Enrollments for August 15, 2025 - August 14, 2026
Restore & Receive: Deep Restorative Yoga with Reiki Healing with Sue Taylor and Chelsea Leathem
with Chelsea Leathem and Sue Taylor
Chelsea and Sue will offer a Deep Restorative workshop with the added healing benefits of Reiki.
The overall intention of restorative yoga is to calm the nervous system, release muscular tension, and allow for your body to rest and digest. We will use blocks, bolsters, and blankets in order to support you in the restorative yoga poses. In this supported stillness, you have access to the subtle physical and energetic changes in your body.
While in these restorative poses, Reiki will be offered by Chelsea (Reiki master) and Sue (Reiki 2 certified). Reiki is a life force energy that flows through your body in order to reduce stress and promote healing. We will be the conduits for that energy to flow through you.
This is a hands-on practice
$70/per person Limited to 6 participants.
Yoga at the Saratoga Farmers Market with Himanee Gupta
Dates: Wednesdays - July 16, Aug. 20, Sept. 17, Oct. 15
Time: 3:30pm-4:30pm
Register here - walk-ins also welcome! Donations to the market graciously accepted, not expected.
Meet at the High Rock Park Farmer's Market - look for the yellow tent on the south grassy area just behind the south end. Look for a signboard that says yoga and a basket of mats.
New Moon Meditation with Live Gongs with Nini Gridley
Saturday August 23, 2025
7:00pm-8:30pm
Donations graciously accepted at the door.
A Mystical Sound Journey with Ceibo Soundz
Ceibo Soundz: A Mystical Sound Journey
With a culmination of 1 decade and over 1,000 sound journeys Ceibo Soundz presents a profound vibrational experience with otherworldly drones and vocals using alchemy crystal bowls, instruments from India and indigenous instruments from around the world. Holding space inside a multi dimensional energetic field while guiding people into their own deeper wisdom and understanding that leads to growth, expansion and a manifestation of the highest self.
REGISTRATION:
Sunday, August 24
6:00-7:15PM
$40.00
Ceibo is a sound healer based in Nosara, Costa Rica on a US tour offering Sound Journeys starting in the Southeast, traveling up the East Coast, Midwest, Rockies, Utah and finishing up the tour in Boulder, CO before heading back to Costa Rica. Ceibo offers 2 community classes per week at a world renown yoga facility called Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort in Costa Rica where he lives. He also books private sound journeys with retreats, festivals and private gatherings. He was recently featured in a global publication called The Flow Trip in their “happiness issue”.
Find out more:
Instagram: @Ceibosoundz
Web: www.ceibosoundz.com
Restorative Yoga with Massage with Kristin Dowling and Rebecca Whitehead
This workshop will be an hour and a half of relaxation and reset for the entire body and mind. We will guide you through a heart opening meditation, grounding breathwork, and restorative yoga poses as we offer adjustments and a full body massage throughout. The combination of breath, meditation and bodywork will leave you feeling refreshed and aligned. Yoga and massage therapy together is a powerful experience, giving the mind and body a chance to slow down and open up, making space and letting go of stress and tension. This class is for anyone and everyone looking for a relaxing and mindful experience.
Restorative Yoga Workshop with Sound Healing and Reiki with Claudia Bibow
experience chronic pain, the practice may help you to manage physical pain.
energy starts flowing more freely throughout your body. Resting is healing. Restorative yoga is a very gently practice that teaches us kindness towards ourselves.
shapes, Claudia will offer gentle assists and Reiki to promote a deeper sense of letting go.
$60.00 pre-registration required, limited to 10 spots
Claudia Bibow is a Master Reiki practitioner in the tradition of Dr. Mikao Usui and an experienced Restorative Yoga teacher. She received Sound Healing Training by Sound Healing Gong Master Don Conreaux. She is a 500 hr experienced Bhakti yoga teacher and also received certification for restorative and yin yoga, yoga therapeutics, and for Life Coaching. (foundational). Click here for her full bio!
Yogalates 4 Week Series with Jenette with Jenette Wilkinson
Discover Yogalates, a unique fusion of yoga and Pilates designed to give you the best of both worlds—the fluid, mindful stretches of yoga combined with the core-strengthening, muscle-toning power of Pilates.
This one-hour total body and mind workout seamlessly blends gentle and dynamic yoga flows with targeted Pilates movements, creating a well-rounded, energizing experience.
What to Expect:
• Mindful warm-up to connect breath and movement
• Flowing yoga sequences for flexibility, balance & mobility
• Core-focused Pilates exercises to strengthen and stabilize
• A mix of gentle and powerful movements for a full-body challenge
• Restorative cooldown & breathwork to leave you refreshed
Perfect for all levels, this class offers a holistic approach to movement, helping you feel strong, centered, and rejuvenated.
Come experience Yogalates—where strength meets stretch in the most harmonious way!
REGISTRATION
Mondays - September 8, 15, 22 and 29
6:00pm-7:00pm
$75 full series
$20 Drop In
Intro to Yoga for Bone Health - Evening Sessions with Jael Polnac
Jael trained with Dr. Loren Fishman (the author of Yoga for Osteoporosis) and completed his 40-hour Yoga for Bone Health program. Each week she and her students will practice a new series of the yoga poses recommended by Dr. Fishman and learn the principles and methodology key to improving bone health.
This series is appropriate for anyone concerned about their bone mineral density, whether they’ve been diagnosed with osteopenia or osteoporosis, or are simply interested in learning how to prevent bone loss in the future.
REGISTRATION:
Tuesdays 6:00pm-7:00pm
September 9th - September 30th
$90 for 4-week series, pre-registration required, limited space
Jael is an RYT 200-hour certified yoga teacher. In addition to Yoga for Bone Health, she has additional certifications in Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga (Levels 1 and 2), Yoga for Posture Improvement, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Yin Yoga, Ayurveda, and Yoga Philosophy.
