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Pronunciation: tah-DAHS-uh-nuh Pose Type: Standing Pose Every yogi knows that while it looks like you’re just standing in place, Mountain Pose is actually a very active pose involving a great deal of muscle awareness and attention. Tadasana, when correctly executed, works every muscle in the body and when practiced regularly, it can help reduce back

Pronunciation: ARD-uh ooh-tuhn-AHS-uh-nuh Pose Type: Standing fold Half Forward Bend is a relaxing stretch when practiced correctly. It is included in the typical Sun Salutation sequence and there are many variations that can help yogis who are tight. Ardha Uttanasana is a great way to stretch out the spine and legs throughout the day or

Pronunciation: (AH-doh MOO-kah shvah-NAHS-anna) Other Names: Downward Dog, or just Down Dog Pose Type: Standing Downward Facing Dog, or Adho Mukha Svanasana, is one of the most innocent-looking poses but it exposes where a yogi has muscle without flexibility. Downward Dog is the perfect post to observe and correct your body’s imbalances. For some yogis,

Pronunciation: oo-TEE-tah parsh-vah-cone-AHS-anna Pose Type: Standing Extended Side Angle is a full-body wake up pose that gives the body an incredible dose of energy. The pose teaches the yogi how to stabilize their legs while opening and expanding the sides of the rib cage and training the muscles to support good breathing. It tones the

Pronunciation: cah-maht-kah-RAHS-anna Alternate Names: Flip Dog Pose Type: Back Bend Camatkarasana pose, also known as “wild thing”, is an enormous help with heart-opening. This pose is also referred to as “flipping the dog” and you’ll see why later. It is a fun, playful transition usually from downward-facing dog into a one-arm backbend. The pose is

DATES:  March 28 – April 4, 2015 This week long retreat led by Paula Tursi is designed to bring out your true voice and give you the tools you need to live the life you might only have dreamed about. Paula will be teaching all the yoga classes for Anamaya’s regular retreat packages (Yoga &

Art, Nature, and Your Creative Mind: Enhancing your creative process through visual arts. DATES:  February 14 – 21, 2015 PRICES:  $225 per person for the 6 day creative arts workshop. Or, two of the classes during the week are available to guests not participating in the entire workshop. Those classes will be $40 per class. All

DATES:  February 21 – 28, 2015 PRICES:  $375  ($325 early bird price until December 15th). All materials are included. This price is for the Yantra Workshop only, it does not include Anamaya’s Base Rates or any Yoga Packages. WORKSHOP LEADER:  Phoebe Andrews Learn the ancient process of creating a Yantra: an art form that uses

  DATES:  March 4-11, 2017 PRICES:  Please see Anamaya’s Rates & Reservations page for more details on our Base Rates for meals and accommodations. YOGA PACKAGES:  We have four different Yoga Retreat Packages (ARP’s) to choose from. Yoga & Adventure, Yoga & Surfing, Yoga & Rejuvenation, and Pure Yoga. WORKSHOP: This week or guests will have

DATE:  March 14 – 21, 2015 PRICE:  See Anamaya Base Rates for meals and accommodations. PACKAGES:  We have four Yoga Retreat Packages (ARP’s) to choose from. Yoga & Adventure, Yoga & Surfing, Yoga & Rejuvenation, and Pure Yoga. Our yoga classes are for all skill levels, from beginners to experienced yogis. THE EMBODIED PRACTICE WORKSHOPS:  Gracy

DATE:  Aug 17 – 24, 2019 PRICES:  After you get to know our special yoga teacher for this week, please have a look at our Rates & Reservations page to see our BASE RATES (which cover accommodations and meals). PACKAGES:  We have a yoga retreat package for everyone in order to customize your experience, and the

  DATE:  May 30 – June 6, 2015 PRICES:  Please have a look at our Rates and Reservations page for base rates that cover your meals and accommodations. PACKAGES:  We have four different yoga packages to choose from. Yoga & Adventure, Yoga & Rejuvenation, Yoga & Surfing, and Pure Yoga. For detailed info about our yoga

The unthinkable has happened. We’ve not only gotten used to eating salad for breakfast, some us now prefer it. Every breakfast has been a full spread of amazingess, but looking around the breakfast table it seems some of the plates are more filled  with salad and less with the breakfast foods we are more accustom

  Teaching a private yoga session is such a different phenomenon than teaching a class. From as students perspective, you get the opportunity to tell your teacher you personal goals, injuries and concerns. Most of us had mixed feelings about teaching private sessions. On one hand it could be less nerve wrecking because there are less