Una Tamalada is a Tamale Making Party and I am hosting a marathon one! It is really more like an Open House for all of you interested in learning, making, eating, buying (or any combination thereof) tamales for the holiday season (if you don’t gobble them up on the drive home).

It will be held at my home and I do prefer that you reach out for the address personally if you do not know where I live and share how we know each other. You can contact me through the contact page on this website.

All tamales will be veggie (green chile and cheese or a vegan version of calabacitas). It is possible I will make a red tamale with frozen tofu and mushrooms rather than pork. It is also possible that someone will take on a sweet tamale with dried fruits, nuts, coconut, etc. I’m not totally committal on the various types but I know whatever is made will be riquisimo!

The pricing is scaled, more or less, like so:

1 dozen - $16 bucks (don’t freak, these are fattie tamales)

If you make a dozen and buy a dozen it will cost $12 bucks

If you make 2 dozen and buy a dozen it will cost $8 bucks

If you make 3 dozen, $4

If you make 4 dozen, you earned your dozen!

Something like that.

I am open to various other configurations, barters, trades, donation within your means and/or your generosity! This is my last “cooking class” of the year and it is rather like a teach, learn, mix, smear, stuff, wrap, steam, and eat, pachanga for my beloveds in the community.

THIS RETREAT IS SOLD OUT BUT YOU CAN REACH OUT TO GET ON A WAITING LIST

During the Autumn season “we gather wisdom, harvest experience, preserve the little things, and remember that for everything we keep, we must give something away.” 
In The House of the Moon by Jason Elias and Katherine Ketcham

Join Veteran Yoga teachers Kristine Whittle and Beth Gurupriya Sanchez, for a deeply supportive Fall Retreat at Mt. Princeton Hot Springs. Practices will include Flow-based and Restorative asana, pranayama, meditation and Ayurvedica self-care practices for the season. Take time to soak in the healing waters, wander in the woods, be with sweet ones, and gather your resources to thrive during the cold months.

Nourishing Supports Include:

• Mostly Vegan, Seasonally Crafted Meals

• A Take-home Ayurvedic/Restorative Care Kit

• Slow Flow and Restorative Group Yoga

• Plently of Highly Skilled Hands on Assists (optional)

• Dharma Talks

• Ayurvedic Therapies with Body Oils

• Meditation and Pranayama

• Group Synergy in a dedicated community of practice

• Optional Spa Treatments

• Plenty of Rest, Soaking, Hiking, and Nap time

Only 2.5 Hours from Denver, Mt. Princeton Hot Springs, is in Nathrop, Colorado

Investment: $425 For Retreat and Meals

To register, email kristine@restorativetherapies.org AND send a Venmo to @Kristine-Whittle.

For Venmo, type Retreat in the description line.

If you prefer to pay by check or cash, email kristine@restorativetherapies.org.

Register by September 19 to get 10% off your accomodations. To do so, check out Mt Princeton accomodations HERE then call them and tell them you are with the Gather & Tend Yoga Retreat. You can reach them at 719-395-2447.

Alternately, you can book reservations online at Mt. Princeton and still get the 10% off discount by Sept 19 by entering the code NOUR23.

“Restorative Yoga is the use of props to support the body in positions of comfort and ease to facilitate health and relaxation. It is a return to the understanding of rest.”

-Judith Lasater Hansen, founding mother of Restorative Practice

This training will cover the core principles and practices of Restorative Yoga including:

• Methodology and techniques

• Physiological benefits

• Use of Props

• Sequencing

• Give and receive hands on assists (optional)

• Cueing, using your voice, energy and presence

• Pranayama and Visualization/Kriya for Restorative Practice

• Origins, theory and science behind the practice

• Multi-media presentations and handouts

• Receive several proven sequences and practices

Presentations and discussions will be accompanied by full experiential practice 

Other Benefits:

• Learn lifelong skills to expel stress, anxiety and exhaustion

• Renew your entire system in 10 to 90 minutes

• Comprehensive understanding of several key supported postures

• Gain confidence to sharing the practice with others

• Support for your home practice

• Earn 16 Yoga Alliance CE hours with Certification

Props provided:

• A  mat, bolster, strap, three blankets, & two blocks are provided.  Bring an eye pillow and/or sand bag if you have one.