Yoga For Bone Health Continued with Jael Polnac
Have you taken one of Jael’s Yoga for Bone Health series and wished you could continue the practice? Well, now you can!
In this class students will build on the techniques they have already learned with both new and familiar poses. There will be less discussion about the theory behind this style of yoga and more opportunity to do yoga. Each week Jael will introduce a new series of the poses proven to protect and improve bone health.
Completion of one of Jael’s previous Yoga for Bone Health Series is a prerequisite for registration.
REGISTRATION
Wednesdays 9:30am - 10:30 am
September 10th - October 1st
$90 for 4-week series, pre-registration required.
Jael is an E-RYT certified yoga teacher. In addition to Yoga for Bone Health, she has additional certifications in Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga (Levels 1 and 2), Yoga for Posture Improvement, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Yin Yoga, Ayurveda, and Yoga Philosophy.
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training with Kristen Zorda, Beth Beaton Mausert, Heather Dacus
Directed by: Heather Dacus, DO, MPH, ERYT-500; Kristen Zorda, ERYT-500, Beth Beaton Mausert, ERYT-500.
Assisted by: Ann Biasetti, PhD, ERYT-500, C-IAYT; Nini Gridley, MEd; and Keli Lalita ERYT-500.
Learn from certified and qualified expert yoga instructors with decades of teaching and training experience. Enter into this ancient tradition of self-awareness, connection and transformation and learn how to inspire others. Become a Certified Yoga Teacher!
- Bhakti
- Mantra & Kirtan
- Hatha & Vinyasa
- Pranayama
- Chakras
- Anatomy
- Philosophy
- Mindfulness/Ethics
- Meditation
200 HOUR SCHEDULE:
SEP 12-14: Intro to Bhakti Yoga & Yoga Teaching
OCT 10-12: The Ritual of Teaching & Sequencing
NOV 14-16: The Arc Structure of A Class. Sequencing & Yoga Philosophy
DEC 5-7: Sequencing Con't & Finding Your Voice
JAN 9-11: The Beauty of Sound/Mantra & Chakras
JAN 30- FEB 1: Meditation, Mindfullness/Teacher Boundaries & Integration.
FEB 27-MARCH 1: Putting It All Together - Graduation Weekend
200 HOUR TRAINING INCLUDES:
Understand the biomechanics of forward bends, back bends, twists, hips openers, inversions, and arm balances. Learn the functions and benefits of the asana families, as well as the functional anatomy of the body.
Embody and then teach classical asana alignments. Deeply connect to the physical, spiritual and emotional function and benefit of each pose.
Receive the tools to create a safe, open and conscious environment in which your students feel completely supported and cared for on their yoga journey.
Explore the potency of connection to the breath in both movement and stillness.
Learn a variety of sun salutations and the art of dynamic vinyasa flow, becoming adept at how to sequence classes according to the classical system of "Vinyasa Krama", or intelligent pose progression.
Become confident in verbal alignment cues, guiding student's bodies and minds through postures in a safe, protected and sacred environment.
Learn the Chakra System from Nini Gridley, our area’s premiere teacher of this subtle body system.
Develop empathy and compassion for your students, and learn how to address their needs both physically and emotionally as Ann Biasetti, Ph.D leads you through an introduction into the embodied foundations of mindfulness practices.
Meditation, pranayama, mantra and kirtan will be part of every weekend. In this way you will develop your own spiritual strength and create a repertoire to share with your students.
Go deeper into Yoga Philosophy with Keli Lalita including an intro to the ancient yogic texts like the Yoga Sutras and The Bhagavad Gita!
SELF-INVESTMENT INCLUDES:
200 hours of training with several experienced instructors—
Yoga Alliance Yoga Teacher Certification
In-depth manual, including class sequences, mantras and philosophy
Discounted classes at Yoga Mandali during period of study
Snacks & tea available throughout weekend
Intro to Yoga for Bone Health - Morning Sessions with Jael Polnac
Yoga has been proven to increase bone mineral density, as well as to improve posture and balance, all factors important in keeping us healthy and active throughout our lives. Join Yoga Mandali teacher Jael Polnac for a four-week practice of the poses and techniques proven to protect and improve your bone health.
Jael trained with Dr. Loren Fishman (the author of Yoga for Osteoporosis) and completed his 40-hour Yoga for Bone Health program. Each week she and her students will practice a new series of the yoga poses recommended by Dr. Fishman and learn the principles and methodology key to improving bone health.
This series is appropriate for anyone concerned about their bone mineral density, whether they’ve been diagnosed with osteopenia or osteoporosis, or are simply interested in learning how to prevent bone loss in the future.
Registration:
Fridays 10:00am-11:00am
September 12th - October 3rd
$90 for 4-week series, pre-registration required
Restore & Receive: Deep Restorative Yoga with Reiki Healing with Sue Taylor and Chelsea Leathem
with Chelsea Leathem and Sue Taylor
Chelsea and Sue will offer a Deep Restorative workshop with the added healing benefits of Reiki.
The overall intention of restorative yoga is to calm the nervous system, release muscular tension, and allow for your body to rest and digest. We will use blocks, bolsters, and blankets in order to support you in the restorative yoga poses. In this supported stillness, you have access to the subtle physical and energetic changes in your body.
While in these restorative poses, Reiki will be offered by Chelsea (Reiki master) and Sue (Reiki 2 certified). Reiki is a life force energy that flows through your body in order to reduce stress and promote healing. We will be the conduits for that energy to flow through you.
This is a hands-on practice
$70/per person Limited to 6 participants.
