Teaching yoga in the Iyengar tradition from the heart

Upcoming Specials

Purify with the Fire of Yoga: Tapas, Saucha, and Agni
Saturday January 7th 9:00 a.m. to noon

Through the practice of tapas we will purify our bodies and minds with our effort and attention in the postures and breathing practices.This creates heat which burns away toxins and clogged energy. We will blend this with the concept of saucha, the process of cleansing ourselves of unneeded behaviors through inner awareness, initiating positive change. These practices will be sequenced to ultimately improve agni, the digestive fire, for better absorption of nutrients, a lighter body and a vibrant mind.

We will explore how to use this heat within us to release our clinging of the past, to let go of negative patterns, and to look towards new, healthier ways of being. The darker time of the new year naturally gives us the opportunity to look at ourselves more deeply, discard what does not work for us and create and become more of who we really are as we emerge into the light. This workshop intends to offer some tools for personal transformation.

Open to those with at least one year regular practice and a willingness to explore vinyasa, backbends and inversions. We will do chanting and pranayama along with yoga philosophy.

$25.00
Limited to 12 students.

Please pre-register by e-mailing or call Llewellyne at 468-3554.

Class will be held at Down Dog Studio 3042 Center Rd.

More Saturday workshops are planned for the spring and summer as well.
Please visit the website regularly to check in on future events.

Looking Back

The retreat was conducted by Cascadia Kayaks and Anahata Circle Teachers. Because of all the positive feedback, we will be scheduling another retreat in 2010.   Building on the wonderful experiences we had on this first retreat, we are planning an enhanced experience for all who attend.

The Three day, 2 night retreat included daily yoga along with exploration of the beautiful San Juan Islands by Kayak.Cost of Retreat was all inclusive (kayaks, camping gear, food, instruction provided)

Felicity Green and Llewellyne Arden took the group through a transformative, self exploratory yoga retreat. Felicity is a senior Iyengar yoga teacher who brought wisdom and
depth of knowledge in pranayama (breathing practice), yoga philosophy andguidance in how to live a healthy and balanced life. Llewellyne offered a special asana series for kayaking, pranayama and chanting. Together, they performed a ritual to help them to commit to more aware living, allowing them to let go of attitudes that create discomfort or difficulties in their lives. All levels were welcome.

Heidi Hernandez guided the group by kayak through the ancient Salish Sea waterways, from Lopez Island to Jones Island. They spent the weekend together on Jones Island, learning through paddling and yoga. Heidi is co-owner and guide for Cascadia Kayak Tours located on Lopez Island, WA.