind can find its authentic balance. more …
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Asian Cooking Secrets for Health and Longevity
Dubbed the “Julia Child of Asian Cuisine” by the Washington Post, award-winning cookbook author Corinne Trang invites you to engage your senses, build an intimate relationship with food, and immerse yourself in the joy of mindful cooking. more …
Let's Get Emotional: Embracing Your Empathic Genious
People are always telling us not to get emotional, but did you know that your emotions contain your capacity to set effective boundaries, the ability to communicate and relate with others, and the power to heal psychological wounds? more …
OM Yoga for Women Cancer Survivors Teacher Training
For certified yoga teachers with at least 2 years of consistent yoga practice. Learn how to use yoga to help women cancer patients and survivors lessen the side effects of treatment and regain a healthy lifestyle after breast cancer or other cancer surgery. more …
Rejuvenate and Reclaim Life After 40
Crafting a meaningful, passionate, healthy life. This program is designed for women and men over 40 who want to reinvigorate their life with joy and health. more …
Thai Yoga Massage 1: Lotus Palm School Certification
Read more about the full Lotus Palm certification program. Start a career in Thai Yoga Massage, a dynamic therapy for physical well-being and spiritual energy. more …
Friday, February 17, 2012
Sharing Your Life Story: From the Page to the Stage
Everything in your life, from the mundane to the extraordinary, is a story waiting to be told. This workshop is an invitation for you to discover your own unique and powerful story. more …
Couples Bodywork: Thai for Two with Your Sweetheart!
For couples of all orientations. Enjoy a deeper sense of appreciation for each other and greater intimacy together. Couples Bodywork derives its power from yoga, Thai massage, shiatsu, and meditation. more …
Cross-Country Skiing and Yoga Retreat
Cross-country skiing is one of the best total-body, nonimpact aerobic exercises, and yoga is a superb way to prepare for and wind down from your cross-country workouts. more …
Deepen Your Practice: A Weekend Yoga Retreat
Do you love yoga? Would you thrive in a nurturing and creative environment in which to explore and deepen your yoga practice? Are you seeking tools and techniques to relieve stress? more …
Deepening Your Love: A Retreat for Couples
For couples of any length commitment and any sexual orientation. This transformative, practical couples retreat, developed by Kate and Joel Feldman over 20 years, has made a difference in the lives of thousands of participants. more …
Dharma Yoga Immersion: Be Receptive to Grace
1 year of yoga experience recommended. Dharma Mittra, inspirational classical-yoga teacher and leader in the West, invites you to take a journey into the life of a yogi. more …
Radical Happiness
Treat yourself to three days of radical transformation with Harshada Wagner. The Sanskrit word “harshada” means “full of ecstasy, joy, and delight”—qualities he brings to his teaching as he guides participants onto the path of radical happiness. more …
Seven Windows to the Soul: Transformation Through the Chakras
This workshop will introduce you to the experience of the seven sacred energy centers, or chakras, that spin at the core of your being, generating your life patterns and physical health. more …
Kripalu Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultant Certification: Module Two
Take part in an integrated curriculum designed to make Ayurveda an exciting exploration that results in you feeling more connected to your self, others, and seasonal rhythm—while giving you the confidence to bring this ancient technology to your clients, friends, and/or family members. more …
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Integrative Weight Loss
Lose weight and maintain a healthy body naturally. If you know that going on another diet isn’t the solution, come nourish yourself and invite changes that will continue to unfold long after you return home. more …
Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training 200-Hour Certification: Monthlong Intensive
Immerse yourself in Kripalu Yoga and learn to share the gift of yoga with others. Awaken the teacher within and discover how the tools of yoga can be used to cultivate health, facilitate psychological growth, and open the doors to spiritual transformation—for yourself and for your students. more …
Monday, February 20, 2012
CircusYoga® Community Retreat (Adults)
Did you ever want to run away and join the circus? CircusYoga creates a relaxed, playful, and energized environment that invites people of all generations to explore challenging yet accessible experiences. more …
CircusYoga® Community Retreat (Kids)
Did you ever want to run away and join the circus? CircusYoga creates a relaxed, playful, and energized environment that invites people of all generations to explore challenging yet accessible experiences. more …
Creating Ease: Ten Steps to a Full and Vibrant Life (Cancelled)
Program cancelled. For all levels, including beginners. Would you like to experience more joy in your everyday life and let go of thoughts and behaviors that block your energy and love? more …
Creation Is Ecstasy: Manifestation Through the Chakras
Are you ready to create the life of your dreams? Would you like to learn a step-by-step method for making your dreams come true? Manifestation is joyous when you know how to break through the blocks that stand in the way. more …
Natural Brilliance: The Yogic Practice of the Five Wisdoms
The Five Wisdoms are an integral part of being fully human. These tantric Buddhist teachings cultivate personal integration by working with the basic elements of our existence—body, emotions, mental activity, and surroundings. more …
Friday, February 24, 2012
Anusara® Yoga Weekend: Asana as a Celebration of the Heart
For students of all levels and all yoga traditions; no Anusara experience necessary. Deepen your understanding and practice of asana as an artistic expression of your devotion to the essence of life. more …
Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself: Level 1
Joe Dispenza, featured in the award-winning film What the Bleep Do We Know!?, writes, “Only when you are able to break the habit of being yourself can a new self emerge. more …
The Role of Nutrition in Maintaining Health: Reversing Heart Disease and Other Chronic Conditions
Our society is on the cusp of a seismic revolution in health—a revolution based not on pills or surgical procedures, but on lifestyle change and healthy nutrition choices. more …
Yoga and the Luminous Body
This program is for people seeking greater knowledge of the realms of energy and their impact in the physical world. Gain a clear understanding of how to use the world of subtle energies in your yoga practice and in everyday life for spiritual growth and optimal health. more …
Positional Therapy Level 1: Experiential Approach to Strain-Counterstrain & Muscle Energy Technique
For bodyworkers, yoga teachers, nurses, chiropractors, and interested individuals. This amazing therapy for recovery from chronic pain is very gentle and easy to learn and works when many other approaches fail. more …
Yoga Tune Up® Teacher Training: A Certification for Yoga and Group Fitness Teachers, Level 1
For people with teaching experience in yoga, Pilates, group fitness, personal training, massage therapy, or dance. Yoga Tune Up is a potent new style of yoga that strikes a balance between the worlds of yoga and fitness, attracting students of all ages and body types. more …
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training 200-Hour New York: Session 2
Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training 200-Hour will be offered in New York City at YoGanesh Yoga Studio in Chelsea. This non-residential training will be offered 10 weekends from February to June. more …
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Insight Meditation and Mindfulness Yoga: A Wholistic Approach to Awakening
A unified approach to yoga postures and formal sitting meditation brings both relaxation and the liberating power of clear seeing to every aspect of our lives. more …
Restorative Yoga Teacher Training
For all yoga teachers. When the body is fully supported, it will naturally relax, releasing deeply held tensions. Restorative yoga is the yoga of non-doing, and focuses on effortlessness and ease, using well-placed blankets, bolsters, yoga straps, and chairs to safely support the body in various postures. more …
Preventing and Reversing Diabetes
A health immersion program for men and women with type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes. Develop the skills you need to take charge of your diabetes and your health. more …
