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Become a Guided Meditation Teacher to grow in your ability to help others truly transform! You can teach meditation and mindful techniques on their own or infuse it into a yoga class to take your teachings to the next level! Learn How to take students through guided meditation! In this program you will learn: What is Meditation? Tools and Techniques...

Hatha yoga is a powerful tool for self-transformation. It asks us to bring our attention to our breath, which helps us to still the fluctuations of the mind and be more present in the unfolding of each moment. Understanding the mechanics of the body, creating a certain atmosphere, and then using the body or body postures to drive your energy in specific...

"The way of the Great Eastern Sun is based on seeing that there is a natural source of radiance and brilliance in this world - which is the innate wakefulness of human beings." This weekend program, the first in the Sacred Path series, teaches how to see the Great Eastern Sun, the primordial energy and brilliance that is the basis of all that exists....

Join us for a journey beyond physical asana! In this powerful class, you will explore the subtle energy of the body through an intentional connection to the breath, and guided meditation aimed at calming the body & quieting the mind. Drawing from many different modalities, the teacher creates a space where meditation & relaxation are accessible...

Having experienced a taste of basic goodness in Level I, we begin to work with the obstacles that arise as meditation practice develops.  We explore how habitual ways of thinking and experiencing obscure the raw brilliance of the world we live in as well as our own genuineness and tenderness. Meditation practice allows us to observe how we create...

In this time of great confusion and doubt, the Shambhala teachings present the view that human beings, at the core, are fundamentally awake and worthy. By training in meditation, we learn to access our basic goodness, slow down, and relax to the freshness of the present moment, no matter what that moment may bring. We discover that awakening is not...

This program is the first of a series of weekend seminars that provides an open and friendly environment to discover knowing how to live with a clear mind, a gentle heart and a sense of humor through the practice of meditation. The weekends include an introduction to sitting meditation practice, mindful movement, talks by a director, individual interviews,...

An evening of inclusivity – where we learn to honor and include all parts of ourselves, from the part of ourselves we tend to reject to the parts we overly glorify. When we sit with contrary and confused feelings inside ourselves, we will learn how to bring those energies into a heart opening journey and fuel for the path of warriorship. Remembering...

The Sanskrit word paramita means to cross over to the other shore. It also means perfect realization, or reaching beyond limitation. The paramitas -- generosity, discipline, patience, exertion, meditation and wisdom-- are the very essence of our true nature. However, since these enlightened qualities of the heart have become obscured by selfishness,...

The class is for both new and experienced yoga students who would like a gentle practice that stretches and challenges the body while also respecting our individual physical limitations. The class is open to anyone who attends the Shambhala center and friends/guests who would also like to join the class.  Please Note:  Bring your own...

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to practice with a master! Join international master teacher Gerson Frau as he leads you through a 2 hour master class.  Practice for all levels including Pranayama, Asanas (all levels including some inversions), Yoga Nidra and Meditation.  Please Note: You may bring your own yoga mat, towel and hydration...

Our only 90 minutes class on the schedule! This class is recommended for intermediate to advanced practitioners for a more enjoyable experience, but open to all students wishing to further their knowledge. Expect more binding, laying the foundations and building upon arm balances and inversions, and exploring some of the lesser known poses as you...

Yin yoga is a dynamic practice where we hold postures for 3 to 10 minutes to target the connective tissues of the body. The connective tissues have less blood flow and are accessed when the surrounding muscles relax. Props are encouraged to help the muscles relax in order to gradually find more depth in each pose. Unlike in Restorative where props...

Start experiencing greater health, strength and energy, as well as a more relaxed and peaceful mind – by entering the path of Eva Wong’s Qigong! In this 2 day program, you’ll receive instruction in standing, sitting, and sleeping qigong that were brought to the West by Taoist practitioner, author, scholar Eva Wong - 19th generation holder...