The Practice of Yoga, the Iyengar Way
With Amy Hamilton
June 2 - 4, 2023
“Asana is meditation in action”
RETREAT BY INVITED PRESENTER
The beauty of yoga practice is that we learn to be more accepting of where and who we really are in each moment. With this knowledge we can engage the world around us with compassion and kindness. Join this weekend retreat to gain greater awareness of body, breath, and how to retain focus. Now is the time to refresh and renew your practice.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
This Iyengar yoga weekend retreat will bring you back to the basics of yoga. BKS Iyengar states, “Asana is meditation in action.” While a consistent asana practice aligns and balances our bodies, a consistent pranayama practice attends to and refines our breath. In this way we learn to focus and bring our minds to a more steady and stable state. Throughout the course of this weekend, you will participate in asana and pranayama classes and will be given guided meditation. There will also be group discussion to deepen understanding and help embed the lessons of our time together.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
- Intimate setting with personal access to the teacher
- Interactive sessions and group discussion
- Quiet reflection and guided meditation
- Delicious all-vegetarian meals with locally-sourced ingredients
- Option to extend stay on Personal Retreat
- Extensive library of dharma books
- Expansive wooded grounds with beautiful flora and fauna
OPEN TO ALL
This program is suitable for advanced beginner and intermediate students and teachers of yoga. Some knowledge of Iyengar yoga is beneficial but not required. Parts of the program can be rigorous but modifications will be offered.
SCHEDULE
(subject to change)
Friday, June 02
| 3:00 PM | Check in begins |
| 6:00-7:00 PM | Dinner |
| 7:00-9:00 PM | Welcome |
| Gentle Yoga |
Saturday, June 03
| 7:00-8:00 AM | Silent Reflection |
| 8:00-9:00 AM | Breakfast |
| 9:30 AM-12:00 AM | Asana |
| 12:00-1:00 PM | Lunch |
| 1:00-4:00 PM | Free time: Hike, read, rest |
| 4:00-5:30 PM | Restorative Yoga and Pranayama |
| 6:00-7:00 PM | Dinner |
| 7:00-8:00 PM | Guided Meditation and Reflection |
Sunday, June 04
| 7:00-8:00 AM | Pranayama |
| 8:00-9:00 AM | Breakfast |
| 9:30 AM-12:00 PM | Asana and Closing |
| 12:00-1:00 PM | Lunch |
| 1:00 PM | Checkout and Departure |
Teacher
Amy Hamilton has been a practitioner of Iyengar Yoga for nearly three decades, and has been teaching since 2002. She is a CIYT, Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher and C-IAYT, Certified Yoga Therapist. Amy teaches ongoing classes to students of all ages, beginner to advanced and has mentored many teachers to become certified. She has led countless workshops as well as a week-long retreat. Travel to Pune, India to study directly with the Iyengar family was one of the highlights of her yoga studies. With her nurturing yet challenging approach, Amy inspires her students to develop a clear understanding of their…
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