Upstate Yoga Retreat with Mary Flinn and Elise Espat January 27, 2011

Yoga is more than just some fancy poses. This weekend is an opportunity for students and teachers of all levels and lineages to experience the rich traditional practice and study of yoga.

Each day will begin with traditional asana practice in the lineage of Shri K. Pattabhi Jois of Mysore, India. The rest of the day participants may take classes in Sanskrit and yogic scriptures, enjoy time alone with a journal or book surrounded by the tranquility of nature, or participate in additional classes with Elise and Mary, all punctuated with delicious and nutritious vegetarian food. Each evening will close with an optional meditation and Vedic fire ceremony before retiring to cozy ashram accommodation.

Elise and Mary are dedicated to the traditional practice and study of Ashtanga yoga in the lineage of Shri K. Pattabhi Jois. They have each practiced directly with Pattabhi Jois and have ongoing studies with Sharath Rangaswamy Jois and Saraswati Rangaswamy Jois. They have both received blessings to teach the Ashtanga yoga method and are Level 2 Authorized Ashtanga yoga teachers by the KPJ Ashtanga Yoga Institute.

Elise and Mary currently teach daily Mysore and led classes in Brooklyn at Ashtanga Yoga Brooklyn and Philadelphia at Mount Airy Yoga.

Official Website: http://ashtangayogabrooklyn.com/Ashtanga_Yoga_Brooklyn/Retreat.html