Join us May 25th and 26th as we welcome Tom Lena to the Yoga Barn for a weekend of Kirtan.
Five Element Yoga & Divine Sleep Yoga Nidra
Weekend Retreat with Jennifer Reis
October 12-14th, 2012
Join senior Kripalu yoga teacher Jennifer Reis for a refreshing weekend to realign with the rhythms of nature and uncover your vibrant radiance. Five Element Yoga is a celebration of revitalizing yoga postures, breathing, hand mudras, and deep healingrest with Divine Sleep yoga nidra to bring you back into harmony with yourself and the larger forces of nature.
-Enjoy joyous movement and deep relaxation.
-Discover new ways to uplift and renew your vital energy.
-Explore and develop the elemental qualities of earth, water, fire, air and ether within yourself.
-Reclaim your inner spark as you begin to feel balanced and whole again.
-Learn to stimulate your body’s natural healing state.
-Get in touch with your true self.
Divine Sleep yoga nidra is the antidote for modern life. Experience deeper levels of inner freedom than you ever imagined possible. Give yourself permission to rest, balance, and restore, tapping into new sources of energy. This inspired, meditative practice will awaken your senses, allowing you to enjoy life fully. There is nothing required of you but to lie down and listen. Be supported, held, and nourished as you discover profound peace and vibrant health.
Jennifer Reis has a gift for creating sacred space to journey into realms of deep peace and renewal. Her voice carries you inward to a place of self-embrace and connection to your whole being. With Jennifer’s creative and inspired guidance, all of your layers become nourished and alive.
E-RYT 500, Senior Kripalu yoga teacher, Professional Integrative Yoga Therapist, LMT, Shiatsu and Ayurvedic therapist, Jennifer has developed both Divine Sleep Yoga Nidra and Five Element Yoga. She has been leading retreats and professional trainings since 1996. Her Divine Sleep Yoga Nidra CDs are the two best-selling CDs at Kripalu Center, Stockbridge, MA, where she has been on faculty for over a decade.
Retreat Hours: Friday 7:00-9:30pm, Saturday 9:00am-3:00pm, Sunday 9:00am-11:30am
Tuition: $145 before August 15th, $170 after. Deadline to register is October 1st, 2012
Cancelation Policy: For full refund students must cancel before October 1st, 2012. Canceling after 10/1 will result in forfeit of payment.
with Wendy Chabot & Martha Abbot
“Live fully in each moment, Learn to reduce your stress”
Free Introduction to Mindfulness. Tuesday, April 10, 2012 from 7-9pm. This is an informational session and is not required for enrollment.
Eight weekly classes, Tuesday evenings. April 24 to June 12, 7-9pm. And one half day workshop scheduled for Sunday, June 3, from 1-5pm.
Enrollment is limited and requires a brief telephone interview with one of the instructors, to confidentially review your past medical and orthopedic history and answer any questions.
Fee for the 8 week program including instructional materials is $400.
Please contact Dr. Chabot at 508-687-9505, by email at wchab@comcast.net
For more info and to reserve space in the MBSR Program please visit
the Vineyard Mind-Body Medicine website.
Sandra Washburn, LMT, NCBTMB, received her training at the Stillpoint Program in Greenfield, MA. She is nationally certified by the Board of Massage and Bodyworkers and has also studied Thai Massage and Reiki in Chaing Mai, Thailand. Sandra has an instinctive, nurturing touch, integrating Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue, Neuromuscular therapy and Myofascial release. Sandra also has extensive training in Anusara® Yoga, completing 200 hours of teacher training. She offers support developing individual goals of enhanced health and well-being as well as optimal balance and alignment in the body. Contact Sandra at 413.297.5877 or foundationalmassage@gmail.com.
Sara Ahren, MA, LMT, CST, is a licensed and certified massage therapist and craniosacral therapist. She has studied anatomy, kinesiology, and energy for over 20 years and combines many techniques to help the body unwind from stress, trauma, and gravity on the physical, emotional , and energetic levels. Sara holds a Master of Arts degree in Dance Movement Therapy and Counseling Psychology that help her clients’ facilitate emotional release from physical holding patterns. Sara offers a multifaceted bodywork approach, combining Swedish massage, neuromuscular massage, connective tissue, and craniosacral therapies with Reiki, Shiatsu, and reflexology techniques to bring her clients to a place of rejuvenation, relaxation, and restoration. Call Sara at 508-560-0484 to make an appointment.
