Workshops, Class Series & Retreats

Restorative Yoga, May 13, June 17, July 29, Aug 19, 6-8 pm Laughing River Yoga Restorative Yoga is a gentle, therapeutic practice that allows the body to open at it’s own pace.  Using props for support, we hold poses for a long time without effort or force.  This allows the body to relax deeply while the mind rests.  You will leave with an expanded awareness of your body’s unique holding patterns.  $20 each.  Contact Emily to register.
Yoga for Beginners, June 4-July 9, Mondays 4:30-5:30 pm, Laughing River Yoga This six week series offers a friendly, informative introduction to yoga.  We will review basic postures and breath techniques in a fun, non-competitive environment.  Great for beginners and those who simply want a more gentle, slower class. $60 for all six or drop-in at the regular class rate.  Contact Emily to register.
Wanderlust Festival June 21-24, 2012 at Stratton Mountain Resort in Bondville, VT.  Join Emily and many other amazing teachers for a weekend of yoga and music in the beautiful mountains of southern Vermont.  Learn more at the official Wanderlust website.
YogaSurf  September 7-9, 2012, York, ME Emily’s favorite weekend of the year, yogasurf brings together yoga, camping, and surfing on the beautiful Maine coast.  Open to beginner surfers and yogis as well as those with more experience, the weekend is friendly, energizing and heart opening.  Cost is $300 and includes camping, food, yoga classes, surf instruction and surf/wetsuit rentals.  Learn more here.
200 hr Yoga Teacher Training January-October 2013 at Laughing River Yoga with Emily Garrett and Sofi Dillof.  This ten month program includes nine monthly weekend intensives  plus two group classes at the studio a week and home study. The weekend session consists of Friday evening 7-9, Saturday 12-6 and Sunday 9-3:30.  Cost is $2500 and includes Yoga Alliance certification.  Learn more here.