PAST EVENTS
with Christy Brown Yoga
& Friends
TASSAJARA ZEN MOUNTAIN CENTER & HOT SPRINGS
Ventana Wilderness, CA
5th Annual
TURNING THE LIGHT INWARD:
SITTING & SETTLING WITH YOGA & ZEN
SESSEI MEG LEVIE & CHRISTY BROWN
Sept. 5-8, 2019 (Thurs-Sun; 3 nights)
- SOLD OUT -
Cultivating presence of body and mind through Vinyasa Yoga, Yin Yoga, and Zen practice, we wake up to the gift of this human life.
Through yoga, we prepare the body and nervous system for meditative states. Then we sit. The mind settles and the light of our awareness turns inward. As we connect more fully with our own true nature, we can begin to inquire deeply: What is the heart’s innermost request?
Join us for this meditative retreat, held during the closing weekend of the 2019 guest season, devoted to integrating these vital yet calming practices. Through gentle, mixed-level yoga, meditation, dharma discussion, and ample unstructured time to enjoy Tassajara, we settle into the depth and joy of retreat practice and nourish our capacity for bringing presence into our daily lives. All levels welcome.
Tassajara is located deep in the Ventana Wilderness, east of Big Sur in California. Access to Tassajara is via Carmel Valley. Read more about Tassajara here.
Yoga + Music Festival
in the redwoods
Camp Navarro | Mendocino County, CA | August 16-19, 2019
OM RISING is a one-of-a-kind mindfulness
gathering representing California's finest offerings:
Nature, Music, Movement & Spirituality
CLASSES BY CHRISTY:
Electro Flow Beats | Saturday, 11am
An eclectic mix of hip-hop, jazz-hop, deep base, strings, horns, electronica and groovy beats accompanies this meditative, breath and alignment based Vinyasa practice designed to build muscle, heat, vitality, core strength and collective vibration. The practice pays homage to all music traditions and is a collective offering-prayer for peace and higher consciousness on this One Earth whose space and resources we all share.
Yin Yoga Downtempo Chillout with live music by CHRIS HAUGEN | Sunday, 1pm
Venture deeply inward accompanied by an eclectic downtempo soundscape toward deep letting go in body and mind and the inner stillness that yogic, Buddhist, Taoist and other traditions tell us is inherently pure awareness, wisdom, insight and bliss. Through Yin Yoga’s long and passively held, seated and supine supported poses, we access deep connective tissues close to bones and joints where the meridians are said to lie. We thereby gently stretch or hydrate connective tissues, increase range of motion, open our meridians, quiet the mind, and connect with our true nature of highest individual and collective consciousness.
SOLSTICE OM BELLS
Yin Yoga | Tibetan Bowls & Bells | Poetry of Rumi
with Christy Brown & Karma Moffett
Yoga Works Larkspur
Saturday, June 22 | 7-9:15pm
-SOLD OUT-
Solstice Om Bells | June 22, 2019
YIN YOGA IMMERSION & TEACHER TRAINING
The art, science, practice & philosophy of Yin Yoga
“I have complete confidence in Christy's sensitive and skillful ability
to teach teachers the nourishing practice of Yin Yoga."
—SARAH POWERS, author of INSIGHT YOGA
Yoga Tree SF | 40-Hours
October 1, 3, 8, 15, 17
Tuesday & Thursday | 12:30-7pm
Topics:
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Modern and ancient roots of Yin Yoga;
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Anatomy (including Paul Grilley's anatomy DVD series)
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Yogic, Taoist and Buddhist Philosophy
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Meridian and chakra theories from ancient Chinese medicine
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Nadis, chakras, koshas of the Indian Ayurvedic system
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Therapeutic applications
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Injuries and special needs
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Practice teaching
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The business of Yin Yoga.
Special emphasis will be given to studying Taoist philosophy,
which encompasses:
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The way of ultimate reality
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The way of the universe
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The way of human life
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A system of self-help and training
Yin Yoga is a restorative and meditative style of yoga that can be an extremely helpful antidote to our fast-paced, quickly changing, and sometimes challenging times. Through long and passively held poses and use of bolsters and other props, Yin Yoga helps calm the nervous system, quiet the mind, gently stretch deep muscle and connective tissues close to the bones and joints. Yin Yoga also opens the meridians that our life-force energy or chiflows through and trains the mind to stay focused and calm.
Steeped in a combination of Indian yogic, Chinese Taoist and Tibetan Buddhist philosophy and meditative practice, Yin Yoga is a deep and rich practice that can benefit just about anyone, regardless of one's existing level of flexibility.
