The Practice of Yoga, the Iyengar Way
Description
"Asana is meditation in action"
The essence of yoga practice is that, over time, we become more willing to meet ourselves exactly as we are in each moment. From that place of honesty, we can move through the world with greater compassion and kindness. This weekend retreat invites you to deepen your awareness of body, breath, and concentration, offering space to refresh your practice and begin again with renewed energy.
Testimonials:
- "I was able to let go of time and life stress! I'm feeling refreshed, rejuvenated, and renewed in mind and body. I'm feeling the yoga love."
- "The room we practiced in was very cathartic. The place, the staff and the environment were pure joy. Peace and calm as well as deep experience."
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
This Iyengar yoga weekend retreat returns to the foundations of practice. As BKS Iyengar said, "Asana is meditation in action." A steady asana practice helps align and balance the body, while regular pranayama refines the breath and supports a more focused, stable mind. Over the course of the weekend, you will take part in asana and pranayama classes, receive guided meditation, and join group discussion designed to deepen understanding and help integrate the teachings of your 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 familiarity with Iyengar yoga is helpful, though not required. Certain parts of the retreat may be challenging, but modifications will be offered throughout.
SCHEDULE
(subject to change)
Friday, May 15
- 3:00 PM: Check in begins
- 6:00-7:00 PM: Dinner
- 7:00-9:00 PM: Welcome and Gentle Yoga
Saturday, May 16
- 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, May 17
- 7:00-8:00 AM: Silent Reflection
- 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
Amy Hamilton has practiced Iyengar Yoga for nearly thirty years and has been teaching since 2002. She is a CIYT, Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher. Amy leads ongoing classes for students of all ages and levels, from beginner to advanced, and has mentored many teachers on the path to certification. She has facilitated numerous workshops, as well as a week-long retreat. One of the highlights of her studies was traveling to Pune, India, to learn directly with the Iyengar family. With her nurturing yet challenging approach, Amy encourages students to develop a clear understanding of their bodies, minds, and hearts.
Accommodation Options
Private Room: Couple
This registration fee is for two people. This comfortable room has one double bed, and may be shared by couples in a committed relationship. With ample room for meditation, it features a desk and small table suitable for a meditation object. All rooms are furnished with linens, pillows, blankets, coverlets, and towels, as well as a meditation cushion and zabuton. The room shares a bath with one or two other rooms. Room rates include three delicious vegetarian meals each day (6 total meals for a couple room); there is also a tea station on each hall.
Junior Suite: Single
These large rooms have one double bed, a private bath, private terrace, a refrigerator and ample room for practice. Each room has a small table suitable for a meditation object and a meditation cushion and zabaton, as well as a desk and an armoire. Room rates include three delicious vegetarian meals each day; there is also an in-room tea station.
Junior Suite: Couple
This reservation fee is for two people and includes three delicious vegetarian meals each day (6 total for a couple). This large room has one double bed, which may be shared by couples in a committed relationship. In addition, it has a private bath, private terrace, a refrigerator and ample room for practice. Each room has a small table suitable for a meditation object and a meditation cushion and zabaton, as well as a desk and an armoire.
Teachers
About Amy Hamilton With nearly three decades of dedicated Iyengar Yoga practice and more than two decades of teaching experience, Amy Hamilton brings depth, precision, and care to every class she leads. As a CIYT, Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher, she works with students of all ages and levels, from complete beginners to advanced practitioners, offering guidance that is both supportive and...
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191 Cragsmoor Rd, Pine Bush, NY 12566, USA
Pine Bush
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Fri, May 15