Yogic Life - Workshops

Arm Balances and Inversions with Kathryn Budig

Sun, 21 Sep 2008 01:13:26 -0400

October 3rd, 2008
Friday, 7:30-9:30pm

Main Street
310.664.6470 x 143

Price
$35 by 9/19
$45 after 9/19

Inversions and arm balances are empowering postures that teach us not only about our inner strength but about our innate playfulness, courage, fearlessness, agility and ability to create light and space. Learn a pathway to channel these postures into your practice with ease and excitement!

We will tackles postures such as handstand, forearm balance and headstand along with ample variations. We will learn the foundations and layer from there catered to each individual's needs. Expect to also play with several bakasana variations, flying pigeon, eka pada koundinyasana and a few surprise guest appearances! Once we have played with both we will begin to link the inversions and arm balances together with a very basic and accessible approach.

Kathryn has been featured in publications such as Yoga Journal, Yogi Times, LA Metro, E! Entertainment, The
Elephant, LA2DAY Magazine,'Y Yoga' a documentary film, numerous print ads and is a staff writer for Quarter-
life.com as well as a Yogamates teacher/writer for Gaiam’s Yogamates.com and a Southern California Ambas-
sador for Nike’s 2008/2009 yoga line. She is the co-founder with Jesse Schein of ‘Poses for Paws’, an organi-
zation dedeicated towards raising money for animal shelters through yoga. You can experience Kathryn's class
at Yogichocolate.com and soon from Yoga Journal’s new DVD “Yoga Therapeutics”.

Celebrate Your Abs! With Kathryn Budig

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 15:25:33 -0400

July 12th, 2008
Saturday, 1:30-4:30pm

YogaWorks Montana
1426 Montana Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90403
310.393.5150
yogaworks.com

Price
$45 by 6/28
$55 after 6/28

Celebrate the power of your abs! Learn how to incorporate a
strong core into your entire yoga practice.

We often cringe at the idea of an intense abdominal routine, but long for
the confidence and strength that is created in the aftermath. Join Kath-
ryn for an afternoon of focused core conditioning and abdominal
awareness in your everyday postures. Deepen your arm balances and
inversions through the strength of your core.

Kathryn Budig
With a strong background in Ashtanga, she was one of the youngest teachers when put on the
schedule at Yogaworks. Her goal as a yogi and instructor grew into teaching creative se-
quences that make arm balances and inversions accessible to everyone in the room. Kathryn
teaches a playful approach to the practice and wants every student who passes through her
room to learn the importance and ease of laughter. Kathryn has been featured in publications
such as Yoga Journal, Yogi Times, LA Metro, E! Entertainment, 'Y Yoga' a documentary film, and
is a staff writer for Quarterlife.com as well as a Yogamates teacher/writer for Yoga-
mates.com. You can experience Kathryn's class online at Yogichocolate.com and soon from
Monthlyyogadvd.com.

kathrynbudig.com

Awaken Your Abs! With Kathryn Budig

Sat, 29 Dec 2007 17:15:49 -0500

January 5th, 2008 Yogaworks Montana Ave. 1:30-4:30pm

Greet the New Year with strength! Learn how to incorporate a
strong core into your entire yoga practice.
We often cringe at the idea of an intense abdominal routine,
but long for the confidence and strength that is created in the
aftermath. Join Kathryn for an afternoon of focused core con-
ditioning and abdominal awareness in your everyday postures.
Deepen your arm balances and inversions through the
strength of your core.

Kathryn Budig
Kathryn found yoga during college in Charlottesville, VA,
through her Ashtanga practice. Her acting career and yoga
led her to Los Angeles in the summer of 2004 where she com-
pleted the YogaWorks training with Chuck and Maty. A dedi-
cated Ashtangi, Kathryn's classes focus on finding the playful
approach to the practice.
www.kathrynbudig.com

January 5th, 2008
Saturday, 1:30-4:30pm

Location
Montana Studio

Price
$45 by 12/22
$55 after 12/22

Float On! Accessible Arm Balancing with Kathryn Budig

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 11:38:24 -0400

Friday, Nov 9, 2007
YogaWorks Main Street

Forget fear and have fun as you deepen your arm balances.

Join Kathryn for a lighthearted evening of exploration on our hands!

This workshop is geared towards both fledglings of arm balances and full grown flyers. We will explore the foundation of arm balancing, the technicalities of leaving the ground on our hands and the playful mindset needed to maintain the balance.

