May
22
22
Feb
13
13
Five-day Ashtanga Yoga Retreat
at Uma Ubud, Bali, April 2008
In a tranquil environment far removed from the rigours of every day life, Peers will help students focus on their personal Ashtanga Yoga practice.
Each morning will start with pranayama followed by the complete Ashtanga primary series. Modifications for beginners and those having difficulty with specific poses will make this retreat suitable and challenging for all levels. Afternoon sessions will develop
individual asanas focusing on correct body positioning, breath and uddiyana bhanda (a diaphragm lock) finishing with a guided meditation.
Peers has been practicing Yoga since 1993. He has studied with prominent teachers from around the world including Sri Pattabhi Jois and Rodney Yee. He completed a three-year teacher-training program with Simon Borg-Oliver and Bianca Machliss at Yoga Synergy in Sydney, Australia. He has also undergone teacher training in Vinnie Yoga with Sri Desikachar at KYM in India and Asthanga Vinyasa with Tim Miller in California.
Feb
12
12
A new yoga supply: Discover the yoga swing
The Bali Yoga Swing Improve your practice at home with this fantastic yoga accessory. The swing looks a bit like a hammock (and can be used as one) with the main component being a pelvic waist sling which allows you to move and stretch vertically, horizontally or to move into a complete inversion.
The ultimate yoga accessory
On either side are two arm and leg handles with two additional handles at the top. This yoga prop is a safe and fun way to strengthen each pose. It’s lightweight (ideal for travelling), durable and available in a range of colours. It’s manufactured in a small factory in Ubud, Bali and a donation is given back to the Ubud community with each sale of a swing.
About the Yoga Swing
The Bali Yoga Swing is light, versatile and beneficial in a variety of ways, helping tone, stretch, strengthen and rejuvenate the body.
Feb
12
12
With Jessica Bellofatto and Colleen Saidman at Parrot Cay
This five-day retreat with the directors of Yoga Shanti Yoga Center in Sag Harbor, NY, will take a deeper look at the transformative effects of a combined Yoga asana, Pranayama and Meditation practice.
Five hours of daily instruction will combine challenging Vinyasa-style Yoga with a deep understanding of alignment and the benefits of restorative asanas. The Yoga Shanti technique incorporates teachings from Yogic and Buddhist traditions, as well as poetry and music ranging from trance to Bob Dylan. What is unique is the way Jessica and Colleen are able to find something to touch and inspire us all.
Jessica Bellofatto and Colleen Saidman
Jessica and Colleen have been involved in the deep study of Yoga for over 25 combined years. Both originally certified in the Jivamukti Teacher Training Program. They have since worked with teachers such as Genny Kapuler, Richard Freeman, John Friend, Angela Farmer, Victor Van Kooten and Rodney Yee.