News Story
We had a reporter try a yoga class this weekend and gave us a glowing spot in the Daily Camera! Enjoy!
by Marissa Malouff For the Daily Camera
...What is the Work Out: Shoshoni practices and teaches Shambhava yoga, which places importance on the spirituality of yoga as well as the positions and postures. Shoshoni prides itself in using yoga to prepare the body and the mind for meditation. It was easy to get myself in the yoga state of mind at Shoshoni because of its beautiful mountain surroundings...
What's Different: Other than the beautiful scenery that accompanies the Nederland based retreat, the attitude of the instructor was something truly different about the lesson. It was clear that the classes are based on meditation, as opposed to losing weight, or being trendy...
What I loved: Doing something spiritual and relaxing in a beautiful setting made the physical work feel secondary. I especially liked the shava sana at the end of the class. The room, as well as my mind, was silenced. The sounds of wind blowing in the trees and light drizzle on the roof made this part of the experience even more relaxing...
Inspiration: Shoshoni has been a yoga retreat for 24 years, which shows their commitment to yoga and to their students. Ma said that the instructors' meditation leads them to make their students yoga experiences something different and something more personal. I'd have to imagine that the seclusion and beauty of the retreat would be pretty inspiring too...
What other's say: , She said, "The practices the instructors allow us to have tell a really beautiful story of relaxation and balance," said Megan Grace, who is studying at Shoshoni to become a certified instructor...
How I felt after the class: Relaxed and at ease. I also felt proud of myself for completing a long work out...
How I felt later: Energized and excited to incorporate more yoga into my daily routine.
-- Reported by Marissa Malouff
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Our purpose is to assist people in the understanding and experience of their true nature through the practice of yoga and immersion in a yogic lifestyle. Our tools are classical hatha yoga taught with an emphasis on breath awareness, chanting and meditation to quiet the mind, and yogic therapies to help relax the body and mind so that we can experience the natural happiness within.
Yoga Teacher Training Programs
Shoshoni is home to the Shambhava School of Yoga, a premier, Yoga Alliance registered yoga school. The Shambhava School of Yoga at Shoshoni Yoga Retreat offers you year-round flexiblility. Our 3-week 200 hour teacher training certifications include online home-study so that you can get started right away.
The Shambhava School of Yoga was founded over 30 years ago by Rishi Maha Mandaleshwar Sri Shambhavananda. Shambhava Yoga draws from the rich tapestry of yogic teachings to explain how to use the circumstances of our own lives to grow consciously.
The term Shambhava refers to the natural state of being that exists within and that can be experienced through the practices of yoga. Shambhava Yoga encompasses the following elements:
- Breath-focused hatha yoga to help us relax, open and align with more subtle flow of energy
- Meditation practices to bring clarity, focus and the release of psychic tension
Sanskrit chanting and kirtan to cultivate joy, harmony and inter-connection with others
- Cultivation of conscious awareness, openness to growth and dedication to selfless service
Yoga and Meditation Retreats
Shoshoni Yoga Retreat is known for relaxing, nurturing, and spiritually uplifting yoga and meditation retreats. Day retreats, overnight retreats or longer stays include daily yoga and meditation classes, lodging and delicious vegetarian meals.
You can personalize your retreat by adding a yogic health therapy, individual meditation or ayurvedic consultation, or cooking class, among many other options. Revitalizing and renewing yoga retreats are available at Shoshoni all year round.
Ashram
Located in a spectacular mountain setting in the Colorado Rockies, Shoshoni is an ashram run by a resident staff of dedicated yogis who lend their skills in vegetarian cooking, yoga, meditation and music. Three beautiful temples grace the environment with spaces for meditation and chanting. Our beautiful, peaceful campus includes a choice of accommodations: cozy cabins or dormitories, or you can camp on the grounds, surrounded by 250 acres of pristine evergreen forests.
Visiting Temples
Three beautiful temples grace the environment with spaces for meditation and chanting. Temples are kept locked; please check in at the front office for a tour guide to the Temples. Temple tours are available from 1 pm to 4 pm daily.
