Here's another Kripalu workshop and another one for artistic types.

Art and Kundalini Yoga Retreat
September 28 – October 3
at Kripalu
with Hari Kirin Kaur Khalsa

Workshop participants will: deepen their yoga practice through image making, movement, and writing; be introduced to a variety of art materials that are safe for you and the environment; share their artwork in a supportive community setting; learn creative and collaborative activities to share with your community, yoga center, or family; and return home with completed artwork and a plan for daily yoga and art practice. Each session of the retreat will include Kundalini yoga, meditation, and creative work. The workshop is designed for everyone with an interest in the healing power of art and yoga. Seasoned artists, teachers, and healers will work alongside beginners.

Note this is not specifically an adaptive yoga workshop. Those with specific needs should make sure they can be accommodated prior to signing up.

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I'm still getting caught up on the Kripalu workshops. This one's for all the meditators.

The Buddhist Path to Freedom: Breaking the Addiction to the Mind
September 26 - 28
at Kripalu
with Noah Levine

Open to all levels of experience, this weekend will provide an opportunity to learn and practice several different forms of Buddhist meditation oriented specifically toward breaking free of old ways of thinking. People in 12-step recovery programs are especially welcome.

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Prime Time Yoga with Vandita: Radiant Health After 50
September 12-14
at Kripalu
with Vandita Kate Marchesiello

This Kripalu Yoga workshop will help you get motivated for success in aging gracefully. The weekend will include mindful walks in nature, gentle yoga stretching from the inside out for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike, creative visualization, journaling, deep relaxation (yoga nidra), and conscious eating experiences to enhance your diet. "Relax, refresh, rejuvenate, and bring a friend or family member you want to introduce to yoga. Supporting each other when you return home will make a world of difference."

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As promised, here are some ideas for the main conference sessions at Omega Institute's Being Yoga NYC 2008 Conference. Although there are several sessions for people with an interest in specific needs yoga, non-instructors with specific needs might find it challenging to attend the full conference due to the scheduling of the sessions. These are just some of the obvious ideas. There are many other sessions that might be of interest!

Friday, October 10, 8:45 - 9:30 p.m.
Keynote Speech: Yoga & Social Action with Russell Simmons and Seane Corn

Saturday, October 11, 7:00 - 8:30 a.m. Session 1

Greeting the Day in a Sacred Way: Morning Meditation
with Lilias Folan, general level

From Body to Mind & Mind to Body (yoga therapy topics) with Kelly McGonigal, general level

9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Session 2

Challenging Yourself to Be of Service: Choosing Compassionate Action Over Charity with Mark Lilly and Katie Arrants, general level

12:30 - 2:30 p.m. Session 3

Meditation on Light & Vibration with Swami Lalitananda, general level

3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Session 4

Essential Poses for Women's Health with Bobby Clennell, general level

Yoga for Healing Upper Back, Neck & Shoulders with Gary Kraftsow, general level

7:30 - 9:00 p.m. Evening Panel Being Yoga: The Changing Face of Yoga

9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Session 6

Awakening Yoga in Midlife with Lilias Folan, general level

The Front of the Back with Tias Little, intermediate level

Bridging From Yoga to Yoga Therapy: From Concept to Sustainable Career with Matthew Taylor, advanced/teacher level

Meditation Arising with Mark Whitwell, general level

1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Session 7

Yoga for Emotional Health: Focus on Anxiety & Depression with Gary Kraftsow, general level

Shamatha: Calm Abiding (meditation) with Cyndi Lee, general level

Portable, Compact, Real & Immediate: How to Teach Yoga to Anyone, Anywhere with Mark Lilly, general level

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Here's a sampling of the handmade red lotus jewelry I mentioned could be found at Etsy. A lot of the work features red lotus carnelian beads.

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In case you needed an excuse to go to Hawaii or can't make the The Samarya Center's upcoming Hawaii trip, a portion of the proceeds from this workshop will be donated to YogaHope.

Note that this is not an adaptive-focused workshop, so people with specific needs should make sure that they can be accommodated before signing up.

Hawaii Winter Solstice Yoga Retreat
with Ana Forrest
at Kalani Oceanside Retreat (Hawaii)
December 12 - 17

Each morning begins with an invigorating 3 hour yoga practice. Afternoons are free for excursions and Hawaii adventures. Late afternoons offer 1 ½ hours of Q&A and light yoga. The workshop culminates with a powerful Winter Solstice ceremony.

About Forrest Yoga ...
"... Forrest Yoga challenges you to heal, grow and welcome your Spirit home. Forrest Yoga does not require strength or flexibility; it only requires that you bring a willingness to learn how to feel authentically and respond honestly. Learning to work honestly at your edges, you develop effective tools to deal with fear and struggle. This makes it possible for integrity, self awareness and playful curiosity to become part of your daily life."

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One of the Being Yoga Conference's Full-Day Post-Conference Intensives might be of interest:

Viniyoga for Emotional Health
Monday, October 13
with Gary Kraftsow

Participants will explore the complex interaction between thought, emotion, and physiology, and learn the yoga practices that can be used to nourish our emotional health and restore equilibrium, including asana, pranayama, chanting, and meditation. CE credit available.

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One of the Being Yoga Conference's Full-Day Pre-Conference Intensives might be of interest to specific needs yoga instructors:

From Body to Mind & Mind to Body: The Tools of Yoga Therapy
Friday, October 10
with Matthew Taylor and Kelly McGonigal

Through asana, pranayama, meditation, and mudra practices, as well as other yoga therapy skills whose healing properties are supported by both traditional yoga philosophy and modern scientific evidence, we learn how to create healing yoga practices for ourself and our students. Presented by the International Association of Yoga Therapists. CE credit available.

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Omega Institute's Being Yoga NYC 2008 Conference will take place October 10 - 13, with full-day pre- and post-conference intensive workshops the 10th and 13th. Many well-known names will be presenting/teaching. There's a discount for registration prior to August 15th, so I'll be posting some of the options in the next few blog posts.

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Another red lotus inspired business ...

SwellWomen offers surfing and yoga vacation package experiences in Maui for women (and sometimes men, too). They explain their logo, "The red lotus flower was chosen to be part of the SwellWomen logo because it symbolizes the original nature of the heart. It is the lotus of love, compassion, passion, activity and all the qualities of the heart. The lotus flower also rises unsullied through muddy water raising its blossom towards the light. It represents eloquence."

Note that these vacations are generally for people in very good physical condition, so check with them if you require any accommodations.

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