Workshops & Events
Pelvic Floor and
Postpartum Yoga: Part 2
Tuesday, 9:00am - 11:00am EST
January 7, 14, 21, 28
Join CIYT Rebecca Weisman and MPT Meagen Satinsky for a 4-week course exploring the pelvic floor and gaining awareness, strength, relaxation and healing through the techniques of Iyengar Yoga.
The pelvic floor is an important but not well understood part of our anatomy. Through yoga asana (poses), pranayama (breath work), and sensory anatomical exercises we will dive deep into the anatomy, physiology, and movements of this area that supports the root of our being.
Pelvic floor awareness may help ease:
— Low back pain and core weakness
— Hip and sacroiliac instability and pain
— Difficult or painful urinary and bowel symptoms including incontinence
— Painful menstruation or pain with sexual intercourse
— Postpartum symptoms including organ prolapse, hormonal imbalance, and abdominal diastasis
— Recovery from Cesarean or other pelvic or abdominal surgery
Our course is offered in two parts, and each 4-week series combines a weekly two-hour class (hybrid), experiential anatomy exercises, and access to our online teaching platform with recordings and additional resources.
You’ll recieve:
— A weekly yoga class with discussion and Q&A
— Access to our online teaching platform with recordings, pictures, and step-by-step instructions
— Anatomy homework with guided experiential tools for self-diagnosis
— Online group chat to help support your process
— Ample time with both instructors to problem-solve individual issues
Part 1 is open to anyone interested in learning about their pelvic floor and is open to all genders. Those who are currently pregnant can take Part 1. Part 2 is open to anyone who has previously taken Part 1 or has taken both parts and would like a refresher. Part 2 is not suitable for pregnancy. Due to the intimate nature of pelvic floor work, student enrollment is limited. This insures a safe and supportive environment for all!
For more info click HERE
Embodying Om: Experiencing Divine Vibration
Weekend Workshop with Mary Reilly, Bob Gilbo, and Leslie Freyberg
Friday-Sunday
February 7-9, 2025
In the Yoga Sūtras, Patanjali affirms that the repetition and contemplation of OM results in freedom from all disturbances and ultimately the realization of the source of consciousness itself. Join Senior Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher Mary Reilly for a special weekend of devoted practice, joined by Bob Gilbo who will present on yoga philosophy, and Leslie Freyberg who will lead us in chanting. Together we will embark on an embodied exploration of the sacred syllable OM using asana, pranayama, and chanting as a gateway towards the divine. We will be using several texts to guide our study, including verses from the Upanișads, some of the oldest texts on yoga. If possible, please bring a copy of the Upanișads (we recommend Oxford World's Classic translated by Patrick Olivelle).
The bow is OM, the arrow's the self,
The target is brahman, they say.
One must strike that undistracted.
One will then be lodged in that
Like the arrow, in the target.
Muṇḍaka Upanișad, 11.2.4
Schedule:
Friday, February 7:
4-5:30pm: Philosophy and chanting with Bob and Leslie
An Introduction to OM in the Mandukya Upanisad
5:30-7:30pm: Asana with Mary
Cultivating Alertness in Standing Asanas
Saturday, February 8:
9am-12pm: Asana with Mary
Discovering the Brilliance of Backbends
1:30-2:30pm: Chanting with Leslie
Verses from the Upanisads and other mantras
2:30-4:30pm: Asana with Mary
Deepening Quietude in Forward Bends
Sunday, February 9:
9-10am: Philosophy with Bob
Exploring Om in the Upanisads and other texts
10am-1pm: Asana with Mary
Ascending into Silence: Inversions, Restoratives and Pranayama
About Mary Reilly:
Mary Reilly began her studies of Iyengar Yoga in Ann Arbor in 1978 as a University of Michigan graduate in Biology. She was among the first yoga teachers in the Midwest to be Iyengar certified and was granted an Intermediate Senior II certificate personally by B.K.S. Iyengar in 2012. Mary has directed North Woods Yoga, the B.K.S. Iyengar Center of Northern Michigan in Petoskey, Michigan since 1986. She served as Chair of Certification of the Iyengar Yoga National Association from 2000-2014. Mary studies regularly at the Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Institute in Pune India. Her teaching lets her love of yoga shine through with enthusiasm as well as clarity and precision. Her goal is to help students overcome their obstacles to achieving their full potential in their yoga practice.
About Bob Gilbo:
A longtime Iyengar yoga practitioner, Bob Gilbo studies Hindu philosophy under Satya Narayana Das, mahant of the Jiva Institute in Vrindavan; Ravi Ravindra; and Edwin Bryant at Rutgers University. Bob edited Dr. Bryant's landmark translation and commentary on The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali (North Point Press, 2009). He has studied Sanskrit since 2004. Drawing on his pilgrimages to South Asian sacred sites and immersion in India’s classical and folk art forms, Bob uses puranic narratives and traditional imagery to illuminate the philosophical contexts of the yoga tradition. He develops philosophy curricula for yoga teacher training programs and leads yogic studies at studios in New York and nationwide, both in-person and online.
