The Yin of Water and Winter with Olivia Yohai, Sunday, December 21, 5-7p
Winter is coming.... Dive into the wisdom of the water element and embrace the stillness within. We’ll explore the bladder and kidney meridians, and welcome winter with a transformative experience.
In this seasonal workshop, we'll restore body, mind, and spirit through acupressure, yin yoga, and meditation. Geared towards all levels, this workshop offers healing techniques specifically for anxiety, root chakra balance, adrenal fatigue, exhaustion, lower back pain, migraines, tight neck, hamstrings, and plantar fasciitis. Immerse yourself in extended postures, inviting your body into the parasympathetic state for deep rest and rejuvenation.
Investment: $35. Register HERE.
Candlelight meridiYin : Extended edition with Lauren Nottingham, Monday, January 5, 7:30-9p
Meridians are pathways within the body through which our vital energy - known as Qi - flows. When we experience pain or illness, we are experiencing a blockage of Qi within the body. Join Lauren for a 90-minute extended MeridiYin under the soft glow of candlelight. Through this therapeutic practice designed for all levels, you will get to know the energy that flows within you.
We will begin with techniques to activate the meridians, followed by a slow, targeted sequence of postures held for several minutes each, incorporating various props, self-acupressure points, and therapy balls to release fascial tension and restore the Qi flow within the body.
Investment: $30. Register HERE.
2026 200-hour yoga teacher training led by adrian mccavitt and lauren nottingham, January 2 to March 29, 2026
The Yoga Dojo’s 200-hour Vinyasa Teacher Training is a 200-hour level program certified through Yoga Alliance. This training will not only guide you on your journey of how to safely lead a Vinyasa-based yoga asana class, but you will also have modules in Yin and Restorative, Anatomy, Meditation, Pranayama, Prenatal, Mantra, Ayurveda, Yogic Philosophy, Ethics, Business, and more. All students will be able to register with Yoga Alliance for the RYT-200 designation upon completion of the program. Students with existing RYT status with Yoga Alliance will be able to use the training for CEUs.
This training will commence on January 2, and run through March 29, 2026 on the following weekends:
January 2-4
January 9-11
January 30-February 1
February 6-8
February 20-22
February 27-March 1
March 13-15
March 20-22
March 27-29
Training times:
Fridays: 5:30-9:30pm
Saturdays: 12:00-7:00pm
Sundays: 10:00am-5:00pm
Please email trainings@theyogadojorva.com for more information and to receive an application.
Winter 2026 Retreat to Nosara with Adrian McCavitt and Lauren Nottingham, January 17-24, 2026
We’re heading back to Nosara in January! Kick the winter blues and join Adrian and Lauren for a week of fun and yoga, incredible sunsets, and delicious food, all in community at Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort.
Included:
Lodging
3 meals a day (dinner on arrival day, breakfast on departure day)
Group transportation to/from LIB airport on the 17th and 24th
Once or twice daily yoga, meditation, handbalance, or calisthenics classes with Lauren and Adrian
Gym access
All of the sun (and incredible sunsets!) and fun with friends
Not included: Airfare, travel insurance, gratuity, and extras like surf lessons/board rental, excursions, spa treatments, alcohol/juice bar, tuk tuk/4-wheeler rides.
Available rooms and pricing (includes CR tax) are as follows:
*King Bungalow (Includes one king size bed, luxurious bathroom, open air shower, balcony, A/C, wifi and a large balcony with living area): SOLD OUT.
*King Villa (includes one king size bed, luxurious bathroom, air conditioning, wifi and a terrace): $3295/person, price based on dual occupancy. Please enquire if you are interested in single occupancy.
*Two Bed Jungle Room (includes two beds, private bathroom, A/C, Wi-Fi, indoor or outdoor sitting area, and a safe for personal belongings): $3000/person, price based on double occupancy. ONE SPOT AVAILABLE.
*One Queen Bed Jungle Room (includes one queen bed, private bathroom, A/C, Wi-Fi and a safe for personal belongings). SOLD OUT.
$500 non-refundable/non-transferable deposit holds your space with balance due BY 11/1 via cash, check, Venmo, or Zelle (credit card payment is available with a 5% processing fee). Drop us an email at retreats@theyogadojorva.com to register.
This retreat is approved for 17 lead trainer contact hours for our modular 300-hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training program. This course is also approved for 17 YA CEUs if you are registered with Yoga Alliance and NOT enrolled in our 300-hour program.
True Nature: Self Discovery through Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras with Izzy Shurte, January 16-18
Please join Izzy Shurte LPC, E-RYT 500 for True Nature: Self Discovery through Patanjali's Yoga Sutras. In this course, all curious yogis are welcome to explore Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, a foundational classical yoga text. While PYS is 2000 years old the text is relevant for anyone interested in practicing yoga asana, developing a meditation practice and / or working with the challenges presented by the human mind.
Join with other yogis to create a community for exploration that includes dharma talks explaining key sutras and vocabulary, time for introspection through journal and contemplation, guided meditation, moving with the wisdom of the sutras with daily asana, supportive group discussion and Kirtan (chanting accompanied by harmonium).
Schedule:
Friday: 5:30-9:30p
Saturday: 9:30a-7:30p
Sunday: 11:30a-5p
This course is a required course for our modular 300-hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training program. It is approved for 22 lead trainer core hours (20 contact hours, 2 non-contact hours). It can also be applied to 22 hours of Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Units.
Investment: $300 by 12/15, $350 after. Register HERE.
