All Levels Welcome!

Join Bhante Rahula of Blue Lotus Temple at The Yoga Effect for this profound experience. Combining the vibrations of sound therapy with crystal singing bowls, ancient Buddhist chanting, and Loving-Kindness meditation, this 90-minute workshop will guide you to discover mindfulness and wisdom within yourself.

About Bhante Rahula:

Bhante Rahula has been a Buddhist monk for over 30 years and is a certified sound therapist. He brings a deep wealth of ancient wisdom and healing practices to his sessions, allowing participants to experience a rare sense of profound peace and spiritual connection.

All proceeds of this workshop will benefit the Blue Lotus Temple.

Cancellation Policy: As a courtesy to our teachers who plan their workshops thoughtfully, workshops are non-refundable if less than 24 hours' notice of cancellation is given. Thank you.

Yoga means union and offers four distinct paths that discipline the physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual aspects of our human potential. Join renowned master yoga teacher Gabriel Halpern for an illuminating evening exploring practical ways to understand ourselves, navigate our lives, and cultivate greater balance, meaning, and connection.

What to Expect

This engaging talk bridges timeless yogic philosophy with modern living. During the evening, you will explore:

• The ways of action, study, devotion, and contemplation to understand the Yogi as servant, devotee, sage, and mystic.
• The traditional scriptural underpinnings behind the four primary paths of yoga.
• Actionable insights on how to actualize and integrate these philosophical paths into daily life.
• Techniques to bring yoga off the mat to deepen self-awareness and spiritual connection.

About Gabriel:

Gabriel Halpern, a masterful and renowned teacher of more than fifty years, brings yoga philosophy off the page and into everyday life, encouraging us not only to understand the teachings, but to live them.

This workshop is proudly co-hosted by TBY Yoga and The Yoga Effect.

Location & Registration: Please note that registration and the event location are hosted at The Yoga Effect.

Cancellation Policy: As a courtesy to our teachers who plan their workshops thoughtfully, workshops are non-refundable if less than 24 hours' notice of cancellation is given. Thank you.

Come unwind, rejuvenate, and connect with your inner self.

Join us for a transformative and deeply restorative experience combining Yoga Nidra and the healing vibrations of crystal sound bowls. This 90-minute workshop is designed to guide you into a state of profound relaxation, where body and mind can release tension and stress.

Workshop Details & Benefits

Through the practice of Yoga Nidra (yogic sleep), you’ll be gently guided into a meditative state while the harmonious sounds of crystal healing bowls resonate through your being, balancing your energy and promoting inner peace.

• Achieve a state of profound relaxation and stress release.
• Experience energy balancing and inner peace.

All Levels Welcome!

This workshop is perfect for all levels, offering a serene space for deep healing and renewal.

About Stephanie Bersh:

Stephanie brings a gentle, heart-centered approach to her sound healing and Yoga Nidra sessions, weaving soothing vibrations and mindful guidance to help participants access profound relaxation, emotional balance, and restorative rest.

Cancellation Policy: As a courtesy to our teachers who plan their workshops thoughtfully, workshops are non-refundable if less than 24 hours' notice of cancellation is given. Thank you.

Cultivating Stillness That Holds, Even When the Ground Shifts

We are thrilled to welcome Noah Mazé to The Yoga Effect! Known around the world for making the depth of yoga both practical and accessible, Noah blends thoughtful philosophy with intelligent, anatomy-based movement in a way that empowers students of every experience level.

Whether you are newer to yoga or have been practicing for years, this weekend of all-levels practice is about expanding your capacity to stand strong in a turbulent world. Each workshop stands beautifully on its own, while together they create a journey from grounding and steadiness to strength, confidence, and resilience.

Registration Options:

Click below to visit our event scheduling page, where you can select your preferred registration option:

• Full Weekend Pass ($215): Includes entry to all 4 workshops (saves $30!).
• Individual Workshop Sessions ($60–$65 each): Select and register for specific single sessions that fit your schedule.

