Heathen Hill Yoga

Heathen Hill is pleased to present these outstanding guest teachers

Delaware County NY

July 25-27, 2014 – Lauren Ohayon

LaurenDescription:

Get away from the hot city and enjoy pristine nature while practicing pranayama, meditation, yoga and core integration. Surrounded by grassy hills, hiking trails, ponds, and mountains- Heathen Hill in the Catskills is the ideal place to recharge. This retreat is perfect for anyone looking for a break from the bustle of the city. There will be ample time for relaxing as well as outdoor activities like hiking, swimming. Best of all is a nice soak in the hot tub.

About Lauren:

Lauren is a life-loving, yoga-practicing, travel-addict who relishes in good food, good company, and lots of laughing. She is an irreverent, witty, down-to-earth free-spirit who loves anatomy, biomechanics, community, learning, sharing and being real. Lauren is known for her ability to “see” her clients and customize classes for people of all ages and types. Since 1998 Lauren has been studying anatomy, biomechanics, and movement and through these studies and her own explorations on the mat, Lauren has developed a style of teaching that helps students sense and understand their structure which in turn fosters a deeper sense of balance and health. Lauren started Holy Shift! as an educational and transformative way to teach people how to live in their bodies with the least amount of wear and tear and the most amount of bone strength, muscle balance and optimal tissue health. Read more about Lauren and Holy Shift! at www.holyshiftyoga.com

Schedule:

Friday:

Arrival at 3-4pm
5:00-6:30 pm – Hath Flow and Restore
7:30pm-Dinner

Saturday:

6:30 am: Hatha Flow
7:30 am: Hatha
12 pm: Lunch
4 pm: Core and Restore
7:00 pm: Dinner

Sunday:

6:30 am: Hatha Flow
7:30 am: Hatha
12 pm: Brunch and farewell

Rates

Private Room $550 per person
Double Room $475 per person
Fancy Tent $425 per person

This price includes: All meals from Friday dinner through Sunday Brunch, all classes, and sleeping accommodations.

contact: laurenohayon@gmail.com

July 18 – 20, 2014 – CHRISSY CARTER

crissycsizedJoin Chrissy for a fun summer weekend of yoga. Our practices will focus on lightening up—the body, the mind, and the heart! Lip’s amazing property is the perfect place to escape the city. You can nap in the hammock, swim in the watering hole, or wander through her meditation labyrinth. The meals are incredible–almost everything we’ll devour comes from Lip’s garden. This retreat also includes a workshop on making organic body salve!
Lisa says:

“Native plants are unequaled in their ability to nourish and heal.” With this statement in mind, Lisa will take us for a walk to point out and identify the large variety of native medicinal and edible herbs and flowers.
We will harvest select plants, prepare herbal oils and then turn those oils into an incredible healing salve. Everyone will take with them their own container of Heal All Salve along with the satisfaction of the process…..identifying the plants in all their glory and finally producing a product that allows you to incorporate the benefits of these botanicals into your self care.

$470 double
$545 single
$415 camping luxe
$200 non-refundable deposit to reserve your spot! Prices include 4 yoga classes, all meals, and the workshop with Lisa!

For reservations: chrissy@chrissyyoga.com

July 11–13, 2014 – Second Annual Iyengar Yoga Retreat with Judi Friedman Deepen Your Practice: Exploring Effortless Effort

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Summer at Heathen Hill provides the perfect setting to dedicate time to deepen your yoga practice. We will gather together for practice sessions that allow the time to explore the subtle aspects of “effortless effort.” The mornings will be dedicated to finding that balance through active sequences that thoroughly delve into standing poses, forward and backward bendings and twists. Our late afternoon practices will expand on the theme from the perspective of restorative postures, inversions and pranayama.

This workshop is for intermediate level practitioners who are dedicated to penetrating the surface of the rich practice of asana and pranayama. Please bring an open mind, a full heart and a learner’s inquisitiveness.

About Judi

Judi Friedman is a certified Iyengar Yoga teacher who has been teaching for over a decade. Prior to teaching yoga, Judi was a corporate attorney; she discovered yoga while seeking a tool to reduce stress and to find a balance between the demands of raising her children and her career. Her personal yoga practice quickly led to a passion for sharing with others the transformational possibilities that yoga offers. She continues her studies of the vast subject of yoga with renowned Iyengar Yoga teacher Patricia Walden, as well as other inspiring teachers and is profoundly grateful to all of them. She teaches workshops, group classes and maintains a private clientele throughout northern Westchester. In addition, she is honored to serve as the Vice President of the Board of Directors of the Iyengar Yoga Association of Greater New York. Judi is dedicated to the principle that yoga should be accessible and safe for all; her teaching style is clear, dynamic, challenging and joyful.

Retreat Schedule

Friday

Arrive any time after 2 p.m. on Friday
Yoga Class: 4 – 6:00 p.m.
Cocktails: Bring your own beverage
Dinner: 7:30 p.m.

