WORKSHOPS
santosha: During the Holidays(and Always) with Dana Keegan
Online
November 23 , 2024
Santosha translates to CONTENTMENT – and the Holidays are a challenging time for many of us.
Santosha is the 2nd Niyama – The Niyamas are the 2nd limb on the 8 Limb Path. In this workshop we’ll arrive together and practice pranayama and meditation, followed by an asana practice to explore and embody our current level of contentment.
Then we’ll journal a little and have some time to share with each other.
Our intention is to be aware of our current level of contentment and practice pratyahara. The practice of pratyahara is considered to be an important bridge between the external focus of the previous limbs of yoga, such as asana and pranayama, and the internal focus of the subsequent limbs. Withdrawal of the senses allows us to connect with our inner world, thereby creating optimal conditions for self-realization. Pratyahara also helps to provide an understanding of how much our mind is influenced by sensory input, and to acknowledge the role of thoughts and feelings in suffering.
Breathing in Santosha… it enters us through mindful inhales, into our body and resting in our bones.
Moment by moment we learn to experience contentment…and exhale suffering.
The issues Live in our tissues with nikki myers
Online
december 14 , 2024
Join us for an enlightening workshop that presents a comprehensive framework for addiction relapse prevention. This program integrates the cognitive approach of the 12-step program, trauma-healing techniques from Somatic Experiencing, and the body-mind approaches found in yoga therapy and mindfulness practices. Drawing from ancient texts, trauma research, and cutting-edge neuroscience studies, we will delve into how combining cognitive and somatic methods can support profound changes in brain patterning. Rooted in the theme "The Issues Live in Our Tissues," this holistic model promotes compassionate awareness, deep-rooted change, and healing.
Intro to Y12SR with Lynn Gifford
Online
January 11, 2025
The Yoga of 12-Step Recovery (Y12SR) is a relapse prevention program that was created as a holistic model to address the physical, mental and spiritual dis-ease of addiction. Informed by the latest research in neuroscience and trauma healing, Y12SR “connects the dots” by combining the ancient wisdom and somatic approach of yoga with the cognitive approach of the most well-known addictive recovery program in the world, the 12-step recovery model.
YMARC-Yoga, Meditation And Addiction Recovery Confrence
IN PERSON
May 26-30 , 2025
Deepen your exploration of recovery using the ancient tools and practices of yoga and meditation with presenters Rolf Gates, Nikki Myers, and Kate Johnson.
This annual conference offers strength and hope on the journey from addiction to recovery through breathwork, the chakra system, innovations in holistic 12-Step recovery, and more. While addictive behaviors separate us from ourselves, each other, our environment, and the Divine, yoga invites us into union, balance, and connection with practices that:
Directly address the range of issues caused by addiction.
Recognize addictive behaviors while being connected to your wholeness.
Find the inner strength to move beyond them.
The Berkshire Yoga Festival
IN PERSON
JunE 12-15 , 2025
The 2025 Berkshire Yoga Festival will feature 130+ sessions in Yoga, Meditation, Dance, Natural Living, Philosophy, Fitness, & Psychology.
Y12SR Founder, Nikki Myers will be presenting!
Plus this year will include:
3 Hr Workshops on Thursday & Friday (included in 4 Day Passes)
Kirtan with Krishna Das on Thursday evening
Music & dance event Saturday night with headliners to be announced soon
Add-on experiences including Aerial Yoga & more
Our 2025 schedule is expected to be released early 2025 with registration for sessions beginning February 1st, 2025