The Four Pillars of Dharma with Hari-kirtana das
In a rapidly changing world, connecting to something changeless is how to stay grounded. In the Bhagavad-gita, this is how Krishna helped Arjuna regain his sense of balance and purpose in the midst of chaos and confusion: by reconnecting him to the changeless principles of dharma. In this workshop, we'll explore the many meanings of "dharma," the four essential values that support dharma, and learn how to link who and what we are in this life to our eternal spiritual nature. You'll come away from this guided group discussion with practical tools for gaining a deeper sense of self-knowledge, raising your worldly awareness to a higher level, finding and focusing on your mission in life, and maintaining an unshakable sense of equilibrium in any situation.
There will be plenty of time for Q&A. Yoga teachers can receive one hour of CE credit from Yoga Alliance.
Tuesday, September 16th
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
$25.00 - Pre-register for Zoom Link
Yoga at the Saratoga Farmers Market with Himanee Gupta
Dates: Wednesdays - July 16, Aug. 20, Sept. 17, Oct. 15
Time: 3:30pm-4:30pm
Register here - walk-ins also welcome! Donations to the market graciously accepted, not expected.
Meet at the High Rock Park Farmer's Market - look for the yellow tent on the south grassy area just behind the south end. Look for a signboard that says yoga and a basket of mats.
Sacred Sinuosity: Yoga Dance Fusion with Hanane Reifenheisen
a journey designed to bring bliss to your senses, strength and flexibility to your body, and wellness to your soul!
In this practice, yoga is seamlessly blended with the snake-like movements of the hips and belly dance to activate the chakras, awaken the energy of Kundalini rising, and unleash the goddess within.
Yoga and hips-belly dance form a perfect fusion, as the energizing connections created in yoga poses are amplified by the healing and empowering vortex of belly dance through layered, intentional movements.
This special women’s dance yoga practice combines the meditative presence of gentle yoga flow with the joy and celebration of Moroccan and African-inspired hips and belly dance. It’s a beautiful way to recharge your energy, express gratitude through mindful movement, and uplift your spirit. Your body will thank you—and you’ll feel radiant from the inside out!
Workshops will be themed:
September 19th - Egyptian Goddess, Sacral chakra, wear something orange
October 17th - Indian Goddess, Solar plexus chakra, wear some yellow.
November 11th - Moroccan- African vibes. Heart chakra, bring some green
Every workshop we will practice the following
• Circle meditation - based on chakra theme.
• Floor yoga Dance flow
• Standing aura fluff-Dance
• Dance flow guided steps
• Joyful Hips-Belly-Dance
• Goddess slow flow Dance
• Meditative Savasana
REGISTRATION
Fridays (9/19, 10/17, 11/21)
6:00pm-7:30pm
$75 for all three
$30 single session
Hanane is a “Yoga Alliance” certified yoga and meditation teacher from Morocco, North Africa. She is also a passionate dance instructor, blending Moroccan hips and belly dance with soulful African-inspired movements. With a deep connection to movement as a path to healing and empowerment, she brings together tradition and creativity in her teaching.
Trained in Vinyasa yoga, she offers a range of styles, but her true passion lies in guiding slow, embodied practices that invite presence, breath, and inner connection. Hanan also teaches her own Yoga Dance Fusion—a unique blend of yoga, breath, and expressive movement. In addition to regular and private classes, she hosts events, workshops, and women’s healing circles dedicated to supporting wellbeing and authentic connection.
Reiki II Training with Chelsea with Chelsea Leathem
This training includes:
- Reiki 1 Review
- New Attunement to 2 new Reiki Symbols
- Learning the 2 new symbols
- Energy work ethics
- How to send Reiki to people, places, situations, possibilities are endless!
- Distance healing practice
- Learn how to give formal treatments
Reiki II certificate
This training is done over two days
Saturday, September 20th: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM &
Sunday, September 21st: 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM
*In order to take this training you must already have a Reiki I certification
Price $350
Daily Ayurveda: refining your morning routine with Amy Eldredge
Key learning outcomes:
- Understand the importance and benefits of a consistent daily routine according to Ayurvedic principles.
- Discover and explore a variety of Ayurvedic morning rituals, such as tongue scraping, warm water intake, and self-massage (Abhyanga).
- Gain insight into how specific practices align with individual Dosha types (Vata, Pitta, Kapha).
- Learn practical tips for integrating Dinacharya into a busy modern lifestyle.
- Develop a personalized Ayurvedic morning routine to enhance health, energy, and mental clarity.
5:00-7:00pm
Community Kirtan with Alternating Instructors
6:00pm-7:00pm
Cash donations graciously accepted at the door (optional)
For anyone who would like to lead a chant or play an instrument, please contact Michael Ndolo at [email protected]. We will try to accommodate everyone, time permitting.
Full Spectrum Healing Chakra Series with Nini Gridley
Meet with a small group and focus on your self-healing by devoting each week to an individual chakra using The Sevenfold Journey by Anodea Judith and Selene Vega as a guide. Discover the healing powers of the subtle energy body: Grounding, Sensuality, Personal Power, Love and Relationships, Communication, Vision, and Spiritual Connection. Raise your consciousness and free your spirit as you integrate your new knowledge of your energy system into daily experiences. Transform yourself and your life one week at a time.
Yoga Teachers can earn 40 Yoga Alliance credit hours and incorporate the chakras into your classes.
Nine Monday mornings will focus on the following topics:
Week 1 – Introduction
Week 2 – First Chakra; Grounding, Earth & Survival
Week 3 – Second Chakra; Sensuality, Water & Change
Week 4 – Third Chakra; Power, Fire & Will
Week 5 – Fourth Chakra; Love, Air & Relationships
Week 6 – Fifth Chakra ; Communication, Vibration & Creativity
Week 7 – Sixth Chakra; Vision, Light & the Third Eye
Week 8 – Seventh Chakra; Spiritual Connection & Thought
Week 9 – Wrap up & Celebration! The Illuminated Chakras
SCHEDULE
9 Consecutive Mondays
September 22, 2025 - November 18, 2025
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Studio I
REGISTRATION
$375 for 9 Week Series (includes text)
Pre-registration required; space is limited to 7 participants.
