Heathen Hill Yoga

Heathen Hill is pleased to present these outstanding guest teachers

Franklin NY

Aug. 24-26, 2012 – Tzahi Moscovitz

Location: Heathen Hill
Description: Spend a weekend of serenity found outside of concrete NYC– the Catskills, yoga, garden grown organic food, and fun!

Tzahi will lead the 3 yoga classes where each session will complement the others to provide a complete and well-rounded weekend of yoga— forward bends, backbends, inversions, restorative and pranayama. The combination of Heathen Hill’s peace and beauty, and a comprehensive yoga study will provide an experience that will leave you feeling integrated and enlivened.

About Tzahi

Tzahi Moskovitz became certified to teach the YogaWorks method in the first Certification to be held in New York, after his original training in the ISHTA tradition with Alan finger. In his teaching, Tzahi combines vigor, flow, and precision, using the full vocabulary of asana to create a practice that is safe while at the same time, playful and adventurous.

He is directly influenced by the flow and strength of the Ashtanga series and the alignment, intelligence and awareness of the Iyengar tradition. He is inspired by the teaching of Mary Dunn, Genny Kapuler and Mark Whitwell. His training and experiences as a medic provide Tzahi with a deep and practical understanding of anatomy as it relates to movement and asana

Start Date: August 24, 2012
End Date: August 26, 2012

The Weekend’s Agenda

Arrival: Friday, anytime after 8pm. Snacks will be served. Bring warm clothes. It gets cold in the mountains.

Saturday

Buffet breakfast available from 6:30-7:45AM
AM Yoga
Lunch – 12 noon
PM Yoga
Dinner – 7:30PM (Cocktails at your leisure. BYOB)

Sunday

Buffet breakfast available 6:30 – 7:45AM
AM Yoga
Country Brunch – 12 noon

Departure: 2pm- ish. Any later and you will be assigned yard work or house chores.

Prices

Double: $425.00

Single:  $500.00

Space is certainly limited to this secluded retreat and advanced registration is necessary: tzahi1@hotmail.com to reserve a spot.

Aug. 17-19, 2012 – Genny Kapuler Intermediate/Advanced



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 for this retreat.
Start Date: August 17, 2012
End Date: August 19, 2012

Aug. 10 -12 – Country Bliss: Bodhisattva Yoga in the Catskills

Description

In the Bodhisattva tradition, being of greater benefit to those around you, often begins with benefiting yourself. Vivekan & Jess invite you to do just that, with a summer weekend with them in the mountains! Deepen your practice with revitalizing Bodhisattva Yoga; a combination of challenging, mindful flows, Buddhist philosophy and meditation, 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 summer setting, and lots of relaxing down-time, it’s the perfect opportunity to immerse in and stabilize the yogic cultivation of ananda (joy, bliss)!

Friday, August 10

Arrive anytime after 2pm and enjoy the property
4:30 – 6pm – Unwind in an Arrival Flow
Enjoy a welcome glass of sangria!
7pm – Delicious dinner in the Plum House

Saturday, August 11

Breakfast, self-serve to your pleasure
9:30am – 11am Morning Flow & Pranayama 
Sumptuous Lunch served outdoors
5pm – 6:30pm Afternoon Workshop & Meditation
Sunset dinner in the Plum House
Evening bonfire, s’mores and star-gazing 🙂

Sunday, August 12

Breakfast, self-serve to your liking
9:30am – 11am
Morning Flow & Pranayama
Hearty Country Brunch in the Plum House

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 in general, 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.

Registration

To register for Bodhisattva Yoga’s retreat, you must have attended a retreat with Vivekan and Jess in the past or be actively practicing at their Park Slope location.
Pricing per person includes all: Bodhisattva Yoga sessions, amazing meals, and quaint accommodations.

Prices

Yoga House: $470
Le Trailer Singles: $560
Honeymoon: $470
Campground Luxe: $450

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

For more information visit www.BodhisattvaYoga.com.

Aug. 3-5 – Relax-Renew-Restore; Summer Yoga Retreat with Wesley Collier

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 3

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

Saturday, August 4

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 5

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

Start Date: August 3, 2012
End Date: August 5, 2012

 

 

July 27-29, 2012 – Chrissy Carter and Jenny Aurthur Intermediate/Advanced

Description

Challenge and deepen your practice with Jenny and Chrissy at Heathen Hill. 4 playful practices, 5 opportunities to eat Lip’s amazing cooking (almost ALL of the food is harvested from her property!), with lots of time for frolicking in the grass or napping in the hammock. Escape the city heat, recommit yourself to your mat and then take a dip in the watering hole. There will be inversions, hula-hooping, wine by the campfire, and a hard-core game of late night Taboo!

