Happy New Year Yogis!

We’ve crossed the threshold into a new year and decade!

The world looks the same, but the energy feels different. There’s a symbolic ambiance of a new beginnings and unmapped possibilities. 

What I also feel this time of year is incongruence. In one hand, the inspiring feeling of setting intentions, crafting new habits and planning new adventures.

In the other, a source of judgment or guilt which motivates or surrounds our resolutions. That feeling that we are incomplete or lacking and need to change or try harder to "resolve" our selves"

So let’s start by honoring our past selves. The person who did their best in each situation, or learned and evolved through them. Give yourself some love. Reflect on what you might be proud of yourself for this past year… from big achievements to modest, simple acts of compassion and kindness. 

If you are doing some intention setting or visualizing for the year to come, let it come from this source of gratitude & love, rather than self-critique and guilt. Let these intentions evolve from the things that inspire you, that make you feel happy, curious and excited.

Here, the weather is sleepy and snowy - a lovely time to rest & reflect. To be honest, I’m not setting any intentions this year. I mean, I’ll probably make a new vision board because my last two feel basically completed. So many of the dreamy images seem to have flowed into my life. But I’m also aware that I’m always changing and creating, so I don’t feel a big compulsion to plan and promise based on the calendar. 

All I can hope for is that 2020 is just as amazing as this last year. Full of love, travel, yoga, and teaching! I am so very grateful to do the work that fills my heart and allows me to support & help others. 

The things I’m the most excited about right now is ten days of teaching at the Yoga Barn, our upcoming retreats and courses in Morocco, Portugal, Italy and Canada and continuing to develop our home into a yoga retreat (one day).

I'm also so excited to be officially launching our first trainings in Portugal! You can now find all the details on our upcoming 2020 Yoga Teacher Trainings in the Douro Valley here:

Navigating the Energy Body + Chakras in May,

Yin Yoga + Myofascial Release in July, 

and Restorative Yoga + the Nervous System in October!

These 50-hr courses are for yoga students and teachers who want to take their practice, knowledge and teaching deeper.

Tell me what plans you are the most excited for in 2020 and what you are doing to craft your own happiness & wellbeing!

If you want to join me of any of the offerings in this newsletter,

just hit reply!

Thank you for keeping in touch with me this year!

Wishing you happiness, healing and lots of laughts in 2020.

Namaste 💕

Eva

Teaching at the Yoga Barn

Classes start tomorrow! Jan 2nd - 12th

TEACHING AT THE YOGA BARN THIS JANUARY!

Join me at one of my favorite studios for a week of yoga, workshops, Thai massage & private classes.

The Yoga Barn just feels like home! So I'm moving in for a week while Esperanza is in Mexico. I can't wait to be back and connect with some of the Canadian Yogis who are dear to my heart! See the full list of workshops below. Plus I'll be teaching most of the regular classes that week two!

January 2nd -12th, 2020 | registration opens soon for classes & workshops at www.yogabarn.ca  -> book now 

 message me to book privates & massages that week

More Details - 2020 Teaching:

Retreats & Teacher Trainings

YOGA RETREAT IN MOROCCO!

Welcome the Light: Morocco Yoga Retreat

with Eva + Esperanza!

Yoga, Sunshine & Adventures at a Private Beachfront Villa.

Celebrate Spring Equinox & the return of the light, basking in the sun & exploring a new culture.  Extra activities: surfing, explore markets, spa trip, camel rides

March 21 - 28th, 2020 | near Taghazout, Morocco

includes accommodations and meals at Villa Mandala

This retreat is nearly full! We have an amazing group of 14 people from Canada & Scotland booked in!

Only two beds left! One bed in the triple & one bed in the quad room!

full details: https://evamayi.wixsite.com/restoreretreat/morocco

Message me to register soon!

ONE-WEEK CHAKRA TEACHER TRAINING IN PORTUGAL!

50-hr YTT | ENERGY | Navigating the Energetic Body & Chakras

Continuing Yoga Education Course with Eva

FULL DETAILS - https://www.eva.yoga/chakra-ytt

Deepen your knowledge of the esoteric maps of energy in yoga, including koshas, prana, nadis, chakras, meridians, solar & lunar energy & more.

May 16th - 23rd, 2020 | hosted at our home in Portugal

includes delicious daily plant-based meals & 7 nights accommodations at the 4-star hotel next door to our studio & home!

Enjoy the beautiful landscape, learn new tools to deepen your yoga practice & teaching, and enjoy off-hours at our vineyard.

More details coming soon! watch www,eva.yoga

YIN YOGA TRAINING IN TUSCANY!

50-hr YTT | BALANCE | Yin Yoga + Myofascial Release

Continuing Yoga Education Course with Eva

June 1st - 8th, 2020 | in Tuscany, Italy 

Become a Yin Yoga Teacher & learn helpful techniques you can apply to all your classes or home practice. And why not do it at a beautiful mansion in Tuscany with meals prepared by an Italian chef? 

