Retreat vs. Vacation

September 9, 2019 0 Comments

Our yoga room at Peace Retreat, where the jungle symphony will serenade you through every asana.

Did you ever feel like you need a vacation after your vacation?

I went on my first yoga retreat as a “research trip.” I love to travel. I love yoga. How can I combine the two…oh, right, a yoga retreat! So I spent one week in Tulum Mexico making connections with people I now consider dear friends, eating delicious fresh prepared meals in an idyllic beach front setting. I was convinced that not only is this the best way to vacation, but I also wanted to share it with my own yoga community. And our first Hot Yoga Ayurvedic retreat was born. We’ve since journeyed Tulum, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Mount Hood Oregon, Outer Banks, North Carolina, and now we’re heading to Costa Rica.

Ayurvedic meals will be provided twice per day. So you can feel good, fuel your yoga practice, and focus on you and the rest and relaxation you need.

Make yoga adventure memories with us!

Think about the activities that make up the usual vacation. Excessive exposure to sun, traveling in cars or planes, over eating, drinking, and planning. No wonder you didn’t relax on vacation…you didn’t even have timeC

Now think about a retreat. Your meals are all healthy, tasty, Ayurvedically balanced, and prepared for you at regular mealtimes. There are yoga, Ayurvedic workshops, meditation, and pranayama classes all day long, which you may or may not attend. The environment is quiet, peaceful, and relaxing with no shortage of salty fresh air and sea. There will be on site discounted massage therapists and body workers at your service offering high quality therapies. The company is like minded…we are all here to relax, do yoga and be well.

Consider taking a yoga retreat instead of a vacation. You’ll return to your daily life truly energized, rejuvenated, and ready to start from scratch all over again. This time, let us do the planning for your vacation. Our next yoga and Ayurveda retreat adventure takes place in Costa Rica, at Peace Retreat, located in the town of Playa Negra, along the stunning Pacific Gold Coast in the Province of Guanacaste, Costa Rica, near Tamarindo.

For more information, visit hotyogaphiladelphia.com/retreat or email info@hotyogaphiladelphia.com.

Self Healing Through Ayurveda Workshop Series

February 20, 2019 0 Comments

Ayurveda is all about self care. In order to implement lasting changes we need to educate ourselves! Join Half Moon Ayurveda practitioners Mary Rider and Katelynn Ingersoll for a series of educational workshops to kickstart your self healing process. These workshops will be held at our clinic located at 1520 Sansom Street, on 4th floor of the Hot Yoga Philadelphia studio.

Daily Routine with Mary Rider March 13th 6:30 – 8pm

In this workshop we’ll learn simple, effective Ayurvedic techniques you can incorporate into your daily routine to restore energy, inner peace and overall well being. Learn how to nourish the five senses through ancient practices like self massage and the use of herbalized oils. Theses time tested Ayurvedic therapies help us age gracefully and offer tools to stay calm through the storm of our daily lives.

Marma Therapy with Katelynn March 20th 6:30 – 8pm

In this workshop, we’ll learn how to utilize the 108 Vital Energy Centers, known as Marma Points. Similar to acupressure, these points provide access your inner pharmacology and stimulate deep healing. We’ll discover uses and indications of these points so you can use them for healing of specific ailments. Discover simple, therapeutic touch as a healing method.

Both workshops are hands on, full sensory experiences and space is limited.

25 dollar investment per workshop, 40 dollars for both.

Enroll before March 1st for a 10% early bird discount.

Register here

Ayurvedic Smoothie: Date Almond Shake

January 22, 2019 0 Comments

Ayurveda teaches us to eat seasonally, locally, and fresh. The simple answer to the “what do I eat for my dosha??” question can be found at your local farmers market. Ok. So let’s get real here. It’s the dead of winter in the northeast US and whose going out to farmers markets? What’s even growing out there in this weather? This is your indicator that now is not the time for spring vegetables and fruits. In the winter, we should avoid delicate fruits that grow in the spring and summer – like “spring mix” or berries of any sort. For all you self proclaimed health nuts out there, this may put a damper on your smoothie / salad options. As for salad, stick to steamed kale this time of year. You’re getting the same micronutrients and fiber, only your digestion will be able to handle it better. For your winter smoothie, I’ve been a fan of this date almond shake lately. It’s packed full of ojas, (aka life essence) building dates. This makes it good for the nervous, reproductive and muscle tissue. And who can argue with almonds? They were recently rated numero uno on BBC’s list of 100 most nutritious foods. Rich in mono-unsaturated fats helping to combat cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

Swap this shake out for one of your berry smoothies and you won’t be disappointed. In nutrition, or in taste. For added nutrition, you can add a serving of your favorite micro green or super food supplement powder.

Ingredients

One handful of raw, not roasted, almonds (about ⅔ cup) soaked overnight and peeled (if possible)

4-5 medjool dates, soaked overnight

1 Tablespoon maple syrup

2 cups spring water

Directions

Drain the almonds and the dates

Place almonds, dates, and maple syrup in a blender

Add enough water to cover the mixture completely, and as needed for blending

Blend until smooth

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