Required Reading:

• http://matthewremski.com/wordpress/elemental-rest-an-ayurvedic-approach-to-restorative-yoga/

Optional Reading:

• Relax and Renew by Judith Lasater Hansen

• Restorative Yoga with Assists by Sue Flamm

• The Path to Holistic Health by BKS Iyengar

• Yoga as Medicine by Dr. Timothy McCall

• Yin Yoga: A Quiet Practice by Paul Grilley

• The Therapeutic Yoga Kit by Biff Mithoefer and Cheri Clampett

Date/Time/Location:

• Saturday, Oct 7 and Sunday, Oct 8

• 9:00am to 6:00pm each day, 45 minutes for lunch

• United Church of Christ, Upstairs at 3250 E. Sixth Ave. Denver, 80206

Price:

Pay What You Can!  PWYC is an equitable format that allows everyone to participate and honor the wisdom, commitment and dedication of the teachers.  Here is how it works...

Option #1: Fair Market Value - Some people would rather just have it all settled in advance. If that’s the case,  pay the fair market value of $240 for the entire 16 hr. workshop initially.

Option #2: Pay What You Can -  Submit your $120 deposit to secure your space in the workshop (If you can’t swing that, let us know).  This deposit is refundable up until two weeks before the workshop.  At the end of your workshop, you can contribute additionally, whatever feels right. 

This Fall, take deep reset and renewal with DYU teachers Beth Sanchez and Derik Eselius. Based on Ayurvedic methods, this gradual elimination and reintroduction diet will be coupled with regenerative herbs, fasting and bonus yoga classes.

Ideal for People Who:

• Want to take ownership of their health

• Have an interest in yoga and spiritual practice

• Feel ready to engage wholesome discipline

• Need a habit and lifestyle reboot

Stages & Dates:

#1  Intro. & Set Up – Sun. Oct. 1st, 6:15pm
Get an overview of what’s to come, the supplies you need, and build a sacred container for your cleanse. Connect with your fellow cleansers.

#2  Launch! – Fri. Oct. 6

Begin the process of a gradual elimination diet, lifestyle hygiene, and fortifying a full commitment for everyone’s success.

#3 Gentle Yoga Classes - Wed. Oct. 11, 5:45-7pm (w/ Derik at the church)  & Thurs. Oct. 12 and 19th from 7-8:30pm (w/ Beth at Courageous Yoga at 13th and Sherman; $10 donation requested for Restorative classes).

#4  The Deep Cleanse/Fast – Sat & Sun, Oct. 14 & 15

A weekend of deep healing during the 2-3 day liquid-only (or fast) phase.  Take time for meditation, rest, reflection, prayer, journaling, intention setting, atonement.  Be sure to watch your dreams and energetic experiences during this powerful time.

#5  Dietary Reintroduction & Completion  Mon. Oct 16 - 20 - Skillfully build up the diet and do a week of Rasayan (rejuvenation).  Receive support for this vital stage.

#6  Closing Lunch & Share - Sat. Oct. 21, 12:30-2:30

Wow, that was amazing!  I can feel the tangible renewal at a cellular level.

Your Guides: Beth Sanchez & Derik Eselius - Veteran Denver Yoga & Ayurveda teachers with over 40 years of combined teaching experience in Denver and beyond.

Detail Summary:

• Prep. - Sun. Oct. 1st, 6:15pm  |  Start - Fri. Oct. 6  |  Yoga - Wed, Oct 11, 5:45-7:0pm.  Restorative Yoga, Thurs, Oct 12 and 19 at Courageous Yoga |  Fast - Sat. & Sun., Oct. 14, 15  |   Complete Cleanse & Gather - Sat. Oct. 21. Closing Lunch & Share - Sat. 12:30-2:30

• In Person Gatherings on Oct 1, 11, and 21 at: 3250 E. Sixth Ave 

• In Person Yoga Classes on Oct 12, 19 at Courageous Yoga at 1280 Sherman St, 2nd floor

Cost:

Option #1: Fair Market Value

Some people would rather just have it all settled before the workshop gets started. If that’s you, you can pay the market value of $225 in advance.

