Immersion Retreat for Yoga Stewards
Enhance your teaching and personal practice through Embodying Wisdom: Teaching Yoga Through the Ayurvedic Lens—a nourishing retreat and Continuing Education (CE) immersion designed specifically for yoga instructors.
Held in a peaceful, supportive setting, this retreat invites you to deepen your understanding of Ayurveda and learn to integrate its wisdom into your yoga classes with clarity and confidence. Explore the foundational principles of Ayurveda, the doshas, and how they shape body, mind, and spirit. Gain practical tools to design classes that support balance and transformation through asana, pranayama, and lifestyle guidance.
Led by expert instructors, this hands-on immersion will empower you to offer more personalized, holistic yoga experiences—while also giving you the space to reconnect with your own well-being. You’ll leave not only with lifelong skills and inspiration, but feeling renewed, nourished, and more deeply aligned with your purpose as a teacher.
“The integration of yoga practices with Ayurvedic principles has deepened my understanding of my own body and mind, helping me achieve a level of balance and wellness I didn’t know was possible. ”
Retreat & Course Overview
This 4-night retreat includes your stay, organic Ayurvedic meals and tea, daily yoga, and evening meditation. You’ll engage in 24 hours of immersive learning, with a printed and digital workbook, Ayurvedic class plans, video recordings, and an online exam. Earn 24 CE credits while rejuvenating your body, mind, and practice.
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Root into the Earth and Fully Arrive
2:00–4:00 PM: Check-in & Herbal Welcome Tea
4:30–5:30 PM: Opening Circle | Juniper Smudge + Breath Ritual
6:00–7:00 PM: Ayurvedic Nourishment Dinner
7:30–9:00 PM: Candlelit Sound Journey + Meditation
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Part One of our series explores the foundational principles of Ayurveda, focusing on the five elements, three doshas, and vital essences, and their practical applications in yoga. This session will provide a deep understanding of how these ancient concepts shape physical and mental health, guiding you to design yoga sessions that balance doshas and enhance well-being. You’ll learn how the doshas influence individual constitution, the role of vital essences in maintaining life force, and how to integrate Ayurvedic wisdom into your teaching for a more effective, holistic approach to wellness.
7:00 AM – Morning Yoga: Elemental Flow
8:30 AM – Ayurvedic Breakfast
10:00 AM – Morning Lecture: Introduction to the Five Elements & Their Role in Health
12:30 PM – Ayurvedic Lunch
2:00 PM – Afternoon Lecture: The Three Doshas & Your Constitution
3:30 PM – Ayurvedic Tea Break
3:45 PM – Hands-On Practicum: Exploring Doshas Through Observation & Practice
6:00 PM – Light Ayurvedic Dinner
7:30 PM – Evening Meditation: Attuning to the Elements Within text goes here
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In Part Two of our series, we explore how daily Ayurvedic practices (dinacharya) and seasonal routines (ritucharya) can be seamlessly integrated with yoga to create a deeply therapeutic approach to wellness. This session focuses on aligning your yoga practice with natural rhythms, enhancing vitality and health, and addressing individual needs through personalized yoga plans.
7:00 AM – Morning Yoga: Rhythms of Nature
8:30 AM – Ayurvedic Breakfast
10:00 AM – Morning Lecture: Aligning Yoga with Natural Rhythms
12:30 PM – Ayurvedic Lunch
2:00 PM – Afternoon Lecture: The Flow of Prana: Ayurveda and Yoga’s Connection
3:30 PM – Ayurvedic Tea Break
3:45 PM – Hands-On Practicum: Personalizing Yoga Practices for Individual Imbalances
6:00 PM – Light Ayurvedic Dinner
7:30 PM – Evening Meditation: Cultivating Balance with the Seasons
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In Part Three of our series, we focus on the practical application of Ayurvedic principles in yoga lesson planning. This session will guide you in creating yoga classes that incorporate asanas, pranayamas, and meditations tailored to balance the doshas and promote overall well-being. You’ll learn how to design personalized, Ayurvedic-inspired practices for both individual students and group settings, ensuring a holistic approach to physical, emotional, and spiritual health.
