Yoga & Meditation~ Classes & Retreats
"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.
- Yoga Teaching Schedule
- * Tuesday *
- 12noon ~ Mindful Flow & Meditation ~ Sukha Yoga
- 6:15pm ~ Slow Flow & Meditation ~ Embrace Yoga
- * Thursday *
- 12noon~ Mindful Flow & Meditation ~ Sukha Yoga
- * Sunday *
- 5:30pm ~ Restore and Renew ~ Embrace Yoga
- * Saturday*
- 2-5pm ~ Prenatal Partners Conscious Birth ( every 4-6 weeks ) at
- Pomegranate Center
Please read below for in depth class descriptions. Scroll down further for information about retreats and workshops.
** Feel free to email or call if you would like to talk before coming to a class. **
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The noon classes I teach at Sukha Yoga are Mindful Flow plus meditation. These classes are focused on flowing through a slow Vinyasa practice with attention to alignment and breath. We always begin with a few minutes of quiet seated or reclining meditation. There is a theme that will be revisited throughout the class i.e. compassion, simplicity, or other teachings from Buddhist wisdom traditions. We will activate our prana, or energy, with strengthening sequences and standing and balancing poses. As the Vinyasa practice winds down, we then melt into a quieter, more internal space toward the end of class. After our hour yoga class, we will have 15 minutes to meditate with guidance.
Open to all levels of experience. Modifications given for those with limitations. www.sukhayoga.com I also teach a conscious birth prep workshop at Pomegranate approximately every 6 weeks called Prenatal Partners. 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. We go over positioning, coping techniques, acupressure, massage, and other natural methods of meeting labor. Check Pomegranate's website under workshops for upcoming dates. I also teach this class privately upon request. www.pomcenter.com |
The Sunday evening class I teach at the Embrace Yoga is a mindful, slow class called Restore and Renew. We move 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. Beginners, seniors, those with injuries, or anyone who needs to decompress are welcome!
www.embraceyogamarin.com The Tuesday evening Mindful Flow class I teach at Embrace Yoga is the same as the noon class I teach at Sukha Yoga. See the class description to the left. |
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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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Deep Rest ~ Restorative Yoga & Sound Bath
February 29th
3-5pm
Sukha Yoga Novato
Join Elizabeth Shelhart and Barbara Juniper on this mystical day that appears only once every four years. Dissolve into a timeless realm through gentle and restorative yoga accompanied by a healing sound bath.
Elizabeth will guide the mindful, slow yoga and pranayama to foster deep rest and peace. Barbara will usher us further into our hearts and bodies with melodic chanting as she plays brass Tibetan bells, bamboo flutes, crystal singing bowls, and other unique instruments from around the world.
This is an opportunity to step out of the structure of the thinking mind and into vibration, melody, sensation, and breath. Open to all levels of yoga experience. Modifications will be given for those with limitations.
Register at:
www.sukhayoga.com/special-events
$40 pre-registration
$45 at the door ( $35 each when you bring a friend )
February 29th
3-5pm
Sukha Yoga Novato
Join Elizabeth Shelhart and Barbara Juniper on this mystical day that appears only once every four years. Dissolve into a timeless realm through gentle and restorative yoga accompanied by a healing sound bath.
Elizabeth will guide the mindful, slow yoga and pranayama to foster deep rest and peace. Barbara will usher us further into our hearts and bodies with melodic chanting as she plays brass Tibetan bells, bamboo flutes, crystal singing bowls, and other unique instruments from around the world.
This is an opportunity to step out of the structure of the thinking mind and into vibration, melody, sensation, and breath. Open to all levels of yoga experience. Modifications will be given for those with limitations.
Register at:
www.sukhayoga.com/special-events
$40 pre-registration
$45 at the door ( $35 each when you bring a friend )
Green Gulch Zen Center Yoga & Meditation Daylong
July 11th & August 16th 2020
Take time to dive deep into your Body, Breath, and Heart.
The opportunity to step out of the regular rhythm and flow of your life and into the peace of a full day of practice is a precious gift. The beauty of the land and the joy of being held within the sacred container of a retreat center will add to the potency of our time together. The day will include a moderate 2 hour morning yoga flow with a 20 minute period of seated meditation at the end. We will then break for lunch where you will have plenty of time to relax in the gardens, enjoy tea by the pond, or take the 15 minute easy walk to Muir Beach via the path through the vibrant Green Gulch organic farm. The last 2 hour session will include yin/restorative yoga, pranayama ( conscious breathwork ), 20 minutes of meditation, and sound healing and chanting with Barbara Juniper.
We will gather in the zen-inspired, light-filled Stillwater Hall which comes with all the yoga props we will need for the day. Open to all levels of experience. Modifications will be given for those with limitations or injuries.
Preregistration required.
To register email: eshelhart@gmail.com
$175 ( add $15 for organic vegetarian lunch )
Women's Yoga, Meditation, and Sound Healing Retreat
May 29-May 31st 2020
$997 ( $897 before 3/31 & bring a friend rate anytime )
Includes meals, lodging, and classes
Come dive deep into the pool of the Sacred Feminine with two seasoned teachers, Elizabeth Shelhart and Barbara Juniper. Restore and nourish from within at one of the most the beautiful and peaceful Buddhist retreat centers in Northern California. Surrender to the healing power of nature and find tranquility in the the forest’s embrace. The word ratna in Sanskrit means “jewel” and its wisdom is based on a strong connection to the earth. Rediscover your inner jewel as you travel the feminine path of yoga, meditation, and sound healing.
Our weekend will include
Mindful Yoga for all abilities
- Meditation and Visualization practices
- Sound Healing
- Delicious vegetarian meals
- Luxurious accommodations
- Ample time to rest and explore the trails and beauty of the land
- Re – membering who you are
- Re – sourcing your deepest wisdom
We will practice daily, gentle Dharma yoga and Tibetan meditation.
We will also enjoy Barbara's beautiful sound healing.
Please contact me if you'd like to register.
http://www.ratnaling.org
eshelhart@gmail.com
Photos on this page :
Top yoga photo by Tenaya Amelia at www.dreamspeakdesign.com
Top yoga photo by Tenaya Amelia at www.dreamspeakdesign.com