From the esoteric ideas of Taosim to the very pragmatic way to hold a right angle, we will move through techniques that articulate the Katonah Yoga theory that you may have heard but have not yet made use of in your teaching or embodied in your practice.

Whether you are a teacher seeking theory in order to better mentor your students, a student searching to deepen your practice, a practitioner dealing with an injury, or a new practitioner seeking a way to integrate yoga into your life; this intensive will inform, inspire, and usher you on your path towards becoming a sphere of influence in and out of the yoga room.

In this immersion, we will touch upon all aspects of the Katonah Yoga method including:

adjustments
restorative
prop work
teaching privates
home practice
body reading
magic square
pranayama
…and more!

This experience is valuable for anyone looking to dive into the sea of themselves and community via the embodied practices, theory, and maps of Katonah Yoga. If you happen to be on the path of Katonah Yoga certification, this will contribute 30 bankable hours toward your certification.

Flying Heart Yoga Puerto Vallarta is a sweet yoga spot in Mexico’s famous Banderas Bay in the lovely little city of Puerto Vallarta. The studio features high ceilings, lots of windows and natural light, all the props you need to support your practice, and damn good vibes. The town of Puerto Vallarta is known for its art, food, and gorgeous coastline where the mountainous jungle and the sea dance beautifully together.

This Katonah immersion starts Thursday, January 21, and wraps up Sunday, January 24.

Tentative Schedule:

Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday:
11am-6:30pm

You are responsible for your place to stay, so you can find the space that suits your preferences and budget. We are happy to suggest hotels and airbnbs for you.

Early Bird Immersion Pricing:
$800usd or peso equivalent
-must reserve by Nov. 15-

Regular Immersion Pricing:
$900usd or peso equivalent

Payment schedule available: at least a 30% deposit required to hold your spot, and final balances due by Nov. 15 for early birds, and Dec. 1, 2026 for regular rates.

Abbie Galvin is the owner of The Studio, a NYC based yoga studio, teaching Katonah Yoga. She has been honing this practice for the past 25 years and has a strong student-base from all around the world. Abbie's instruction is informed by her own creative process as a filmmaker and from her exploration of the therapeutic process as a psychoanalyst. She has learned over and over that truly participating in any formal process of self-exploration leads to transformation whether it be physical, psychological or intellectual. Her goal is to engage students of yoga in the dialogue between their conscious and their unconscious selves because it is through that effort that we potentiate ourselves. It is her intention as a teacher to cajole each student in that most rigorous effort to be grounded, to grow upwards, and to participate in the creation of their best self.

KATONAH YOGA ® is a syncretic Hatha yoga practice developed by Nevine Michaan of Katonah Yoga Center over 40 years. She and her teachers incorporate classical Hatha yoga with Taoist theory, geometry, magic, mythology, metaphor, and imagination — in a practical framework designed to potentiate personal and communal well-being. Framing the practice, maps of time and personal space are defined and refined. Themes using asana as origami, manipulating form for function, and developing a sense of personal measure are incorporated in Katonah Yoga practices. Katonah Yoga is organized around three principles of esoteric dialogue: all polarities are mediated by trinity; the universe has pattern, pattern belies intelligence; by virtue of repetition there is potential for insight. Disciplined techniques are organized for revelation through revolutions.