Heathen Hill Yoga

Heathen Hill is pleased to present these outstanding guest teachers

upstate new york

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

June 29-July 1 – Carrie Owerko – New Territory

Description

Summertime is a wonderful time for adventurous and playful practice. And this summer you are invited to join us for a weekend retreat of playful practice at the lovely Heathen Hill. We will venture into new territory by bringing curiosity, a sense of adventure, and a fresh approach to our practice of yoga.

This workshop is for intermediate or higher level students who are interested in practicing deeply, wholeheartedly, with the intention of uncovering the learner (and teacher) within themselves.

We will have plenty of time to explore the integration of asana, pranayama and yoga philosophy in our practices.

About Carrie

Carrie Owerko has been practicing yoga for many years and is a core faculty member of the Iyengar Yoga Institute of NY. She holds a Senior Intermediate I teaching credential and serves as an assessor for the Iyengar National Association. She travels regularly to India to study with the Iyengar family and has had the honor of co-choreographing and performing in “Live-Light on Life,” a tribute to the life and works of B.K.S. Iyengar at New York City Center during his 2005 National Book Tour. Before devoting herself to the art and science of yoga, Carrie earned a BFA in Dance and Theater from Loretto Heights College and became a Certified Movement Analyst from the Laban Institute. She has spent years dancing, performing and exploring movement for communication and expression.

Retreat Schedule

Arrive any time after 4pm on Friday, June 29. It is a 3 1/2 hour drive from Manhattan if you don’t stop at Woodbury Commons to shop.
Dinner at 8pm

SATURDAY
Breakfast- self serve anytime
CLASS: 10 – 12:30
Lunch
Rest/swim/hot tub/hoola hoop
CLASS: 4:30 – 6:30
Cocktails at your leisure BYOB
Dinner 8pm

SUNDAY
Breakfast- self serve anytime
CLASS: 10 – 12:30
Brunch
Departure – 2:30ish

Prices

DOUBLE pp: $490
SINGLE: $565
CAMPGROUND LUXE pp $470

TO REGISTER: email susanliporem@gmail.com

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.

Sept. 9-11 – Heathen Hill Yoga Retreat with Wesley Collier

Title: Heathen Hill Yoga Retreat w/Wesley Collier

Description

“All true wellness and health come from a calm and peaceful mind.” –BK

Secluded, intimate and surrounded by beautiful nature – come spend a weekend of  yoga at Heathen Hill led by Wesley Collier.
Enjoy four extended yoga sessions combining Yin, Restorative, and Power Yoga with Breathing Techniques and Meditation. Locally-grown fresh gourmet food and lots of time for the hammock, hot tub, swimming hole, and outdoor games. At night enjoy a bonfire and stargazing.

About Wesley

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: September 9, 2011

Arrival 4 pm
5:30-7 pm Chillax Yoga: Yin and Restorative
8 pm Dinner

Saturday: September 10, 2011

9-11 am Power Yoga
12 pm Lunch
4-5:45 pm Yoga with Props: hip openers, back stretches, and twists
5:45-6 pm Meditation
7 pm Dinner followed by bonfire (BYOB/W)

Sunday: September 11, 2011

9-10:45 am Power Yoga: arm balances, inversions, and ab/core work
10:45-11 am Meditation
Country Brunch after the Sunday AM class
2 pm Departure

Register with Wesley at wesley_yoga@yahoo.com

Start Date:  September 9, 2011
End Date: September 11, 2011

May 20–22, 2011 – Getaway Yoga Retreat in the Catskills with Merav Ben-Horin


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Title: Getaway Yoga Retreat in the Catskills with Merav Ben-Horin
Location: Heathen Hill

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 received her yoga teaching certification from YogaWorks.

She was a dancer for over 10 years and began practicing yoga in 2004 alongside her studies in psychology. As part of her interest in human behavior and movement she sees yoga as a tool for personal growth and a great way to develop mind/body awareness. Merav teaches Vinyasa flow classes emphasizing movement to breath connection, muscle strengthening, and increased flexibility and balance.

She has also led individual and group yoga therapy for patients suffering from substance abuse, anxiety and depression. As a future therapist she intends to incorporate yoga into her work with her patients and combine yoga therapy with talk therapy.

www.yogamerav.com

Retreat Schedule

Friday:

Arrival at 4pm
5:30-7pm – Vinyasa Blend Restorative – unwind and restore
8pm-Dinner

Saturday:

9-11am – Morning Vinyasa Flow-Vigorous morning practice focusing on energizing back bends and inversions
12pm – Lunch time
4-6pm – Evening Flow: Well rounded practice 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 flow: Vigorous morning practice focused on facing future challenges with core work, arm balances, and inversions followed by pranayama and meditation session.
12pm- lunch time
2pm- departure – Back to the city with a clear, fresh, and spirited mind and body!

To register contact – info@yogamerav.com

Start Date: May 20, 2011
End Date: May 22, 2011