a guided workshop exploring the depth and healing potential of Ashtanga Yoga
When: Sunday March 8, 2026 | 1:00 – 5:45 PM
Where: Nectar Yoga Retreat
Unfolding the Ashtanga Practice
Join us for a guided workshop exploring the depth and healing potential of Ashtanga Yoga. The sequences provide a foundation from which you can build your own personal practice, honoring your unique body, mind, and experiences. This workshop is open to all levels from beginners to advanced practitioners.
Day Retreat Schedule
1:00 – 2:15 PM | Sun Salutations + The Daily Ritual
Begin with Surya Namaskar A & B to warm up the body, awaken the breath, and move the spine in multiple directions.
Learn how starting your practice the same way each day provides a baseline for inner reflection, helping you observe shifts in energy, strength, and focus.
2:15 – 3:30 PM | Basic Standing Asanas
Practice 11 foundational standing postures, including:
Padangusthasana & Pada Hastasana
Utthita Trikonasana & Parivrtta Trikonasana
Utthita Parsvakonasana & Parivrtta Parsvakonasana
Prasarita Padottanasana A–D
Parsvottanasana
Develop strength, balance, and alignment to create a stable foundation for seated sequences.
3:30 – 4:00 PM | Break / Tea
4:00 – 4:45 PM | Pranayama & Breathwork for Deep Healing
Explore breath-based techniques to support mental clarity, emotional balance, and overall well-being.
4:45 – 5:15 PM | Meditation, Chanting & Healing in Nature
Experience the restorative power of meditation and chanting, connecting with the healing qualities of nature and the energy around you.
5:15 – 5:45 PM | Touching the Energy Body & Yoga Therapy
Explore Patanjali’s perspective on the unseen in Ashtanga Yoga.
Learn therapeutic applications including the art of “real Savasana,” to integrate body, mind, and spirit.
What to Expect:
Guidance tailored to your individual needs.
A nurturing, supportive environment to explore the Ashtanga method with care.
Tools to build a personal practice suited to your body, mind, and life experience.
Investment: $169 + tax
About Tina
Tina Pashumati James, a former mountaineer and marathoner, dedicated eight years to Whistler ski patrol and bear protection initiatives. For two decades, she fostered a yoga community at Loka Yoga, emphasizing Bhakti teachings. Passionate about aiding cancer survivors and mental health, she practices Ahimsa and advocates for plant-based living. An authorized Senior Ashtanga and Jivamukti teacher, Tina integrates eco-consciousness into her teachings, offering transformative programs in India and mentoring initiatives. She conducts wedding ceremonies and promotes environmental and animal rights causes.
