Daya Yoga Shala

Daya Yoga Shala Daya Yoga Shala is a virtual yoga school with an in-person component.

Nola locals can practice in person twice a week, and everyone else can practice via livestream and a massive library of pre-recorded yoga classes, meditations, and more.

When is the last time you had a chunk of time to yourself? I don't mean five minutes in the morning, or an hour on a Sat...
09/01/2026

When is the last time you had a chunk of time to yourself?

I don't mean five minutes in the morning, or an hour on a Saturday, I mean a mind-clearing, tension-releasing, creativity-stoking seventy-two hours.

I bet it's been a long time since you've had three full days with no interruptions from your kids, pets, person, parents, or the pings and dings reminding you of your responsibilities as a caregiver, citizen, and friend.

Being constantly available creates mental and emotional clutter, which wears a person out. We all deserve time, space, and support to clear our "to be processed" folder and recharge our batteries. Including you.

I designed the three-night retreat at The Lodge at Sweetwater Studios to give you a chance to do exactly that while immersing yourself in nature and leaning into the wisdom of yoga and Ayurveda.

**Thursday ~ Arrive and decompress. Step out the river of responsibility. You will still feel like you are moving and not quite trust the soil.
**Friday ~ Settle. Allow yourself to be grounded through yoga and meditation while being soothed by the sights, sounds, and rhythm of nature. Time will slow down. The urge to do will soften.
**Saturday ~ Enjoy. Rest in your newfound ease. Bask in the greens and blues of the landscape. Listen to the inner voice you can finally hear.
**Sunday ~ Reboot. Awaken refreshed and reconnected to yourself, your vitality, and your purpose.

Modern neuroscience recognizes a phenomenon known as "the three-day effect." which proves the results listed above. Three days in nature will reboot your attention network, boost your creativity and problem-solving skills, and alleviate chronic stress.

Allow me to deliver you the three-day effect in a near-to NOLA nature setting while feeding you good food, expert yoga instruction, and soul-stirring stories form the Vedic tradition.

Comment, DM, or visit https://www.dayayogashala.com/pages/retreats
for more information.

I would love to have you join us!

New Substack is up!This post tells the story of a life changing conversation I had with my teacher, Alvina, after class ...
08/20/2026

New Substack is up!

This post tells the story of a life changing conversation I had with my teacher, Alvina, after class one day. In our time together that afternoon, she gave me the secret to becoming advanced in yoga. This simple technique is one I use to this very day.

Substack subscription ($12/mo) comes with the full story, an audio version of the story, and a short practice. This month's practice is a calming 20 minute meditation using breath work and visualization to draw your awareness to the calm center of your being.

Enjoy!

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