I was happy to reconnect with Ingela of Yoga Northwest in Bellingham, WA. We had originally scheduled a workshop weekend in May of this year but then the covid pandemic came and all workshops were cancelled. So we decided to host a two day virtual workshop weekend December 12-13 at 10AM-12PM PST (Los Angeles). These will be my last virtual classes of 2020!

“There is an old Sanskrit word, LÎLA, which means PLAY. Richer than our word, it means divine play, the play of creation, destruction, and re-creation, the folding and unfolding of the cosmos. LÎLA, free and deep, is both the delight and enjoyment of this moment, and the play of God. It also means love.⁣
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LÎLA maybe the simplest thing there is— spontaneous, childish, disarming. But as we grow and experience the complexities of life, it may also be the most difficult and hard-won achievement imaginable, and it’s coming to fruition as a kind of homecoming to our true selves.” ⁣
- Stephen Nachmanovitch, Free Play ⁣

In this workshop we will explore a diverse and dynamic approach to asana practice. Building awareness from the known archetypes of asana and then deconstruct our samskaras (mental impressions or psychological imprints). We will recreate a fun framework to play with stability and mobility in our daily practice. This weekend is a playground for you to explore, expand and evolve in your yoga practice. Let us refresh our practice and rejuvenate our spirit with a joyous childlike wonder!

Kids Yoga Series: Fun Asana + Social Justice Philosophy 

Tuesdays October 27th – December 1st

3PM Pacific Time, 6PM Eastern Time

6 Week Livestream Series, 1 Hour Long Classes

Ages 8-13

Join Iyengar Yoga teachers Stephanie Lavender, Zain Syed and Avery Kalapa for an uplifting, playful 45 minute asana practice followed by a 15 minute socially conscious yoga philosophy discussion for these times.

We will explore all different types of asana, and include time to relax. Classes will include Patanjali’s 8-limb system and how this ancient wisdom can help us on the path towards building a more equitable, just, sustainable world together.

Equity pricing: Pick your level. If you can pay more, you’ll help cover the cost for another family who needs to pay less. Yay!

$25 – River – For low income families, especially BIPOC and or queer families and single parents

$65 – Lake – Actual price per kid. Feel free to add on siblings at the $25 price!

$108 – Ocean – Supportive rate in the spirit of redistribution, community care and reparations.

WE WILL USE ZOOM TO STREAM CLASSES

Parents, when you sign up for class, you’ll receive a confirmation email with a link and password. The link will also be sent to you in a second reminder email 15 minutes before each class. After class you’ll receive a link to replay the class in case you miss it live. Replays are good for 60 days. 

By signing up for class you acknowledge online yoga for your child(ren) is an at-your-own-risk activity. It is your responsibility to communicate about any medical conditions to the teachers. Everything we’ll be teaching is optional and kids have permission to adapt or opt out as needed. By signing up you agree to release and waive any claims against the teachers of this class. 

OMG! I’m beyond thrilled to share practice with the yogis of Denver! Not only is this my first official weekend of workshops in the USA but also happens to be in one of my most favorite states— Colorado! How great to be at the Iyengar Yoga Center of Denver for some fun “play-shops” and I’m sure I will extend my visit my stay and explore the great rocky mountains!

I received an invitation from an Iyengar Yoga teacher who has built a community of practitioners in Gran Canaria! I feel fortunate to connect and also super excited to visit and end my spring Europe tour here off the coast of Africa. The classes are during the week Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings. Sign up information here: beslowyogastudio.com/../yogi-zain-en-marzo/

I loved connecting with the yogis of Prague in 2018 and really looking forward to returning to this charming eastern Europe city again in 2020. Workshops hosted by friend Josef Rabara at Space4You studio. To register message Josef directly +420 724 137 867

I’m looking forward to traveling through Europe this March. ✈️  First stop…Málaga! Visiting the great region of Andalusia after over a decade I am happy to connect with the yoga community here. The weekend event is at Freehome yoga studio. Contact Alejandra Estrasa to register +34 615 39 93 92 🇪🇸 

Last workshop of 2019 will conclude in Serpong (Jakarta). Last year was a great group of yogis at Carin Align Yoga School. Can’t wait to connect with them all again soon!! Contact Carin on WhatsApp for registration: +62 812-8468-7877

I am very much looking forward to returning to Sumatra island of Indonesia and connect with the yogis in Medan. Last time was too much fun at Kamalini Yoga Studio. Contact Mariana for registration: +6282166689800

I met a group of lovely Chilenos last year who attended my workshops in Lima, Peru. We connected instantly and decided then it would be a great idea to organize for workshops in Santiago. Now it’s manifested and I am super excited to visit the capital city of Chile for the last leg of my South America tour on October 18-20. Email Camilo at yogizainchile@gmail.com for details and registration.

One of the first conversations and invites I ever received to visit and teach in South America came from Claudia Iglesias a few years ago. She has been very supportive of my path and I feel fortunate to have her connect me with the community of yogis in beautiful Viña del Mar. Keeping with the energy of dynamic practice we’ve titled the workshop Movement Is Medicine. Email yoguizainvinadelmar19@gmail.com to register.

Continuing with my travels through Argentina, I look forward to having a weekend of fun and dynamic workshops in Bariloche. Contact Alicia: +5492944 411536 or email alyssumverde@outlook.com and register for the workshop October 4th , 5th and 6th.

Llevo mucho tiempo queriendo visitar Buenos Aires y ahora la oportunidad se ha presentado muy bien en mi gira por Sudamérica este otoño. Mi primer taller de lunes a viernes (¡ya medio lleno!)

Horario:

Martes 1 de octubre

Miércoles 2 de octubre

1400 - 1700hs

Costo:

$ 35 una clase 2 clase $ 70 dólares 

Ubicación:

En Barrio Nuñez

Contacto:

549 1130490785

infoyogamoksa@gmail.com

¡Espero verte!

Connecting with my Instagram friend and yoga inspiration Gabi Abola this fall, I look forward to visiting Uruguay for the first time! Sharing a dynamic Iyengar Yoga practice in the last weekend of September. Email gabiabolaiyengaryoga@gmail.com for more info and registration.

Returning for my third visit to Brazil! I am super excited to share a fun and dynamic practice with the yogis of Uberlandia at Premavati Studio this September. Plus a children’s class!. Sign up info on the studio’s website coming soon.

I received an invitation to teach in northern Italy this summer and I am very much looking forward to this visit in Lido di Venezia on August 16-18. Contact Glenda at 328.767.5966 for more information. Register online here:

https://www.iyengaryoga.it/seminario/info/561-yogi-zain-al-lido-di-venezia

I had the good fortune last year of meeting Éric Depoil, a devoted yogi in Paris who runs the yoga studio Colibri. I’m looking forward to sharing the power and presence of Iyengar yoga with the French yoga community. bit.ly/YogiZain-Paris2019

I was invited by a great group of yogis at Llanncai studio in Valencia, Spain. I am excited to connect with this community and share a dynamic style practice the second weekend of April. More info and registration link coming soon.

Very excited to return to Europe and share practice in beautiful Barcelona! Workshops hosted by Sacred Time studio. For registration and more information email: sacredtime@outlook.es