A Living Practice

A 10-week course rooted in the foundational teachings

Emboding The Yamas & Niyamas

Beyond Asana, we integrate the foundational teachings.

Beyond asana, we return to the heart of yoga — the living wisdom of the Yamas and Niyamas, the steady discipline that opens the door to discovery, and the power of shared study and reflection. This is a space where practice becomes inquiry, where community supports growth, and where the teachings are not just learned but embodied. Together, through commitment and curiosity, we uncover a path that is both grounded and transformative.

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What to expect during the course of the Immersion~

This 10-week immersion is a journey into the heart of the Yamas and Niyamas—the ethical and personal foundations of yoga, and the living wisdom that supports us both on and off the mat. Designed for modern practitioners and householders, this course explores how these teachings guide our relationships, choices, discipline, and inner life in real and practical ways.

Each week we gather for study, embodied practice, reflection, and meaningful dialogue. Through shared inquiry and community connection, the teachings come alive—not as theory, but as lived experience.

Whether you are a teacher seeking to deepen your understanding or a dedicated student ready to expand beyond asana, this immersion offers a grounded, inspiring space to reconnect with the roots of yoga and integrate them into everyday life.

The Yamas ( How we relate to the World)

1. Ahimsa -Non-harming

2. Satya-Truthfulness

3. Asteya-Non-stealing

4. Brahmacharya-Right use of energy

5. Aparigraha-Non-grasping

   The Niyamas (How we relate to Ourselves)

   1. Saucha-Purity

   2. Santosha- Contentment

   3. Tapas-Disciplined effort

   4. Svadhyaya-Self Study

   5. Ishvara Pranidhana-Surrender to the greater whole

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• Who this setting is for~

• Students who wish to deepen their understanding of The Threads of Yoga

• Teachers- who are looking to develop an understanding of the Yamas & Niyamas. To enhance your teachings and offerings.

  This is a 50-hour continuation education program. Please reach out to Amy directly to review the requirements for hours of participation each week.

• Please note YOGA Teachers

  Yoga Teachers: In this setting, you will be asked to abstain from alcohol for the entirety of the Immersion setting

• What will be asked of you for a commitment of intention ~(about 30 minutes a day)

  • A daily practice on the mat. This may be meditation, asana, or chanting.

  • Daily movement - this might be dancing, Yoga, walking, Tai Chi, swimming, hiking, etc

    Daily reading and reflections

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• The JOY Community

• Celebrate each other and our momentum as we live life forward. Our joy is an expression of life lived, not endured.

• It is my personal guarantee that in each setting we experience belly laughs, and the laughter is contagious!

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  What you will need to have available at the onset of the Immersion~

• The Yamas and Niyamas by Deborah Adele

• The Path of the Yoga Sutras by Nicolai Bachman

• Audible account for listening material.

• The manual to follow along with the Immersion. A PDF Manual will be provided for you to print via email or you may request a printed manual for an additional cost of $39.00

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  Dates for Studio settings~

• Saturday, April 4th || 10:00-1:00 Lunch is optional ( will be provided)

• Saturday, April 18th ||10:00-1:00 Lunch is optional ( will be provided)

• Saturday, May 2nd || 10:00-1:00 Lunch is optional (will be provided). During the month of May, you will be asked to abstain from sugar for the Detox

• Saturday, May 16th ||10:00-1:00 Lunch is optional ( will be provided)

• Saturday, May 30th ||10:00-1:00 Lunch is optional ( will be provided)

• Saturday, June 13th || 10:00-2:00 Lunch is included || Closing Ceremony

• OPTIONAL GATHERING DATES- TO ENHANCE THE EXPERIENCE OF COMMUNITY

• SAUNA DATES AT NTN

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  ZOOM DATES

• Begin on Wednesday April 8th, and end on Wednesday, June 10th

  Weekly live sessions ~ Every Wednesday 6:30 pm (ending time will vary)

  Office hours with Amy ~Wednesday & Friday 10;00-12:00 pm { Please note Amy’s office hours are not a replacement for the weekly Zoom calls}