Option #2: Pay What You Can

Submit a $100 deposit to secure your space in the cleanse (let us know if you can’t swing that).  The deposit is refundable up until two weeks before the Spring Cleanse. At the end of the workshop, Pay What You Can in addition to the deposit, it’s up to you.

Repeat Cleansers: Newly formatted curricula, with easier step by step guidance and support. Please join again, flat rate $65.

Join us for a 5 day yoga retreat and local cultural immersion experience in Southwest Nicaragua. Gather at a perma-culture farm and dedicated yoga space to practice in-depth, traditional hatha yoga and meditation.

Cultivate respectful relationship with, and education about, native land, people, food, history, and customs. Includes local cooking experience and ample time to relax by the pool, hike local trails, read, connect with fellow students, float in the ocean, and rest in a hammock.

Established by Denver Yogis, Dharma Shala Nicaragua is an unpretentious permaculture farm and retreat destination, co-created with local Nicaraguans. They are dedicated to producing healthy food, yogic values, togetherness, and sustainability.

RETREAT INCLUDES…..

TWICE DAILY YOGA PRACTICE:

• Restorative & hatha asana

• Pranayama, chanting & song

• Sunrise and or sunset meditations

ACCOMODATION, CULTURAL ENRICHMENT & ACTIVITIES:

• Group shuttle from Liberia Costa Rica to Dharma Shala (apx. 2.5hrs)

• Simple accommodation (options below)

• Delicious vegetarian meals

• Arranged half-day catamaran and beach excursion

• Day trip to historic colonial city, Granada

• Farm tour and local permaculture teachings

• Heritage cuisine class with local farmer and chef

• One complimentary massageA FEW THINGS ABOUT TRANSPORTATION

  • Participants are responsible for securing their flight.  Direct flights are 7-9 hours from Denver to Liberia, Costa Rica and cost $800-1,200 (Recommended flight, researched and booked by Derik & Beth).

  • Our group shuttle leaves Liberia at 3pm on July 27th and goes directly to Dharma Shala. Participants are responsible for shuttle costs after that time (up to $150 but as low at $25 depending on passengers), though we can help with finding the appropriate ride.

  • On the return, the shuttle will leave the Shala at 9 am on August 3 and arrive at Liberia airport about 12:45.

  
  

  COST - FAIR MARKET OR PAY WHAT YOU CAN!  

  Includes: retreat, ground transportation, lodging, guest presentations & excursions (see details above):

  
  

  Option #1: Fair Market Value Upfront: Some people would rather just have it all settled before the retreat gets started.

  
  Triple Occupancy Accommodations: $1,100

• Double Occupancy Accommodations: $1350

• Single Occupancy Accommodations: $1,650

Option #2: Pay What You Can: PWYC is an equitable format that allows people to participate according to their means while honoring the commitment, and dedication of the teachers. Submit a baseline contribution (below) to secure your place, at the end of your retreat give any additional amount based on the value you received and your means.

• Triple Occupancy Accommodations: $849

• Double Occupancy Accommodations: $995

Limited to Just 14 Participants 

Restorative yoga is a healing lunar practice and it balances the vigorous solar practice of Vinyasa- style yoga, what to say of our ultra busy lifestyles. During the practice, all physiological systems rest, reset, and repair. We release deep layers of tension in the musculo-skeletal structure, nervous system, and mind while allowing ourselves to be held and supported. 

Our inner wisdom bubbles up and pervades the experience.

Skillful hands-on assists deepen the medicine of the practice.

This training will cover Restorative Yoga sequencing, methodology, cueing, assists, and use of props. We will practice together to directly experience the restful state where insight and healing occur.

