Please note that pre-registration is required for all workshops.

Field Trip to the Santa Cruz Mountains

At Shakti Yoga Shala with with Samantha Shakti-Brown in partnership with Yoga Source of Los Gatos
July 12 , 2008 10am to 6pm

Cost: Pre-registration by July 2 is $120. $160 thereafter (If space allows) Register through www.yogasource.com or call 408-402-YOGA

Join us at the Shakti Yoga Shala for a day long adventure to the Santa Cruz Mountains! Shakti Yoga Shala is nestled in the picturesque hillside of Big Basin Vineyards. We will start the day with an invigorating, dynamic Anusara Yoga practice with Samantha. Anusara is a style of yoga that aligns you physically with your power of strength & softness which brings you deeply to your heart center. From your heart your have the opportunity to express yourself fully from the authenticity of your own truth. Anusara is the Sanskrit word for flowing with grace.

The morning practice will focus on the theme of tapas, the Sankrit word for fire. You will be given a challenging sequence focusing on the four flexions of the spine for detoxification and clarity. Within this dynamic class you will learn how to align yourself fully and safely through the four flexions which are to move your spine forward, backward and from side in standing postures, inversions, seated postures and twists. The alignment will be based on the brilliant Universal Principals of Alignment of Anusara Yoga. The Universal Principals Alignment teach how to align, physically, mentally and emotionally to your highest Truth.

Following yoga class you will have a picnic lunch on the beautiful Big Basin Vineyards grounds (please bring your favorite lunch). After the picnic you will be guided through a 4.5 round trip stellar hike on Eagle Rock Trail in Big Basin Redwood State Park. This hike features an adventure through the Basin all the way up to breath taking panoramic views of tree tops and the Pacific Ocean. The elevation gain on this hike is approximately 2,400 feet. This is one of Samantha's favorite hikes!

Afterwards, we'll gather back at the studio to soothe the soul, muscles and mind through a dreamy and ultra relaxing hour restorative yoga. All poses will be conducted on the floor with props, cool music, gentle hands-on healing and massage/energy therapy.

The days schedule is as follows:
10-12: Yoga with Samantha
12:00-1:00: Picnic lunch
1:30-3:30: Big Basin Hike
4:00-5:00: Restorative to Open the Hips with Samantha
5:00-6:00: Optional Wine Tasting

Yoga in Yosemite Trip

With Samantha Shakti-Brown and Back To Earth
July 17th-20th , 2008
Experience the back country and practice in a semi-private environment amidst the granite peaks and ancient pines. Nightly campfires and delicious food. This is the full moon weekend! Limited to 11 students. All registration through Back to Earth website. ****THIS TRIP IS FULL, BUT THERE IS A WAIT LIST WITH BACK TO EARTH. PLEASE CALL Kaila at 510-652-200*** Usually there is something that comes up for someone, so if you want to join this amazing adventure please don't hesitate to get on the list.

Post-Thanksgiving Retreat at Mount Madonna Center

With Kelly and Samantha Shakti-Brown
Friday afternoon, November 28 - Sunday afternoon, November 30, 2008
The weekend after Thanksgiving, steep yourself in practices that heal, open, and awaken. Through our daily schedule we will offer teachings from an ancient yogic philosophy of healing, woven together with physical practices. Our intention is to create synergistic awakening of body, mind and spirit within each of us and within the collective. We will practice meditation based on Metta (Loving-Kindness), Tonglen (Giving and Receiving) and the Tantras. Our Asana practice will be inspired by Anusara Yoga and the Iyengar tradition. Some of our practice will be gentle, some will be vigorous, and all levels of yogis will be accommodated. For more about Sam, visit the Shakti Yoga Shala website. To Register contact Linda Adleson shaktiyogashala@gmail.com or call 408-482-8594