january 15-22, 2011
Living Fully - A Caribbean Yoga Retreat
with Kristin Leal
Accommodations: Stonefield Estate Villa Resort & Spa, St. Lucia
All villas boast spectacular ocean views, private plunge pools and en-suite bathrooms unless otherwise noted.
Package Inclusions:
Round trip airport transfers on the retreat start and end dates
Seven nights' accommodations
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served in the dining room of the Plantation House (3 bedroom villa)
A sunset sailing trip
A massage at the onsite Bamboo Door Spa
Twice daily yoga ~ props provided
Daily beach shuttle
Taxes and service charges
Check the schedule next year for additional retreats.
sept-march 2011
guest teaching ishta yoga 500 hour teacher training
ishta yoga, ny
please check ishta yoga website for more details and registration
february 4,5,12 2011
anatomy teacher training for The Nalini Method
pure yoga, ny
please check nalini method website for more details and registration
feb-june 2011
guest teaching ishta yoga 200 hour teacher training
ishta yoga, ny
please check ishta yoga website for more details and registration
february 26, march 5-6, 2011
guest teaching new york yoga 200 hour teacher training
new york yoga, ny
please check new york yoga website for more details and registration
may 10,17,24,31, 2011
june 7,14,21, 2011
tuesday evening anatomy series 6-8pm
new york, ny
$25 per session or $150 for the series
pre-registration is a must! contact kristinlealyoga@yahoo.com
In this small intimate gathering of fellow anatomy geeks we will take on a different topic each week in an effort to gain a better understanding and confidence in dealing with your own form and perhaps your students as they move through asana. First reviewing the basic anatomical structures then discussing asymmetries, imbalances and pathologies from both a physical and energetic point of view.
vertebral column
upper extremities
lower extremities
anatomy of breath
nervous system
endocrine system
ask an anatomy geek (all questions answered)
june 10, 2011 6-9 pm
june 11, 2011 12 12-6pm
june 17, 2011 6-9pm
june 18, 2011 19 12-6pm
ishta marma therapy course
ishta yoga, ny
we all know how it feels to be in tune with ourselves and the universe – to be ‘in the flow.’ we are also familiar with the opposite feeling, to be out of synch with ourselves and the environment. yoga practice makes us feel good because we stretch muscles and joints and release stress from our body. ishta marma goes even deeper, addressing stress whether its origins were emotional, mental, chemical or physical.
marma points are like “little brains” that feed the organs, glands, nerves and cells of the body with the intelligence they need to function efficiently. most marma points lie in the midst of soft tissue. when stress invades the body, marma points can become strangled.
marma therapy frees strangled marma points, cleansing stress from soft tissue and allowing the intelligence of the bodily systems to regain homeostasis. ishta marma also restores one’s perspective on life to a point of clarity, insight and inspiration. learn to practice this technique from yogiraj alan finger, developer of the ishta marma system, and senior ishta teachers, kristin leal and kara sekuler.
please check ishta yoga website for more details and registration
june 2011
guest teaching ishta 200 hour teacher training intensive
ishta yoga, ny
please check ishta yoga website for more details and registration
july 2011
guest teaching ishta 300 hour teacher training intensive
ishta yoga, ny
please check ishta yoga website for more details and registration
september 12, 19, 2011
guest teaching yoga high 200 hour teacher training
yoga high, ny
please check yoga high website for more details and registration
sept - dec, 2011
guest teaching ishta 200 hour teacher training
ishta yoga, ny
please check ishta yoga website for more details and registration
sept - dec, 2011
guest teaching ishta 300 hour teacher training
ishta yoga, ny
please check ishta yoga website for more details and registration
october 19-25, 2011
guest teaching ishta yoga 300 hour teacher training led by Katrina Repka
London, UK
please check www.katrinarepka.com for more details and registration
november 10-13, 2011
ishta marma therapy course
ishta yoga, ny
we all know how it feels to be in tune with ourselves and the universe – to be ‘in the flow.’ we are also familiar with the opposite feeling, to be out of synch with ourselves and the environment. yoga practice makes us feel good because we stretch muscles and joints and release stress from our body. ishta marma goes even deeper, addressing stress whether its origins were emotional, mental, chemical or physical.
marma points are like “little brains” that feed the organs, glands, nerves and cells of the body with the intelligence they need to function efficiently. most marma points lie in the midst of soft tissue. when stress invades the body, marma points can become strangled.
marma therapy frees strangled marma points, cleansing stress from soft tissue and allowing the intelligence of the bodily systems to regain homeostasis. ishta marma also restores one’s perspective on life to a point of clarity, insight and inspiration. learn to practice this technique from yogiraj alan finger, developer of the ishta marma system, and senior ishta teachers, kristin leal and kara sekuler.
please check ishta yoga website for more details and registration
november 18-20, 2011
guest teaching tranquil space 300 hour teacher training
tranquil space, washington d.c.
please check tranquil space website for more details and registration
december 3-4, 2011
guest teaching thrive yoga 300 hour teacher training
thrive yoga, rockville md
please visit thrive yoga website for more details and registration
some lectures open to the public!
january 6-8, 2012
guest teaching tranquil space 300 hour teacher training
tranquil space, washington d.c.
please check tranquil space website for more details and registration
january 15-21, 2012
body and bliss
aruba yoga retreat!!
