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9/30/23
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
$50

Sound Ceremony

W. Patrick Millard More Info Book

Sound has been used as a tool for revelation and transformation by many psycho-spiritual traditions throughout history. Vibration itself is fundamental to the structure of our universe, and we are but one result of its ever-unfolding process.

Join us for an early evening devoted to exploring this primal connection to sound. You’ll be invited to find a home in your body through guided relaxation and light breath work, setting the stage for a deep and receptive listening experience. It is from here that we can tap the wellspring of our healing.

Biography
Patrick has been engaged in the practice of sound as a tool for meditation since 2016. He holds over 100 hours of training from the WOOM Center and over four years of experience in facilitating sound and breath-work ceremonies alike. Along with over six years of teaching yoga, His passion for music, movement, and people is reflected in the welcoming environments he helps create.

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10/5/23
7:15 pm - 8:30 pm
$87 / $37

Handstand Club!

W. Amanda McDonald More Info Book

Are you inversion curious?

Handstand Club is for regular yoga practitioners who want to play with a more concentrated handstand practice.

Drills for strength, mobility, and balance.

You should be comfortable in our Level 2 classes and have a general sense that you want to handstand. Any level welcome- from wanna-be-handstanders to people who want to play with pressing.

Fall Series:
3-Thursdays from 7:15-8:30pm:
October 5, 12, 19

Can be purchased as a Series ($87) or Drop-ins ($37) as space permits. (25% off for Monthly Memberships – see below)
**Space is Limited to 25 students**

No Refunds 7-days in advance of the 1st workshop for series purchases and drop-in dates.

Monthly Members (Promo Monthly and Monthly Membership only) get an automatic 25% discount to the Series and Drop-Ins when booking while logged in. *you must be logged into the app or to the online to receive the automatic discount*.

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10/12/23
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$150 / $50

The Joy of Movement

W. Carrie Owerko More Info Book

The Joy of Movement: Playful Practice Explorations
Join Carrie Owerko for this series of all-levels in-person workshops in NYC!

3-Thursdays, 2-4pm
October 12, November 16, December 14

These classes will be a playful, modern movement science informed exploration of yoga and movement. We will explore novel ways to increase our capacity to move with variety, maintain and gain strength and mobility over time, learn new movement skills and have fun doing so. We will look at playful ways to make various poses and movements more accessible, but to also challenge the body and brain to learn new things, get stronger, and become more adaptable.

We will look at how we can use play as a way to explore ways to incorporate tempo variation, dynamic balance, agility, coordinative strength (and maybe even dance!) into our practice. We will play this way not only for our body, but to enhance adult adaptive neuroplasticity–that is, our ability to learn new things throughout our lives.

Most importantly we will celebrate the JOY of MOVEMENT and a chance to gather, practice, and play TOGETHER, in person, once again! To Move Your Body is to Love Your Body.
Let’s do it together,
Carrie

BOOK THE SERIES

BOOK OCTOBER 12TH
BOOK NOVEMBER 16TH
BOOK DECEMBER 14TH

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10/13/23
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
$40 / $45 day of

Monthly Restorative

W. Rachel Fedde More Info Book

Our most gentle class is just right for everyone.

Bolsters, blankets, blocks, and the occasional chair help to organize the body in relaxing poses that create space, openness, and awareness. Restorative poses align the breath, decompress the inner body, and leave you feeling refreshed and at ease.

 

Please arrive safely and on time as there is no late-entry to this class. 48 Hour Cancellation policy applies.

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10/14/23 - 10/15/23
 
$450

Flexibility + Stretching

W. Jules Mitchell More Info Book

Saturday we meet 2-8pm
Sunday we meet 1-6pm

Flexibility: Principles, Practices, and Purpose
Flexibility is one of the most popular, and sometimes controversial, topics of the last decade. While it is arguably overrated, it is not as dangerous or detrimental as is often claimed. Moreover, stretching and yoga appear synonymous in the mainstream media and the reaction within the community tends to either glorify or deny the entire notion. Enter Jules Mitchell, author of Yoga Biomechanics: Stretching Redefined, to help you explore both perspectives while empowering you with education to make informed decisions about why to stretch and when it matters.

This weekend course is designed to provide an in-depth exploration of what stretching is and how to do it effectively. By the end of this workshop, participants will:
– Distinguish between the 6 different stretching modalities.
– Incorporate a variety of stretching techniques into yoga sequences.
– Learn how to increase range of motion safely and effectively.
– Understand eccentric contractions and the latest research.
– Master muscle physiology and how load fits into the stretching narrative.
– Explore connective tissue mechanics in multiple contexts such as pain, injury, and ROM.
– Question the physical, mental, and emotional benefits of stretching practices.
– Recognize common stretching myths and misconceptions.
– Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to confidently talk about how stretching works.

Jules has spent the last decade teaching yoga teachers about the science, biomechanics, and physiology of stretching. Join her for her comprehensive stretching course that will take your education to the next level. Suitable for yoga teachers of all levels, as well as any individual interested in learning more about stretching practices, this course is about stretching your minds as much as your bodies.

