The Fall retreat occurred on November 9-10-11. Participants worked with purpose, achieving newfound flexibility and strength.

The 2019 Spring retreat focused on stimulating the function of participants' adrenal glands, which are responsible for secreting energizing hormones during times of stress. Many symptoms of adrenal gland dysfunction, such as chronic fatigue, reduced immune function, sleep disturbances, cognitive difficulties, and food cravings, can be attributed to stress.

The retreat began on Friday afternoon with an invigorating and grounding session followed by dinner. The evening included yoga accompanied by a lecture on major muscle groups and their involvement in our yoga practice over the weekend. Participants were encouraged to focus on their individual needs.

Saturday started with personal practice at sunrise, followed by a light breakfast. The day consisted of three yoga sessions: a 3-hour session before lunch, another 3-hour session after lunch, and a 2-hour evening session after dinner. After lunch, participants had free time to explore the area or enjoy outdoor activities. The extensive yoga practice on Saturday allowed participants to address personal needs and observe changes in their bodies with each pose and breath.

Sunday began similarly with personal practice at sunrise and a light breakfast. Some participants attended the Catholic mass at the Monastery church. The yoga practice included two sessions to recapitulate and build upon the weekend's poses. After 4 o'clock, participants departed, feeling more energized than when they arrived.

The 2019 Fall Retreat at Guadalupe Abbey Monastery, nestled in the Pecos Mountains, offered a rejuvenating escape from daily routines amidst peaceful natural surroundings. The weekend featured delicious, yoga-friendly meals prepared by the Monks, allowing participants to reconnect with nature and their inner selves.

Led by Mother Superior Tobi Clement, the retreat focused on the importance of hip alignment and neuromuscular pathways in movement. Participants began with calming asanas and progressed to opening and aligning the hips with the shoulders to enhance stability and flexibility.

The retreat flow included Friday's relaxing practice and anatomy presentation. Saturday started with personal practice followed by detailed anatomy sessions and hip-opening asanas. Sunday included a morning practice and Catholic mass, integrating hip flexibility and alignment with personalized asanas. The weekend concluded on Monday with a final session focusing on cultivating a mindful yoga practice.

Participants left the retreat feeling energized and equipped with insights for maintaining hip relaxation and shoulder alignment in their yoga practice.

The 2020 Spring Retreat held on Zoom focused on rejuvenation and enhancing daily yoga practice routines. Participants were encouraged to create a Yoga Sanctuary at home for a tranquil retreat experience.

Meals, cooked by the instructor, were delivered mid-day Friday to ensure a complete at-home retreat experience. Throughout the weekend, sessions were tailored to building personalized yoga sequences that were restorative and strengthening, addressing individual needs and time constraints.

The retreat flow began with Friday's warming Iyengar Yoga practice, followed by an anatomy presentation and restorative poses. Saturday included sessions on strengthening legs and arms, focusing on hips and shoulders, and exploring respiratory functions. Sunday sessions refined personalized practices and designed routines for daily application.

Participants left the retreat with renewed energy and personalized yoga sequences to integrate into their daily lives for a balanced work-life-yoga routine. The delivery of meals added to the convenience and immersive nature of the at-home retreat experience.

The 2020 Fall Retreat, held at home, provided participants with a complete retreat experience, including meals prepared by the instructor and delivered mid-day Friday. The menu featured seven nourishing meals, allowing ample time to focus on yoga practice. Participants were encouraged to take short walks after meals to enhance relaxation.

The retreat focused on the importance of intentional breathing, integrating breath control into yoga poses and daily activities. Breathing techniques were emphasized for relaxation and achievement in yoga practice.

The retreat flow began with Friday's traditional Iyengar Yoga practice, followed by an anatomy presentation and restorative poses. Saturday sessions focused on strengthening the lumbar, hips, arms, and legs, with a presentation on lung function. Sunday's sessions addressed tendons and complemented the weekend's pranayama practice.

Participants left the retreat with increased energy and personalized yoga poses to incorporate into their daily routines, experiencing the benefits of intentional breathing and yoga practice. The delivery of meals added convenience and enhanced the immersive nature of the at-home retreat.

The 2021 Spring Retreat, held both at Bosque Del Apache, NM, and online via Zoom, provided a rejuvenating experience blending nature immersion with virtual participation. Participants enjoyed the tranquil surroundings of Bosque Del Apache while engaging in yoga sessions and workshops online. The retreat focused on mindfulness and deepening yoga practice, integrating breathwork and personalized sequences for a balanced and revitalizing experience.

I was thrilled to offer two rejuvenating retreats this fall at the Guadalupe Abbey Monastery in Pecos, NM.

