Friday Night Workshop

After learning to tie your shoelaces, one might have to ask why you are putting the shoes on in the first place. Let’s dive deeper than just doing poses and sequences and, instead, ask “Why?”. Why do a specific sequence, why align the bones, why ask “why”? As we ask “why,” we might uncover the essence of our yoga pursuit which can streamline our energies around our real dharma. Come ready to practice advanced asana leaving room for pranayama, philosophy and meditation.

Please e-mail your sincere questions to sagharbor@yogashanti.com by Monday at 3:00pm EST and Rodney will do his best to address them during the practice.

SHANTI SWEAT & RESTORE

This full-body practice is designed to build heat, improve mobility, and leave you feeling strong, energized, and relaxed. Expect a dynamic flow that will elevate your heart rate while staying rooted in mindful movement and conscious breath.

As the class winds down, we’ll shift gears, trading effort for ease with restorative poses followed by meditation. It’s the balance of challenge and surrender that allows the body to absorb the work and the mind to settle.

For those practicing online, we’ll also send you the class playlist so you can recreate the same experience from home.

Come ready to sweat. Leave feeling restored.

SHANTI SWEAT

For those practicing online, we’ll also send you the class playlist so you can recreate the same experience from home.

Come ready to sweat. Leave feeling restored.

SACRED FIRE: An Intro to Ayurveda

Join Corey De Rosa of Tapovana Lunch Box for a nourishing introduction to Ayurveda—the timeless science of life. Discover how to awaken your inner fire (AGNI) and balance your body’s natural rhythms to ignite lasting wellness. This inspiring workshop sets the tone for the season ahead, guiding you toward greater vitality and harmony. Perfect for newcomers and seasoned practitioners alike. All cleanse participants are invited to attend complimentary.

Cost: $50 In Studio
Free for Cleanse Participants

AYURVEDIC FALL CLEANSE

AYURVEDIC FALL CLEANSE:
A Seasonal Reset for Mind & Body
with Corey De Rosa of Tapovana Lunch Box

SUN November 1 – FRI November 6
Includes SACRED FIRE WORKSHOP on FRI October 30, 4:00-5:30PM ET

Cost: $395 6-Day Cleanse with Meals

About

Our Ayurvedic Seasonal Reset is designed for health, happiness and longevity generating cellular renewal and fresh mental patterns. It begins with the workshop SACRED FIRE: An Intro to Ayurveda with Corey De Rosa of Tapovana Lunch Box. This kickoff event sets the stage, with the cleanse itself officially starting the following day.

This seasonal cleanse focuses on rebalancing Agni and Soma—our internal sun and moon energies—and clearing space for new experiences of health and vitality. At the heart of this approach is Agni, the digestive fire. Strengthening Agni through mindful eating and proper food combining helps prevent the buildup of Ama (toxins), supporting a resilient immune system and promoting physical, mental, and spiritual radiance.

All meals are prepared by Corey De Rosa, featuring his South Indian Artisanal Cuisine, rooted in Ayurvedic principles. Each dish is thoughtfully designed for optimal digestion, absorption, and nourishment—food as Consciousness.

Includes:

A Structured Daily Routine Packet
Tapovana Medicated Massage Oil
Ayurvedic Herbs and Teas
Rejuvenation Supplement and Protocol
Ten (10) Custom Ayurvedic Meals
Progress Meetings at Yoga Shanti on MON 10/2 & WED 10/4

Meals:

100% Plant-Based, Gluten Free, Alkalizing, & Anti-inflammatory
Made fresh daily
Available for pickup at Yoga Shanti
Alternate pickup days available upon request for fee
Experience the Benefits of a Seasonal Daily Routine:
Reduce Stress
Strengthen Immunity
Better Sleep
Mental Clarity
Naturally Energized
Improved Digestion
Relief of Aches and Discomfort

Overall Schedule

Day 0: SACRED FIRE: An Intro to Ayurveda
Day 1: Meal Pickup & Cleanse Begins
Day 2: Meal Pickup & Progress Meeting
Day 3: Meal Pickup
Day 4: Meal Pickup & Progress Meeting
Day 5: Meal Pickup
Day 6: Meal Pickup & Closing Meeting

Daily Meal Pickup: 12:30-1:30PM ET
Pickup & Meeting Location: Yoga Shanti, 32 Bridge Street, Sag Harbor, NY 11963

Corey De Rosa

Since 1994, Corey has been studying and practicing yoga and its more subtle aspects to help balance the stresses of competitive athletics and life itself. This journey opened the door to a deeper understanding of the transformative healing effects of yoga, lifestyle, and the ancient Vedic wisdom at the root of it all.