Nini Gridley, MS Ed, BFRP is a dynamic workshop leader and Professional Level Kripalu Yoga Teacher (500+) who has been helping people open and energize their chakras since 1995 through her private practice Full Spectrum Healing TM. She is also founding faculty and Certification Program Coordinator for Sacred Centers, the premier training program on the chakras developed by Anodea Judith, PhD, whose extensive writings on the chakras inform her work with adults and children. Join her for her Kripalu Yoga classes on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00-5:30 PM. All levels are welcome. Learn more: www.NiniGridley.com
Finding Ground in the Transition: A Workshop on Mood, Anxiety, and Perimenopause with Sue Taylor & Lisa Morris
Lisa will share her clinical insight as a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, offering clarity around what’s really happening during perimenopause—how hormonal changes affect everything from sleep and mood to blood sugar and brain fog. Alongside that, Sue will guide us through grounding breathwork and a restorative yoga practice designed to bring calm, stillness, and compassion to our nervous systems.
We’ll take time to reflect, connect, and hold space for whatever comes up—because this experience is valid, and you don’t have to navigate it alone.
Please bring a journal or notebook for our self-reflection and journaling portion.
REGISTRATION:
Saturday, September 27
3:30pm-5:00pm
$35.00
Lisa Morris, a graduate of the Yale School of Nursing and a board-certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner, specializes in caring for women during perimenopause and menopause. She takes a holistic approach to health, combining personalized prescriptive therapies—both hormonal and non-hormonal—with key lifestyle habits such as movement, exercise, stress management, and sleep. Her goal is to create individualized health plans that align with each woman’s unique goals and way of life. Lisa is passionate about educating and empowering women in her community.
Many years ago, when Sue Taylor was fully immersed in the world of mamahood and craving a bit of time for herself, she carved out time to go to one yoga class a week. That time was a gift. It strengthened her body, quieted her chattering mind, and softened her heart; important things when raising a family and being in the world. Since that time Sue has obtained her 200 Hour Bhakti Yoga certification from Gopi Kinnicutt. She also has Restorative Yoga Level 1 and 2 certifications from Ann Saffi Biasetti, and Yin Yoga certification from Keli Reddy. Off the mat, Sue loves to take road trips and hike with her family, as well as knit and read. Her family motto is “Adventure is out there!"
Echoes of Stillness: A Rhythmic Sound & Mantra Journey with Arjun Bruggeman
A Rhythmic Sound & Mantra Journey
Step into an immersive sound journey where rhythm and mantra become the bridge between the outer world and the vast, uncharted depths of the inner self. Through the primal power of percussive instruments—frame drum, tablas, and hung drum—we create a pulsing, textured soundscape that gently dissolves the surface noise of the mind, guiding you into a deep state of presence and release.
Set within an atmospheric space of warm lighting and intentional vibration, this experience begins with a brief guided meditation, inviting you to soften, to listen, to open. As the rhythms unfold, mantra becomes a vessel—repeating sacred sounds that anchor you in stillness while moving you beyond thought, beyond words, into pure being.
This is a deeply nurturing practice. The element of sound works through the body, unwinding held tension, clearing pathways of energy, and attuning you to the resonance of something greater. As you surrender into the pulse, a profound sense of grounding emerges—one that is not heavy but vast, expansive, and steady.
Emerge with a feeling of renewal, a quiet yet undeniable transformation. This is more than just an experience—it’s a remembrance of the stillness that is always within you.
REGISTRATION
Sunday September 28, 2025
7:00pm-9:00pm
$35 pre register
$40 @ the door
Arjun Bruggeman, world percussionist, meditation teacher, drummer, composer and session recording artist, is highly acclaimed for his unique hybrid of East-meets-West rhythms. He brings 3 decades of experience as a practitioner of Eastern and Western spiritual practices to his playing, along with 19 years' touring as a tabla player worldwide with Krishna Das.
As a spiritual explorer with over 30 years of practice in Taoism, Tibetan Buddhism, Hinduism, Shamanism—including Siberian, Old Norse, and Druid traditions—and more. His lifelong quest to understand the diverse pathways of spirituality has revealed a unifying center of oneness and stillness.
He now channels his rich experience into immersive rhythmic sound journeys that blend ancient mantra recitation with percussive instruments like frame drums, tabla, hung drums and many more.
These transformative sessions, enhanced by guided meditation invite participants to dissolve everyday tension and rediscover profound inner healing and connection.
By uniting ancient wisdom with modern sound healing, Arjun’s work offers a powerful pathway to transformative inner awakening.
He has collaborated with artists including David Darling, Belinda Carlisle, Robert Bly, Clasrisa Pinkola Estes, Snatam Kaur, Jason Mraz, Mark Egan, and John Densmore and Robby Krieger of “The Doors”.
Noah Hoffeld is a musician and meditation teacher who performs with artists like Krishna Das and Natalie Merchant and is heard on Grammy-winning and Billboard #1 albums. His work as a producer includes Anubhav by Nina Rao and his own album of songs Mobile Home, coproduced with Mark Plati (Bowie, Prince, etc). Called the “deeply spiritual album Bowie forgot to make” (JW Vibe), Mobile Home addresses issues from climate change and human equality to the perils of falling in love.
Noah recorded and plays on Bodhiheart: Love Rules, Meditations for Cello and Piano, featuring Arjun Bruggeman on tablas and percussion. In 2024, he began working with groups and individuals, sharing heart-centered wisdom from his teacher Ram Dass, along with practices that allow us to truly be here now.
