Discover the transformative power of yoga in addressing scoliosis with Eliseās internationally acclaimed methods. This retreat is designed to inspire and equip both students and teachers with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to navigate scoliosisāfrom its anatomical and psychological impacts to practical solutions for improved alignment and pain relief.
What Youāll Learn:
Benefits of This Retreat:
We suggest you arrive at least one day prior to the start of this course and stay until at least one day after the course ends for the optimal experience.
Elise Browning Miller, M.A. in Therapeutic Recreation from the University of North Carolina, is a trailblazer in the world of yoga and therapeutic practices. A Senior Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher (CIYT) and certified member of the International Association of Yoga Therapists (C-IAYT), Elise brings unparalleled expertise and passion to her work.
With a teaching career spanning nearly five decades, Elise has inspired and guided students across the United States and internationally since 1976. As the founding director of the California Yoga Center in Mountain View, CA, she has built a legacy of empowering others through yoga. Elise specializes in addressing scoliosis and a variety of back-related issues, offering transformative workshops, classes, and private consultations.
Eliseās own journey with scoliosis has been a testament to the power of yoga. She has successfully harnessed its potential to manage and minimize the effects of her condition, and she shares this knowledge with compassion and expertise. Based in Carmel, CA, Elise sees clients privately in Mountain View, Carmel, and online, helping individuals find relief, balance, and strength through tailored yoga practices.
She has produced the books, Yoga for Scoliosis ā A Path for Students & Teachers and
Yoga Anytime, Anywhere and 2 booklets, Yoga for Scoliosis and Yoga for Back Care.
Also, she has available on streaming, Yoga for Scoliosis DVD and Intermediate Yoga in Fiji DVD.
Eliseās joyous personality and ease of communication endear her to students with a teaching style that is down-to-earth, precise, and nurturing.
Your course schedule has been designed by the presenter to provide a holistic educational experience, and includes course presentation time, meal times, and free time for you to enjoy the beach and the grounds and participate in the ashramās daily programs.
Morning and Evening Satsang: community gatherings for meditation, chanting & teachings; sometimes a silent beach walk.
*Yoga Asana & Pranayama Classes: available on outdoor ocean and bayfront platforms (beginner and intermediate levels offered twice daily).
Lines in bold type indicate required course times. Other ashram offerings are optional:
DAY 1:
6:00-8:00am Morning Satsang
8:00am Yoga Asana & Pranayama Classes
10:00am Brunch
11:00am Ashram Welcome & History Tour (meets at Reception)
11:30am Inauguration Ceremony
12:00-1:30pm Course session
2:15pm-3:45pm Course session
4:00pm Yoga Asana & Pranayama Classes
6:00pm Dinner
8:00 to 9:45pm Evening Satsang
DAY 2 ā DAY 3:
6:00-8:00am Morning Satsang
8:00am Yoga Asana & Pranayama Classes
10:00am Brunch
11:30am-1:30pm Course session
2:15pm-3:45pm Course session
4:00pm Yoga Asana & Pranayama Classes
6:00pm Dinner
8:00 to 9:45pm Evening Satsang
DAY 4 (Last Day):
6:00-8:00am Morning Satsang
8:00am Yoga Asana &Pranayama Classes
10:00am Brunch
11:30am-1:30pm Course session
2:15pm-3:00pm Course session
3:00pm Graduation Ceremony
4:00pm Yoga Asana & Pranayama Classes
6:00pm Dinner
8:00 to 9:45pm Evening Satsang
Please plan on arriving at least one day prior to Day 1 of the course and departing at least one day after the last day.
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