Workshops and Special Events

Spring Gray Bear Retreat

April 30 - May 2

Leah Bray Nichols leads this Spring weekend yoga retreat at the beautiful Gray Bear Lodge. Our weekend blends the enjoyment of yoga with quality time spent in nature.

Leah's teaching infuses the study of life and yoga philosophy into the asanas. Each class is carefully crafted to help you bring your awareness from the dynamic external (physical) body to an internal experience of calm reflection. The intention is to integrate strength, will, receptivity and relaxation with the progression of each asana sequence.

Retreat tuition includes four yoga classes, shared lodging, all meals and full use of facilities for the weekend including wood-fired sauna and hot tub. Additionally, massage and bodywork appointments are offered for an additional charge. There may be a few private cabins available for an extra charge.

Who should attend:

Appropriate for all yoga practitioners.

About the Instructor:

Leah is the primary teacher and founder of Evergreen Yoga Center in Memphis, Tennessee. She has been practicing yoga for 13 years and teaching for 8. She is a member if the Iyengar National Association of the United States.

Registration:

Early registration price is $385, if paid in full by March 1st, $410, if paid in full after March 1st. $100 non-refundable deposit will reserve your place at the retreat. For info or to reserve your spot, contact us at 901-726-1115 or info@evergreenyogamemphis.com. *EARLY REGISTRATION EXTENDED THROUGH MONDAY, MARCH 15th.

Cancellation and refund policy:

If you cancel before April 1, you will receive a refund minus your $100 non-refundable deposit. We are unable to offer refunds for cancellations made after April 1. If you are unable to go, it is possible to transfer your retreat reservation to another person.

Here's what past retreat participants have to say:

"Leah has the ability to communicate the nuances of the asanas and the philosophy of Patanjali's teaching which has infuses my life with vitality, tranquility, and mental stability. Gray Bear is a beautiful place for the yogis to come together in loving fellowship. It is truly a restorative retreat." - Diane L.

"Even though there were people of all different levels in each class, you did a good job of staying focused on all of us, and using the wonderful atmosphere and abundant good energy to make your classes flow. My clearest memory is of being in viparita karani and feeling the gentle breeze through the window, and hearing the birds sing. It was magical. Of course, I also loved the mud facials, swimming in the waterfall, the sauna, the mud hut I stayed in ... ahhh. Can't wait to go back!" - Leanne K.

"Leah's classes at Evergreen Yoga = $$. Yoga Retreat at Gray Bear Lodge = $$$. Yoga with Leah at Gray Bear Lodge = PRICELESS" - Ann B.

Read & Discuss

LIGHT ON LIFE: The Yoga Journey to Wholeness, Inner Peace, and Ultimate Freedom

By BKS Iyengar

Your yoga practice can bring insight and a sense of well-being that extend off the mat and into your life.

This book conveys Mr. Iyengar's discoveries from a lifetime of intensive yoga practice and teaching. Using humor, stories from his own life and examples from modern culture to illustrate the profound gifts that yoga offers, he addresses the goal of aligning the different aspects of the self. The book clearly investigates the role that yoga postures and breathing techniques play in our search for wholeness and the external and internal obstacles that keep us from progressing along the path.

Mr. Iyengar writes about the inner-workings of yoga, and does so in an accessible style.

Find out how yoga can help us live in harmony with the world around us.

Our next reading will focus on Chapter 5.

Copies of the book will be available at Evergreen Yoga Center, online at amazon.com and at local bookstores.

Saturday, March 6, 4:30 to 6pm (no charge)

Workshop with Jaki Nett

November 5 - 7, 2010

Jaki teaches Iyengar Yoga in the Napa Valley. She is head of the Advanced Studies Program at the Iyengar Institute of San Francisco. She has made many extended trips to India to study with the Iyengar family. A senior Iyengar teacher, Jaki is knowledgeable and experienced, and is also known as a down-to-earth and accessible teacher and lecturer. Her teaching style is personal, methodical and insightful. For more info about her, go to www.iynv.com. More info on this workshop coming soon!

Starting Yoga from Scratch: For Beginners

Date and time TBA

*For beginners, including those who have never tried yoga

Teacher: Becca Franklin

Come see what all the hoopla over yoga is about. Is it stretching? Is it relaxation? Will it tone my muscles and improve my game? Find out how your tight muscles actually help you practice yoga. Bring your body just as it is, dressed comfortably for movement. We will look at basic active yoga poses and end the class with relaxation. No matter where you are starting, you will be surprised how good yoga can make you feel. Cost: $15. To register, contact info@evergreenyogamemphis.com or (901) 726-1115.