Sunset flow and sauna glow: an evening of bliss with Alternating Instructors
Each evening begins with an invigorating yoga session on the roof from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM, where you'll soak in the last rays of the day. Following your flow, transition into pure relaxation with a group sauna session from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM, allowing you to detoxify and de-stress at your own pace.
Choose your date and treat yourself to this perfect blend of movement and warmth.
Available dates:
October 2nd
October 9th
October 16th
October 23rd
Each session is $45.
Your time at Kos includes access to the sauna, lake plunge, and drinking water - straight from Saratoga’s treasured mineral springs. Please bring two towels (one for sitting, one for drying off), flip-flops, and a refillable water bottle.
Kos is located in the marina at Lago by Druthers, 550 Union Avenue in Saratoga Springs. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today for an evening of ultimate well-being. We look forward to welcoming you into the warmth! Find out more at: https://www.kossauna.com
Let Go In Light: Bhakti Mini Retreat with Reiki and Sound Healing with Ewa and Claudia .
In this workshop, we’ll share grounding practices that nurture self-acceptance, release, and empowerment. You’ll be held in a safe, supportive space to let go of what’s heavy and step forward with lightness and authenticity—carrying your inner glow into the darker months ahead.
Come join us on this heart-warming journey of release and renewal.
6:00-9:00pm
allowed her own light to peek out into the world. Once on this path, there is no turning back. She feels forever grateful for all opportunities provided by the universe to expand her
awareness. For her credentials please click:
Ewa's yoga journey began in the vibrant energy of New York City, where she earned her YTT-200 certification in 2014. Her path took a transformative turn with travels to India for sacred pilgrimages, sparking a profound love for Bhakti Yoga. Under the guidance of Raghunath Cappo and Kaustubha Das, she deepened her studies, culminating in her YTT-300 certification. In February 2024, Ewa expanded her expertise with Restorative Yoga training, further enriching her ability to support students in deep rest and renewal.
A Reiki Master, Ewa is devoted to the art of energy healing and holistic wellness. Her profound understanding of the body's energy systems is coupled with a passionate commitment to guiding others toward balance and harmony. Ewa’s journey is a testament to her unwavering dedication to spiritual growth and the well-being of all who
cross her path.
Sunset flow and sauna glow: an evening of bliss with Alternating Instructors
Each evening begins with an invigorating yoga session on the roof from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM, where you'll soak in the last rays of the day. Following your flow, transition into pure relaxation with a group sauna session from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM, allowing you to detoxify and de-stress at your own pace.
Choose your date and treat yourself to this perfect blend of movement and warmth.
Available dates:
October 2nd
October 9th
October 16th
October 23rd
Each session is $45.
Your time at Kos includes access to the sauna, lake plunge, and drinking water - straight from Saratoga’s treasured mineral springs. Please bring two towels (one for sitting, one for drying off), flip-flops, and a refillable water bottle.
Kos is located in the marina at Lago by Druthers, 550 Union Avenue in Saratoga Springs. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today for an evening of ultimate well-being. We look forward to welcoming you into the warmth! Find out more at: https://www.kossauna.com
Yoga at the Saratoga Farmers Market with Himanee Gupta
Dates: Wednesdays - July 16, Aug. 20, Sept. 17, Oct. 15
Time: 3:30pm-4:30pm
Register here - walk-ins also welcome! Donations to the market graciously accepted, not expected.
Meet at the High Rock Park Farmer's Market - look for the yellow tent on the south grassy area just behind the south end. Look for a signboard that says yoga and a basket of mats.
Sunset flow and sauna glow: an evening of bliss with Alternating Instructors
Each evening begins with an invigorating yoga session on the roof from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM, where you'll soak in the last rays of the day. Following your flow, transition into pure relaxation with a group sauna session from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM, allowing you to detoxify and de-stress at your own pace.
Choose your date and treat yourself to this perfect blend of movement and warmth.
Available dates:
October 2nd
October 9th
October 16th
October 23rd
Each session is $45.
Your time at Kos includes access to the sauna, lake plunge, and drinking water - straight from Saratoga’s treasured mineral springs. Please bring two towels (one for sitting, one for drying off), flip-flops, and a refillable water bottle.
Kos is located in the marina at Lago by Druthers, 550 Union Avenue in Saratoga Springs. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today for an evening of ultimate well-being. We look forward to welcoming you into the warmth! Find out more at: https://www.kossauna.com
Sacred Sinuosity: Yoga Dance Fusion with Hanane Reifenheisen
a journey designed to bring bliss to your senses, strength and flexibility to your body, and wellness to your soul!
In this practice, yoga is seamlessly blended with the snake-like movements of the hips and belly dance to activate the chakras, awaken the energy of Kundalini rising, and unleash the goddess within.
Yoga and hips-belly dance form a perfect fusion, as the energizing connections created in yoga poses are amplified by the healing and empowering vortex of belly dance through layered, intentional movements.
This special women’s dance yoga practice combines the meditative presence of gentle yoga flow with the joy and celebration of Moroccan and African-inspired hips and belly dance. It’s a beautiful way to recharge your energy, express gratitude through mindful movement, and uplift your spirit. Your body will thank you—and you’ll feel radiant from the inside out!
Workshops will be themed:
September 19th - Egyptian Goddess, Sacral chakra, wear something orange
October 17th - Indian Goddess, Solar plexus chakra, wear some yellow.
November 11th - Moroccan- African vibes. Heart chakra, bring some green
Every workshop we will practice the following
• Circle meditation - based on chakra theme.
• Floor yoga Dance flow
• Standing aura fluff-Dance
• Dance flow guided steps
• Joyful Hips-Belly-Dance
• Goddess slow flow Dance
• Meditative Savasana
REGISTRATION
Fridays (9/19, 10/17, 11/21)
6:00pm-7:30pm
$75 for all three
$30 single session
Hanane is a “Yoga Alliance” certified yoga and meditation teacher from Morocco, North Africa. She is also a passionate dance instructor, blending Moroccan hips and belly dance with soulful African-inspired movements. With a deep connection to movement as a path to healing and empowerment, she brings together tradition and creativity in her teaching.
