Combine your love of yoga with traveling to beautiful locations with like-minded people. Our small groups of 14 - 16 people always have a fabulous time. We generally practice yoga twice a day and spend the rest of the time enjoying the country that we're in.
Yoga in Costa Rica, Jan. 29, 2011: Our always-popular winter getaway will take us to the cloud forest, the rain forest, an active volcano and one of the most beautiful beaches on the planet!
Sandy’s Yoga Retreat to Costa Rica was a trip to paradise. The sun, the beautiful birds, and the butterflies fill my mind and soul with great delight. I cannot imagine my life without the experience of Nicuesa Lodge in Costa Rica. But most importantly, I cannot imagine my life without Sandy and her wonderful yoga classes. Thank you for making this world a better place! Much Love, Betsy York
Yoga in Spain: May 27, 2011. Yoga, walking, culture, art, cooking, flamenco... We have a wonderful 10-night itinerary that will take us to Madrid, Sevilla, Ronda, and Malaga.
Yoga in Italy: Enjoy the splendor of Rome and the rural charm of Puglia in Southern Italy. Click here for info from our last trip.
Private Yoga, Yoga Therapy, and Reiki
I offer private yoga lessons, yoga therapy, and Reiki by appointment. Sessions are held at Dream Yoga Studio in McLean, and private yoga/therapy is also available in Alexandria. Private yoga and yoga therapy sessions are ideal for those who want a custom-designed program, need to work at a slower pace, or need to work around specific health issues, pain, or disease.
Reiki is a natural method of energy healing. You will remain fully clothed and will feel safe and nurtured as I lightly rest my hands on your body. You may feel a sensation of healing warmth coming from my hands, and will likely move into a relaxed, meditative state. At the end of the session, clients usually feel very rested and often gain new insight and clarity with a particular issue. Reiki can release tension in the body, and is especially good for releasing mental or emotional tension.
I became interested in Reiki after my son noticed that "something powerful" was coming out of my hands. I received my first degree of Reiki training in 2002, and received three more degrees before earning Master status in 2004 and a 6th-level degree in Reiki-Seichim in 2009. Through Reiki, I've helped people work with grief, stress, disease, pre- and post-op, past trauma and more.
For more information, write to sandy@joyfulheartyoga.com