In 2006, this path led to the opening of Tapovana Healing Center in Sag Harbor and the beginning of a life rooted in service and community.

The latest incarnation of Corey’s 29 years of practice, study, and experience is the nonprofit spiritual café, Tapovana Lunch Box. Its central aim is the cultivation of Agni—the literal and symbolic fire of sacrifice, digestion, and transformation.

Through his delicious South Indian Ayurvedic meals and ongoing service to the community, Corey helps others move closer to their natural states of purity and light.

Tuned In: A Sound Meditation Journey

“The quieter you become, the more you can hear.” – Ram Dass

Step into a transformative sound meditation experience, where soothing vibrations and harmonizing frequencies guide you to deep relaxation and inner peace. Let go of the noise and distractions of daily life as you immerse yourself in the restorative power of sound. This journey promotes mental clarity, self-healing, and profound relaxation, leaving you centered and in tune with the universe.

Get ready to elevate your Summer Fridays! Join us for the perfect way to kick off your weekend with good vibes and great company. Each Friday in August, we’ll feature a rotating lineup of inspiring instructors, offering sessions that are open to all skill levels. Don’t miss this season’s highlight – and make sure to reserve your spot early!

YOGA SHANTI GOLD: Inversion Modifications

Sometimes practicing inversions is not going to happen for a myriad of reasons. We believe that these are important poses and should not be skipped. But, how can you teach them safely in a public class? Also, many will just never feel safe being upside down with the weight on their arms. We will show modifications and alternative poses that will give you the essential effects of each basic inversion. There is an internal journey that these inversions and their replacements will open the door to. Never be left out again in a class that includes inversions!

Submitting any questions relating the topic above by midnight on Saturday, June 25th to sagharbor@yogashanti.com with “Gold Question” in the subject line of the email.

YOGA SHANTI GOLD: Janu Sirsasana

Iyengar says that if you understand Janu Sirsasana (one-legged seated forward bend) that you will understand the essence of all of the forward bends. What are the elements that make up this important pose? Where does it belong in sequences? We will break it down and make you fall even more in love with this crescent shaped, asymmetrical closed twist and forward bend. Come and open up the treasure chest of Janu Sirsasana.

Participate in this discussion by submitting your questions relating to the topic above by midnight on Saturday, April 30th to sagharbor@yogashanti.com with “Gold Question” in the subject line of the email.

YOGA SHANTI GOLD: Jalandhara Bandha

What is Jalandhara Bandha?
What is the architecture?
What is the action?
How do we prepare for it?
Why bother?

These are some of the questions that will guide our inquiry into Jalandhara Banha. Join us for this upcoming Gold session where together we illuminate and experience the power and subtlety of the valve at the base of the throat.

Participate in this discussion by submitting your questions relating to the topic above by midnight on Saturday, March 19th to sagharbor@yogashanti.com with “Gold Question” in the subject line of the email.

YOGA SHANTI GOLD: Peak Pose Sequencing (An Exploration for Teachers and Students)

1. How and why do you pick a peak pose?

2. What are you trying to learn from the peak pose?

3. What alignment points will set you up for accessibility to the peak pose and why?

4. What are the basic elements of the pose and which of those elements cause difficulty or lack of understanding?

5. What other poses are similar in shape and in action?

These are some of the questions that will guide our inquiry into “peak pose sequencing”. Join us as we play with different ways to break the yoga sequencing code by playing with the pieces of the asana puzzle. We will be architect, builder, interior designer, and occupant.

Participate in this discussion by submitting your questions relating to the topic above by midnight on Saturday, February 19th to sagharbor@yogashanti.com with “Gold Question” in the subject line of the email.