Heathen Hill Yoga

Heathen Hill is pleased to present these outstanding guest teachers

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August 22-24, 2014 – Summer Bliss: A Yoga Retreat with Dina Ivas

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Description

Escape the stress of the city for a fun weekend of serenity in nature. Treat yourself to 3-days of energizing and restorative yoga sessions, locally-grown fresh gourmet food, and blissful surroundings. Bring a good book, a bathing suit, a beach towel, and bask in the lush green fields, take a dip in the swimming pond, or gently sway into a soothing nap on the hammock. In the evening, enjoy s’mores around the bonfire, unwind in the hot tub, or sip wine under the starry skies. All-levels welcome.

About Dina

It took Dina a while to discover her inner ‘yogi.’ A former competitive gymnast, she earned her certification in Group Exercise in 2002, and headed to NYC to begin sharing her love of movement. The pressures of city life left her feeling totally unbalanced, and it was then that she discovered yoga. In 2010, Dina completed the 200-hour teacher training program at Sonic Yoga, becoming a certified Vinyasa Yoga teacher. She strives to offer classes that challenge the body and the mind, yet are fun, not intimidating, and accessible to all levels. She encourages students to explore on the mat, and keeps the mood lighthearted with great playlists and creative sequencing. Her approach to teaching yoga is embodied in three simple words: Breathe. Play. Grow. Dina is excited to host her first retreat at Heathen Hill, having recently returned from leading a 5-day retreat in Puerto Rico this February. She loves taking the practice of yoga out of the concrete jungle of NYC, where students can unplug, unwind and explore. For more about Dina, visit: www.yogawithdina.com

Price

Includes Food, Yoga, Accommodation and FUN! BYOB.

Double Occupancy: $449 per person

Single Occupancy: $499 per person

Fancy Camping: $399 per person (It’s more like “Glamping.” These well-appointed, spacious tents would make Martha Stewart proud!)

Retreat Schedule:

Friday

4pm Arrive & Unwind

6– 7:15pm Chill Yoga Flow (45-minutes of mellow Vinyasa followed by 30-minutes of blissful Restorative)

7:30pm Dinner

Saturday

7:30am – 8:30am Buffet Breakfast (Self-serve: coffee, tea, juice, fruit, yogurt, breads, spreads, etc.)

9:00am – 10:15am Energizing AM Vinyasa Flow

12pm Lunch

6 –7:15pm PM Vinyasa Flow with focus on inversions

7:30pm Dinner followed by bonfire (Bring your own beverage of choice)

Sunday

7:30am – 8:30am Buffet Breakfast

9:00am – 10:15am Energizing AM Flow with focus on arm balances

12pm Country Brunch

2pm Depart feeling refreshed, renewed and revitalized!

For more info or to reserve your spot, contact Dina at yogawithd@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

JUNE 7-9, 2013 – The Spider and the Sage with ELLEN KAPLOW

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Description

Weekend immersion dedicated to explore and expand your practice, connect to a simpler life, decompress from daily stress. Emerge reenergized in body , mind and spirit.

About Ellen Kaplow

E-RYT… Satsang Yoga creative director, YogaManJari Teacher Training

Ellen has been a well sought after ACE certified fitness instructor, Teacher- trainer and Group Fitness Director for over 25 years. She discovered Yoga (or Yoga found her) over 18 years ago and the rest as they say… is history. In the words of Rodney Yee, “We come to Yoga either from inspiration or out of desperation & for Ellen it was both.” After meeting her dear friend and mentor, Pam Flynn of Shakti Yoga, Ellen knew that this was a path she was meant to follow. Ellen completed an Anusara style teacher training with Molly Fox and Amy Ippoliti and is registered with the Yoga Alliance. She has studied extensively with Baron Baptiste, Sharon Gannon and David Life of Jivamukti Yoga, Maty Ezratry and Chuck Miller, Nancy Gilgoff, Lino Miele, Ana Forrest, Beryl Bender Birch , John Friend, Kofi Buscia, Christina Sell and Noah Maze’ and as of this Sept. Nikki Costello….so many wonderful teachers along the way.

