Release and Revive



A Weekend Retreat
led by Joan Arnold

with classes by
Steve Dowdell and Karen Rosand


Yoga, Alexander Technique, Pilates,
Meditation, Dancing



Friday, August 13th at 5:30 pm - Sunday, August 15th at 1 pm





Join us for a weekend retreat with experiences that range from

quiet contemplation to let-it-all-go dancing.  Joan Arnold introduces

Alexander Technique principles that make your yoga or salsa more fun. 

Karen Rosand guides us in restorative yoga, Steve Dowdell in Pilates.  

Party on Saturday night and reflect on your weekend

with other participants on Sunday.



Registration for the three-day workshop is $99.

To register, click here.

See below for other registration options.




 
Friday, August 13th


Mambo: Dancing the Dynamic Center

5:30 - 6:30 pm

with Joan Arnold

Learn how to move to Latin rhythms by releasing your spine. Gentle hands-on guidance will help you learn this sensuous, rhythmic style. 

         

 

Yoga PropsRestorative Yoga

6:30 - 7:30 pm

with Karen Rosand

A gentle, profound antidote to stressful times, 

this class will guide you toward a deep state of relaxation.

 


Movement Movies

9:00 - 11:00 pm

Cash bar and big screen movement amusement.




Saturday, August 14th


Guided Meditation

9:00 - 9:45 am

with Joan Arnold

Outdoor meditation and reflection, attending to the breath.

 

Nicki Sara Matthews PhotoYoga

10:00 - 11:30 am

with Joan Arnold

Alexander's principles of free movement can help us find more ease, range and connection in our yoga practice.

 

Returning to Center

2:00 -  5:00 pm

with Joan Arnold

Use the Alexander Technique to buoy up daily functioning
and energize your yoga practice.  Working in partners and
with the group, we will explore to understand and apply
these helpful principles.

 

Midsummer Fling!

DJ Dance Party

8:30 - 11:00 pm

Join us to shake it all out in the air-conditioned Opera House. 

Music by Radio Free Ancram. Hand-crafted beers and nice wines.




Sunday, August 15th


Guided Meditation

9:00 - 9:45 am

with Joan Arnold
Outdoor meditation and reflection,

attending to the breath

 

or . . .

           

Pilates

9:00 - 10:00 am

with Stephen Dowdell

A great core workout engaging the whole body, helping you 

move with more comfort and efficiency.

 

Alana Sara Matthews PhotoYoga

10:00 - 11:30 am

with Joan Arnold

Experience Alexander's principles of free movement to help you 

find more ease, range and connection in your yoga practice.

 

Taking It Home

12:00 - 1:00 pm

Reflections on the insights and experiences of the weekend.  

Simple practices to take home.

 



Nicki Sara Matthews PhotoJoan Arnold has been a movement educator for more than 30 years, teaching dance, exercise, yoga and the Alexander Technique.   Her unique synthesis of Anusara Yoga's alignment principles with Alexander Technique informs her group classes and the gentle hands-on guidance she gives her students.  She has a private practice in New York City and has been quoted as an expert on breathing, posture and yoga in Fit Yoga, Natural Health, O magazine and in Dr. Timothy McCall's book, Yoga as Medicine.  As a mambo dancer, she helps her clients restore the pleasure in movement.  For more information, click here for joanarnold.com.







To
Register
for the
Weekend


Registration fee for the 3-day workshop is $99.

Options for registration below:


1.  If you'd like to register with a credit card (a small service charge will apply), click here.

2.  If you 'd like to register with a check and no service charge, click here.

3. You can also register by emailing us at info@ancramoperahouse.com or calling 518 329 7393.
Let us know your name and phone.
Please pay by cash or check at the door.


4.  You can also sign up for just one day or any combination of days:  $25 all-inclusive for Friday, $50 for Saturday, $35 for Sunday.    Email us at info@ancramoperahouse.com or call 518 329 7393 to register for one day or any combination.






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