"Ayurveda" is the “science of life" and represents an enormously deep and profound system of traditional Indian medicine practiced continuously for over 5,000 years. As Yoga's sister science, Ayurveda is primarily focused on maintaining good health and preventing disease through simple, accessible, and sustainable daily practices. This mini-retreat will help you rejuvenate, relax, and nourish, while reducing stress, fatigue, jitteriness, and dryness (elevated vata dosha) that often increase during the cool, windy, dry autumn weather. We'll begin with a fun, informative 'Intro to Ayurveda' lecture on the three doshas (vata, pitta, kapha) and discussion on Ayurvedic self-care practices for autumn. Then ease tension in a slow, grounding, full-body, intermediate-level yoga practice emphasizing deep leg & hip stretching (vata balancing). To enhance relaxation, we'll explore tranquil breath-work (pranayama), a luscious self-massage (abhyanga) with organic oils from Banyan Botanicals, a soothing body scan meditation in relaxation pose (yoga nidra). Spend the day enriching the mind, nourishing the body, and restoring your sparkle!

Ayurvedic organic massage oil included (plus loads of enriching handouts and some Banyan Botanicals bonus samples!)

NOTE: bring a towel and wear clothes that can expose the arms & lower legs for self-massage.

REGISTRATION via Yoga Mandali, Saratoga Springs, NY

$80 ($75 for current YTT)

2 Yoga Alliance Continuing Ed Credits