She continues to study with and be inspired by her primary teacher Rodney Yee, (completing advanced teacher trainings with Rodney first in 2003 and each year since). Ellen has been included and has had the privilege of being part of a small retreat here at Heathen Hill open only to Rod’s senior students . (and not those who are AARP members). Being at Heathen Hill with Rodney, Colleen, Lippy and the rest of the crew..esteemed teachers in their own right, while doing what i love …is truly a gift. it has been an amazing journey!

Ellen‘s classes are a perfect blend of alignment, vinyasa and fun. Each experience is meant to allow the individual to discover his/her greatest potential. Ellen is grateful every day for the inspiration of her students and fellow instructors, the gift of Practice, her devoted staff and the love of her family (her three fabulous children, husband Rick and her 3 sweet pups. Ellen would also like to give a special shout out to Sally Narkis for urging her to step into the world of Teacher Training and retreats and to Connie Schaffer for opening this amazing studio with her over 10 years ago!

Namaste!

Retreat Schedule

Arrive any time after 2 on Friday.

Meet and greet at the Plum House 6:30pm. Dinner at 7.

Saturday practice 9-11:30,  pm practice 4:30- -6:30.

Sunday practice 8:30am to 11am…

 

Prices

Yoga House (double) $400 per person

Bonus House and Plum House single $485 per person

Honeymoon Sweet(dbl) $400 per person

Campground Luxe $400 per person

To register: satsangyogastudio@comcast.net, Attn. Ellen. Retreat

 

Samadhi in the Country – June 5-7

Title: Samadhi in the Country
Location: Heathen Hill
Description: Citta vrtti in the city got you down? Ditch those agitations of the mind and come away with us out of town!

Take the day off on Friday and we’ll head upstate to Heathen Hill to enjoy a weekend of juicy vinyasa flow, delectable home-cooked meals, lying in the grass with a good book, and dozing off to the sound of crickets. And don’t forget to pack a bathing suit for the swimming hole and hot tub!

About Marisa

Marisa is a local girl lucky enough to have a mom who was teaching her to walk on her hands shortly after learning how to walk on her feet! Throughout her life, she has dabbled in all sorts of movement, but nothing has been able to really inhabit a space in her heart like vinyasa practice.

It was this love that brought her to Laughing Lotus College of Yoga where she completed her teacher training with Dana Flynn and Jasmine Tarkeshi. Each day, she wakes up feeling honored and fortunate to be practicing and teaching yoga. Her instruction is greatly influenced by her on-going studies in anatomy and kinesiology, marrying detailed descriptions of alignment and encouragement to flow with grace. She believes that moving with mindfulness and compassion for oneself on the mat leads to moving about the world in the same manner.

 

*Please note that cost of transportation is separate. If you have a car and would be willing to carpool, please let us know!

 

Start Date: June 5, 2009
 End Date: June 7, 2009

Please call Levitate Yoga at 212-974-2288 or email Brenna@levitateyoga.com to register.

Joelle Hann and Stephanie Sandleben: Equalize Your Asana – July 17-19

Title: Joelle Hann and Stephanie Sandleben: Equalize Your Asana

Location: Heathen Hill

 

Description:
During this retreat we will focus on incorporating
bandhas and pranayama into the asana class to create a powerful and peaceful practice. We will have time for meditation as well as basking in the sun, swimming in the pond, and enjoying the beautiful upstate setting.

About Joelle and Stephanie

Joelle Hann and Stephanie Sandleben blend the free-flow of vinyasa with the precision of Iyengar yoga to create asana classes that energize the mind and body. Certified through Alison West of Yoga Union, Steph and Joelle continue to train with senior teachers across the US such as Tias Little, Genny Kapular, and Alan Finger. For more info, contact us at samatreats@gmail.com or visit our blog http://samatreats.blogspot.com

Start Date: July 17, 2009
End Date: July 19, 2009

Arrival: Friday 6:00 pm

Friday
8:00 pm – Welcome/Restorative Class

Saturday
9:00 am – 11:00 am – class
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm – class

Sunday
9:00 – 11:00 am – class

Departure: Sunday, 2:00 pm

For Registration, contact samatreats@gmail.com