Workshops

KATHRYN BUDIG, a Los Angeles based yoga teacher world renowned is presenting a special yoga retreat on August 17-19th!

Please join us for our biggest event of the season!

Friday August 17th (6:00-8:00 pm) Aim True – Authentic Flow ($40)

Set every practice, day and breath with the power of your intention. Tap into what it means for us to ‘aim true’ on a physical, emotional and spiritual level. Then we’ll get out our mats and find our inner archer and physically manifest through asana what it means to be strong, aware and compassionate. Creative sequencing will create discipline with the perfect blend of humor and thoughtfulness. Come join the hunt for our authentic selves. Please bring a strap, block, paper and a pen.

Saturday, August 18th: Flight of the Yogi – Inversions and Arm Balances

Join Kathryn for a lighthearted workshop 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, handstand, forearm balance and many other variations. 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.

The Breakdown: Session 1. (9:00-12:00 pm) Flight of the Yogi: Arm Balances ($50)

Session 2. (2:30-5:00 pm) Flight of the Yogi: Inversions ($45)

Everyone dreams of flying but fears the chance of a crash and burn. This workshop builds a strong foundation of strength in the mindset and physical body to break through preconceived notions of our abilities. We are gifted beyond our imagination, and this workshop will playful support and encourage your untapped potential to dance on your hands and see the world from a different view. Drop fear and step forward with a smile on your face and love in your heart and you’ll already be lighter and ready to flip it around.

Sunday (9:00-11:00 am) Spice Up Your Practice ($40)

Love yoga but feel like you’re in a bit of a slump? Freshen up your routine and add some spice to your mat! This dynamic workshop explores new and exciting Sun Salutation variations, fun transitions, vigorous vinyasa, and new exit strategies. Add life to your yoga practice through an energetic class that gets the pulse and laughter flowing. Come with an open mind, a hungry appetite for excitement, and a towel to mop it all down.

Full retreat/all sessions: $150

More about Kathryn: Kathryn Budig is one of the youngest and most widely recognized faces in yoga, Kathryn Budig’s appetite for yoga is infectious. Kathryn’s playful mixture of challenging classes with her lovable personality is the recipe for a truly inspiring class. As an avid food lover, she is also passionate about sharing healthy, organic and eco-friendly recipes. Kathryn shares her zest for life, yoga & food as the Women’s Health Magazine yoga expert along with her contributor writings for The Huffington Post, Yoga Journal, Gaiam, The Daily Love and MindBodyGreen. She has graced the covers of Yoga Journal, Yoga International, Om Yoga and Common Ground. Budig has been featured on E!Entertainment, The Food Network, Shape and The New York Times. She also serves as the brand representative for apparel company ToeSox and ambassador for Pangea Organics. She is currently writing Rodale’s The Big Book of Yoga.

Kathryn is dedicated to giving back to her community. She co-founded “Poses for Paws”, an organization dedicated to raising money for animal shelters through yoga. You can practice with Kathryn around the globe or save yourself the plane ticket by practicing with her weekly online at Yogaglo.com. Find her on faculty at Yogaworks Santa Monica, Kripalu or through her Gaiam DVD, “Aim True Yoga” www.kathrynbuydig.com