Join Kate O'Donnell and Rich Ray for a 3-hour deep dive into Ayurveda and its practical applications for cultivating health and balance throughout the fall season and beyond.
Kate is one of the country's leading voices in Ayurveda and the author of several bestselling books, including The Everyday Ayurveda Cookbook, The Everyday Ayurveda Guide to Self Care, and Everyday Ayurveda for Women's Health. She'll be joined by Rich Ray—director of Ashtanga Yoga Portland Maine, a Level 2 Authorized Ashtanga Yoga teacher, and one of Una's teachers—for an afternoon of practical tools you can immediately incorporate into daily life.
Ayurveda Self-Care for Fall
October 25 11-2pm
$75
Join Dragana Pavic-Zappia for a 2-hour class exploring the intelligence of the upper limbs. Through foundational poses, you’ll learn the actions that prepare the body for arm balances and backbends. This class will be engaging for all levels.
Dragana is a certified Iyengar Yoga teacher. Iyengar Yoga emphasizes precision in action, intelligent sequencing, anatomical awareness, and the use of props to create an integrated and optimal experience.
Intelligence of the Upper Limbs: An Iyengar Yoga experience
October 18 1-3pm
$40 / free for members
Join Rich Ray for a 2-hour exploration of the Ashtanga Primary Series, following the traditional sequence while slowing down to explore key poses and transitions along the way.
Ashtanga is a challenging and dynamic method, linking a set sequence of postures with the breath to develop focus, stamina, strength, and internal heat. You don’t need to be an Ashtanga practitioner to join — come experience the sequence, challenge yourself, and enjoy a strong, focused practice. There will be space for questions and modifications throughout.
Rich is a Level II Authorized Ashtanga Yoga teacher, director of Ashtanga Yoga Portland Maine, and one of Una’s teachers. Open to all levels. Move at your own pace, modify, and rest as needed.
Ashtanga Exploration: A classical sequence for a powerful practice
November 8 11-1pm
$40 / free for members