Restorative Yoga Workshop with Esther

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Esther

Enjoy yoga in this quiet Hill Country retreat space.
Restore, relax, and renew with a 2 1/2 hours restorative yoga practice on:
Sunday, August 7, 2011 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. @ Yoga Vela Studio in Driftwood.
Restorative yoga is a form of active therapeutic relaxation that uses props and blankets to modify traditional yoga poses. The postures gently open the body to deep relaxation and healing. This yoga practice is appropriate for all levels, especially those students new to yoga. Students may enjoy the rainwater fed hot tub, pool, and sauna after class.
Tea and light snack will be served.
Cost is $35.00 cash or check, prepayment is preferred, reservations suggested.
Class size is limited to 6 students, allowing for individual attention.
Call 512-858-7381 for information or to reserve your spot.

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Summer Class Hiatus

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Esther

The regular class schedule will be suspended until July 5 with the exception of the following class times:

Iyengar Yoga with Michelle, Saturday, June 25 @ 8:30 a.m.
Hatha Flow with Nora on Monday, June 27 @ 9:00 a.m.

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Summer Class Schedule

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Esther


Monday:
Hatha Flow yoga 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. with Nora Fitzgerald
Gentle & Therapeutic Hatha yoga 5:00 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. with Esther

Tuesday:
Hatha yoga 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. with Esther

Saturday:
Iyengar yoga 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. with Michelle DeCastro

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Nourishing Foods Summer Cooking Workshop Rescheduled

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Esther

Amanda Love, The Barefoot Cook, is returning to Yoga Vela for a nourishing foods summer cooking workshop on Saturday, June 11, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Cost is $135.00

Those wishing to attend should RSVP through Amanda using the following:
thebarefootcook@gmail.com
512-422-8279 local
1-800-250-4718 toll free
www.barefootcook.com

Check out a video of Amanda’s last workshop here at Yoga Vela:

In this one day workshop you will learn:

  • How to saute, steam, grill, roast and eat raw all the seasonal veggies of spring and summer, how to make them taste delicious and why to eat them
  • How to incorporate nourishing bone broths into seasonal soups
  • How to make simple, satisfying protein dishes to keep your blood sugar balanced and brain chemistry satisfied
  • How to incorporate cultured veggies and other probiotic rich foods into everyday dishes
  • How to make nut milks and delicious smoothies
  • Easy substitutions for a gluten free diet
  • How to make thirst quenching pro-biotic sodas like kombucha, kefir sodas and ginger-ale
  • Make sure you are getting the right kind of fats into  your diet and avoiding the harmful ones
  • Incorporating valuable raw and sprouted foods into your diet
  • And most importantly… how to figure out EXACTLY which foods are right for your body and which foods you should avoid

See Amanda’s website for more information by clicking here.

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Restorative Yoga Workshop w/ Esther

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Esther

Enjoy Yoga and the Spring Wildflowers and Birds in this quiet Hill Country retreat space.
Restore and renew with a 2 1/2 hours restorative yoga practice on Sunday, April 17, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Yoga Vela Studio in Driftwood. Restorative yoga is a form of active therapeutic relaxation that uses props and blankets to modify traditional yoga poses. The postures gently open the body to deep relaxation and healing. This yoga practice is appropriate for all levels, especially those students new to yoga. Enjoy the rainwater fed hot tub, pool and sauna after class. Tea and light snack will be served. Prepayment is preferred. Fee is $35.00 cash or check. Class size is limited to 6 students allowing for individual attention. Please RSVP with Esther to reserve a spot.

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Yoga Vela is on Facebook

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Esther

Greetings yoga friends,
Yoga Vela is now on Facebook. So now you can keep up with the latest Yoga Vela news on your Facebook account. Be sure to become a fan, by clicking here: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Yoga-Vela/110046992407220

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Yin Yoga Workshop – Sunday, Feb. 20

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Esther

Longing to rejuvenate? It’s not too late to register.

Join us for a gentle, quiet Yin Yoga practice with Vedya on Sunday, February 20, from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. at Yoga Vela Studio in Driftwood. Yin Yoga incorporates longer held FLOOR postures that stimulate and stretch the joints and connective tissue.

This class is accessible to students of any tradition and is great for beginners as well as experienced students of all ages and abilities. Enjoy deep relaxation with the gong and singing bowls during the practice.

Cost: $35.00 reservations required. Hot tub, Sauna, and Pool included. Tea and light snack will be served after class.

Call 512-858-7381 for information or to reserve your spot.

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Yoga Nidra iREST Series CANCELLED

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Esther

All Wednesday iRest yoga classes with Mary are cancelled until further notice effective today 2-9-11.
Yoga Nidra iRest® Series with Mary Craumer RYT, on Wednesday  from 12:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. at Yoga Vela Studio in Driftwood. Series & Workbook for $48.00
Feb. 2, Free, Introduction & short practice
Feb. 9, Focus on Inner Resource/Practice
Feb. 16, Focus on Intention & Heart Felt Desire/Practice
Feb. 23, Focus on Feelings & Emotions/Practice
March 2, Focus on Beliefs/Practice

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Yin Yoga Workshop w/ Vedya Kaur

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Esther

Longing to rejuvenate this Winter? Join us for a gentle, quiet Yin yoga practice.

Vedya Kaur returns to Yoga Vela studio for a Yin Yoga Workshop on Sunday, February 20, 2011 in Driftwood, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Yin yoga incorporates longer held floor postures that stimulate and stretch the joints and connective tissue.

Learn how to stimulate the flow of prana through the body and bring ease and increased range of movement into your body, mind and life. Enjoy a gentle practice that can leave you relaxed and feeling more “juicy” and rejuvenated. This class is accessible to students of any tradition and great for beginners as well as experienced students of all ages and abilities. Enjoy the deep relaxation of the gong and singing bowls during Savasana.

About Vedya: Vedya is registered with the Yoga Alliance at the 500 level. She has studied Yin yoga with Paul & Suzee Grilley and has also studied with Judith Lasater, PH.D and is a restorative yoga “Rest and Relax Trainer.” She is well versed in yoga fundamentals, lifestyle, philosophy and the techniques of Hatha and Kundalini yoga. Vedya has a lot of tapas, or “burning enthusiasm” for yoga, for breathing deeply, and for life.

Cost: $35.00- Prepayment required- Includes the Spa!
Space still available!

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Yoga Vela Welcomes Nora Fitzgerald (RYT)

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Esther

Yoga Vela in Driftwood  welcomes Nora Fitzgerald (RYT). Join Nora for  a weekly Hatha yoga class on Monday mornings from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. Nora completed her training at Yoga Yoga in Austin and a certified Hatha yoga teacher in 2008. She is a student of Charly Pivert, Senior Anusara teacher in Austin, Texas. Nora recently attended a workshop with KK Ledford, Certified Anusara teacher from San Francisco.

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