For our open, ongoing, & daily yoga class schedule please go to our schedule page
Our foundational courses in Yoga, Meditation, & Stress Reduction have been offered successfully at HW for many years. The following Courses offer a great way to start and to deepen the practices of Yoga and Meditation so that they can grow and become a resource of strength and balance in our fast paced and complex lives. We add new workshops to the schedule all the time! Please continue to check this page often for updates.
HW Courses are sequential and require pre-registration.
We offer 5 branches which include ongoing yoga classes not requiring registration (in color) and courses which require registration (in black).
YOGA PROGRAMS
| Intro to Hatha Yoga | ||||
| A great way to learn the foundation of classical Hatha Yoga postures, breathing techniques (Pranayama) and relaxation methods for complete beginners. Learn basic Yoga skills and upon completion you can attend all regular classes. | 6 weeks | July 10-Aug 14 | 6:30-7:45pm | $95 |
| Pa Tuan Chin Qi Gong/ Eight Silk Brocade Qi Gong
An extraordinary practice which encompasses spiritual, martial and medical aspects of qi gong. For all ages and levels, no experience necessary. Can be done standing or seated. Meditation will be woven in at the end with crystal bowls. |
6 weeks | July 6-Aug 10 | 9:00-10:15am | $95 |
| Open Yoga Classes | ongoing | |||
MaLa Contemplative Space @ Healing Waters Programs
The Alchemy of Contemplative Living
Thursdays: July 13- Aug 10 7:00-9:00pm 5 weeks / $175
Explore how you can deepen your practice by learning simple tools from the Contemplative traditions such as mindfulness Meditation and setting an intention. This course will include nature walks in our beautiful sanctuary , meditations by the creek and poetry.
Certified Yoga Instructors can participate in this course and earn Continuing Education Credits.
The Alchemy of Contemplative Living
Saturday: July 15 10:00am-4:00pm 1 day / $75
Spend a day at our beautiful sanctuary by the creek to learn contemplative tools from Eastern Wisdom traditions to slow down, create a more intentional and authentic life . We will practice mindfulness, movement, share our experiences and poetry spend intentional time outdoors. Please bring your own lunch for a picnic style lunch by the creek.
Contemplative Tools to Relieve Insomnia
Tuesdays: July 11-18 7:00-8:15pm with Felicitas
Cost $50
Contemplative Dinner
Contemplative Facilitator Training ( NEXT TRAINING TBA)
In a contemplative facilitator training you will explore some to the main elements of the wisdom traditions, mindfulness meditation, Yoga postures, breathing techniques and create our recipe on how to infuse our lives and that of others with more pauses, reflection, breathing, embodiment and mindfulness practices.
To be a contemplative facilitator does not mean being an expert or a professional: it means to be a human being who is invested in contributing to a more balanced life in the many environments that we move in. As a contemplative facilitator we go about gently, without grandstanding or preaching, but from a place of spaciousness and embodiment.
Whether you are an administrator, a nurse, a yoga teacher or a contractor, stay at home mom or an attorney, if you want to immerse yourself in a contemplative journey, gain insights, learn contemplative tools and learn on how to bring some of the techniques you learn to your family, friends and co workers come and join the MaLa journey.Certified Yoga Instructors can participate in this course and earn Continuing Education Credits.
Prerequisites: A strong interest in contemplative practices. The 8 week ”Alchemy of Contemplative Living” course is recommended but not a requirement. To register request the application form at home@malaspace.com.
Contemplative Tools for the Highly Sensitive Person (NEW DATES TBA)
As a highly sensitive person you need extra tools to stay in balance and keep your nervous system healthy. In this class you will learn more about what it means to be highly sensitive person and you will learn tools that will help you to tend and leverage the highly sensitive trait in a skillful and creative way.
A 3 week course with Felicitas Kusch-Lango
STRESS REDUCTION |
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| Yin Stress Reduction | ||||
| A transformative 6 week course in which you will explore different ways of coping with stress in a safe and spacious environment using a variety of techniques from contemplative traditions. You will learn specific practices from Yoga and Meditation to change your patterns of dealing with stress. | CLASS FULL | |||
| 6 weeks | July 5-Aug 9 | 7:00-8:30pm | $95 | |
MINDFULNESS & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT |
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| Intro to Mindfulness Meditation | ||||
| We will cover the basics of this powerful practice, what obstacles we may face and how to work with them and how to build a home practice. | 4 weeks | July 10-July 31 | 5:00-6:15pm | $75 |
| The Philosophy of Yoga (8 Limbs) | ||||
| Yoga has a rich and beautiful philosophical context. Learn the basic principles of being a yogi on and off the mat. | Dates TBA | |||
| Where Do You Orient From? How To Refine Your Purpose & How to Grow Your Potential | ||||
| Explore what your innate tendencies are and how you can grow new capabilities. Articulate, name and refine your purpose in different areas of your life. A fun and rewarding exploration into the 4 quadrant model of Integral Theory. | Dates TBA | |||
| Meditation Circle | ongoing | Tuesdays | 7:00-8:00pm | No Charge |
MEDITATION |
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| Intro to Mindfulness Meditation | ||||
| We will cover the basics of this powerful practice, what obstacles we may face and how to work with them and how to build a home practice. | 4 weeks | July 10 – July 31 |
7:00-8:15pm
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$75 |
| Meditation Circle (No Meditation Circle from July 4 – Sept 5) | ongoing | Tuesdays | 7:00-8:00pm | No Charge |
FAMILY PROGRAMS |
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| Birth Preparation & Prenatal Yoga | ||||
| A course designed to prepare expecting mothers for childbirth through practicing asanas, breathing, chanting, relaxation, visualization and emphasizing pelvic floor work. Classes will also address alleviating ailments with various yoga poses and techniques. A brief period of time will be set aside at the end of each class for students to ask questions and discuss various topics. | Dates TBA | |||
| Kids Yoga in the Yurt! | ||||
| Yoga is a fun way for children to channel their energy and learn to focus by breathing mindfully.Through the poses, they learn balance and body awareness. Kids will explore breath awareness with fun props and learn a series of animal and nature poses. They will play yoga games, join in a reading circle and create a mindful nature mandala. Kids will learn to find peace inside themselves amidst busyness of life. Ages 5-9 | 1 evening | July 24 | 3:30-5:00pm | $20 |