7:00 AM – Morning Yoga: Pranayama & Asanas for Dosha Balance
8:30 AM – Ayurvedic Breakfast
10:00 AM – Morning Lecture: Designing Ayurvedic Yoga Classes: The Art of Tailored Practice
12:30 PM – Ayurvedic Lunch
2:00 PM – Afternoon Lecture: Integrating Pranayamas and Meditations for Dosha Balance
3:30 PM – Ayurvedic Tea Break
3:45 PM – Hands-On Practicum: Creating Ayurvedic Yoga Sequences for Individual and Group Needs
6:00 PM – Light Ayurvedic Dinner
7:30 PM – Evening Meditation: Cultivating Inner Harmony with Ayurvedic Practices
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Understanding of Ayurvedic Principles: Proficiency in the foundational theories of Ayurveda, including the understanding of the five elements, three doshas, and the interaction between bodily constitutions and environmental factors.
Holistic Lesson Planning: Ability to design yoga classes that integrate Ayurvedic principles to address the doshas.
Pranayama Expertise: Skills to choose and teach specific breathing techniques that balance various doshas, enhancing the therapeutic benefits of yoga sessions.
Meditation Guidance: Competence in guiding meditation practices that align with Ayurvedic health goals, facilitating deeper mental and emotional well-being.
Seasonal and Daily Rhythms: Knowledge of how to adapt yoga practices according to daily and seasonal changes to promote sustained health and prevent disease, as per Ayurvedic teachings.
Dynamic Teaching Ability: Enhanced skills in teaching yoga that not only focuses on physical postures but also incorporates Ayurvedic lifestyle practices
Community Building and Leadership: Ability to lead and foster community within a yoga class, encouraging a supportive and inclusive environment that enhances collective and individual wellness.
Professional Growth and Development: Preparedness to expand one's professional offerings in the yoga industry, positioning oneself as a knowledgeable practitioner.
Implementation Strategies: Practical techniques for applying Ayurvedic and yogic knowledge in various settings, from private sessions to group classes, ensuring diverse and adaptable teaching methodologies.
24 hours of CE credits.
These skills will empower yoga teachers to deliver more personalized, effective, and insightful yoga instruction, deepening the impact of their teaching and enriching the lives of their students through the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda and yoga.
MEET YOUR FACILITATOR
Kathy Jo Stäheli,AD, AYT, PKT
Kathy Jo Stäheli, AD, AYT, PKT, began her yoga journey in 1996, completing her first teacher training and internship in traditional Hatha Yoga in 1998. With nearly 30 years of experience, she has advanced her practice in Ayurveda Yoga Therapy, Yoga Nidra, Restorative Yoga, and more. Trained in both the U.S. and India, Kathy Jo has served as a practitioner and global business manager for Kerala Ayurveda Academy. She has been actively involved with the National Ayurvedic Medical Association for nearly 12 years and currently chairs the Panchakarma Committee. Kathy Jo is dedicated to offering authentic Ayurvedic care and education to a global community.
Kallie Taylor,AHC
Kallie Taylor is a yoga instructor and Panchakarma Technician with extensive experience in Hatha and Vinyasa yoga. As a skilled Panchakarma bodyworker at Purusha, she offers Ayurvedic therapies that support detoxification, nervous system regulation, and emotional healing. Kallie has also worked with individuals in addiction recovery, using yoga and Ayurveda as powerful tools for transformation. Deeply inspired by nature, the elements, and subtle energy, she integrates Ayurvedic philosophy and sound healing into her practice.
Sarah Syson, HAC
Sarah Syson is an Ayurvedic chef, trained Holistic Ayurvedic Coach, and currently completing her certification as an Ayurvedic Health Counselor with Kerala Ayurveda. Inspired by her love of yoga and nature, she is dedicated to holistic living and continues to deepen her studies in Ayurveda and yoga. Sarah nourishes Panchakarma and workshop guests with balanced, prana-filled meals made with love.