Includes 7 nights accommodations & meals at Il Gelsomino, 

 in the gorgeous Italian countryside.

Full Details: https://www.eva.yoga/yinytt-italy

Course Tuition: 

EARLY BIRD Pricing (Before Jan 1, 2020) Shared €825 | Private €900

Regular Pricing:  Shared Room €875 | Private €950

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Includes accommodations, meals, training, textbook and 2 therapy balls!

(Does not include travel or transportation.)

Register with a deposit of €300.

The remainder is due May 20th, 2020.

All monies are non-refundable.

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Register by contacting Il Gelsomino

Camilla | ilgelsominotuscany@gmail.com​

YIN YOGA TEACHER TRAINING IN PORTUGAL!

If you can't make it to Tuscany in June, there's still one opportunity to take my Yin course in Europe this year!

50-hr YTT | BALANCE | Yin Yoga + Myofascial Release

Continuing Yoga Education Course with Eva

FULL DETAILS

https://www.eva.yoga/yin-ytt-portugal

July 5th - 12th, 2020 | hosted at our home in Portugal

includes accommodations at the 4-star hotel next door!

Enjoy the stunning landscape of the Douro Valley as you dive deeper into the philosophy & practice of yin yoga & techniques of myofascial release!

Your gorgeous hotel includes in-door and outdoor pool, gym & spa, plus enjoy full access to the grounds & gardens of our vineyards.

The hotel & our retreat will provide all your meals, including plant-based options.

Share & private rooms will be available. 

Full pricing & info coming soon to www.eva.yoga

but you can contact me now if you would like to be added to my list for for more info or to save a spot for this course!

OUR FIRST RETREAT IN PORTUGAL

at our Vineyard in the Douro Valley!

Portugal Yoga Retreat at our Vineyard in the Douro Valley

August 2nd - 9th, 2020 

Hosted at our home in Portugal

includes:

Accommodations at the local 4-star 

(at stunning spot & our next-door neighbors)

Daily Yoga Classes & Workshops with Eva

Three daily delicious meals (and snacks) prepared by our retreat center

Wine Tastings & Vineyard Tour

Additional Fun Regional Tours along the Douro River

& to the beautiful city of  Porto! Massage services will also be avilable.

and much more!

More info coming soon! Message me if you're keen to join & I can add you to a list to keep updated! evahamiltonyoga@gmail.com 

YIN YOGA TRAINING IN CANADA

at the Yoga Barn in Hanover!

SO excited to be back at the Yoga Barn again this year!

We had such a great time last year offering the Yin YTT & its been wonderful watching the students share what they have learned in their communities!

50-hr YTT | BALANCE | Yin Yoga + Myofascial Release

Continuing Yoga Education Course with Eva

August 25th - 30th, 2020 | at the Yoga Barn in Hanover, ON

Full details - https://www.eva.yoga/yin-ytt-canada

In this teacher training immersion, we will explore the theory, science & anatomy of yin yoga, balanced with experiential & energetic aspects of practice. We will unpack contemporary research on fascia & healthy stretching. Reviewing each classical yin pose, you will learn not only the "how" of instructing it safely but also "why" in understanding the physical, emotional & energetic benefits.  This course will also include an introduction to the principles of TMC (traditional Chinese Medicine), allowing you to design and theme inspired yin yoga and yin/yang yoga classes. We will also incorporate other traditional and therapeutic tools including pranayama, meditation, yoga yang, yoga nidra, restorative yoga and myofascial release. Our myofascial release sessions will share simple self-massage techniques with therapy balls, which will to release constricted tissue & complement & enhance our yin yoga practice. 

To register, email me at evahamiltonyoga@gmail.com

Pricing:

Early Bird | save $100 if you register before January 31st, 2020

Regular Price | $900 cad

Includes 120pg comprehensive textbook, 2-myofascial release therapy balls & 50-hrs of Yoga Alliance certified training hours. 

RESTORATIVE YOGA YTT IN PORTUGAL!

50-hr YTT | REST | Restorative Yoga & Soothing Stress

Continuing Yoga Education Course with Eva

October 11th - 18th, 2020 | hosted at our home in Portugal

includes accommodations at the 4-star hotel next door.

FULL DETAILS NOW AVAILABLE

https://www.eva.yoga/restore-ytt

Restorative Yoga uses nourishing, supportive poses to hold the body in a comfortable place, allowing stress to down-regulate and the parasympathetic nervous system to activate, also known as your relaxation response. This practice is deeply beneficial to reduce tension, stress & anxiety, support digestion & your immune system, and enhance your overall physical & mental health.

This training will also include a module on yoga techniques to support & relieve anxiety, based on my work with Stilling the Waves Yoga. 

