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Friday, June 21, 2013
Yoga and Kayaking
Take the plunge! Explore a whole new side of yourself and find out what makes kayaking in the Berkshires so magical. Join the dynamic team of Greg DiLisio (certified yoga, tai chi, and qigong teacher, and popular Kripalu program leader), and Johnny Snyder (world-class kayaker and professional guide) for flat-water adventures combined with basic yoga and qigong techniques. more …
Sunday, June 30, 2013
Fitness and Yoga Retreat
Outdoor exercise, yoga, and nutrition—the ultimate vacation getaway for active people. For everyone in good physical condition and able to hike three miles a day. more …
Friday, July 5, 2013
Hiking, Yoga and Qigong: Finding Flow in Nature
Explore less-traveled, scenic trails of the Berkshires, guided by longtime program director Greg DiLisio. Hike to beautiful lakes, mountains, waterfalls, and serene forests. more …
Sunday, July 7, 2013
Boot Camp for Goddesses® Level 1: The Awakening
For women of all ages and fitness levels. Explore the nature of the Goddess in a women’s workshop of laughter, tears, and sweat that awakens your Core Female Power using the Sierra Bender Empowerment Method®, a 4 Body Fit®, inside-out workout redefining fitness, beauty, and power to unleash the Goddess within. more …
Boot Camp for Goddesses®: Goddess in Training (Teens)
For girls 13–17, at all fitness levels. Goddess in Training is where fluff meets tough—a workshop utilizing the Sierra Bender Empowerment Method®, a 4 Body Fit® approach designed to empower teenage girls to awaken their Core Female Power™, take command of their space, claim their femininity, find their voices, and build self-worth from the inside out. more …
Thursday, July 11, 2013
Swingolf®: A Dynamic Yoga Motion on the Golf Course
For golfers of all levels and ages, from the beginner to the seasoned player. Tournament-playing professional Les Bolland offers a holistic approach to golf that incorporates yoga, muscle-opening shiatsu massage, breathing, and an emphasis on mental and physical harmony. more …
Friday, July 19, 2013
Float Your Yoga: A Stand Up Paddleboard Weekend
For people with at least 2 years of yoga experience who are able to swim in lake water. Experience the freedom of an outdoor classroom, the sensation of a floating yoga mat, and the holistic benefits of a harmonious yoga practice. more …
Friday, August 2, 2013
Yoga and Kayaking
Take the plunge! Explore a whole new side of yourself and find out what makes kayaking in the Berkshires so magical. Join the dynamic team of Greg DiLisio (certified yoga, tai chi, and qigong teacher, and popular Kripalu program leader), and Johnny Snyder (world-class kayaker and professional guide) for flat-water adventures combined with basic yoga and qigong techniques. more …
Sunday, August 4, 2013
Riding the Wheels of Life: The Art and Meditation of Cycling Yoga
For beginning through advanced cyclists and yogis. What is it about the power of cycling and yoga that transforms you instantly when you begin a ride or step onto your mat? more …
Thursday, August 8, 2013
Swingolf®: A Dynamic Yoga Motion on the Golf Course
For golfers of all levels and ages, from the beginner to the seasoned player. Tournament-playing professional Les Bolland offers a holistic approach to golf that incorporates yoga, muscle-opening shiatsu massage, breathing, and an emphasis on mental and physical harmony. more …
Friday, August 9, 2013
Reboot: Mindful Summer Hiking and Deep Yoga Relaxation
Refresh the vital realms of body, mind, and breath on this magical getaway complete with masterful guidance. Connect with summer in the beautiful Berkshires. more …
Friday, August 23, 2013
ChiRunning®: The Mindful Practice of Effortless, Injury-Free Running
For runners of all abilities. Running is one of the oldest and most natural of human activities, but many of us experience it as an activity that takes a toll, causing sore muscles, knee injuries, hip pain, or shin splints. more …
Conscious Riding
Join renowned horseman Paul Striberry to learn a holistic approach to horsemanship that encourages congruence in body, mind, and spirit. Paul’s approach to Conscious Riding supports you in seeing your horse as an SUV—Spiritual Utility Vehicle—and understanding riding as a practice of meditation in motion on the path to awakening. more …
Yoga and Kayaking
Take the plunge! Explore a whole new side of yourself and find out what makes kayaking in the Berkshires so magical. Join the dynamic team of Greg DiLisio (certified yoga, tai chi, and qigong teacher, and popular Kripalu program leader), and Johnny Snyder (world-class kayaker and professional guide) for flat-water adventures combined with basic yoga and qigong techniques. more …
Sunday, August 25, 2013
Conscious Riding