Saturday

Breakfast: self-serve, any time
Yoga Class: 9-12:00 p.m.
Lunch: 12:15 p.m.
Rest and Play time: relax, swim, hike the labyrinth and/or trails, hot tub, read or nap in a hammock, play games, meditate
Yoga Class: 4 – 6:00 p.m.
Cocktails: Bring your own beverage
Dinner: 7:30 p.m. followed by evening gathering around the bonfire

Sunday

Breakfast: self-serve, any time
Yoga Class: 9 – 12:00 p.m.
Brunch: 12:15p.m.
Departure: 2:30 p.m.

Prices

Double Room (The Guest House or Bonus House) – $550 per person
Private Room – $610 per person
Camping Luxe – $500 per person

To Register: Contact Judi Friedman at yogijudi@gmail.com or 914.242.9338

May 16-18, 2014 – Getaway Yoga Retreat with Merav

Description

After a long and snowy winter in our crowded city we are heading upstate to unwind, relax and renew! Come spend a weekend full of yoga in a secluded and intimate retreat center surrounded by beautiful nature. Enjoy 4 extended yoga sessions combining vigorous Asana practice, pranayama and mediation, locally-grown fresh gourmet food, and plenty of free time for chilling in the hammock , lying on the grass with a good book, dipping in the hot tub and/or the swimming hole (don’t forget your bathing suit!), walking in the meditation labyrinth or playing volleyball, badminton, or whatever other game suits your fancy on the beautiful lawns. At night, sit around the bonfire, drink wine and enjoy the star-filled sky.

About Merav

Merav is a yoga instructor and psychotherapist based in NYC. She was a dancer for over 10 years and began practicing yoga in 2004 in tandem with her studies in psychology. She specializes in alignment-based vinyasa as well as therapeutic yoga for emotional well-being.

Born out of her interest in human behavior and movement, Merav recognizes yoga as a tool for personal growth as well as a proven way to develop focus and mind/body awareness.

As a yoga instructor, Merav incorporates principles from her background in psychology. She strives to offer a safe, non-judgmental environment for students to explore their bodies, observe their minds and confront and overcome their fears, limitations, or obstacles both on and off the mat. Merav currently teaches groups and private classes all around NYC and leads yoga and meditation workshops and retreats worldwide.

As a psychotherapist, Merav also incorporates yoga into her work with patients by combining yogic principles in conjunction with talk therapy. She works with both groups and individuals who struggle with trauma, depression, anxiety, eating disorders and substance abuse. Merav has received extensive education and training in psychotherapy and contemporary psychoanalysis. She completed her B.A in psychology at Hunter College and later her MSW at NYU. She is currently a psychoanalytic candidate and sees patients at NIP (National Institute for the Psychotherapies).

www.yogamerav.com

Retreat Schedule

Friday:

Arrival at 4pm
5:30-7pm – Vinyasa Blend Restorative –unwind and restore
8pm-Dinner & Heathen Hill’s special home sangria!

Saturday:

9-11am – Morning practice focusing on energizing back bends and inversions
12pm – Lunch time
4-6pm – Evening gentle asana, yin, restorative & Pranayama focusing on emotion and tension releasing, hip openers, twists and forward bends followed by meditation
7pm- Dinner followed by bonfire (bring your own wine or beer of choice as well as your instrument if you happen to play any for an after bonfire party jam!!)

Sunday:

9-11am – Morning practice focused on facing fears & future challenges with arm balances and inversions
12pm- lunch time
2pm- departure – Back to the city with a clear, fresh, and spirited mind and body!

To register contact – info@yogamerav.com

Prices

Singles: $475

Doubles: $425

Camping Deluxe: $400

September 6-8, 2013 – Basics Bliss: Bodhisattva Yoga in the Catskills

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In the Bodhisattva tradition, being of greater benefit to those around you, often begins with benefiting yourself. Vivekan & Jess invite you to join them for a weekend of bliss in the nearby mountains! Establish a solid Basics-level practice (or deepen a preexisting one!) with revitalizing Bodhisattva Yoga; a combination of engaging mindful flows, breath work, meditation, Buddhist philosophy, and the altruistic motivation to help others– with a rock and roll sensibility to top it off. With home-cooked, locally-harvested meals, the idyllic late summer setting, and lots of relaxing down-time, it’s the perfect opportunity to set the important foundations integral to a safe, comprehensive, and fun Bodhisattva Yoga practice.

About Vivekan & Jess

Vivekan is the founder and director of Park Slope, Brooklyn’s Bodhisattva Yoga (www.BodhisattvaYoga.com). He was originally certified under a direct disciple of Swami Satchidananda and has since studied with many teachers of varying traditions. He has especially been inspired by teachers from Tibet, China, India & the West. Synthesizing these influences, Vivekan has created his own unique brand of yoga instruction called Bodhisattva Yoga. His meditation instruction, and broad yogic knowledge and experience, enriches his students’ experience with his ability to tie yogic philosophy with ordinary, everyday experiences.

Bodhisattva Yoga’s Co-Director, Jess, received her teacher certification under Vivekan and continues to apprentice under his guidance. She draws inspiration from her practice, her teachers and the Dharma. Among students and private clients she is known for her warmth, encouragement and her ability to share her personal tips, tricks and hacks to make life off and on the mat a little more laid back and rock star.