The 3-Day Retreat held on September 17-19, 2021, focused on regaining enthusiasm for life amidst life's disruptions. Participants reconnected with their bodies and senses, addressing ailments and pains with mindfulness and Iyengar yoga. The retreat emphasized setting healthy goals for daily practice and embracing conscious breathing to fully engage with the present.

The 4-Day Retreat from October 8-11, 2021, centered on embracing restoration and reclaiming strength through conscious breathing and yoga practice. Participants learned about the physiological benefits of breathing and its impact on mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Through pranayama exercises and Iyengar yoga poses, attendees explored interconnectivity between bodily systems, restoring overall well-being and resilience to stress.

Both retreats offered a transformative experience in a serene monastery setting, guiding participants toward physical and emotional rejuvenation.

The spring retreat held at my yoga studio in Santa Fe, NM, was a transformative experience centered around new beginnings.

Participants gathered in the inspirational yoga studio for a restorative and strengthening 2-day retreat on May 7 & 8, 2022. The retreat focused on reconnecting with the body and senses, addressing ailments and pains with mindfulness and Iyengar yoga.

Ayurvedic lunches featuring grains, vegetables, soups, and sweets were served both days, fostering nourishment and community bonding. A communal dinner on Saturday evening provided a delightful conclusion to the day's activities.

The retreat emphasized setting healthy goals for daily yoga practice and conscious breathing. Participants engaged in sensory awareness exercises and strengthening poses, refining their personal yoga routines to support overall well-being.

By the end of the retreat, attendees departed with renewed enthusiasm for life and a toolkit for positive responses to life's uncertainties. The experience left everyone feeling energized and inspired to continue their yoga journey with newfound awareness and intention.

During this fall and winter, I organized three invigorating yoga retreats aimed at deepening participants' practice and fostering rejuvenation.

The first retreat took place from September 15 to 17 at Guadalupe Abbey Monastery in Pecos, NM. Participants enjoyed 16.5 hours of Iyengar Yoga in a serene setting, with private accommodations and healthy meals provided. The retreat followed a familiar format, with classes held on Friday afternoon and evening, as well as throughout Saturday and Sunday. Mornings began with personal practice before breakfast, followed by extended sessions before and after lunch. Saturday evening was dedicated to a restorative practice, and Sunday afternoon culminated in a comprehensive session addressing individual needs and concerns.

Next, in October, the retreat shifted to Jo Ann Yoga Studio for a weekend from October 15 to 17. This retreat featured 15 hours of Iyengar Yoga and included nutritious Ayurvedic lunches and dinners. The schedule was structured with a 3-hour practice on Friday followed by a sit-down dinner. Saturday morning started with a calm 3-hour asana practice before lunch, followed by another 3-hour session in the afternoon. Participants reconvened for a delicious Ayurvedic dinner. Sunday's activities included a restorative practice, additional asana practice, and a question and answer session to conclude the weekend.

Finally, wrapping up the season, another retreat was held at Guadalupe Abbey Monastery from December 1 to 3. This retreat offered 19.5 hours of Iyengar Yoga along with private accommodations and nourishing meals. The format mirrored that of the September retreat, with extended yoga sessions and dedicated personal practice time.

Each retreat provided a transformative experience, leaving participants feeling refreshed and inspired to continue their yoga journey with newfound enthusiasm and mindfulness.

I was thrilled to host a 3-day spring retreat at Guadalupe Abbey Monastery in Pecos, NM, from May 3-5. This in-person yoga experience was designed to be restorative and strengthening, offering participants a chance to reconnect with themselves and others amidst life's disruptions.

The retreat focused on reconnecting with our bodies and senses, addressing changes, ailments, and pains with mindfulness and Iyengar yoga. Participants learned to breathe consciously, set healthy goals for daily yoga practice, and embrace the present moment fully.

Through each restorative breath, attendees regained enthusiasm for life and gained tools to respond positively to uncertainties. The retreat provided a transformative experience, leaving everyone feeling refreshed and inspired to continue their journey towards well-being and enrichment.

The first Fall Yoga Retreat integrated Nature, Art, and Music with Asana Practice. On Friday, the Retreat opened with a walk up the Saint John’s Arroyo to a Violin and Piano Concert at Saint John’s College. Initiating the afternoon practice with music, nature, fresh air, prayer, and companionship encouraged participants to adopt a broad approach to Yoga. Each day of the Retreat incorporated these elements. Classes carefully led participants through full asana practices, identifying troubled areas and utilizing refined and specific Yoga physiology to address individual symptoms and concerns.