Weekend Workshop Schedule:

Friday, Oct 23 • 5:30–8:00 PM | Gravitas: The Guru Principle ($60)
Guruttva, the guru principle, is gravitas: grounded stability and the weight of what truly matters. In the whirlwind of life, this practice of supported poses, restorative yoga, hip openers, inversions, pranayama, and meditation will steady you. Feel more grounded, more stable—and ready to re-engage the world with clarity.

Saturday, Oct 24 • 11:30 AM–2:00 PM | Equanimity in Disequilibrium ($60)
Cultivate calm in the eye of the storm in this moderate-tempo, all-levels vinyasa flow interwoven with balance poses and meditative moments. Strengthen and mobilize your body while moving with your breath. Expand your ability to remain equanimous, even as the world tilts and threatens to pull you off center.

Saturday, Oct 24 • 3:00–5:30 PM | Strong, Open Heart ($60)
Crack the code of backbends in a progressive practice that safely and intelligently mobilizes your spine, lengthens your front body, and strengthens your back body. This practice leaves you feeling both strong and open—an antidote to the forward-bending activities of daily life, from desk work to gardening to heavy physical tasks.

Sunday, Oct 25 • 12:00–3:00 PM | Steady Body, Steady Mind ($65)
Increase your physical and mental resilience in this strengthening practice of deep engagement. Activate your core, shoulders, arms, hips, and legs through skills and drills in sun salutation variations, standing poses, and culminating arm balances. Cultivate endurance amid the shifting forces of the world so that they do not oppress you.

About Noah Mazé:

Noah Mazé is recognized globally as an accomplished teacher of teachers and founder of The Mazé Method. Known for his clarity, fierce compassion, and anatomy-forward approach, Noah's classes empower students to gain tangible yoga knowledge and understand pose mechanics to improve focus, strength, and ability both on and off the mat.

Cancellation Policy: Because this immersion involves out-of-state travel arrangements for our guest teacher, refunds cannot be issued after September 30th unless we are able to fill your spot from the waitlist. We appreciate your support and understanding.

All Levels Welcome!

As the pace of life begins to pick up and the holiday season approaches, this retreat offers space to slow down, reconnect, and come back to center. Surrounded by the changing colors of fall at Hackmatack Refuge, we are reminded of impermanence—the natural rhythm of release, transition, and renewal. Steady Through the Season is an invitation to cultivate steadiness within that change, so you can move into the coming months feeling grounded, clear, and supported.

Through alignment-based practice, we build stability and awareness in the body—finding strength in foundation. Through breath and mindful movement, we steady the nervous system, learning how to remain anchored even as life shifts. And through restorative practice, meditation, and rest, we soften into the truth that steadiness is not rigidity—it is the capacity to stay present as things change.

We’ll begin Friday evening by coming together to set intentions for the weekend, connect as a group, and ease into a gentle, grounding practice and meditation—cozying up with warm herbal tea as we settle into the space.

Throughout the retreat, there will also be time to be in nature—walking the trails, resting in a hammock, or journaling quietly—observing the natural world as it continues its reminder of impermanence and rhythm.

What’s Included:

• Alignment-focused yoga, all-levels flow, meditation, and restorative practice.
• Time in nature to walk, rest, or journal.
• A healthy vegetarian Ayurvedic lunch, featuring a nourishing cooked and spiced meal to support the seasonal shift.
• Snacks and tea served throughout the retreat.
• All props provided including bolsters, blankets, blocks, and straps.

Accommodations & Details:

Limited on-site lodging is available at Hackmatack (one double room and one single room with shared bathroom). Additional accommodations can be found nearby in Lake Geneva. Space is limited; early registration is recommended.

Cancellation Policy: As a courtesy to our teachers who plan their workshops thoughtfully, workshops are non-refundable if less than 24 hours' notice of cancellation is given. Thank you.