Trained in Vinyasa yoga, she offers a range of styles, but her true passion lies in guiding slow, embodied practices that invite presence, breath, and inner connection. Hanan also teaches her own Yoga Dance Fusion—a unique blend of yoga, breath, and expressive movement. In addition to regular and private classes, she hosts events, workshops, and women’s healing circles dedicated to supporting wellbeing and authentic connection.
Sunset flow and sauna glow: an evening of bliss with Alternating Instructors
Each evening begins with an invigorating yoga session on the roof from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM, where you'll soak in the last rays of the day. Following your flow, transition into pure relaxation with a group sauna session from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM, allowing you to detoxify and de-stress at your own pace.
Choose your date and treat yourself to this perfect blend of movement and warmth.
Available dates:
October 2nd
October 9th
October 16th
October 23rd
Each session is $45.
Your time at Kos includes access to the sauna, lake plunge, and drinking water - straight from Saratoga’s treasured mineral springs. Please bring two towels (one for sitting, one for drying off), flip-flops, and a refillable water bottle.
Kos is located in the marina at Lago by Druthers, 550 Union Avenue in Saratoga Springs. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today for an evening of ultimate well-being. We look forward to welcoming you into the warmth! Find out more at: https://www.kossauna.com
Journey into Oneself: A series that connects us to our innermost sense of self with Laura Kenyon
present.
Week One – Arriving to the Present
Week Two – Flow and Let Go
Week Three – Empowerment Flow
Week Four – Restorative Calming Practice
REGISTRATION
Thursdays: Oct 23, 30 & Nov 6, 13
6:00pm-7:30pm
$85- four week series
Laura Kenyon first experienced the therapeutic effects of yoga over 20 years ago. It has led her on a path
of self-exploration. Trained in Bhakti yoga and additional therapeutic certifications, she has been
integrating yoga with providing a path through troubling times. She has carefully curated this workshop
to find space in oneself to find calm and heal. Join in on a special self-care “retreat” as we journey into
ourselves.
Restorative Yoga Workshop with Sound Healing and Reiki with Claudia Bibow
experience chronic pain, the practice may help you to manage physical pain.
energy starts flowing more freely throughout your body. Resting is healing. Restorative yoga is a very gently practice that teaches us kindness towards ourselves.
shapes, Claudia will offer gentle assists and Reiki to promote a deeper sense of letting go.
$60.00 pre-registration required, limited to 10 spots
Claudia Bibow is a Master Reiki practitioner in the tradition of Dr. Mikao Usui and an experienced Restorative Yoga teacher. She received Sound Healing Training by Sound Healing Gong Master Don Conreaux. She is a 500 hr experienced Bhakti yoga teacher and also received certification for restorative and yin yoga, yoga therapeutics, and for Life Coaching. (foundational). Click here for her full bio!
Advanced Yoga Teacher Training: Yin Yoga for the Subtle Body with Jael Polnac
(20 HOURS)(5.5 Online)
This training is for yoga teachers and dedicated students who would like to further investigate the energetic benefits of Yin Yoga and the ways that Yin postures can be used to balance Qi throughout the body. In this training we will focus on the effect that Yin Yoga has on not just the physical body, but also on the energetic, mental, emotional, spiritual, and relational aspects of our being. Upon completion students will receive 20 Yoga Alliance CE hours in Yin Yoga for the Subtle Body.
- Gain an understanding of Meridian Theory by delving more deeply into the energy channels
- Study the organs related to those channels, including the holistic function and health of those organs
- Deepen their understanding of Qi, including where it is housed in the body, how it moves through the body, and how specific Yin postures can work to harmonize Qi
- Learn to sequence classes that target specific energy channels
- Study the way that the integration of yang asanas, restorative postures, mindfulness, and breathwork can support the harmonization of energy in our bodies
- Explore the relationship between Yin postures and the Chakras and consider sequencing for specific Chakras
- Practice skillful verbal communication
REQUIRED TEXTS
Insight Yoga by Sarah Powers
Yin Yoga for the Subtle Body: An Advanced Training (provided on the first day of class)
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REGISTRATION
October 25+26, 2025
Saturday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Sunday
8:00am - 4:00pm
INVESTMENT
EARLY BIRD—$500 (paid in full by 10/1/25)
AFTER —$550
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JAEL POLNAC, ERYT, Certified CE Provider
Jael has practiced yoga for over 30 years, originally finding it to be a useful way to decompress from her career as an environmental attorney in Washington, DC. Upon moving to Saratoga Springs in 2010, she became a dedicated student at Yoga Mandali. In 2011, her yoga practice took on a whole new meaning after a serious skiing injury and difficult rehabilitation. Instead of being a fun workout and way to release stress, yoga became integral to healing both her body and her spirit; a process which led her to pursue her yoga teaching certification at Yoga Mandali in 2016.
Jael has continued her education in the healing and therapeutic aspects of yoga by completing certifications in Yin/Insight Yoga with Sarah Powers; Traditional Chinese Medicine and Yin Yoga with Josh Summers; Yoga for Bone Health with Dr. Loren Fishman; Accessible Yoga with Jivana Heyman; Restorative Yoga (Levels 1 and 2) with Dr. Ann Saffi Biasetti; Yoga Sutra Study with Dr. Edwin Bryant; and Yoga for Posture Improvement with Julie Gudmestad, PT. In addition, she has studied Mindfulness Meditation, Ayurveda, Yoga Philosophy, and Mindfulness and Yin Yoga with Sarah and Ty Powers.