please check http://www.tropicalescapes.biz/escapes/2012_Kristin_Leal_Aruba.html for more details and to register
january 27-29, 2012
guest teaching thrive yoga 200 hour teacher training
thrive yoga, rockville md
please check thrive yoga website for more details and registration
january-may 2012
guest teaching ishta yoga 200 hour teacher training
ishta yoga, nyc
please check ishta yoga website for more details and registration
february 18, 25
march 3, 10, 17, 24, 2012
2:30-4:30pm, yoga high, nyc, www.yogahighnyc.com
anatomy and therapeutics series for teachers and students
come join us for this fun and practical exploration of our unique form and learn why no two people will ever experience the same posture in the same way! Each week we will dive into different regions of our bodies. Starting with a review of the general anatomy we will then compare some anatomical differences and the practical therapeutic approaches to prevent injury and bring greater freedom and stability into your form. For those that have studied anatomy with kristin before this will be a brand new series with really useful skills to view your body and the bodies of your students as they move through this dynamic and transformative practice
please check yoga high website for more details and registration
march-july 2012
guest teaching ishta yoga 300 hour teacher training
ishta yoga, nyc
please check ishta yoga website for more details and registration
march 12, 2012
2:00-4:00 pm
mantra, chanting and kirtan
ishta yoga, nyc
please check ishta yoga website for more details and registration
"the knower of the mystery of sound knows the mystery of the whole universe" -hazrat inayet khan (sufi mystic)mantra comes from two root words: manas (mind) and trayati (liberation)
in this workshop we will explore various techniques of using mantra, chanting and kirtan in our practice to help bring about a liberation of both body, breath and mind. this practice will incorporate lecture, chanting in asana, kirtan, bija mantra meditation and more!
march 30, 31
april 1,
2012
guest teaching thrive yoga 300 hour teacher training
thrive yoga, rockville md
please check thrive yoga website for more details and registration
april 21, 2012
1-5pm
foundation of our practice
anatomy of the feet, knees and pelvis
yoga life port washington, ny
please check yoga life website for more details and registration
Yoga can be described as a balance between grounding and inspiration, structure and space. While it's easy to overlook the grounding element of our body in our practice it really forms the foundation of all of our loftier pursuits. Come join us for a fun exploration of what keeps us grounded, rooted, stable and energized! We will start with a lecture on the basic anatomy of the lower body not as an intellectual exercise to learn odd Latin names but in a practical and engaging way to help us understand and balance our own unique form. Then using what we have learned we will play with asana to help us discover the power hidden behind the structure of our lower body.
april 28-29, 2012
guest teaching thrive yoga 300 hour teacher training
thrive yoga, rockville md
please check thrive yoga website for more details and registration
may 18-20, 2012
guest teaching tranquil space 300 hour teacher training
open to the public!
tranquil space, washington dc
please check tranquil space website for more details and registration
june 15-17, 2012
friday 6-9pm
saturday and sunday 11:30-7:30
ishta anatomy intensive weekend
ishta yoga nyc
please check ishta yoga website for more details and registration
Join senior ISHTA teacher Kristin Leal for this fun, practical exploration of the uniqueness of the human form. Learn why no two people will ever experience the same yoga posture in the same way! As a student and teacher of yoga, Kristin firmly believes that it is imperative to appreciate the differences in our own bodies. The liberation, freedom, and balance we are looking for can be found by understanding our anatomical individuality. The weekend will begin with a review of the general anatomy of major muscles and joints. Then, through comparing anatomical differences we will find practical therapeutic approaches to prevent injury and bring balance into your practice. For those who have studied anatomy with Kristin before, this will be a brand new training utilizing new techniques and practical skills to view your body and the bodies of your students as they move through this dynamic and transformative practice.
july 14-15, 2012
guest teaching thrive yoga 200 hour teacher training
thrive yoga, rockville md
please check thrive yoga website for more details and registration
august 20-24, 2012
ishta marma therapy course
ishta yoga, ny
we all know how it feels to be in tune with ourselves and the universe – to be ‘in the flow.’ we are also familiar with the opposite feeling, to be out of synch with ourselves and the environment. yoga practice makes us feel good because we stretch muscles and joints and release stress from our body. ishta marma goes even deeper, addressing stress whether its origins were emotional, mental, chemical or physical.
marma points are like “little brains” that feed the organs, glands, nerves and cells of the body with the intelligence they need to function efficiently. most marma points lie in the midst of soft tissue. when stress invades the body, marma points can become strangled.
marma therapy frees strangled marma points, cleansing stress from soft tissue and allowing the intelligence of the bodily systems to regain homeostasis. ishta marma also restores one’s perspective on life to a point of clarity, insight and inspiration. learn to practice this technique from yogiraj alan finger, developer of the ishta marma system, and senior ishta teachers, kristin leal and kara sekuler.
please check ishta yoga website for more details and registration
july 6, 9, 2012
guest teaching yoga high 200 hour teacher training
yoga high, ny
please check yoga high website for more details and registration
october 6, 7, 20, 21, 2012
guest teaching thrive yoga 200 hour teacher training
thrive yoga, rockville md
please check thrive yoga website for more details and registration
november 16-18, 2012
guest teaching tranquil space 200/300 hour teacher training
some workshops open to the public!
tranquil space, washington dc
please check tranquil space website for more details and registration
january 25-27, 2013
guest teaching tranquil space 200/300 hour teacher training
some workshops open to the public!
tranquil space, washington dc
please check tranquil space website for more details and registration
may 31-june 2, 2013
guest teaching tranquil space 200/300 hour teacher training
some workshops open to the public!
tranquil space, washington dc
please check tranquil space website for more details and registration