Elemental sound healing with Juju Desta, Friday, January 23
Sound healing is an ancient practice that uses sound to relax the body and mind through allowing the vibrations of the various instruments to put one into a “yogic sleep.” In yogic sleep, the individual is neither fully asleep nor fully awake. In Aboriginal culture, it is referred to as the “Dream Time” state. The sounds vibrate with every cell of a living organism which in turn activates a natural healing process working through any physical, mental, or emotional blockages within the body.
Julian J. Desta is 200hr certified yoga instructor residing in Richmond, VA. Always having a passion for the creative arts, he was introduced to the practice of Sound Healing and Therapy when given his first singing bowl as a birthday present from a friend. Julian began researching the depths of sound and it’s powerful healing techniques. After a few years practicing Julian received his Sound Healing Certification from Mentor and friend Mark Toregson in 2019.
Specializing in a variety of instruments from the didgeridoo, to flutes, singing bowls, and drums, Julian has created a unique Sound Healing Experience called Elemental Sound Healing. Discovering relationship between sound healing and nature, he calls on the 4 elements of Air, Wind, Water, and Fire to channel through each practice to bring balance to the human system or what he likes to refer to as homeostasis.
Please bring whatever you would like to rest comfortably on the ground. A mat, pillow, and blanket or two are recommended.
Our next session will be Friday, February 27, and is also available for booking at the link below.
Investment: $30. Register HERE.
Ayurveda: The Life Science of Healing with Parham Neal-Pishko, February 6-8
Please join Parham Neal-Pishko, AHC, E-RYT 200, RYT-500 for a deep dive into the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda. Originating in India thousands of years ago, this medicinal practice is a natural and holistic approach to the health of the mind-body-spirit complex. The sister science of yoga, Ayurveda is the quest for longevity so we can fulfill our purpose, desires, prosperity, and ultimately, our liberation.
During our weekend together, we will cover Vedic philosophy, doshas, mudra, mantra, daily and seasonal health routines, herbal pharmaceuticals, and chronic dis-ease through an Ayurvedic lens. Parham has combined her biochemical background with over 300 hours of Ayurveda teachings to specialize in guiding yogis and those seeking equilibrium to an integrated understanding of the body's unique constitution, imbalances, and how to bring them back in line. This module is a carefully designed toolkit that leads you toward health sovereignty.
Friday 5:30-9:30p:
Creation Story, Gunas, Dosha
Saturday 9:30a-7:30p:
Dosha Discovery + Dinacharya
Mudra
Mantra
Asana Sanskrit
Dosha Asana
Ritucharya + Food Rx
Sunday 11:30a-5:00p:
Six Tastes with samples
The liver, ama, and chronic disease
Herbal Pharm
This course is eligible for 20 contact elective hours and 2 non-contact elective hours for our modular 300-hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training program.
Investment: $300. Register HERE.
Chair Yoga Teacher Training with Jess Geevarghese, April 18-19
Chair yoga is an accessible practice for students, clients or patients who need the support of a chair for a number of reasons, including age, weight, temperament, ability
or situation. The 14-hour Chair Yoga Teacher Training is an opportunity for yoga teachers and those in allied professions to build skills related to teaching students of varying abilities in three settings:
• Yoga Studio (more mobile seniors/individuals)
• Nursing Home/Retirement Facility, and
• Corporate/Workplace Settings.
The training is accompanied by a 100+ page printed manual.
What you will learn:
1) Students will learn to teach chair yoga in a trauma-informed and accessible manner.
2) Students will understand the considerations for teaching a variety of students, including in an active yoga studio setting, corporate environment and retirement facility.
3) Students will learn the basics of injury and condition management.
4) Students will become competent to teach resistance training and use props in their practice.
The training is broken up into Discussions, Posture Labs, Anatomy & Physiology, Practice and Practice Teaching.
*Discussions include Creating a Safe and Inclusive Environment, Balance/Proprioception and Considerations for Workplace Yoga.
*Posture Labs cover seated and standing sun salutations, back bends, forward bends, hip openers, low-impact movements, lateral flexion, and savasana.
Please bring a yoga mat and a set of light-weight dumbbells (1-3 lbs). We will provide chairs and blocks.
Schedule:
Saturday, 4/18: 12-7p
Sunday, 4/19: 11:30-4:30p
This training is approved for lead trainer core hours (12 contact, 2 non-contact) for our modular 300-hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training program. It is also approved for 14 Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Units.
Investment: $400. Register HERE.
Retreat to Mallorca with Adrian and Lauren, june 13-20, 2026
Join Adrian and Lauren this summer on our retreat to Mallorca, Spain! We have a stunning location to call home base - Finca Son Sion (https://sanauretreats.com/son-sion/). And a private chef, just for us!
We have shared dual occupancy rooms for $3000 per person. Grab a friend and join us! Or we will do our best to match you with your new bestie.
Included:
Room
Delicious meals (we will have one or two days allocated for off site lunches, and one night allocated for off site dinner)
1-2 yoga, meditation, hand balance and calisthenics classes a day
Loads of fun with friends!
Not included:
Flights
Transportation: You will need to either get a taxi (~40-50 euros each way) to the finca from the airport, or rent a car (this is RECOMMENDED for ultimate flexibility for store trips, day excursions, shopping... but also a lot of people are getting cars, so no stress if you don't).
Offsite meals and excursions
Drop us an email at retreats@theyogadojorva.com, as space is limited and filling up quickly!! A $500 non-refundable deposit will secure your space, with the balance due in the spring.