As a teacher, Jael approaches each class with awareness and sensitivity to the physical, energetic, and mental shifts that a thoughtfully crafted yoga sequence can bring to her students, and she uses her steady, centering energy to support them through any challenges in the practice. Jael has worked with beginners, athletes, experienced yogis, and individuals with significant health challenges and is open and responsive to the needs of her students.
She lives with her husband, Steve, with whom she shares three adult children and a house full of pets. When she’s not practicing yoga or teaching in person or online, she spends her time working on her historic home, gardening, reading, kayaking, and taking long walks.
Kirtan with Adam Bauer with Adam Bauer
Adam Bauer travels the globe sharing the heart-expanding beauty of sacred chant, healing touch, the I Ching, and transformational conversation. Adam enchants and inspires listeners with his deep, soulful voice and presence wherever he goes. His critically-acclaimed albums, 2014’s Shyam Lila and 2017’s Wonderville, were released on Mantralogy Records; Return to the Sacred was released October 2020. Adam sings and offers workshops, programs and coaching sessions worldwide and online. He’s currently working on several new recording projects, as well as Shyamcast, an upcoming podcast series featuring contemporary interviews with renowned Bhakti practitioner Shyamdas’ extended community and featuring never-before heard live recordings from Adam’s time playing bass with Shyamdas. www.iamadambuaer.com
Fall Back with Ease: Yin & Restore for Time Change with Jael Polnac
REGISTRATION:
Saturday, November 1st
3:00-5:00 pm
$40.00
Restorative Yoga Teacher Training | Level 1 with Ann Biasetti
After 15 years of teaching this training, I have decided, for the first time, to offer this in an immersive retreat experience at the beautiful Won Dharma Center in Claverack, NY.
This extremely comprehensive, trauma-informed training honors the true lineage of Restorative and Therapeutic Yoga. It offers the skills, knowledge, and experience you need to lead your students through the holistic healing journey of this nervous system regulation practice.
It is unique in format and what you will learn due to my many years of experience working with hundreds of bodies in somatic healing, restorative practice, and embodiment. You will quickly understand why restorative yoga is a key intervention in the autonomic nervous system’s ability to regulate, balance, heal, and repair the body and mind.
REGISTER HERE
https://www.anembodiedlife.com/somatic-awareness-yoga-training
$50 discount for YM students! Code: MANDALI50
WHO THIS TRAINING IS FOR:
For Yoga Teachers
A 50-hour certificate will be issued upon completion of the training. In addition to the group training, those who wish to teach must complete a project after the retreat for final certification.
For Mental Health/ Medical Professionals
This training offers valuable skills and interventions that you may add to your existing practice for client regulation and improved health and well-being. As a somatic psychotherapist, I have integrated the use of restorative poses for 20 years in my practice as a gentle form of autonomic regulation and somatic change.
For Yoga Students for Self-Care
Learn restorative yoga’s beautiful, healing practice for restoration, nervous system regulation and healing to develop your own home practice. No project is required.
Students who complete a project will receive a certificate of completion indicating 50 Yoga Alliance-approved hours in Restorative Yoga. Those who choose not to complete a project will receive a certificate of attendance.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
You will learn the art and skill of Restorative Yoga, its benefits, and anatomy; and be fully prepared to guide a group class—including:
- The art of “seeing” a body and developing your eye and intuition.
- Autonomic Nervous System functioning and the cycle of stress in the body and mind, including the physiology and neuroscience of stress and relaxation.
- The physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of Restorative Yoga.
- Anatomy for Level 1 Restorative Yoga.
- Level 1 postures along with therapeutic adjustments.
- Embodiment and therapeutic presence in the practice.
- Interoceptive awareness related to the practice.
- How to lead an entire restorative group class.
- The beginning of working 1:1.
- Ethics and boundaries.
- Proper setups and adjustments for different bodies.
- Working with special populations (pregnancy, physical limitations, etc.) and integration into mind/body professional practices (medicine, mental health, dietetics, PT/OT and other health professions).
- The art of sequencing poses for classes/workshops, and intention.
This training is open to students and yoga instructors with a dedicated yoga practice for at least two years (including experience as a student of restorative or yin yoga). It is limited to 12 participants.
Upon completion of the training, a certificate of attendance will be issued.
For those seeking certification, in addition to the group training, students will be required to complete a project for final certification. Students will also receive a certificate of completion indicating 50 Yoga Alliance CEU hours in Restorative Yoga.
Thursday, November 6th (5pm) — Tuesday, November 11th (2pm)
Daily Schedule:
Thursday
Arrive between 3-5pm to check in and settle into your room
5:30-6:30pm — Dinner
7:00-9:30pm — First Session
Friday - Saturday
7:30-8:30am — Breakfast
8:30am - 12:00pm — Morning Session
12:00-1:00pm — Lunch
1:30-5:30pm — Afternoon Session
Sunday
7:30-8:30am — Breakfast
8:30-9:30- Morning session
9:30-11:30am — Dharma Service or Free Time
12:00-1:00pm — Lunch
1:00-5:30pm — Afternoon Session
7:00-9:00pm — Evening Session
Monday
7:30-8:30am — Breakfast
8:30am - 12:00pm — Morning Session
12:00-1:00pm — Lunch
1:30-5:30pm — Afternoon Session
Tuesday
7:30-8:30am — Breakfast
8:30am - 12:00pm — Morning Session
12:00-1:00pm — Lunch
1:00-2:00pm — Ending Session
Location:
Won Dharma Center
361 Route 23 Claverack, NY 12513
Room/Board + 3 Daily Vegetarian Meals: $1,100
Total: $1,850
Option to pay in full or in two installments.
Sacred Sinuosity: Yoga Dance Fusion with Hanane Reifenheisen
a journey designed to bring bliss to your senses, strength and flexibility to your body, and wellness to your soul!