*The break in the in-class schedule is designed so participants can complete the 10-hour personal project from home or other location of choice..
Yoga Tree Yin Training, Oct. 2019
7th Annual TRUE BODY, TRUE SELF:
RADICAL PRESENCE THROUGH ZEN & YOGA
with ANGO SARA TASHKER & CHRISTY BROWN
April 25-28, 2019 (Thurs-Sun; 3 nights)
This retreat usually sells out;
early registration recommended.
Cultivating complete and compassionate presence of body and mind through Vinyasa Yoga, Yin Yoga, and Zen practice, we actualize our true body and true self.
Held during the opening weekend of the 2019 guest season, this three-night retreat is devoted to integrating the vital yet calming practices of Vinyasa and Yin Yoga with the wisdom and compassion of Zen meditation and insight. Together, by cultivating presence of body and mind through these parallel practices, we can wake up to this gift of human life. We will offer gentle, mixed-level yoga, meditation, dharma discussion, and ample unstructured time to enjoy Tassajara’s wilderness and hot springs.
YIN YOGA IMMERSION & TEACHER TRAINING
The art, science, practice & philosophy of Yin Yoga
Yoga Works Novato | 30-Hours
March 11, 13, 25 & 27
Monday & Wednesday | 12-5pm
YOGA OM BELLS
Yin Yoga | Tibetan Bowls & Bells | Poetry of Rumi - SOLD OUT -
with Christy Brown & Karma Moffett
Yoga Works Larkspur
Saturday, Dec. 8, 6-8pm
OTHER PAST EVENTS
Tassajara Retreat, 2012
Yoga + Music Lifestyle Gathering
Everything is possible
Camp Navarro
Mendocino County (in the redwoods)
Oct. 5-8, 2018
OM RISING is a one-of-a-kind mindfulness gathering
representing California's finest offerings:
Nature, Music, Movement & Spirituality
CLASSES OFFERED BY CHRISTY:
Electro Flow Beats with music by Tyler Blank (DJ Avani)
Saturday, 10:45am-noon
Prana Bliss: Pranayama & Meditation
Sunday, 7:45-8:45am
Yin Yoga Downtempo Chillout with live music by Amber Field
Sunday, 1:15-2:30pm
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YIN YOGA IMMERSION & TEACHER TRAINING
Yoga Tree San Francisco | 50-Hours
Oct. 1 - 4 & Oct. 29 - Nov. 1
Mon - Thurs | 10am - 3pm
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INVERSIONS: FOUNDATIONS & FLIGHT
Yoga Works Novato | Sunday, Sept. 23 | 1:15-4pm
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4th Annual TURNING THE LIGHT INWARD:
SITTING & SETTLING WITH YOGA & ZEN
with SESSEI MG LEVIE & CHRISTY BROWN
Tassajara Zen Mountain Center & Hot Springs, CA
Sept. 7 - Sept. 9 (Fri-Sun; 2 nights)
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6th Annual TRUE BODY, TRUE SELF:
RADICAL PRESENCE THROUGH ZEN & YOGA
with ANGO SARA TASHKER & CHRISTY BROWN
Tassajara Zen Mountain Center & Hot Springs
Ventana Wilderness, CA
April 26 - 29 (Thurs-Sun; 3 nights) - SOLD OUT -
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YIN YOGA IMMERSION & TEACHER TRAINING
Yoga Works Novato, CA | 30-Hours
March 5, 7, 19, 21
Mon/Wed, 11am - 5pm
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8th Annual NEW YEAR'S DAY RETREAT
Vinyasa & Yin Yoga | Meditation | Intention-Setting | Kirtan
with CHRISTY BROWN & Kirtan Chanting with MIRABAI
Point Reyes Yoga (aka Yoga Toes Studio)
In Toby's Feed Barn, Pt. Reyes Station, CA
Monday, January 15, 2018 | 12-5pm
Join like-minded friends and sangha for this spacious and meditative daylong retreat—to begin 2019 feeling strong and centered in body; calm and clear in mind; and aligned in body, mind and spirit. Through mixed-level vinyasa flow yoga, yin yoga and meditation, we'll unplug from life's fast pace, dive into deep practice, and journey inward—to set an intentional and inspired tone for the year to come.
This non-residential retreat will take place at Point Reyes Yoga (formerly Yoga Toes) located in Toby's Feed Barn, a historic barn in the coastal and picturesque rural town of Point Reyes Station (one hour north of San Francisco). All levels welcome.