Scarlet Jarrell was first exposed to yoga in the undergraduate theater program at New York University. She studied at the Tisch School of the Arts and obtained a Bachelors of Fine Arts degree in 1993. After college she continued to take yoga classes in the city. She began taking a yoga class with a Kripalu Teacher, Carl Kleme in the year 2000. Soon after Scarlet was asked by Carl to substitute teach and he also suggested that she take the yoga teacher training at Kripalu.
Scarlet attended a workshop with a master-level teacher at Kripalu, Yoganand Michael Carroll. Scarlet completed her teacher training in January of 2005 and has continued training with Yoganand. She has also attended workshops with Rodney Yee, Shiva Rea, Erich Schiffmann, Todd Norian and Ann Greene.
CLASS DESCRIPTION:
A class flowing on the breath, emphasizing presence and compassion: cultivating the practitioner’s ability to be with what is. A physically moderate class with the opportunity to work in a deep spiritual way.
To visit Scarlet’s website click here.
To see when Scarlet is teaching at the Yoga Barn click here.
Acupuncture can help relieve pain, promote healing and provide stress relief for routine or chronic health concerns. Cathleen completed undergraduate studies at Bates College. She has a Master’s degree from the New England School of Acupuncture and is nationally certified by the NCCAOM and licensed to practice under the Massachusetts Board of Medicine.
Acupuncture treatments are personally tailored to meet the needs of each client. Besides needles, Cathleens also provides cupping therapy, electro-acupuncture, polarity treatments, tui na massage, ear candles, moxabustion, and more. Contact Cathleen at 508-645-9642, ext. 4 to make an appointment.
Martha Abbot is a Professional Level Kripalu Yoga teacher and is certified in Expressive Movement Therapy, Motional Processing, DansKinetics, Kripalu Bodywork and is a graduate of the Healing the Light Body School of energy medicine. Martha incorporates her practices of shamanic healing, movement therapy, therapeutic ritual, DansKinetics and teaching yoga to lead workshops throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Peru and Europe for healthcare professionals, therapists, educators and community groups.
CLASS DESCRIPTION:
Martha’s classes offer a well-balanced flow of breathwork, warmups, postures, relaxation and meditation. Her intention is to create an opportunity for students to slow down, bring their attention to their bodies, and become responsive to what they find.
To see when Martha is teaching at the Yoga Barn click here.
Rex Jarrell, LMT, is a Kripalu certified bodyworker offering therapeutic massage that supports the full expression of one’s core wellness. Sessions include meditative, deep work and a variety of techniques including deep tissue, facilitated stretching, shiatsu and Swedish massage. The work helps to restore function in stressed and injured tissues and the overall bodymind. There is always a focus on relaxation. Call Rex at 508.641.4893.
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Kanta Lipsky has been practicing yoga since 1978, when she met her Guru, Shri Dhyanyogi Madhusudandasji. He was 100 years old the year they met, and he taught her many practices for healing and protection, meditation,and chanting. Dhyanyogi passed the lineage to Shri Anandi Ma, with whom Kanta continues to study and be inspired by.
Kanta has a Master’s degree in Holistic Studies and Expressive Therapies from Lesley University where she was adjunct faculty for several years, teaching Yoga and Therapeutic Touch. She also taught at the Interface Foundation in Cambridge for ten years. Her classes included Introductory Massage, Massage for Couples and Dance Tai Chi.Kanta studied with Patricia Walden for several years in the Iyengar approach to Hatha Yoga. Kanta was certified as a Kripalu Yoga teacher in 2000, and has taught continuously ever since.One of the island’s longest-serving yoga teachers, Kanta founded the Yoga for Seniors program in West Tisbury and brought yoga to the MV Hebrew Centerand the Charter School in West Tisbury. She occasionally leads the yoga community in the devotional practice of sacred chanting, or kirtan.CLASS DESCRIPTION:Kanta’s class at the Yoga Barn is a graceful blend of centered breathing, stretching, and strengthening that is appropriate for beginners as well as those who love a grounded, insightful practice.To see when Kanta is teaching at the Yoga Barn click here.
Bonnie Menton has been practicing and teaching yoga for over 25 years. Bonnie is a Certified Kripalu Yoga Teacher also trained to provide Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy and Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan. Bonnie’s ongoing studies include teachers Erich Schiffmann, John Friend and Todd Norian, gaining her greatest inspiration from Shiva Rea and Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa. She continues her practice and study with Shiva Rea’s Prana Vinyasa Flow, Fluid Power Teacher Training Programs.
