Workshops
Spring Yoga & Ayurveda Camp
with Aiyana Athenian
Monday-Friday May 20-24, 7-8:30 am daily
Soul Moves, Rockland, Maine
Join us for a 5-day yoga camp inspired by the sublime healing system of Ayurveda. Ayurveda, the natural healing system of India, looks to the five elements (ether, air, fire, water and space) as a foundation for experiencing balance both in the natural world and within our beings. The doshas (vata, pitta and kapha) are the 3 bodily humors that make up one's mind/body constitution. This camp includes traditional Hatha Vinyasa (flow) classes and will vary from gentle to moderate intensity depending on the elements being explored in each specific class. Additional practices such as pranayama (breathing exercises,) mantra/kirtan (chanting,) and meditation will be included on certain days. Learn how to choose a yoga practice that fits your individual body's needs, as well as the time of year. For example, some days certain body types need grounding, warming, relaxing flows, while others benefit more from precision, mental focus and cooling routines and still others are best served by invigorating, uplifting, dynamic sequences. Come and explore them all and see what you resonate with on different days while learning more about making your yoga practice truly therapeutic for your body, mind and spirit!
Level: Some previous yoga experience recommended but not required.
Suggested Donation: $55-75. $25 deposit due with registration.
Registration: Please register by May 17. Attendance for the entire camp is strongly encouraged, but contact me for options if you cannot make all the days.
Contact: For registration or questions- Aiyana Athenian, e-mail: aiyana@shivashaktiyogaschool.com, or 207.431.8079.
Accommodation: Local host families are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Contact us for details.
Kirtan & Bliss Yoga Anniversary
with Krishna Peter Perry and Aiyana Athenian and Amanda Barrows
Sunday July 21, 5 pm
Bliss Yoga & Healing Arts, Union, Maine
Come explore and open your heart and voice in an evening of sacred chanting. Kirtan is a path of yoga characterized by joyful, devotional chanting through an easy call and response format. Drums, harmonium and various other instruments accompany the singing. No experience is necessary and all are welcome. This kirtan is part of the Bliss Yoga & Healing Arts 2-Year Anniversary celebration. More details to come on additional offerings in this event.
By Donation
Registration: Please let us know if you plan to attend.
Contact: For registration or questions- Aiyana Athenian, e-mail: aiyana@shivashaktiyogaschool.com, or 207.431.8079.
Chillin' Out Pitta Dosha
An Ayurvedic Yoga Workshop
with Aiyana Athenian and Krishna Peter Perry
Sphere, Rockland, Maine
Check back for summer dates.
Ayurveda, the natural healing system of India, looks to the five elements (ether, air, fire, water and space) as a foundation for experiencing balance both in the natural world and within our beings. The doshas (vata, pitta and kapha) are the 3 bodily humors that make up one's mind/body constitution. These doshas are based upon predominances of the five elements. Seasonally we also see prevalent elements that act on the doshas in the body. In the case of the summer season we see the fire element strongest, which often serves to increase this element in our body as well. This element, being characteristic of Pitta dosha, is therefore more easily found in excess in beings during the summer and early fall season both in individuals with Pitta constitution and those with other constitutions. Learn about cooling and refreshing Ayurvedic diet and lifestyle practices and experience yogic tools including asanas (postures) that keep the mind focused but which do not overtax the body, heat-relieving pranayama (breathing exercises,) meditation and chanting to maintain harmony in pitta dosha during the pitta time of year.
This workshop is perfect for learning ways to center your being if you tend to run in overdrive, if you're feeling a bit hot-headed from intense summer activity or if your body feels overheated in the summer. Signs of excess heat in the body and mind include skin rashes, indigestion or heartburn, diarrhea, irritability, an overly critical mind, etc. This is a great time of year to explore ways to stay balanced and grounded with the expansive energy of summer. Please bring a yoga mat if you have one.
This workshop is Part 3 of a 3-part Series looking at the 3 Doshas during their respective seasons of the year. These workshops can be taken individually or as a series.
Level: Open to all. No prior yoga or Ayurvedic experience necessary.
Suggested Donation: $35-$45. $15 deposit due with registration.
Contact: For registration or questions- e-mail: info@shivashaktiyogaschool.com, or 207.431.8079.
Silent Meditation Retreat
with Aiyana Athenian
Sphere, Rockland, Maine
Dive within during this day of introspection, exploring silent meditation through both seated and walking practices. We will begin the day with a gentle yoga class to stretch out the body. Then alternating between periods of seated, walking and savasana (relaxation on the back) meditations we will tap into, and drink off, the deep inner stillness and silence that exists within each of us when we simply allow our senses to turn inward. It is incredibly important to take time out of our busy lives to tune into this deep well of peace in our beings. Join us for this nourishing opportunity to be supported by your sangha (spiritual community) in cultivating the inner silence. There will be a 1-hour silent break for lunch (if you wish to stay in the silence of the studio, please bring a vegetarian lunch.)
Level: No prior experience required, though a willingness to explore uninterrupted periods of meditation of up to an hour are recommended.
Suggested Donation: $45-60. $20 deposit due with registration.
Contact: For registration or questions- Aiyana Athenian, e-mail: aiyana@shivashaktiyogaschool.com, or 207.431.8079.