Schedule:
12-2pm: Meditation + Mixed-Level Vinyasa
2-3pm: Break*
3-5pm: Yin Yoga + Intention-Setting + Meditation
*You may want to bring a snack or bag lunch for the break. Or you may purchase food or beverages at Toby's Feed Barn, Cowgirl Creamery, Bovine Bakery or Palace Market.
Out-of-towners, Pt. Reyes National Seashore and Tomales Bay are world-famous, premier destinations. There are many lodging options, including the hostel in Pt. Reyes National Seashore.
$85 in advance; $95 day of workshop (if not full)
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SOLSTICE OM BELLS: HOLIDAY HARMONIC RENEWAL
Yin Yoga | Tibetan Bowls & Bells | The Poetry of Rumi
with CHRISTY BROWN & KARMA MOFFETT
Yoga Works Larkspur, CA
Saturday, December 16, 2017 | 6-8pm
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300-HOUR PROFESSIONAL YOGA
TEACHER TRAINING
Mentor Program with CHRISTY BROWN
Yoga Works San Francisco & Marin County, CA
October 2017 - May 2018
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3rd Annual TURNING THE LIGHT INWARD:
SITTING & SETTLING WITH YOGA & ZEN
with CHRISTY BROWN & SESSEI MEG LEVIE, M.A.
Tassajara Zen Mountain Center & Hot Springs
Ventana Wilderness, CA
July 14-16, 2017
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5th Annual TRUE BODY, TRUE SELF:
RADICAL PRESENCE THROUGH ZEN & YOGA
with CHRISTY BROWN & LAUREN BOUYEA
Tassajara Zen Mountain Center & Hot Springs
Ventana Wilderness, CA
June 23-25, 2017
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YIN YOGA IMMERSION & TEACHER TRAINING
Yoga Works Larkspur
March 11-12 & 25-26; April 8-9 & 22-23; May 6-7 (2017)
Saturdays 1-7pm | Sundays 12-4pm
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7th Annual NEW YEAR'S DAY RETREAT
with CHRISTY BROWN & Kirtan Chanting with MIRABAI
Yoga Toes Studio, Pt. Reyes Station, CA
Sunday, January 1, 2017 | 12-5:30pm
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SOLSTICE OM BELLS: HOLIDAY HARMONIC RENEWAL
Yin Yoga | Tibetan Bowls & Bells | The Poetry of Rumi
with CHRISTY BROWN & KARMA MOFFETT
Yoga Works Larkspur, CA
Saturday, December 17, 2016 | 6-8:30pm
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200-HOUR YOGA WORKS TEACHER TRAINING
Yoga Works Mill Valley
Sept. 10 - December 4, 2016
Saturdays 11:30-7pm | Sundays 12:30-6pm
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4th Annual TRUE BODY, TRUE SELF:
RADICAL PRESENCE THROUGH ZEN & YOGA
with CHRISTY BROWN & ANGO SARA TASHKER
Tassajara Zen Center & Hot Springs
Ventana Wilderness, CA
August 19-22, 2016 - Cancelled due to fire -
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TURNING THE LIGHT INWARD:
SITTING & SETTLING WITH YOGA & ZEN
with CHRISTY BROWN & SESSEI MEG LEVIE, M.A.
Tassajara Zen Center & Hot Springs
Ventana Wilderness, CA
July 22-24, 2016
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YOGA OM BELLS: EQUINOX HARMONIC RENEWAL
Yin Yoga | Tibetan Bowls & Bells | The Poetry of Rumi
with CHRISTY BROWN & KARMA MOFFETT
Yoga of Sausalito, CA
Saturday, March 19, 2016
6-8:30pm | $40 Pre-Registered | $45 Door
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5th Annual ALOHA SPIRIT RETREAT
YOGA | MEDITATION | HIKING | ORGANIC FARM-TO-TABLE CUISINE
The Big Island, Hawai'i
February 16-21, 2016
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6th Annual NEW YEAR'S DAY RETREAT
with CHRISTY BROWN & Kirtan Chanting with MIRABAI
Yoga Toes Studio, Pt. Reyes Station, CA
Friday, January 1, 2016 | 12-5:30pm
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SOLSTICE OM BELLS: Holiday Harmonic Renewal
Yin Yoga | Tibetan Bowls & Bells | The Poetry of Rumi
with CHRISTY BROWN & KARMA MOFFETT
Saturday, December 19, 2015 | 6-8:30pm
Yoga Works Larkspur, CA