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Workshops and special events

Self-Healing Workshop

Azaya Soul Print - A roadmap towards Self-Healing

We all experience physical and mental pain. We are sometimes aware but often unaware of the root of these discomforts. Mel will invite you to respond to 105 questions to create a diagnostic and from there you will get a personalized plan and will determine the source of the blockages in your physical and emotional body in order to understand the message of your discomfort.

This self-healing workshop, which comes with 2 e-books, has been designed to provide you with a clear Roadmap toward Self-Healing.

Inspired by a few ancient medicines of this world, you will get a deeper understanding of the individual glands that govern specific organs and systems of the body as well as various spheres of the psyche and how to enhance each of the primary body systems – e.g., digestive, nervous, immune – interact and are interdependent on the healthy functioning of your holistic constitution.

Melanie aspires to give you the tools & techniques you need to be the master of (holistic health) ceremonies for your most vibrant and joyful life!

Discover a New Passion

Island Yoga curates world-class yoga workshops, sound baths, and private treatments to take your yoga retreat experience to the next level. Broaden your understanding of yoga philosophy with mantra and dissolve tension with myofascial release.

Please note that the workshop offered here depend on the availability of the facilitators onsite.

Sacred Sound Journey

A Sacred Shamanic Sound Bath that will shift your consciousness, remove toxic emotions, calm the mind and drop you into deep meditative states. The space is cleansed with sage and sandalwood and through the power of ‘Intention’, we activate the Heart. Relax deeply and let go into the blissful sounds of, Symphonic Paiste & Flower of Life Gongs, Planetary Earth Gongs, Chinese Chau Gongs, Tibetan Singing Bowls, Conch Shell, Voice, Crystal Bowls, Buffalo Drums, Rattles, Hapi, Sansula, and more. The vibrations help to transcend normally limited thinking and activate self-healing mechanisms in the body. This provides a synthesis of harmonious resonance for growth, and transformation physically, mentally, and emotionally.

Intuitive Painting Meditation

Discover the transformative power of intuitive painting and meditation in this immersive workshop designed to ignite your creativity and cultivate a deep sense of inner peace. Whether you are an experienced artist or have never picked up a paintbrush before, this workshop is open to all levels of skill and experience.

This workshop offers a safe and supportive environment where you can fully immerse yourself in the present moment and let your intuition guide your artistic expression. You will be surrounded by like-minded individuals who are on a similar journey of self-discovery and personal growth.

Core Power Workshop

Engage your abdominal muscles with core yoga poses that build a strong and stable center.

Just about all yoga asanas, from standing postures to twists to inversions to balancing poses, require and build abdominal strength and stability, “Yoga conditions the abdominal region for movement and stability and, more than anything, for balance and strength”.

Benefits of Strengthening Your Core:

Improved Breathing.

Better Balance.

Improved Athletic Performance.

Lower Risk of Injury.

Reduced Back Pain.

Improved Digestion.

Yoga Nidra

Yogic sleep meditation

Maybe you have never attended a Yoga Nidra session before. Maybe it’s already a part of your practice and you would like to know more. Wherever you are at in your Nidra journey, coming to Antonella’s workshop will help you gain a deeper understanding of what Traditional Yoga Nidra practice involves. Nidra is much more than a relaxation technique and in this session, we will explore the ideas behind its practical and theoretical applications. You will learn about Yoga Nidra, levels of consciousness and how they relate to the mantra OM as per the Mandukya Upanishad. Go beyond asana and join us in this eye-opening workshop on Traditional Yoga and the beautiful practice of Yoga Nidra.

Arm Balances and Inversions

An arm balances and inversions yoga workshop is designed to help participants learn the fundamental techniques and build strength, stability, and confidence in poses that involve balancing on the hands, heads, and forearms and inverting the body.

There are many small steps that we can take towards the full expression of these postures and we will guide you through them during this session, offering various ways in which you can get upside down with the help of props, a partner, or the wall.

It's important to note that arm balances and inversions can be challenging, so it's recommended to have a basic understanding of yoga and regular practice before attending this workshop. However, modifications and variations will be offered to accommodate different levels of experience and ability. This workshop is not suitable for pregnant women, people with heart conditions, high blood pressure, recent stroke, neck injuries, detached retina, glaucoma, and epilepsy.

Hip Opening Workshop

Learn how to release a crucial part of your body that bears the burden of tension, trauma, and negative energy: the hips.

Connecting your lower limbs and your torso, the hips act as a highway for fresh energy to flow and toxic tension to leave. In yoga, we practice hip openers to release physical tension and clear the way for emotional healing, spiritual growth, and connection.

How hip opening stretches work, their proven benefits, and a simple yoga sequence you can practice daily to nurture strong and tension-free hips.

Benefits of Hip Opening Yoga Stretches:

Increases Flexibility & Mobility

One of the most notable benefits of practicing hip openers in yoga is the significant increase in flexibility and mobility.

Reduces Hip & Lower Back Pain

Hip openers are particularly beneficial for people with lower back pain. Certain yoga poses that stretch the Piriformis muscle can also help alleviate pain from more severe back conditions, like sciatica.

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Happy Backbends

This session will start with the most basic backbend asana and teach you the appropriate tools to help you complete your backbend practice, step by step, without pain.

We will focus on developing and increasing flexibility to the chest and shoulders, flexibility of the hips and legs, and stabilizing and building the muscles of the lower back.

Benefits of backbends:

Backbends help bring your body back into balance. Backbends strengthen your back, shoulders, chest, and hips. They lengthen your spine, increase flexibility, and improve mobility, which helps promote good posture. Plus, they help relieve tension, tightness, and pain.

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Breathwork, Pranayama & Meditation

Breathwork refers to various techniques and practices that focus on conscious control and manipulation of the breath. It involves using specific breathing patterns and exercises to influence physical, mental, and emotional states.

Pranayama, a term from yoga, is a specific branch of breathwork that focuses on conscious control and regulation of the breath. It involves various breathing techniques that are often practiced alongside yoga asanas (postures) and meditation. Pranayama can have similar benefits to general breathwork but is often more structured and guided.

While breathwork can be an integral part of meditation, meditation itself is a broader practice. Meditation benefits include stress reduction, improved mental clarity, emotional well-being, increased self-awareness, and enhanced overall well-being. Both breathwork and meditation can be powerful tools for self-care, personal growth, and cultivating a sense of calm and balance in daily life.

Woman's Circle

Step into a sacred space of sisterhood and rediscover your inner strength. Unwind and share your experiences in a safe and supportive circle, strengthening your connection to yourself and others.
Through ancient wisdom and modern practices, we will connect to the divine feminine energy within and dive deep into guided meditation and soul-stirring practices, allowing your intuition to guide you. Join us for a transformative Women's Circle and embrace the power of shared stories.