Katonah Yoga®+ Philosophy

10 Hour Katonah & Philosophy Immersion

Friday 6-8pm

Saturday 2-7pm (break in the middle)

Sunday 2-7pm (break in the middle)

Description:

Join us for a weekend of practice that blends intelligent movement with deep self-inquiry. This immersion offers tools for seeing the body with more imagination and the mind with more clarity. By weaving theory and embodiment, we practice becoming more spherical and less linear, on and off the mat.

Katonah Yoga® is a geometric and metaphor-rich system that draws from multiple lineages including Iyengar Yoga and Taoism. We use structure to create freedom, learning how to organize the body in space and the Self in time. Together we’ll explore creative use of props, skillful adjustments, clear measurements, and fluid movements to cultivate a practice that is equally precise and imaginative.

Alongside our Asana practice, we’ll study Yoga philosophy as a practical lens. Using major themes in the Yoga Sutras and Bhagavad Gita, we’ll explore how these teachings directly apply to daily life. Through lecture, discussion, and journaling, we’ll examine purpose, action, suffering, and liberation as lived experiences rather than abstract ideas.

This immersion is for:

● Teachers who want to sharpen their tools and language

● Practitioners who want greater clarity and self-awareness

● Anyone curious to deepen their relationship to Yoga

No prior experience with Katonah or classical philosophy is required. Just a body, a mind, and a willingness to explore. 10 CEUs for registered teachers; 5 hours bankable toward a Katonah Yoga® certification.

Schedule:

Friday 6-8pm: Opening Katonah practice introducing fundamental principles of measure, geometry, and metaphor.

Saturday 2-7pm: Strong physical practice building on Friday’s foundation, followed by philosophy lecture and group discussion.

Sunday 2-7pm: Restorative practice with focus on adjustments and breathwork, followed by philosophical integration, reflection, and takeaways.

Pricing:

Full weekend: $275

Early bird: $225 through January 31

Short Bio:

Ben Kalra is a North Carolina based Yoga teacher (E-RYT 500, YACEP) who travels widely to lead trainings and retreats across the U.S. and abroad. He’s certified in Katonah Yoga® under his mentor Abbie Galvin, modern Vinyasa under Jonah Kest, and has completed advanced studies in Yoga philosophy, meditation, and pranayama. His teaching style blends alignment, adjustments, props, philosophy, and joy, all rooted in the foundation of Yoga being a slow-burning liberation practice.

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