Thursday –
2:00 Meet at the “Y” for shuttle up to the Tent Shala.
3:00 – 6:00 An introduction to Meditation & Foundations of Yoga Philosophy with Nicole Blaser
We will lay a solid foundation of yogic philosophy basic concepts and terminology.
6:00 – 7:30 Dinner
7:30-9:00 The Science of Yoga Nidra with Kristi Murrin
Yoga Nidra or “yogic sleep” in modern usage is a state of consciousness between waking and sleeping, typically induced by a guided meditation. Students will begin a study in the benefits of Yoga Nidra. Throughout the training students will learn how to create their own scripts and offer this technique in class.
Friday –
7:00-8:00 Pranayama with Kristi Murrin
8:00-9:30 Iyengar Yoga Practice with Amanda McDowell
We start every morning with a practice. Encouraging students a daily practice with consistency. Each practice will share different aspects of sequencing and different styles of traditional yoga and modern yoga.
9:30-10:30 Breakfast
10:30 -1:30 Introduction to Ayurveda and the Gunas with Kristi Murrin
Students will begin to study the 5 elements and the 20 Gunas. They will learn how to identify qualities in the material world. From there, we will begin look at how the Gunas are represented within the Doshas: Vata, Pitta & Kapha.
1:30 -2:30 Lunch
2:30-5:00 Asana Clinic 1 Foundation Poses with Amanda McDowell
The 5 categories of Asana: Forward Standing Poses, Side Standing Poses, Forward Bends, Back Bends, Twists & Inversions. Students go over the 5 categories of asana and why they are different from on another. Students will look at different poses and identify what category each pose properly fits into and the reasons why. Frontal Standing Poses: Tadasana, Uttanasana, Utkatasana, anjaneyasana, Virabhadrasana 1, Virabhadrasana 3
Flow Design
If you have been feeling ready to create change in your life; flow design is a great retreat to help you unplug, and tune in to your true desires.
We will be camping on the same property, near our beautiful little yoga Shala. Remember, we are camping in the mountains so pack plenty of warm clothes. There is no cell phone service in Irwin, but there is wifi to keep you connected if you need to be. The hike in to the property is easy, it is a great nature walk to leave behind the hustle and bustle of our daily lives. Food, snacks, tea and coffee provided.
A $50 deposit is required to secure your spot. Email Chelsey at earthysoulcb@gmail.com to register. A full pack list will be sent once registered.