*Retreat open to intermediate/advanced practitioners.

About Chrissy and Jenny

Jenny Aurthur has been teaching yoga since 1998. She first started her studies in Los Angeles in 1993 with Seane Corn, Maty Ezraty, Lisa Walford, Nancy Goodstein and Julie Kleinman. After moving to New York in 2004 she began studying with Carrie Owerko and has since become very influenced by Iyengar yoga and the yoga philosophy of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. She has been teaching teacher training for Yogaworks since 2005 in New York and in cities all over the world including Los Angeles, Oslo, Washington D.C., Savannah and Istanbul. Her classes include a mixture of the movement and fluidity of Ashtanga Vinyasa and the precision of Iyengar yoga.

Jenny’s website

Chrissy Carter is passionate about teaching intelligent yoga with clarity and compassion. She blends breath-based movement with the alignment of the Iyengar method, inspired by her studies with Mark Whitwell and Carrie Owerko. Chrissy teaches teacher training at Yoga Works in New York and travels internationally to lead workshops, retreats and continuing education for students and teachers. Chrissy has been featured in Yoga Journal, The New York Times, and Whole Living Magazine. Her blog, H(om)e, is a source of inspiration for those looking to take yoga into both their kitchen and their life.

Chrissy’s website

Retreat Schedule

Friday, July 27
afternoon arrival, 5-7pm class, 7:30pm dinner

Saturday, July 28
9-11:30am class, noon lunch, 4-6pm class, 7pm dinner

Sunday, July 29
9:00-11:30am class, noon lunch, 2pm go home

Prices

$490.00 double
$565.00 single

Double occupancy options: The Yoga House and Campground Luxe. Be not skeptical of the campground! It’s a cozy spot and the outdoor shower is such a treat.

Start Date: July 27, 2012
End Date: July 29, 2012

July 13-15, 2012 – Alyssa Rubin

Title: Alyssa Rubin

Description

Get out of the city for the weekend to practice yoga, eat freshly prepared organic meals, spend time outside, and socialize with like-minded yogis. We will spend the weekend practicing vinyasa flow, starting with a one hour slow flow class on Friday evening, which will be nice after sitting in the car for a few hours. Try to arrive between 5:00 and 5:30 so we can practice at 6. Bring your bathing suit for the swimming hole and hot tub, and a musical instrument (optional) for the bonfire on Saturday evening.

About Alyssa

Alyssa’s sister took her to her first yoga class when she was a teenager. Many years later, her yoga practice is a top priority! She completed her first teacher training in 2009 and is certified in hot yoga, prenatal yoga, and vinyasa flow.

She loves spending time outside and is super excited about returning to Heathen Hill.

Prices

Includes Food, Yoga, Accommodation and FUN!

Singles – $470.00
Doubles $405.00
Camping $385.00

For more info or to reserve your spot – AlyssaRubin@gmail.com

Start Date: July 13, 2012
End Date: July 15, 2012

July 6-8, 2012 – Marisa Sako

Title: Marisa Sako – Summertime Sattva in the Catskills
Location: Heathen Hill
Description: Come away to lush pastures with views of rolling green hills. Revel in four of Marisa’s energizing and creative vinyasa yoga classes, emphasizing alignment  and ending with deeply restorative savasanas.

 

 

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Start Date: June 8, 2012
End Date: June 10, 2012

June 15-17, 2012 – Yoga with Lip and Wine Tasting with Owen Kotler and Sean Santamour

Owen Before the Tastings

Title: Yoga with Lip and Wine Tasting with Owen Kotler and Sean Santamour
Location: Heathen Hill
Start Date: June 15, 2012
End Date: June 17, 2012

 

 

 

Owen Kotler After the Tastings

Description

Sean Santamour-evidence that wine keeps you young

Owen Kotler is a well known sommelier and concert clarinetist. He specializes in organic and bio-dynamic wine distribution for Artisan Wines. His deep knowledge and love for yoga and wine shine in his skillful, interactive, and uplifting wine presentations.

We’ll start with a tasting before dinner on Friday, June 15, 7pm. Whites, maybe a sparkler?

Class Saturday 9 – 11:00am. Tasting before lunch. Hot tub. Snooze. Afternoon class 4 – 6pm

Evening tasting and pour. Dinner. Pour .

Sunday morning 9 – 11:00 no balance poses……. BRUNCH! coffee only……….

$375 per person
Click here for the printable Registration form for this retreat.