A public class will be offered on Sunday of the weekend training to support a safe, intelligent at-home practice. Trainees are welcome to take this Sunday class, invite others, observe, or practice their newly-learned hands-on assists.

Training Schedule: 

• Fri, Feb 24      2:30 - 6:30pm

• Sat, Feb 25     12 - 7pm

• Sun, Feb 26    12- 5pm ~  (Includes  public class from 3- 4:30pm where trainees will do hands on assists)

Suggested Reading

• Elemental Rest: An Ayurvedic Approach to Restorative Yoga by Matthew Remski 

• Relax and Renew: Restful Yoga for Stressful Times by Judith Lasater Hansen

**16 total hours with Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Hours with Certificate Available**

Will be recorded and available through Zoom.

Total Investment: $432  Members of Karma Yoga Denver: $388

Allow time for deep internal yoga practice, extended meditations, and subtle communication/connection with the natural world.   Beth Sanchez and Derik Eselius are hosting a one or two day dedicated yoga retreat at the YMCA Santa Maria in Grant Colorado. 

Nature & Yoga Retreat Experience:

• Wholehearted time in the Rockies

• Longer creekside meditation

• Dedicated yoga practice, meditation and theory

All Inclusive Retreat Experience!

• Three bhakti-infused meals a day

• Circle of fellow yogis

• Be nourished by the lake, streams, meadow and crisp fall air!

• Dorm room accommodations or personal tent for the full weekend retreatants

Details:

Where:

• Camp Santa Maria - 51321 US Highway 285, Grant, CO 80448

When: Two Options!

• Day Retreat Only -  Sat. Sept. 24th 9am - 6pm

• Full Overnight Retreat Sat. & Sun. Sept. 25 till 1pm

Cost:  Pay What You Can!  PWYC is an equitable format that allows everyone to participate according to their means while honoring the commitment, and dedication of the teachers.

Option #1: Fair Market Value Upfront: Some people would rather just have it all settled before the retreat gets started.

• One day retreat: $175

• Two day retreat: $345

Option #2: PWYC: Submit a deposit to secure your place, at the end of your retreat contribute any additional amount based on the value you received and your means. If you can’t swing the deposit, reach out; no one turned away for financial reasons.

• One day retreat deposit: $100

• Two day retreat deposit: $160

This training is for teachers and practitioners who wish to add to their repertoire. We will discuss going beyond the basics and incorporate the wisdom of Ayurvedic principles, as well as add some advanced assists as they are applied to Restorative Yoga practice.

We will explore the subtle supports such as music, language, and energetics. Students can self-select their readiness for the training; Level 1 Restorative Training is not required but some yoga teacher training is recommended.

Help your students cultivate the sense of being held and supported, and allow yourself to drop down into that deep state of tranquility and cellular repair, letting go of layers of tension, and allowing your wisdom and healing power to pervade the experience.

Other topics of discussion include sequencing, methodology, cueing, and use of props. We will also practice together and access the deep states of relaxation where insight and healing occur.

A public workshop will be offered on Sunday of the weekend training to help students establish a safe, intelligent at-home practice. Trainees are welcome to this Sunday offering to take class, observe, or practice their newly-learned assists.

Required Reading:
Elemental Rest: an Ayurvedic Approach to Restorative Yoga by Matthew Remski

Suggested Reading:
Students are responsible for purchasing their own text to reference prior to training for reference during training.
“Relax & Renew: Restful Yoga for Stressful Times”
by Judith Hanson Lasater Ph.D.

$350.00

Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Credits available. Some prior yoga teaching or teacher training is recommended.

Restorative yoga is a deeply healing lunar practice, offered to balance the vigorous solar practice of Power Yoga along with our overly-busy and modern lifestyle. Since we are not exerting effort in Restorative yoga, but in fact surrendering, all physiological systems rest and reset. The process releases deep layers of tension in the musculo-skeletal structure, nervous system, emotional body, and mind. We cultivate the sense of being held and supported, and we allow ourselves to drop into a deep state of tranquility, cellular repair, letting go of layers of tension, and allowing our wisdom and inherent healing capacity to pervade the experience. Skillful hands-on assists deepen the embodiment of rest.