About Leslie Freyberg:
Leslie began studying the Sanskrit language with Vyaas Houston of the American Sanskrit Institute while undergoing her training as a Certified Iyengar Yoga teacher. She discovered a profound joy in producing the vibrations of Sanskrit while chanting the alphabet of this ancient language. She furthered her studies with Dr. Ram Karan Sharma and Thea D’Alvia (Manorama) at the renowned Ananda Ashram in upstate New York. Leslie has served on the faculty of Patricia Walden’s Teacher Training programs, teaching the chanting of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. Leslie recently completed a year-long course of study in Vedic Chant with Shantala Sriramaiah.
All classes are in-person only and geared to those with an established practice of asana and pranayama. Early bird registration is open for those registering for the whole weekend. Individual classes will open for registration on January 1. Chanting and philosophy portions are included with the purchase of any class. For questions email Rebecca@IYCVT.com
Stability and Freedom in Inversions
with Kara Rosa
Friday, January 24
5:30-7:30 pm
Dive into stability and precision in this important family of asanas. Inversions create balance, stability and vitality in the body and mind. Learn a safe and progressive practice of Sirsasana (Headstand) and Salamba Sarvangasana (Shoulderstand) through actions that both stabilize and soften. We will learn the benefits of these poses and how to make them a regular part of your practice, creating a deeper sense of confidence.
This is an all levels workshop. Please no acute neck or shoulder injuries. This workshop is not appropriate for those who are menstruating at the time of the workshop.
This class will be hybrid (in-person and online) and students will have access to the recording for two weeks.
Fee: $35/45/55
Yoga Adventure Camp 2025
Week 1: June 23-27
Week 2: July 7-11
Week 3: July 14-18
Week 4: July 21-25
Join us this summer for the Iyengar Yoga Center’s Yoga Adventure Camp! Choose from four weeks of camp inspired by our love of yoga for kids ages 6-10. Together we will connect with our physical bodies and the land through yoga asana (poses), nature discovery, mindfulness and play. Through connection with our bodies, nature, and community, we support each child's self confidence, emotions, and spirit while allowing space to explore and have fun.
Each week, a special guest teacher will introduce themed activities such as fort-building, pottery, outdoor cooking, music and theater, and hula hooping to help round out our days. To expand our play opportunities our camp happens off site on beautiful private land in Richmond, VT with acres of forested trails to explore, and creeks to dip our toes in. We would love for you to be a part of our very special yoga community this summer!
Sample Daily Schedule:
8:30am: Arrival and Morning Circle
9:00am: Morning Yoga Practice
10:30am: Snack
11:00am: Outdoor adventure with lunch
1pm: Restorative Yoga and quiet time with optional mindfulness activity
1:30pm: Afternoon Themed Activity ( weekly themes tba... may include fort building, outdoor cooking, ceramics, hoola hooping, theater and music)
4:00pm: Closing Circle
4:30pm: Pick-up
*Early care and after care will be made available for an additional fee starting at 8:00am until 5:00pm each day.
Our summer camp is taught by IYCVT Youth Director, Kara Rosa as well as several visiting guest teachers from the community (tba).
About Kara:
I am a Certified Level I Iyengar Yoga Teacher and advocate of holistic health practices. I began my practice of yoga in 2010 while studying social work at the University of Vermont. I have completed trainings in Ayurveda, Reiki, Yoga and Yoga Therapy. My approach to teaching meets students where they are at, allowing progression to happen. I approach my practice of yoga from a place of determination and self improvement from micro to macro, and from gross to subtle.
As a student of social work and Iyengar yoga I believe and work towards making yoga accessible to everyBODY, in sharing yoga as a secular tool in maintaining the body, mind and spirit throughout life. The Iyengar lineage is oriented toward gradual but steady progression with a focus on proper engagement and alignment, making this practice accessible to all bodies and abilities. I enjoy sharing the practice of yoga to youth and families and teach both in-school and after school youth programs throughout Vermont. I also love doing yoga outside my beautiful home in Eden, Vermont often accompanied by my two children Lia and Kai.
Camp fee:
$325 per week (equity pricing and scholarships available)
After registering you will receive a confirmation email. You will receive a welcome letter and request to fill out a few forms closer to the camp start date. Please email Rebecca@IYCVT.com with any questions or help with camp registration.
*Please note that our summer camp is located off site in Richmond and not at our studio in Burlington. Exact address will be sent upon registration.