Friday, September 6

Arrive anytime after 2pm and enjoy the property. Settle in, explore.
5:45-7:15pm, Bodhisattva Yoga
Enjoy a welcome glass of sangria! Perhaps take a soak in the hot tub…
Candlelight dinner in the Plum House

Saturday, September 7

Breakfast, self-serve. Choose from seasonal fresh fruit, homemade breads and spreads, yogurt, granola, coffee, tea and more.
9:30-11:15am, Bodhisattva Yoga
Picnic lunch buffet served outdoors overlooking the amazing views~
5pm – 6:30pm, Bodhisattva Yoga
Sunset dinner and wine in the Plum House (It’s BYOB! Heathen Hill and Vivekan and Jess are judgment-free)
Evening bonfire, s’mores and star-gazing 🙂

Sunday, September 8

Breakfast, self-serve to your liking
9:30-11:15am, Bodhisattva Yoga
Hearty country brunch in the Plum House
Leisure departure

Cost (per person):

– Honeymoon Sweet (Sold!)
– Le Trailer Single, $580
– Yoga House, $490
– Campground Luxe, $470

Price is per person and includes all: Bodhisattva Yoga sessions, amazing meals, and quaint accommodations.

Registration

This retreat is Open Enrollment—perfect for newcomers to yoga, growing Basics-level practitioners and accompanying family members, spouses and friends who are in a fit condition (meaning, without physical obstructions) to participate in group yoga sessions working at Bodhisattva Yoga’s Basics I-II Level.

Please call 718.499.9642 (YOGA) or e-mail Jessica@BodhisattvaYoga.com.

For more information visit www.BodhisattvaYoga.com.

Aug 23-25, 2013- Summer Yoga Retreat in the Catskill Mountains with Wesley Collier at Heathen Hill Yoga

Title: Relax-Renew-Restore; Summer Yoga Retreat with Wesley Collier

Description

Come spend another beautiful weekend in the Catskills with Wesley, Barkan Certified instructor, from Queens NY. Enjoy a weekend of fresh air, fresh food and healing yoga.

Relax in the hot tub under the stars. Catch some sun by the swimming hole and stay warm by the campfire. Plenty of outdoor and indoor games to enjoy.

And… YOGA!!!

About Wesley Collier

A serious marathoner from 1997-2003, (over 35 marathons, including a 62 mile ultra-marathon) Wesley began practicing yoga in 2000 to stretch his tight hamstrings. By 2003 he gave up running entirely for a dedicated yoga practice.

Wesley received his teaching certification from Barkan Method Hot Yoga(barkanmethod.com) and sees yoga as the gateway to happiness, awareness, and peace. Wesley’s classes focus on being who you are and feeling however you feel whenever you step on your mat. BrEatHe,MoVe, LaUgH, EnJoY!

Retreat Schedule

Friday, August 23

4pm Arrive and Relax
6pm Chill Yoga Flow- Yin/Restorative
8pm- Dinner

Saturday, August 24

6:30am Silent Sun Salutes and Meditation Labyrinth walk(optional)
9-11am Barkan Method Yoga
12pm Lunch on the lawn
5:30pm The Magic 10, Wall Series, Long-Slow-Deep
8pm- Dinner, Bonfire, Smore’s roastfest

Sunday, August 25

6:30am Silent Sun Salutes and Meditation Labyrinth walk(optional)
9-11am Power Yoga, Inversions, Arm Balances
12pm Group Brunch
2pm Return Restored

Prices

$475 single
$425 double
$400 campground

Contact for payment: wesley_yoga@yahoo.com

 

Aug 16-18, 2013 – Genny Kapuler’s 8th Annual Intermediate/Advanced Workshop

Details

Arrival: Friday afternoon. Post-travel grounding asana 5-7pm. Hot tub. Sangria. Dinner at 8pm

Saturday morning: Pranayama then asana. Lunch outdoors, weather permitting. Afternoon class. Cocktail hour (BYOB) and dinner.

Sunday morning pranayama and asana, Country brunch. On the road.

About Genny

Genny Kapuler has studied yoga since 1976 and has been teaching since 1980. She has studied three times in India with the Iyengar family. Her primary teacher here is Mary Dunn.

Before the birth of her child and before she began teaching yoga, Genny performed as a modern dancer; for many years she had her own company. She is also trained as an Alexander-technique teacher and is a practitioner of Body-Mind Centering.

In addition to her yoga training, Genny has studied anatomy extensively.

She applies this knowledge to her understanding and teaching of yoga, directing her students toward a deeper awareness in asana and pranayama through precision of alignment. Genny also uses the poetics of language to guide her students, and to create “a mind-state in the room that is gentle and focused.”

Through Iyengar Yoga, she says, students attain ever more precise alignment of the skeletal-muscular, organ, and nervous systems. Working towards harmony of body, mind, and spirit, they are able to move out into the world with more grace.

Prices:

Double pp: $490.00
Single: $565.00

We’ll start with a restorative practice on Friday at 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm followed by dinner.

Click here for the printable registration form.

Start Date: August 16, 2013
End Date: August 18, 2013