DNKL Yoga

Yoga Retreats

Do Ngak Kunphen Ling regularly hosts yoga retreats led by teachers practicing in the Iyengar tradition. Founded by B.K.S. Iyengar about seventy years ago, this method of yoga is known for its precision and effectiveness. Iyengar-certified instructors are rigorously trained and safely guide their students in the practice of yoga as a means to develop strength, flexibility, stamina, concentration, and mental stability through body alignment. For more information on Iyengar yoga, visit the Iyengar Yoga Association of Greater New York.

Yoga retreats at DNKL begin at 7 pm on Friday evenings (open practice and a light supper). Saturday starts with a morning meditation and a two-hour yoga class followed by lunch. After lunch there is plenty of time to relax and explore the 100-acre property. Restorative practice with pranayama in the late afternoon is followed by dinner and meditation. Sunday starts with meditation and a two-and-a-half-hour yoga class. The retreat comes to a close after lunch.

The retreat cost is $230, which includes basic accommodations at the Center (limited to 16 students) and simple vegetarian meals. Transportation from the train station is generally provided. Be sure to call ahead to arrange pickups (203/938-2330). To register for retreats, contact yoga@dnkldharma.org.

Upcoming Retreats

Friday, March 16 to Sunday, March 18, 2007: Iyengar Yoga and Meditation with CAROLYN CHRISTIE
This retreat is for Level II students (one year minimum Iyengar yoga experience).

Carolyn Christie has practiced yoga since 1988 and taught since 1995. Carolyn has studied in India with the Iyengar family five times. She served in the Peace Corps in Thailand, where she was introduced to Buddhism and yoga. Since then, she has endeavored to study and practice the teachings of the Buddha and of B.K.S. Iyengar.

Friday, April 27 to Sunday, April 29, 2007: Iyengar Yoga and Meditation with Marcela Clavijo
This retreat will have general classes (beginners are welcome).

Marcela Clavijo has studied yoga since 1976 and taught since 1985. She studied in India with the Iyengar family in 2000. Born in Colombia and fluent in Spanish, Marcela is an ordained Tibetan Buddhist nun, and considers her roles as daughter, sister, and aunt to be equally influential aspects of her life journey. Before deciding to focus solely on her spiritual quest, she earned a bachelor’s degree in art history and worked as a museum registrar.

Friday, June 15 to Sunday, June 17: Iyengar Yoga and Meditation with CAROLYN CHRISTIE
Level to be decided.