July Weekend Fire Island Yoga Retreat with Mary Aranas and Emily Conradson
July 17-19, 2009
Retreat with Om Factory for a weekend of fun! Instructors Mary Aranas and Emily Conradson will lead a weekend of AcroYoga Beach Play, and Sunrise Vinyasa Yoga on the pier. Yogi Chef, Amber Campion, will feed you with her love infused vegetarian cooking. Space is limited, so please sign up soon. Our last Fire Island beach yoga retreat sold out early!!!
Thai, Fly & Chai: Advanced Therapeutic Flying & Thai Massage with Jason Nemer & Adam Rinder
Monday, July 20, 2009
Millions of people around the world celebrate the ritual of sharing tea as a way to deepen their connection with one another. In harmony with this intention, we will make offerings to one another that embody our full presence and participation, and weave the web of interconnection. We will initiate the experience with therapeutic flying and Thai massage techniques which integrate the wisdom of symbiotic healing modalities including osteopathics, shiatsu and breema. We will seal the afternoon with a Chai tea ceremony, and create space to continue connecting and sharing. Students are encouraged to have previous experience with AcroYoga Therapeutics and Thai massage as a foundation for this workshop.
The Art and Science of Handstands with Jason Nemer & Adam Rinder
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
The journey of 1000 miles begins with the first step. Handstand is a posture that can teach us a great deal about patience, focus and precision. A musician learns to improvise and create great jazz music once they have mastered musical theory and acquire a firm foundation in their scales. Similarly, acrobatic training techniques will pave the way for yogis to reinvent how to be upside down with ease, control and grace. Students will learn how to develop a personalized training routine that will enhance their strength, balance and endurance in handstand and build progressively into more advanced variations. For advanced yogis who already have a free headstand practice and practice handstand against the wall.
Yoga 101: A Beginners Yoga Workshop With Emily Conradson
Sunday, July 26, 2009
In this two hour workshop we will explore alignment of the basic postures, learn about breathing and pranayama, and explore meditation techniques that make up the practice of Hatha Vinyasa yoga. This workshop is excellent for preparing to attend Foundation and Open Level Vinyasa yoga classes. Yoga is appropriate for just about anyone. You don't need a quite mind, strength or flexibility to do yoga (though those gifts are exactly what your will develop through regular practice). You simply need the desire to show up and do your best. This workshop is perfect for absolute beginners as well as for more experienced students who want to review the foundations of their individual practice. More experienced students are are interested in attending are encouraged to bring in questions that they have always wanted to know, but have never asked before in a public yoga class. Space is limited so pre-registration is STRONGLY suggested!
A Day At The Park: AcroYoga Mini-Retreat In Central Park With Scott Twyster & Mary Aranas
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Come spend a day in the urban oasis of Sheep Meadow, the 15-acre, lush, green meadow in the midst of Central Park. We will gather our NYC AcroYoga Kula together and welcome those who are new to new to AcroYoga. Fun options will be planned for more all the experienced "Park Jedis". Class times and descriptions TBD. In the event of rainy weather the classes will take place at Om Factory.
A Day At The Beach: AcroYoga Mini-Retreat To Long Beach With Mary Aranas & Chris Loebsack
Sunday, August 9th, 2009
Spend a day at the beautiful seaside resort of Long Beach, just a short train ride away from Penn Station. Surround your self withe the fun loving AcroYoga community of Om Factory and experience two AcroYoga classes on the beach. This day is to celebrate our community with beginners and advanced students alike. There will be support and fun options for all levels of students!
Om Factory Yoga Retreat to Taroudant in Morocco, Northern Africa!
October 16-24, 2009
Mark the dates in your calendars for this upcoming yoga retreat to the mystical land of Morocco, in Northern Africa. It promises to be an amazing experience. Start saving your pennies now so that you can join us on this adventure!