This training will elucidate Restorative yoga sequencing, methodology, cueing, assists, and use of props. We will also practice together so that we can directly experience the states of relaxation where insight and healing occur.

A public workshop will be offered on Sunday of the weekend training to help establish a safe, intelligent at-home practice. Trainees are welcome to this Sunday offering to take class, observe, invite others, or practice their newly-learned assists.

Suggested Reading:
“Relax & Renew: Restful Yoga for Stressful Times” by Judith Hanson Lasater Ph.D. (a book to be purchased on your own)

Elemental Rest: an Ayurvedic Approach to Restorative Yoga by Matthew Remski (a free online article)

$350.00

Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Credits available but no prior yoga teaching is required.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2020 + SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2020 1:00 4:00PM

AT BETTER BUZZ YOGA,  2714 W 44th Ave, Denver, CO 80211

INVESTMENT | $35 FOR ONE SESSION OR $60 FOR BOTH

The Vedic Science of Longevity helps us understand our inherent tendencies of body, mind, and personality. Ayurveda, a sister science to yoga is ideal for those interested in optimizing their deep well-being and and informs each person how to thrive in their own skin. Learn theory (101) and practices (Applied Ayurveda) to your constitution and present-moment condition.

The 101 class offers background and concepts of Ayurveda so that we can begin to see and feel into the wisdom of Ayurveda in looking at ourselves and so that we can understand the logic of this science. This class will also help you understand your own constitution.

Once you understand your constitution, the Applied Ayurveda class will include recommended daily and seasonal routines, dietary recommendations, asana, meditation, pranayama, and Ayurvedic therapies customized for you. We will also have a short cooking lesson in the Applied class. The 101 class is not required to attend the Applied class but it is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. If you cannot attend, you must contact Beth directly at least 48 hours before the Applied Ayurveda Class.

Beth Sanchez and Derik Eselius are hosting a one or two day Nature and Yoga retreat at the YMCA Santa Maria in Grand Colorado! Come up for one day of nature and yoga or make it a full weekend. Just 1.25 hours outside of Denver.

What’s more, this will be Colorado’s first ever all-inclusive Pay What You Can yoga retreat!

It is so easy to get caught up in the hustle of it all and forget our connection to life and the natural world.  This retreat will be an opportunity to rekindle that bond. We invite all who love the natural world and yoga to step out of their routine, rejuvenate their relationship to the earth, and replenish their spirit. Maybe that’s you!

Nature Retreat Experience:

• Dedicated time in the mountains

• Group hike and bits of quiet time amidst the trees

• Song Sharing

• Optional early morning (Ganges) lake dip

• Both flowing and restorative asana practice

• Dedicated periods of pranayama and meditation

• Nature inspired dharma talks based on yogic principles

• Three bhakti-infused vegetarian meals a day

• Dorm room accomodations for those who opt for the full weekend

• Bonfire Kirtan

• Access to the lake, streams, meadow and crisp September mountain air!

Details:

Where:  Camp Santa Maria - 51321 US Highway 285, Grant, CO 80448, https://www.ymcanoco.org/camp-santa-maria/

When:  September 28th and 29th - Sat. 9am-6:30pm & Sun. 9am-2:30pm

Cost:  Pay What You Can!  PWYC is an equitable format that allows everyone to participate to their capacity while honoring the commitment and dedication of the teachers. Here is how it works...

Option #1: Pay in Full at Fair Market Value: Some people would rather just have it all settled before the retreat gets started. If that’s the case, you can pay the market value of $175 for the one day retreat in advance. Or pay the market value of  $380 for the full retreat upfront. Once you choose, click on the cart in the upper right hand corner to complete the process.

Option #2: PWYC: This is how we invite you to pay.  Submit your $50 Deposit if you will be attending just the Saturday session or submit a $100 deposit if you plan to attend both Saturday and Sunday.  This deposit is refundable up until two weeks before the workshop. After that, it is not.

