We will begin with a grounding practice at 4pm, followed by an introduction circle. Joan will introduce the koshas and the first layer, the Anamaya Kosha, the outer most layer. 

We will explore twisting postures and the nadis. Pranayama will be intertwined as we move from the outside in. Joan will introduce the energetic body known as the Pranamaya Kosha.

Practice will finish at 10am and brunch and relaxation will follow.

We will meet up again at 4:30pm for a discussion on pranayama, including the nadies and vayus, that help to transport prana.. The day will end with a pranayama practice followed by dinner and the sunset. 

Practice will start at 7am with a brief meditation before moving into an inversion practice. Inversions help us access our pranayama kosha and balance out our nervous system. They can also bring up fear, so learning to watch and observe are thoughts are key. We will explore the gunas and our mental fluctuations and end with a meditation. 

We will meet up again at 4:30pm and discuss the Manamaya Kosha and learn about  the energies that fluctuate here and the difference between our lower and higher mind. . We will close with restoratives and a meditation practice before heading to dinner and sunset. 

We will begin the day at 7am with an energizing practice including pranayama techniques to energize the system and introduce the bandhas. We will move into an  arm balances practice which helps to build confidence and strength. . We will discuss the bandhas and how they help us access lightness and ease in challenging postures. We will also discuss the asmita (ego) and how when active, can increase  the tendencies towards the lower mind. 

Brunch and relaxation will follow.

Class will meet up again at 4:30pm and we will discuss how to develop our inner witness through accessing our higher mind called the Vijnamaya Kosha. We will close with a quiet yin and restorative practice before moving into a mediation.. 

Dinner and Sunset will follow. 

We will open the day at 7am moving into backbending and inversion practice.. When practiced with awareness,, backbends can have  many positive benefits on our system and leave us feeling rejuvenated and open. We will discuss what the Anandamaya Kosha, which is our bliss layer that connects us to our heart center, and how it can be accessed through practice.

Brunch and relaxation will follow.

We will meet up again at 4:30pm and discuss the highest practice of all,, surrender. They say in the Yoga Sutras, that if we can learn to surrender, we've mastered the higher wisdom that yoga is teaching us. We will do some journaling and a discussion before closing with a meditation practice and a gratitude circle.

Dinner and sunset will follow along with a closing circle by the bonfire. 

Practice will begin at 8am and include a well rounded practice, helping us to integrate everything we've learned. Hugs, good byes, and a photo before everyone departs. At Playa Viva, you can take your time leaving to soak in the exquisite nature of this special place.