More info coming soon to www.eva.yoga or message me & I can add you to a list for more information!

I'm writing you a thick & juicy textbook with in-depth reviews of restorative poses, the science of the nervous system & yoga techniques to help stress & anxiety.

Our fully equipped yoga studio will have everything we need for a one-week blissful dive into my favorite style of yoga - restorative yoga.

This course will include 7 nights accommodations at a 4-star hotel, a gorgeous place overlooking the stunning Douro Valley.

All meals will be provided & your welcome to explore & relax in our vineyard grounds & garden.

Message me if you're in!

 2020 Teaching Calendar

January | Canada Classes

One Week Teaching Residency / Chilling out at the Yoga Barn

Yoga Classes & Specialty Workshops in Hanover, ON

Also Available for Private Yoga Classes & Thai Yoga Massage Bookings

January 2nd -12th, 2020 | registration open soon for classes & workshops at www.yogabarn.ca  |  message me to book privates & massages

March | Morocco Retreat

Welcome the Light: Morocco Yoga Retreat

with Eva & Esperanza

Yoga, Sunshine & Adventures at a Private Beachfront Villa

March 21 - 28th, 2020 | near Taghazout, Morocco

includes 7 nights accommodations and meals

only two beds left! One bed in the triple & one bed in the quad room!

full details: https://evamayi.wixsite.com/restoreretreat/morocco

May | Portugal YTT

50-hr YTT | ENERGY | Navigating the Energetic Body & Chakras

Continuing Yoga Education Course with Eva

May 16th - 23rd, 2020 | hosted at our home in Portugal

includes delicious daily plant-based meals & 7 nights

accommodations at the 4-star next door to our studio & home!

to register email evahamiltonyoga@gmail.com

FULL INFO -  https://www.eva.yoga/chakra-ytt

June | Italy YTT

50-hr YTT | BALANCE | Yin Yoga + Myofascial Release

Continuing Yoga Education Course with Eva

June 1st - 8th, 2020 | in Tuscany, Italy 

Become a Yin Yoga Teacher & in ITALY

Includes 7 nights accommodations & chef-prepared meals

at Il Gelsomino, a mansion in the gorgeous Italian countryside.

Register by contacting Il Gelsomino

Camilla | ilgelsominotuscany@gmail.com​

Full Details: https://www.eva.yoga/yinytt-italy

June | Italy Retreat

FULLY BOOKED! Let it Breath: Italy Yoga & Wine Retreat

with Eva & Clare | Yoga Retreat at a Luxury Vineyard, with Gardens, Pools, Spa & Horses | June 13th - 19th, 2020 | in Cremolino, Italy

includes accommodations and meals at Casa Wallace

July | Portugal YTT

50-hr YTT | BALANCE | Yin Yoga + Myofascial Release

Continuing Yoga Education Course with Eva

July 11 -18th, 2020 

My favorite Yin course hosted at our home in Portugal

includes meals & 7 nights accommodations at the 4-star hotel next door

More details below! Watch www. eva.yoga or message me to be added to an email list for this course! evahamiltonyoga@gmail.com

FULL INFO - https://www.eva.yoga/yin-ytt-portugal

August | Portugal Retreat

Portugal Yoga Retreat at our Vineyard in the Douro Valley

Daily Yoga Classes & Workshops with Eva, Wine Tastings

& Fun Regional Tours along the Douro & to Porto!

August 2nd - 9th, 2020 | hosted at our home in Portugal

includes meals & accommodations at the 4-star hotel next door

More details below! Watch www. eva.yoga or message me to be added to an email list for this course! evahamiltonyoga@gmail.com

website coming soon

August | Canada YTT

50-hr YTT | BALANCE | Yin Yoga + Myofascial Release

Continuing Yoga Education Course with Eva

at the Yoga Barn in Hanover, ON in Canada

August 25th - 30th, 2020 

Become a certified Yin Yoga teacher & take a deep dive into the philosophy, methodology, background of Traditional Chinese knowledge, and complimentary myofascial release techniques.

contact me at evahamiltonyoga@gmail.com to register.

FULL INFO - https://www.eva.yoga/yin-ytt-canada

October | Portugal YTT

50-hr YTT | REST | Restorative Yoga & Soothing Stress

Continuing Yoga Education Course with Eva

October 11th - 18th, 2020 | hosted at our home in Portugal

Learn the art & science of restorative yoga to recalibrate stressful responses into a healing state of physical & mental wellbeing.

includes meals & accommodations at the 4-star hotel

to register contact evahamiltonyoga@gmail.com

FULL INFO - https://www.eva.yoga/restore-ytt

lots of love for a happy year of adventures, yoga, love & laughs. 

Thank you as always for following my teaching & wandering. I appreciate your reading my newsletter and you can always send me a little message to keep in touch!

I hope to see you on the mat in 2020!

namaste,

Eva