Join renowned horseman Paul Striberry to learn a holistic approach to horsemanship that encourages congruence in body, mind, and spirit. Paul’s approach to Conscious Riding supports you in seeing your horse as an SUV—Spiritual Utility Vehicle—and understanding riding as a practice of meditation in motion on the path to awakening. more …
Fitness and Yoga Retreat
Outdoor exercise, yoga, and nutrition—the ultimate vacation getaway for active people. For everyone in good physical condition and able to hike three miles a day. more …
Tai Chi Easy™ Practice Leader Training: A Healing Revolution Certification
The Tai Chi Easy Practice Leader Training is a 25-hour training that empowers individuals to share compelling and fun self-care practices. Tai Chi Easy blends a simple medical qigong technique with carefully chosen tai chi exercises. more …
Friday, August 30, 2013
Conscious Riding
Join renowned horseman Paul Striberry to learn a holistic approach to horsemanship that encourages congruence in body, mind, and spirit. Paul’s approach to Conscious Riding supports you in seeing your horse as an SUV—Spiritual Utility Vehicle—and understanding riding as a practice of meditation in motion on the path to awakening. more …
Sunday, September 22, 2013
Reboot Immersion: Mindful Autumn Hiking and Deep Yoga Relaxation
Immerse yourself in a yoga and hiking program that invites you to reboot your outlook and rejuvenate body, mind, and breath. Randal Williams is your guide for this magical getaway in the Berkshires in which you celebrate your vital force with mindful hikes in the invigorating air and natural colors of autumn. more …
Sunday, September 29, 2013
Women's Qigong: Chinese Secrets of Longevity and Health
For women of all levels. Qigong is a system of self-healing that has been used in China for more than 2,000 years to maintain health, achieve longevity, and treat disease. more …
Friday, October 4, 2013
Yoga and Kayaking
Take the plunge! Explore a whole new side of yourself and find out what makes kayaking in the Berkshires so magical. Join the dynamic team of Greg DiLisio (certified yoga, tai chi, and qigong teacher, and popular Kripalu program leader), and Johnny Snyder (world-class kayaker and professional guide) for flat-water adventures combined with basic yoga and qigong techniques. more …
Friday, October 11, 2013
Reboot: Mindful Autumn Hiking and Deep Yoga Relaxation
Reboot your outlook and rejuvenate body, mind, and breath in this masterfully guided, magical getaway in the beautiful Berkshires. Celebrate your vital force with mindful hikes under the open sky in the cool air and natural colors of autumn. more …
Sunday, October 20, 2013
Fitness and Yoga Retreat
Outdoor exercise, yoga, and nutrition—the ultimate vacation getaway for active people. For everyone in good physical condition and able to hike three miles a day. more …
Friday, October 25, 2013
Coiling Silk Qigong: Relax, Unwind, Increase Vitality
Ever wonder why, in spite of the miracles of modern medicine, more than 700,000 Americans practice ancient healing exercises from China? Qigong is one of the world’s most popular and best-researched methods to improve health and vitality. more …
Thursday, November 7, 2013
ChiRunning® Level 2: The Mindful Practice of Effortless, Injury-Free Running
For runners who have already attended a ChiRunning workshop and have been practicing the technique. Continue to build your ChiRunning foundation and take your workouts to the next level in this advanced ChiRunning workshop with Kathy Griest. more …
Friday, November 8, 2013
Core Fusion® Barre
Core Fusion Barre isn’t just a workshop—it’s an invigorating total-body program that fuses the Lotte Berk Method of barre work with Pilates, yoga, and basic fitness moves. more …
Friday, November 15, 2013
Goddess to the Core®: An Inspired Workout to Maximize Your Fitness, Beauty, and Power
For women and teens. Sierra Bender-founder of the Sierra Bender Empowerment Method® and Boot Camp for Goddesses®, and author of Goddess to the Core®—empowers women to lead with power, purpose, and passion. more …
Friday, November 22, 2013
The 21st-Century Man: Power, Purpose, and Passion
For all men. What does it take to be a man in 21st century America? What do women respect and yearn for in a man today? Sierra Bender, renowned empowerment coach and author of Goddess to the Core, has worked with tens of thousands of women over 25 years. more …
Friday, November 29, 2013
Reboot: Mindful Autumn Hiking and Deep Yoga Relaxation
Reboot your outlook and rejuvenate body, mind, and breath in this masterfully guided, magical getaway in the beautiful Berkshires. Celebrate your vital force with mindful hikes under the open sky in the cool air and natural colors of autumn. more …
Sunday, December 1, 2013
Healing Through Medicine Buddha
Medicine Buddha, the guru of physicians, was first introduced to Tibet by the Indian Nalanda master Shantarakshita in the eighth century. Since then, Medicine Buddha has become a powerful spiritual healing practice in Tibetan Buddhism. more …
