Special Classes, Events & Workshops
October 10 - 12 | Fri 5:30 - 8:30pm | Sat & Sun 1 - 7pm
Yin Yoga 15 Hour Advanced Teacher Training
October 10 - 12 Fri 5:30 - 8:30pm Sat 1 - 7pm Sun 1 - 7pm Join Zoe Elena, Advanced Lotusland Teacher, on a deep dive into into the quieter side of yoga through a 15 Hour YA Extended Education Training on Lotus Yin Designed for yoga teachers of all modalities or allied practitioners looking to expand their offerings and teaching skills, this training will prepare you to create informed and deeply nourishing Yin Yoga classes through the Lotusland lens. In this weekend training you will explore the history and development of Yin Yoga, the differences between Yin and Hatha, and review a wide array of Yin postures and sequences to prepare you to build and instruct your own classes. Lotus Yin starts with gentle stretching movement and moves into the deep and divine inner practice of Yin Yoga -- Low to the ground poses held for longer periods of time with a focus on deep breathing to balance the energetic system, increase flexibility and look within. $350 20% discount to Lotus Grads & Members
Friday Oct 10th | 7 - 8:15pm
Friday Night Chill: Yin Yoga & Sound Bath
with Zoë and Chris
Join us for our beautifully curated Lotus Yin practice, long held nourishing and meditative Yin yoga postures will allow you to dive deep within the emotional body with the support of a sound bath using sound healing instruments including antique singing bowls from the Himalayas imbued with healing mantras. The frequency of the bowls create vibrational sound harmonics that impact the sympathetic nervous system by engaging the relaxation reflex, (and disrupting the pain reflex) creating an overall deep sense of well being, meditation and relaxation.
Monday October 13th | 10am - 1pm | 2:30 - 5pm
Sacred Seasons: A Day of Yoga and Ayurveda with Dr. Marda
We are so honored to welcome renown Ayurvedic Physician from Pune, India to Lotusland to share his wisdom of Ayurveda and Yoga for healing healing through 1:1 sessions and an open workshop with our beloved Max Kopeikin! 10am -2 pm Four 1:1 45 minute consultations which include a dosha diagnosis and solutions through lifestyle and nutrition advise on how to use local spices herbs as healing remedies. 2:30- 5pm Yoga and Ayurveda for Vata Season Workshop with Dr. Marda and Max. In this two hour workshop, Dr. Marda will illuminate the connection and link between yoga and it’s sister science of healing, Ayurveda. Through an engaging presentation and his expert guidance and Max’s expert asana demonstration and teaching, we will learn to incorporate Ayurvedic principles in our yoga practices as self care to support and prepare us through the vulnerable shift towards Vata season. Curriculum: *What is ayurveda *Ayurveda and yoga similarities/conections through purush samya, panchamahabhuta/ 5 Elements *A brief introduction of Sankhya philosophy and shad darshana *Use of Ayurveda techniques, methods in yogic practices in autumn/vata season *Benefits of ayurveda lifestyle, nutrition in yogic practices in autumn/ vata *Introduction to self care therapies of Ayurveda in autumn for vata disorders
Monday, October 20th | 7 - 8:30pm
Diwali Celebration: CandleLight Flow & Live Music
On the darkest night of the new moon, when the world turns inward and still, we gather to light a lamp of song and spirit. This new moon in Taurus marks the auspicious night of Diwali, the 5-night Hindu "festival of lights" and the most important night of the year to honor Laksmi, the goddess who symbolizes the virtues of Love, light, beauty, wealth and prosperity, fertility – as well as good fortune. It is celebrated as the spiritual victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, good over evil, and hope over despair.
Join Zoë and Tori for a special evening of creative and nourishing CandleLight Flow and Live Music to awaken these qualities within us to BE the light in these times of such darkness and despair.
This live music journey weaves together songs from Indian mystical traditions, sacred chants, and spontaneous vocal improvisations. Carried by the pulse of drum rhythms and layers of ambient sound, the music invites deep presence, introspection, and renewal.
Friday, October 31st | 5:30 - 7pm
Halloween Acro Tricks & Treats
It’s Halloween! Come to Lotusland to start your Halloween evening with some sweet, sometimes scary (going upside down) and healthy fun!
No experience or partner necessary and costume optional. All levels, all ages, all genders, all people are welcome to the cosmic playground.
The festive play-shop is an introduction to AcroYoga, and perfect for anyone new to the practice or anyone looking to deepen and refine their AcroYoga skills. Beginner AcroYoga focusses on the static poses and also introduces basic acrobatic transitions. This class provides a safe environment to explore trust, connection and playfulness.
Participants will get a sampling of all the parts of the AcroYoga practice: yoga asana, partner acrobatics and Thai massage. We will warm up with beginner-friendly individual yoga and partner yoga. We then do acrobatic conditioning and learn some L-basing acrobatic classics from the AcroYoga repertoire, working with spotters to ensure everyone is able to explore the poses safely. We will finish up with some therapeutic flying, Thai massage and lots of candy and KamBOOcha!
Saturday, November 1st | 6:30 - 8pm
Calling the Spirits! Harvest Kirtan and Altar Making Celebration
Let the Lotusland Holidays Begin! Let’s come together in community for our Annual Harvest Kirtan with Astrud and Food Drive for SF FoodBank as we honor our ancestors, and the lessons they've passed down to us on the eve of Dia de Los Muertos!
Our beloved enCHANTRESS will be home for the holidays and sharing her magical voice with her talented band of musicians as we call in and call on the spirits through call and response chanting, singing and dancing. Here is SF with it’s rich Latin American culture we celebrate Dia de Los Muertos, Day of the dead on November 1st & 2nd. At this significant time of year when ancestors are energetically open to receiving nourishment, we have an incredible chance to remember them!
Join Zoë Elana and all of us in building our Lotusland offrenda or Altar to honor those who have passed and bring them to life as we sing sacred songs through kirtan Bring pictures of your beloveds and something to remind you of them as an offering.