Bonnie’s dynamic Vinyasa style of teaching allows each student to come to the practice exactly where they are. With right intention and open heart Bonnie believes that each student can recognize their highest potential both on and off the mat.
Bonnie’s classes are a moderate level,but always open to new or beginner students.Thru her many years of practice and teaching she has the ability to encourage and teach all levels.
CLASS DESCRIPTION:
Bonnie’s classes offer a Vinyasa flow with emphasis on breath, alignment, and core strength. Through asanas, breath, bandhas, evocative and meditative music, her classes are always heartfelt, uplifting, energetic, and healing.
To visit Bonnie’s website click here.
To see when Bonnie is teaching at the Yoga Barn click here.
Anusara-Inspired® yoga instructor Jane Norton has several hundred hours of teacher training and five years of teaching experience. Jane completed a year-long teacher training program in 2004 with Anusara yoga teacher Deb Neubauer, and has traveled extensively to train directly with Anusara founder John Friend. Yoga classes with Jane are fun, challenging, and inspiring – and no two are exactly alike. Jane’s love of the Tantric philosophy of Anusara yoga is evident in every class, drawing from years of study with renowned teachers like Dr. Douglas Brooks, Dr. Paul Muller-Ortega, and Sally Kempton. She specializes in the therapeutic aspect of Anusara yoga alignment, working with injured clients and those suffering from chronic pain, depression, anxiety, and addiction.
CLASS LEVELS
9AM Tuesday Mixed Level
11:00 Tuesday Intermediate/Advanced** (able to press into full backbend & handstand at the wall)
5:30 PM Wednesday Mixed Level to Moderate
11:00 Thursday Intermediate/Advanced**
10:30 AM Sat. Mixed Level
CLASS DESCRIPTION:
Jane’s classes are fun, challenging, and inspiring. Using the Universal Principles of Alignment of Anusara Yoga, Jane will help you open your heart, body, and mind while bringing your practice to new heights. Come flow with Grace in this class – all levels welcome.
To visit Jane’s website click here.
To see when Jane is teaching at the Yoga Barn click here.
An avid yoga practitioner for over 12 years, Arlene is certified by YOGAspirit® Studios and registered with the Yoga Alliance. She has been trained in the Iyengar tradition by several yoginis who were students of Patricia Walden and has been teaching since 2007. Arlene has studied Sanskrit and yogic philosophy with Manorama and has taken workshops with Judith Lasater. Before coming to Martha’s Vineyard, she taught at Your Community Yoga Center in Hamden, Connecticut. A lighthearted but dedicated student of yoga, Arlene brings warmth and compassion into her Iyengar-inspired classes. From newcomers to beginners to advanced students, each student is nurtured at their own level to transform their own yoga practice, to reach their personal “edge” and to discover their unique wisdom, their own inner light.
CLASS DESCRIPTION:
Arlene’s Iyengar-inspired classes flow at a slow, deliberate pace, infusing each asana with the breath and frequently using props to facilitate alignment. Appropriate for all levels, Arlene’s lighthearted classes enable students to discover their own yoga practice and reveal their inner light.
To visit Arlene’s website click here.
To see when Arlene is teaching at the Yoga Barn click here.
If a Yoga Barn teacher is unable to teach, you can expect another Yoga Barn staff member or one of the following teachers to step in. Our substitute teachers are all as fully trained and experienced as our regular staff and will provide you with an excellent yoga experience.
- Primo Lombardi
- Justin Myers
- Fae Kontje-Gibbs
- Myron Garfinkle
- Cat Hill Garfinkle
- Rob Sidoti
- Josh Montoya
- Rebecca Hodgson
- Martha Abbott
- Amanda Cohen
- Sherry Sidoti
- Stephanie Mashek
- Tristan Lodge
- Vanessa Kent
- Justen Walker
- Elyse Fortes
- Emily Phillips
ABOUT MARTHA’S VINEYARD
Martha’s Vineyard is located a few miles off of the coast of Cape Cod. There are six distinct towns comprising the island, which is about 100 square miles in size. We have grocery stores, retail stores, fine dining, funky cafes, live entertainment, art galleries, farmer’s markets, abundant conservation lands for hiking, and of course, beautiful beaches. You may want to consider adding a few days to either end of your Yoga Barn event to explore all the island has to offer. Here are some links to help you plan your trip:
GETTING HERE: There are several modes of transportation available depending on where you are coming from and if you want to bring your car.
