PAST EVENTS
with Christy Brown Yoga
& Friends
200-HOUR TEACHER TRAINING
Jan 6 - Mar 26, 2020 | Novato, CA
Mondays: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Wednesdays: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Thursdays: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Since 1990, YogaWorks has been a leader in yoga education, and our celebrated alumni have gone on to become some of the world’s most renowned yoga teachers. The YogaWorks Yoga Teacher Training program blends yoga traditions from the east and west, integrating both into a practical and unique method that combines vinyasa flow with an emphasis on alignment and skillful sequencing. Our mission is to provide each student with the necessary foundation to skillfully teach yoga with compassion, safety and integrity, while honoring his or her individual voice and style. Whether you join us to become a yoga teacher or simply to deepen your own yoga practice, the YogaWorks yoga teacher training will uniquely prepare you to leave your mark on the world.
I'm looking forward to leading this 200-hour teacher training at Rhythms Performing Arts in Novato. This will be a unique opportunity to explore and study the yoga asanas, safe alignment, skillful sequencing, philosophy, anatomy, body mechanics, benefits and contraindications, hands-on adjustments, use of props and finding one's voice with others who appreciate the depth and transformative potential of the yogic tradition.
In my years of leading teacher trainings, I've observed that regardless of whether one intends to teach yoga, attending a teacher training can be a life-changing experience that profoundly deepens one's practice on and off the mat. It tends to catapult those who attend in the direction of their most heartfelt intentions.
--Christy Brown
YOGA OM BELLS
Yin Yoga | Tibetan Bowls & Bells | Poetry of Rumi
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with Christy Brown & Karma Moffett
Yoga Works Larkspur
Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019
6-8:15pm
This will be a winter evening of enchantment and deep self-healing as well as a powerful celebration of our inner light. Interweaving Yin Yoga with poetry from Rumi, Christy will guide you on an inward journey toward profound presence, calm contentment, renewed clarity, and an open heart. An unsurpassed master Tibetan Bells and Bowls player, Karma Moffett is renowned for creating musical magic.
This event often sells out. Advance registration is recommended.
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.
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 -
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
7th Annual TRUE BODY, TRUE SELF:
RADICAL PRESENCE THROUGH ZEN & YOGA
with ANGO SARA TASHKER & CHRISTY BROWN
TASSAJARA ZEN MOUNTAIN CENTER & HOT SPRINGS
April 25-28, 2019 (Thurs-Sun; 3 nights)
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