We'll begin with bakasana (crow) and explore other poses such as flying pigeon, side crow, grasshopper, eka pada koundinyasana i and ii, and several others. Beginners will learn how to enter these poses, advanced practitioners will learn new entries and possibilities.

Come with any questions and leave with a refreshed spirit and richer understanding of these amazing postures.

Schedule Information
Friday November 9th: 7:30-9:30pm
Yogaworks Main St.

Pricing Information
$35 by 10/26
$45 after 10/26

www.kathrynbudig.com

Santa Barbara Retreat with Kathryn Budig and Jesse Schein

Fri, 11 May 2007 11:07:57 -0400

Santa Barbara Yoga Retreat

with Kathryn Budig and Jesse Schein

June 7, 2007
Location: White Lotus, Santa Barbara

Schedule Information:
June 7-10, 2007
Check In begins 3pm on Thursday, June 7th
Check Out is approximately 1pm on Sunday, June 10th

Join Jesse and Kathryn for a summer weekend of Yoga, great food, swimming, hiking and new friendships. Jesse and Kathryn will offer you two yoga classes a day at White Lotus, a longtime favorite retreat center in the foothills of Santa Barbara. Spend a summer weekend deepening your practice while exploring the strength of standing postures, the thrill of backbends, the challenge arm balances and the ecstasy of inversions. Bring a willingness to laugh a lot, have fun and make new friends.

Begin your day with a challenging and invigorating 2-hour morning class, and finish with a deep, meditative evening practice to slowly melt any tension. Take the afternoon to hike, swim or relax. Evenings you may enjoy the hot tub, gaze at the stars or gather on the porch with others. We will have delicious and healthy meals prepared for us and great massage therapists will be available. This retreat center offers a variety of options for accommodations from a yurt to a private cabin to dormitory style lodging. Sign up early so you can have your choice!

Kathryn completed the Yoga Works training with Chuck Miller and her mentor, Maty Ezraty. A dedicated ashtangi, Kathryn’s classes focus on finding the playful approach to the practice. Full of arm balances and inversions, she teaches in a way that encourages taking chances, opening up and finding laughter. Kathryn is a featured teacher in the documentary film, ‘Y Yoga’, created by Aurthr Klein.

Jesse began her practice when she moved from New York to LA in 1999. She studied Vinyasa Flow with Seane Corne, Vinnie Marino and Annie Carpenter. She then met her mentor, Maty Ezraty, in 2000 and studied with her until she left in 2005. She continues to teach flow classes as well as privately. Jesse is passionate about teaching precise alignment believing that the more one can properly align their bodies, the deeper the practice will move. Once the body opens, the mind will become more quiet and the magical essence of the practice will reveal itself.

Retreat Policy: An advance deposit of $300 is required to reserve your space on this retreat. All deposits are non-refundable. Deposits are transferable to another retreat if cancellation is received by April 20th. No deposit or payment transfers will be made if cancellation is received after the above cancellation deadline of April 20th. Balance must be paid in full by the early registration date in order to receive the discounted price. Balance must be paid by May 11th for everyone else.

Pricing Information:

Accommodations
(All prices are listed on a Per Person basis)
Yurt (sleeps 3 people) $595 (early) $695 (full)
Loft in Main Room (sleeps 3) $650 (early) $750 (full)
Private Cabin (sleeps 2 people) $750 (early) $850 (full)
Private Cabin for One $900 (early) $1000 (full)

Early Registration Date: April 20th, 2007
Limited space available. $300 non-refundable deposit required to hold your space.

Contact Information:
Call Now to Register!
Contact: Adventure Yoga Retreats, LLC.
310-455-6681 or 877-624-6308
or info@ayretreats.com

Heather Duplex, Kauai 2007

Sat, 31 Mar 2007 11:19:22 -0400

Greece Yoga Retreat

Sat, 31 Mar 2007 10:53:45 -0400

Greece Yoga Retreat
with Scott Davis & Pat Linfoot

June 23 to July 7, 2007

Join Pat and Scott for two weeks in Greece, on the beautiful island of Crete. You'll stay overlooking the ocean at the Triopetra Yoga Retreat Centre, take two inspiring yoga classes each day, eat freshly prepared vegetarian meals, and enjoy the serenity and spectacular beauty of this unique oasis.

The cost of the retreat will be $2,500 for the full two weeks or $1,550 for one week only (plus GST). The cost includes double-occupancy accommodation, ground transportation, and three meals and two yoga classes per day. Air transportation must be arranged and paid for separately.

Please remit a $500 non-refundable deposit to reserve a space; the balance to be paid before June 1, 2007. Space is limited and preference will be given to those registering for the two weeks.

