Ashtanga Yoga Day Intensive: The Healing Magic of Vinyasa

Join a guided day retreat that explores the depth and healing potential of Ashtanga Yoga. The sequence-based approach offers a strong foundation for developing a personal practice that respects your individual body, mind, and lived experience. This workshop is open to everyone, from complete beginners to advanced practitioners.

When:

Sunday OCTOBER 11, 2026 | 1:00 – 5:45 PM

Where:

Nectar Yoga Retreat

Unfolding the Ashtanga Practice

Through this immersive workshop, you will be invited to experience Ashtanga Yoga as a practice of structure, awareness, and healing. The method creates a steady framework from which your own practice can grow, while still allowing room for sensitivity, adaptation, and self-observation.

Day Retreat Schedule

• 1:00 – 2:15 PM | Sun Salutations + The Daily Ritual
  Begin with Surya Namaskar A & B to generate warmth, awaken the breath, and mobilize the spine in several directions.
  Explore how beginning in the same way each day establishes a reliable baseline for inner reflection, making it easier to notice changes in energy, strength, and concentration.
• 2:15 – 3:30 PM | Basic Standing Asanas
  Practice 11 essential standing postures, including:
  Padangusthasana & Pada Hastasana
  Utthita Trikonasana & Parivrtta Trikonasana
  Utthita Parsvakonasana & Parivrtta Parsvakonasana
  Prasarita Padottanasana A–D
  Parsvottanasana
  Build strength, balance, and alignment to support a stable base for seated sequences.
• 3:30 – 4:00 PM | Break / Tea
• 4:00 – 4:45 PM | Pranayama & Breathwork for Deep Healing
  Discover breath-centered techniques designed to encourage mental clarity, emotional steadiness, and overall well-being.
• 4:45 – 5:15 PM | Meditation, Chanting & Healing in Nature
  Feel the restorative effect of meditation and chanting while connecting with the healing qualities of nature and the energy that surrounds you.
• 5:15 – 5:45 PM | Touching the Energy Body & Yoga Therapy
  Explore Patanjali’s view of the unseen dimensions within Ashtanga Yoga.
  Learn therapeutic applications, including the practice of “real Savasana,” to bring body, mind, and spirit into integration.

What to Expect:

• Individualized guidance tailored to your needs.
• A nurturing, supportive setting for exploring the Ashtanga method with care.
• Practical tools to help you build a personal practice aligned with your body, mind, and life experience.

Investment:

$169 + tax

About Tina

Tina Pashumati James is a former mountaineer and marathoner who spent eight years working with Whistler ski patrol and bear protection initiatives. For 20 years, she helped build a yoga community at Loka Yoga, with a strong focus on Bhakti teachings. Deeply committed to supporting cancer survivors and mental health, she practices Ahimsa and advocates for plant-based living. An authorized Senior Ashtanga and Jivamukti teacher, Tina weaves eco-conscious values into her work, offering transformative programs in India and mentoring initiatives. She also officiates wedding ceremonies and supports environmental and animal rights causes.