Online Public Classes:
Saturdays
Tuesday/Thursday 6-Week Morning Series
We meet twice per week for six consecutive weeks:
April 11 - May 18
8:30-10:00am PST Online
All levels welcome / No Drop-ins / Email me to register
Cost: $240. / Payable in advance by Venmo, Zelle, PayPal, or check.
Stillness in Action
In-Person Practice Weekend in San Francisco
Saturday & Sunday May 27, & 28. / 2:30-5:00pm PST
This in-person workshop is for students who want to revitalize their personal practice and deepen their understanding of key principles of yogic method. Participants will benefit from the opportunity to dedicate an extended and focused period of time working together in a way that embodies the practice values needed to sustain a sincere, open-minded inquiry, in a supportive and compassionate environment. This workshop will include a range of asana and basic pranayama, based on the progressive developmental needs of the participants.
Recommended for students with at least two years of regular practice.
Contact IYISF for more info & to register
Pranayama & Passive Restorative Practice
Next Session: April 29,
Saturday 3:00-5:00pm (PST) Online
Cost: $25 USD / $20 USD audio recording only
In these once-a-month classes I will be leading participants through a gentle practice of passive-restorative asana and foundational pranayama techniques. These sessions will also include time for Q&A to address any specific practice questions. All students with 2 years of regular asana practice are welcome. Drop-Ins welcome. To register, email me at least 24 hours prior to class. Payable in advance by Venmo, Zelle, PayPal, or check.
In-Person Residential Yoga Retreat
Portugal Douro River Country (6 nights, 7 days)
Dates: July 3-9, 2023 and July 12-18, 2023
Location:Douro River Valley, Northern Portugal, 30 minutes from the Porto airport, Braga,15 minutes from the historical town of Guimaraes.
Retreat Center: Quinta de Freixiero is a beautifully restored 17th century convent converted into a country villa located on an award winning vineyard.The owner of the villa is an avid yoga practioner and has created a beautiful yoga room (with ropes!) overlooking the swimming pool and gardens. Delicious vegetarian meals are prepared fresh for us onsite and are made using locally grown ingredients when possible.
Cost: Includes 3 meals/day, shared accommodations, morning and afternoon yoga & meditation sessions, exclusive use of all facilities, including yoga room and props.
$1800 USD/person triple occupancy room
$2100 USD/person double occupancy room
If you are interested in coming, please email Ana-Mari at: anamari.hamada@gmail.com and send a USD250/person deposit as soon as possible (paypal, venmo, zelle, check) to reserve your place.
During this 4-month course of study, attention will be given to helping each participant develop the values and skills required to deepen their personal practice -and their understanding of key principles of yogic method. Participants will benefit from the opportunity to dedicate an extended and focused period of time to discover for themselves the value of yoga as a complete system of practice and living. All participants will commit to working together in a way that embodies the practice values needed to sustain a sincere, committed, open-minded inquiry in a supportive and compassionate environment. We will meet online for a total of 4 weekend sessions spread over 4 months.
January 21-22
February 18-19
March 18-19
April 22-23
Saturdays 12noon-3pm PST / Sundays 11am-2pm PST
Cost: $650 advance registration / $700 after January 6.
Email me to register. The series is payable in advance by VENMO, ZELLE, PayPal, or check.
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