Yoga & Meditation~ Classes & Retreats
Green Gulch Daylong Yoga & Meditation Retreats
April 19th &
June 29th 2025
Let the healing beauty of Green Gulch farm and the sacred land of a Zen Buddhist monastery hold you. Our day of contemplation with begin with a moderate 1.5hr morning yoga flow followed by a 20 minute period of seated meditation - instruction given for all levels of yoga and meditation experience. Lunch includes fresh, organic produce grown at the farm and divine bread baked on site. There will be ample time to relax quietly in the gardens, enjoy tea by the pond, or take the 20 minute easy walk to Muir Beach via the path through the vibrant Green Gulch organic farm. An optional 15 minute walking meditation outside in the rose garden will allow us to enjoy the fresh air together while moving with awareness. The last 2 hour practice period will include yin & restorative yoga along with pranayama (conscious breathwork ), seated, and reclining meditation. The afternoon session will also include sound healing. Melodic chanting, brass Tibetan bowls, crystal singing bowls and other unique instruments will guide us deeper into our hearts and bodies. We will gather in the cozy yurt which comes with all the yoga props we need for the day. Modifications will be given for those with limitations or injuries.
$170 for the retreat or $185 for the retreat including lunch
10am-5:30pm
To register or for questions: [email protected]
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"There is no need for temples. No need for complicated philosophy. Our own body, our own heart is our temple. The philosophy is kindness." Dalai Lama |
"Elizabeth is awesome!.... she has great energy. Her classes are challenging and the pace is perfect. I'm actually more limber than I was in high school and my lower back is happy again." Mark W.
"Elizabeth's class creates a perfect balance for me between spiritual re-centering, physical challenge, and mental awareness throughout. I always leave the class in a renewed state; far better off than when I arrived." Jenna P.
"Elizabeth's class creates a perfect balance for me between spiritual re-centering, physical challenge, and mental awareness throughout. I always leave the class in a renewed state; far better off than when I arrived." Jenna P.
Note: I am currently in grad school pursuing my Master's in Traditional Chinese Medicine so I am not teaching as many public yoga classes. I still teach privates and corporate classes though and might add more classes back once I get into the flow of being back in school. :)
Yoga Teaching Schedule
Please read below for in depth class descriptions.
** Feel free to email or call if you would like to talk before participating in a class. **
Please let me know if you'd like an online or in person private yoga session to help with tension, anxiety, and stress that might be higher during this time.
I look forward to working with you soon!
Email for more details: [email protected]
Yoga Teaching Schedule
- * Sunday *
- Candlelight Yin & Restorative Yoga
- 5:30pm - 6:45pm
- *Monday*
- 6-7pm
- Gentle Prenatal Yoga
- Both classes are held at:
- Metta Yoga San Rafael
- www.mettayogastudio.com
Please read below for in depth class descriptions.
** Feel free to email or call if you would like to talk before participating in a class. **
Please let me know if you'd like an online or in person private yoga session to help with tension, anxiety, and stress that might be higher during this time.
I look forward to working with you soon!
Email for more details: [email protected]
The Sunday evening class I teach at Metta Yoga is a mindful, slow class. We progress through a gentle warm up with rhythmic movements to open the spine and major joints of the body. There will be plenty of time to also relax in Yin and Restorative poses which work on the deeper layers of connective tissue and postural re-balancing. This style of yoga practice fosters complete relaxation, rejuvenation of the nervous system, and mental and emotional peace. Come prepared to slow down and cultivate awareness of your body as well as the subtlety of your breath in this serene studio/temple space. After one hour of yoga, we rest on our backs to integrate, and then transition to a 10 minute seated meditation with guidance..
Beginners, seniors, those with injuries, or anyone who needs to decompress are welcome!
I teach a conscious birth prep workshop called Empowered Birth Partner Workshop. This 3 hour class is a special time to come together with your primary support person and join as a team with a shared vision and intention. This is a hands on class and we review natural methods of meeting labor such as optimal positioning, conscious breathing, mental and emotional tracking, acupressure, massage, rebozo techniques, essential oil therapy, and guided visualizations. We also talk about empowering not only the birthing person but their partner in ways to stay connected, grounded, and present for the labor and birth.
I teach this class privately upon request and every couple of months in person in a small group setting through Metta Yoga.
Beginners, seniors, those with injuries, or anyone who needs to decompress are welcome!
I teach a conscious birth prep workshop called Empowered Birth Partner Workshop. This 3 hour class is a special time to come together with your primary support person and join as a team with a shared vision and intention. This is a hands on class and we review natural methods of meeting labor such as optimal positioning, conscious breathing, mental and emotional tracking, acupressure, massage, rebozo techniques, essential oil therapy, and guided visualizations. We also talk about empowering not only the birthing person but their partner in ways to stay connected, grounded, and present for the labor and birth.
I teach this class privately upon request and every couple of months in person in a small group setting through Metta Yoga.
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I also teach private yoga & meditation sessions for those who want a more in-depth approach to their practice. Those with limitations either from injury or illness are encouraged to come to a private class to address proper ways of modifying poses to prevent confusion or strain. Even if you have a strong and alive practice and have been taking classes for many years, a private session can be the perfect motivation needed to take your practice to the next level and make sure you aren't furthering certain habits. Also, those who are new to yoga are especially advised to schedule a private yoga session so that the fundamentals of proper alignment can be learned from the very beginning.
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Top yoga photos by www.chloejackman.com