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Weekend Intensive with Betsey Downing

Weekend Intensive with Betsey Downing

Join Betsey Downing, Ph.D., E-RYT-500, a yoga practitioner since 1972 and a meditator since 1974
for a weekend Yoga Intensive – May 25-27.

Betsy leads workshops, Immersions, and teacher trainings in the U.S. and abroad. Betsey also holds a Ph.D. in Sport Psychology from the University of Virginia. We are very fortunate to have her here in Windsor.

Individual sessions
$45+hst prior to May 18th
$50 May 18th to day of Event

One Single Class

Entire weekend including Teacher Training hours –
5 classes 190+HST Prior to May 18th
$205 May 18th to day of Event

Add to Cart -Full Weekend with TT Hours

Entire weekend no Teacher Training hours
$155+HST prior to May 18th
$170+HST May 18th to day of Event

Add to Cart – Full Weekend no TT Hours

Holding an inspiring vision for yourself and our world has tremendous power. Your vision uplifts and aligns your energy in powerful ways and assists in connecting with something greater than yourself. Join Betsey for a weekend of empowering yoga fun and techniques to create an expanded personal vision.

Friday 6-8:30pm: Potpourri class: Honor the Past & Step into the Future
All Levels Class. Class will be tailored to those who are in attendance.
Anusara Immersion at Eastside Yoga in Windsor

Sat 9:30am-12: Back Bends: Expand into What’s Possible & Hold your Vision

Sat 1-3:30pm: Creating Spaciousness for Listening: hip openers, seated poses, and pranayama

Sunday 9-11:30am: Dharma Discussion – Awaking the mind-Philosophy, Spirituality, Mystics, and Yoga
Explore the workings of your mind as we have a lively discussion on practical spirituality: how to live as a physical and spiritual being at the same time. Discussions will draw on insights from philosophical texts, Betsey’s life experience as a yogi and meditator for over 40 years, and the latest scientific research in the fields of biology, brain function, and self-regulation.

The session will conclude with a short pranayama and meditation practice.

Sunday: 12:30-3pm Teacher Training – Hands-on Adjustments:

Learn how to serve your students with sensitive, firm, and confident hands-on adjustments. We’ll practice assists and adjustments in a variety of poses to shift your students’ understanding of their body in space and help them find greater ease.

Betsey Downing - Anusara CertifiedLOCATION:

Eastside Yoga Studio
9733 Tecumseh Rd. East
Windsor, ON

Betsey Downing, Ph.D., E-RYT-500, has been a yoga practitioner since 1972 and a meditator since 1974. She teaches from a deep well of wisdom and practical knowledge, and loves empowering students with progressive techniques to move them beyond their perceived limits. Betsey’s teaching is vibrant with her passion for yoga and special expertise in progressive teaching.

One of the earliest certified teachers in Anusara Yoga, Betsey was the founder of Garden of the Heart Yoga Center in Sarasota, FL and directed that center for 8 years. She now leads workshops, Immersions, and teacher trainings in the U.S. and abroad. Betsey also holds a Ph.D. in Sport Psychology from the University of Virginia. She lives in Lakewood Ranch, FL with her husband Dave and their dog Teddy.

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