At the end of your retreat, you can pay whatever you want on top of the deposit, whatever you are able. Whatever you pay is perfect.   Once you choose, click on the cart in the upper right hand corner to complete the process.

If you can’t swing the deposit just let us know. No sincere yogi turned away for financial reasons.

We Hope you will chose to join us, make time to get out into the mountains and renew your body and mind with concentrated yoga practice.

To Your Awakening,

Derik and Beth

Restorative Yoga is the deeply healing lunar practice which balances the ubiquitous solar practices and stressful modern life. We do not exert or effort in Restorative yoga, but in fact surrender in long holds so that all physiological systems soften and open. Assists/gentle bodywork may also be offered so that deep layers of tension in the musculo-skeletal structure, nervous system, emotional body, and mind can dissipate. Come and cultivate a sense of being safely held and drift into a deep state of tranquility, cellular repair, and naturally arising wisdom.

This Level 1 training will elucidate Restorative Yoga sequencing, methodology, cueing, assists, and use of props. We will also practice together to access the deepest states of relaxation. A public class will be offered on Sunday to help establish a safe, intelligent home practice. Trainees are welcome to this Sunday offering to take class, observe, or practice their newly-learned assists.

No formal Yoga Training Required but experience with yoga practice and some methodology is. If you have questions, contact Beth.

Required Reading: "Relax & Renew: Restful Yoga for Stressful Times" by Judith Hanson Lasater Ph.D. Google and Read the following article: Elemental Rest: an Ayurvedic Approach to Restorative Yoga by Matthew Remski.

ONE Yoga, Denver.

18 - 20 Hours Yoga Alliance Continuing Education

Investment: $300.00

Thursday 6pm - 9pm
Friday 6pm - 9pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm
Sunday Optional Class 1:30pm - 3:30pm (open to the public, $25.00)

Join Derik Eselius and Beth Sanchez for an end of Summer Retreat in Crestone Colorado, Aug. 24-27, 2018.  Immerse yourself in asana practice, pranayama, meditation, dharma talks, laughter, singing and time outside.  Renew your soul in the pristine natural environment of Crestone Colorado!

Crestone is a small, rural community, 3.5 hours from Denver, it is well known for its environmental stewardship and spiritual centers.

This All-Inclusive retreat will include three soul-nourishing meals each day, in depth yoga training, and simple, clean, single and shared room accommodations.

You have the option to stay on-site or off-site.
There are only a 9 on-site spaces available.

On-Site Accommodations:

Crestone Healing Arts Center

Screen partitioned rooms in our large multi-purpose space

$395 for All-Inclusive Retreat!

Plus Good Will Offering for Teachings.

9 spots available.

Off-Site Accommodations:

Silver Star Bed & Breakfast in Crestone (5 min away)

Shared room (2-3 people)

$449 for All-Inclusive Retreat!

Plus Good Will Offering for Teachings.

12 spots available.

All Inclusive Retreat:
$395-$445 plus Good Will Offering for teachings

Enter the stream of collective practice in the beautiful Rocky Mountains for 1 to 2 days of nourishing yoga, meditation, song circles, and dharma.  Just one hour from Denver, this retreat offers accessibility, renewal, and sustenance.

Join Beth Sanchez, Derik Eselius, and special guest Lakshmi Nair, as we explore what it means to expand our practice into the realm of modern culture.

This retreat is ideal for anyone who wishes to deepen their study in the context of a diverse, inclusive and supportive community.  Grant, CO offers incredible wild landscape, including Rocky Mountain streams, a lake, hiking trails, and superb star gazing.

This unique combination of geography and diverse, yet like-minded yogis make it an amazing place to practice!

This All-Inclusive retreat will include delicious vegetarian meals, simple, clean, dorm accommodations, in depth yoga training.  Starts at $150 for the all inclusive experience and $108 for just Saturday. Additional Dana offerings appreciated.

Where: YMCA – 51321 US-285, Grant, CO 80448

When: Friday, May 11th – Saturday, May 12th, 2018

Register Here:  http://axisyoga.net/yoga-retreats/