Scott was introduced to yoga philosophy and meditation by his parents at age 6. A trip to India in 1994 sparked Scott's lifelong passion for teaching. Through the use of alignment and vinyasa, Scott inspires his students to find the healing and transformative effects of the practice. In addition to yoga, Scott operates a private clinical practice in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.

Pat began her study of yoga in 1993 and has been teaching for many years. She has completed intensive training with Ron Reid, Ana Forrest, and Judith Lasater. In order to deepen her understanding of asana and philosophy, Pat is currently studying with Hart Lazer and Georg Feuerstein. Humour, creative sequencing and themes, and the integration of Buddhism and Yoga comprise the heart of her teaching.

Scott and Pat are co-owners of the Octopus Garden Yoga Centre in Toronto, Canada.

Arm Balance Workshop with Elinore Cohen

Tue, 27 Mar 2007 00:06:39 -0400

Finding and Freeing Finessee and Form

THE FLYING ART OF ARM BALANCING / THE FORCES OF GRAVITY WORKSHOP

ARM BALANCE WORKSHOP
with Elinore Cohen
Sunday, May 20th
1:00 - 3:00pm
www.elinorecohenyoga.com

$30 by May 10th
$35 At the Door

INNER POWER YOGA
22233 Mulholland Highway
Gelson's Village, Calabasas
818-591-2639
www.innerpoweryoga.net

Explore Arm Balances with Elinore Cohen at INNER POWER YOGA.

"Where does the balance of motion come from? Does the idea of jumping into Bakasana/Crow pose seem out of the question in your mind, and therefore in your body? Are you having trouble finding your force and lift in the opposing forces of arm balances? Arm balances develop lightness, strength, stability, and agility. Tremendous control is achieved over the body, muscle tone is developed, coordination is cultivated, and concentration increases. As we draw our attention to points in the body we heighten our awareness in each layer of the body, and merge that attention and concentration deeper and deeper for higher and higher forms of awareness within us, and throughout us."

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All Photography by Jason Gold www.jasongold.com

Santa Barbara Retreat with Joan Hyman

Sat, 03 Feb 2007 22:00:03 -0500

SANTA BARBARA Retreat

April 27 - 29, 2007

White Lotus Retreat Center

Come to Santa Barbara with Joan! Allow your body to Spring into Summer with this blissful yoga weekend. Practice yoga twice each day and take time to retreat, reflect and replenish on the beautiful property of White Lotus Retreat Center. The property over looks the city of Santa Barbara, the Pacific Ocean and Channel Islands. It is situated in a steep canyon on forty acres in the San Marcos Pass. Through the bottom of the canyon flows the year 'round San Jose creekSpring. We will enjoy the swimming hole and the underground Hopi-style meditation Kiva as well as other delightful amenities.

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Early Registration Date: March 12th, 2007

Cost per Person: $450 - $750 w/early reg.

Cost per Person: $550 - $550 w/full reg.

www.joanhyman.com

photo: www.avilaphotography.com

January 6, 2007: Workshop with Kathryn Budig

Sat, 23 Dec 2006 12:13:55 -0500

SOLD OUT!

‘Awaken Your Abs’ with Kathryn Budig

Visit Kathryn's website

January 6, 2007
Location: Yoga Works Montana

Schedule Information:
Saturday, January 6th
12:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Pricing Information:
$45 by 12/31; $60 after 12/31

Contact Information:
Yoga Works Montana Studio
1426 Montana Avenue, 2nd Floor
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 393-5150

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We often cringe at the idea of an intense abdominal routine,
but long for the confidence and strength that is created
in the aftermath. Join Kathryn for an afternoon of focused core
conditioning and abdominal awareness in your everyday postures.
Deepen your arm balances and inversions through the strength of your core.

This workshop will increase your awareness of the abdominal muscles
in your ENTIRE practice, whether it be in a standing pose or the strong pull
needed in an arm balance or inversion. The afternoon will begin traditionally
with sun salutations and a flow to induce heat in the body. We will then
intersperse short but strong abdominal routines throughout the workshop,
followed by an asana that will be enriched from that specific core work.
The often elusive Ashtanga style ‘pick-up and jump back’ will also be
broken down and made accessible through a few simple steps.
You will find a strong awareness in specific areas of the core
needed to build a seamless and strong asana practice.

Come with questions, an adventerous spirit, and a sense of playfulness. Walk away stronger, more confident and aware, and of course, happier!

It is recommended but not required to have 6 months to a year of yoga experience.

~ Kathryn Budig