In this practice, yoga is seamlessly blended with the snake-like movements of the hips and belly dance to activate the chakras, awaken the energy of Kundalini rising, and unleash the goddess within.
Yoga and hips-belly dance form a perfect fusion, as the energizing connections created in yoga poses are amplified by the healing and empowering vortex of belly dance through layered, intentional movements.
This special women’s dance yoga practice combines the meditative presence of gentle yoga flow with the joy and celebration of Moroccan and African-inspired hips and belly dance. It’s a beautiful way to recharge your energy, express gratitude through mindful movement, and uplift your spirit. Your body will thank you—and you’ll feel radiant from the inside out!
Workshops will be themed:
September 19th - Egyptian Goddess, Sacral chakra, wear something orange
October 17th - Indian Goddess, Solar plexus chakra, wear some yellow.
November 11th - Moroccan- African vibes. Heart chakra, bring some green
Every workshop we will practice the following
• Circle meditation - based on chakra theme.
• Floor yoga Dance flow
• Standing aura fluff-Dance
• Dance flow guided steps
• Joyful Hips-Belly-Dance
• Goddess slow flow Dance
• Meditative Savasana
REGISTRATION
Fridays (9/19, 10/17, 11/21)
6:00pm-7:30pm
$75 for all three
$30 single session
Hanane is a “Yoga Alliance” certified yoga and meditation teacher from Morocco, North Africa. She is also a passionate dance instructor, blending Moroccan hips and belly dance with soulful African-inspired movements. With a deep connection to movement as a path to healing and empowerment, she brings together tradition and creativity in her teaching.
Trained in Vinyasa yoga, she offers a range of styles, but her true passion lies in guiding slow, embodied practices that invite presence, breath, and inner connection. Hanan also teaches her own Yoga Dance Fusion—a unique blend of yoga, breath, and expressive movement. In addition to regular and private classes, she hosts events, workshops, and women’s healing circles dedicated to supporting wellbeing and authentic connection.
Giving in Gratitude - Donation Thanksgiving Yoga Class with Claudia Bibow
Yin and Restore - Post-Thanksgiving Class with Jael Polnac
Put away the leftovers, clean the kitchen, wave goodbye to the relatives, and join Jael for a two-hour practice of deep release and complete relaxation. This class will focus on releasing physical, mental, and emotional toxins through a carefully curated class targeting your body’s energy meridians. The combination of Yin and Restorative Yoga is deeply therapeutic on a physical and energetic level and will leave you with a sense of physical openness and mental calm.
REGISTRATION
Saturday, November 29th
3:00-5:00 pm
$40.00
3:00-5:00 pm
$40.00
Yin Yoga Training with Jael with Jael Polnac
(15 HOURS: 3.5 online)
WITH JAEL POLNAC
This training is for yoga teachers and dedicated students who would like to deepen their understanding of Yin Yoga. Participants will learn the history, philosophy, benefits, and key principles of Yin, as well as how it is different from, and complementary to, more active Yang and more passive Restorative practices. We will explore the essential Yin asanas while also discussing anatomy, mindfulness, class sequencing, and the use of props to support the safe expression of each pose. During this training, special emphasis will be placed on learning to effectively cue poses. Students in this training will embody the benefits of Yin Yoga in both theory and practice. Upon completion, students will receive 15 Yoga Alliance CE hours in Yin Yoga.
Participants will:
- Learn the history, philosophy, and benefits of Yin Yoga
- Explore the effect of Yin on the physical body, and the balance
- between Yin stillness and Yang movement
- Embody the key principles of Yin Yoga
- Study the classical Yin postures
- Learn effective class sequencing and theme creation
- Master the use of props to support the safe expression of each pose
- Practice skillful verbal communication
REQUIRED TEXTS
The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga by Bernie Clark
Yin Yoga Training Manual: Cultivating Equilibrium of the Body, Mind, and Emotions, Level One (provided on the first day of class)
REGISTRATION
February 7th & 8th, 2026
Saturday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Sunday
8:00am - 12:00pm
investment
EARLY BIRD—$500 (paid in full by 01/01/26)
AFTER —$550
JAEL POLNAC, ERYT, Certified CE Provider
Jael has practiced yoga for over 30 years, originally finding it to be a useful way to decompress from her career as an environmental attorney in Washington, DC. Upon moving to Saratoga Springs in 2010, she became a dedicated student at Yoga Mandali. In 2011, her yoga practice took on a whole new meaning after a serious skiing injury and difficult rehabilitation. Instead of being a fun workout and way to release stress, yoga became integral to healing both her body and her spirit; a process which led her to pursue her yoga teaching certification at Yoga Mandali in 2016.
Jael has continued her education in the healing and therapeutic aspects of yoga by completing certifications in Yin/Insight Yoga with Sarah Powers; Traditional Chinese Medicine and Yin Yoga with Josh Summers; Yoga for Bone Health with Dr. Loren Fishman; Accessible Yoga with Jivana Heyman; Restorative Yoga (Levels 1 and 2) with Dr. Ann Saffi Biasetti; Yoga Sutra Study with Dr. Edwin Bryant; and Yoga for Posture Improvement with Julie Gudmestad, PT. In addition, she has studied Mindfulness Meditation, Ayurveda, Yoga Philosophy, and Mindfulness and Yin Yoga with Sarah and Ty Powers.
As a teacher, Jael approaches each class with awareness and sensitivity to the physical, energetic, and mental shifts that a thoughtfully crafted yoga sequence can bring to her students, and she uses her steady, centering energy to support them through any challenges in the practice. Jael has worked with beginners, athletes, experienced yogis, and individuals with significant health challenges and is open and responsive to the needs of her students.
She lives with her husband, Steve, with whom she shares three adult children and a house full of pets. When she’s not practicing yoga or teaching in person or online, she spends her time working on her historic home, gardening, reading, kayaking, and taking long walks.