BY WATER:
Steamship Authority: This is the only way to get a car to Martha’s Vineyard. The ferry leaves from Woods Hole, MA and takes 45 minutes to get to the island towns of Vineyard Haven or Oak Bluffs. You must have a reservation to bring a car over. If you are coming over as a passenger you do not need a reservation. Reservations from Memorial Day to Labor Day are at a premium and must be booked well in advance.
Martha’s Vineyard Fast Ferry: Passenger ferry from North Kingston, Rhode Island. They run a shuttle between Providence Airport and the ferry dock. The trip takes 90 minutes. Passenger reservations recommended for summer travel.
New England Fast Ferry: Passenger ferry from New Bedford, MA. Trip takes I hour. Passenger reservations recommended in the summer months. During the summer, New England Fast Ferry operates weekend trips from Manhattan to the island.
Island Queen: Falmouth to Oak Bluffs passenger ferry, summer only. Trips take about 40 minutes.
BY AIR:
Cape Air flies to Martha’s Vineyard (MVY) year round from Boston. Seasonal service is provided from Providence. Flights are ½ hour. Cape Air is linked with Jet Blue and you can book the whole trip through Jet Blue if you are on a Jet Blue flight and connecting through Boston.
BY LAND:
Peter Pan Bus Lines runs from both South Station and Logan Airport in Boston directly to the Woods Hole Steamship Authority dock. The bus trip is approximately two hours. Buses also run from New York City, through Providence, RI. You can purchase the bus and ferry ticket in combination. Double check the latest schedules for bus and ferry connection times.
Amtrak: Train service to Providence, Rhode Island and from there you can take a fast ferry or fly (see above).
Driving: There is no bridge to Martha’s Vineyard! You will need to drive your car onto the Steamship Authority ferry in Woods Hole. Reservations are required for vehicles, and need to be made far in advance. There is no other way to bring a car onto the island than to depart from Woods Hole.
GETTING AROUND:
Cab: Taxis are abundant at the airport and ferry terminals. The taxis are not metered so using them can get pricey. The driver will be able to quote a price to you based on your destination. When departing from the ferry or airport, expect to share the cab with other parties going to the same town. They add surcharges for more than one person, per destination, and a charge for driving on long, bumpy dirt roads.
Vineyard Transit Authority: The Yoga Barn is directly on VTA bus route #5. The bus stops are located conveniently near the Steamship Authority terminals and run through all the Vineyard towns. The busses have bike racks on the front. VTA offers day, 3-day, and 7-day passes as well as a $1/per town travelled fare for single trips. This is the most affordable way to get around the entire island.
Rental Car Agencies: are available at the ferry terminals and the airport. Most major car rental agencies are represented on the island.
Bike: There are many bike paths but keep in mind that the island is 100 square miles with varying terrain and narrow, winding roads. Seeing the whole island by bike could be challenging to those who are not seasoned bikers, but bringing your bike and using the VTA’s bus system is a good way to get around. The bus will take you on the main roads to major destinations, and your bike will allow you to explore off-the-beaten path. The Yoga Barn has a bike rack outside the studio.
Mopeds: Moped rental agencies will try to entice you at the ferry dock. We strongly advise renting a car instead, as there are frequent moped accidents on the narrow, congested island roads. Note the prevalence of “Mopeds are Dangerous” bumper stickers on islanders’ cars!
WHERE TO STAY:
The Mansion House: This is a large hotel (by island standards) located on Main Street in Vineyard Haven, one of the 3 largest downtown areas on the island. It has a restaurant and health club. Approximately 12 miles from the Yoga Barn, you will need use a car or ride the VTA bus to the Yoga Barn.
The Youth Hostel: Within easy biking and about a 20 minute walk from the Yoga Barn, the Hostel is directly on the VTA bus route, making this an ideal place to stay if you use the bus/bike combination for transportation. This is the most affordable place to stay on the island.
Cleaveland House: The Cleaveland House offers three guest rooms in a charming colonial homestead that’s been in the same family for over 250 years. Also within walking distance of the Yoga Barn and on the VTA bus route.
The Red Hat B & B: The Red Hat offers three charming rooms in a classic Cape Cod style home. Only minutes from the Yoga Barn and right on the VTA bus route.
Rental Homes: If you’re bringing friends or family, or planning to stay on the island for a few days before or after your Yoga Barn event, consider a rental house. Check the Martha’s Vineyard Times and Vineyard Gazette for listings.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
The Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce and Martha’s Vineyard Online are great resources for more information on island logistics.