This weekend’s workshop will sell out!

50% refund if you cancel by Sept 10th.
We will not be able to offer refunds or credit transfers for this workshop after Sept 10th.

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10/26/23 - 10/29/23
 
$550

Body Reading (SOLD OUT)

W. Patrick Beach More Info Book

for Movement Mechanics for Posture and Purpose

SOLD OUT

A 30-hour (24hrs in-person, 6hrs pre-recorded) training course for teachers and dedicated students that blends the physical capacity of our bodies with theory, metaphor, and a fresh approach to yoga asana. Grow your knowledge to fit the postures of daily practice to our individual bodies for strength, comfort, and support.

This training is designed to help you find joy in being yourself within the yoga practice and to ignite the magic that lives within through self-appreciation and self-acceptance. Learn the paths of working through yourself to tune into your essence nature on a deeper level.

What to expect:

-4 full days of in-person study
-Daily asana practice
-Q&A related to daily body reading topics
-Lecture and asana demonstration of the daily topic
-Practical application, adjustments, student body reading, movement breakdowns
-6 months of access to digital material to support your learning.
-Digital course opens Oct 1, 2023.

*30 Hours CEU with Yoga Alliance

*300 Hour Advanced YTT eligible with AYA or Yogamaya (counts as 3 credits towards Yogamaya’s 300hr YTT)

Sample of the Daily schedule:

Thursday and Friday: *Please use this as a guideline. Schedule may change
*Session One – 9:30 am – 12:15 pm
Lunch – 12:15 pm to 1:45 pm
*Session Two – 1:45 to 4:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday
*Session One – 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm (TBD)

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3/3/24 - 3/10/24
 
$3450 / $4050

Morocco Yoga Retreat

W. Danielle & Emily More Info Book

Marrakech is an enchanted city with one-of-a-kind experiences waiting around every corner. We will take you beyond the surface to discover its heartbeat and the people who make up the soul of the city. Yogamaya is collaborating with Qarrya Retreats, a Moroccan woman owned retreat planning business, who will manage the details of the retreat.

Our Retreat, planned down to the finest details, will be led by Danielle Harbord and Emily Rawlings and INCLUDES:

  • 4 nights at Beldi Country Club
  • 3 nights at Kasbah Beldi
  • Transport from and to Casablanca or Marrakech airports
  • Three daily meals (except 2 optional dinners outside the hotels)
  • Daily morning and evening yoga & Yoga Nidra practice
  • Yoga mats and props
  • Guided cultural and historical tours
  • Group transportation for all planned activities
  • Opening Circle & Welcome dinner
  • Hammam & Spa treatments
  • Authentic Moroccan cooking class
  • Private Historical Marrakech city tour
  • Discovering the science and magic of spices with a traditional herbalist
  • Private Ancient Medina, the Souks & Jamaa El Fna Square Tour
  • Private Shopping Tours
  • Agafay desert adventure and dinner
  • Hiking in the Atlas mountains
  • Charity donation

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED?

We do our best to give you the best Marrakech has to offer and to make your retreat as hassle-free and relaxing as possible, but please note that the following is not included:

Airfare to and from Morocco
Mandatory private travel insurance (must cover COVID-19 costs)
Passport and/or visa fees
Covid-19 test, if applicable
Discretionary tips (plan around $30 total)
Beverages other than bottled water
Optional meals and activities not listed in the final itinerary

HOW DO I BOOK MY SPOT?

Participants can pay in full at the time of booking or enroll in one of our payment plans
Coming by yourself and want to share a room? Select “Shared Twin – 2 Single Beds” room option and we will match you with a roommate
Sharing a Double or Twin room with another participant? Shoot us an email with both names so we can make you roommates
If you would like to make a direct booking with us, email us at salam@qarryaretreats.com

HOW DOES A PAYMENT PLAN WORK?

Partial.ly is a flexible payment plan that makes it possible for you to book your retreat today and pay for it, selecting your own payment terms to better fit your finances:

Select your room type and the number of participants
Pay the US$500 down payment
You choose the frequency of your payments and the amount of each payment changes accordingly
Your final payment will occur 4 weeks before the retreat start date.

CAN I CANCEL MY BOOKING?

The first US$500 of any payment is the participant’s deposit and is not refundable
Refunds are available until 28 days before the first day of the retreat (See Terms & Conditions HERE)

FLIGHTS:
To arrive in Morocco on the first day of the retreat, you should fly out on March 2nd. There is a daily overnight flight from JFK to CMN (Casablanca) with Royal Air Maroc in partnership with American Airlines.

You may decide to either be picked up directly from Casablanca (around 3 hours drive to Marrakech), or get a connecting flight from Casablanca to Marrakech (RAK).

Most guests prefer landing in Marrakech to shorten the drive but it’s ultimately up to you. Our driver can pick you up from both airports.