JOHN SCHUMACHER is a senior Iyengar instructor who has studied and practiced yoga for over 30 years. John is the founder and director of Unity Woods Yoga Center, Washington, D.C. area's largest yoga center and the biggest Iyengar Yoga center in the country. In addition to teaching at Unity Woods, John conducts workshops throughout the U.S. and abroad. The strength of his personal practice, combined with his humor and clarity, make him an extremely inspiring teacher.

BLUE LAKE RANCH evolved from a simple 1910 homestead to a luxurious European style Country Estate. From the elegantly appointed Main Inn to the secluded garden cottages there are unsurpassed views of Blue Lake, the gardens and the 13,000 ft. La Plata Mountains. Accommodations at the ranch include a full, daily breakfast and afternoon tea.

THE RIDGEWOOD EVENT CENTER located fifteen miles from Durango and one mile from the Blue Lake Ranch Bed & Breakfast, is a beautiful structure with a spectacular view of the La Plata Mountains. The barn, with its southern yellow pine floors is an ideal place to practice Yoga. Surrounded by large cottonwood trees, the space is filled with plenty of natural, soft, filtered light that streams through the barn's many large windows. Our meals will be served on the large portal that surrounds the building. The portal, supported by beams that were hand carved in Mexico, opens up to the fields, forest and river.

STUDENTS: The retreat is for the intermediate student. Specifically, you should have no serious injuries; have a consistent home practice; be able to hold sirsasana, sarvangasana and halasana for 5 minutes each, and be able to push up into urdhva dhanurasana.

ACCOMMODATIONS are available at Blue Lake Ranch Contact them directly for information and to make reservations. phone 970-385-4537 or 888-258-3525 •Email:bluelake@frontier.net, or visit their web site at www.bluelakeranch.com There are a limited number of rooms available in local students' homes (for a reasonable fee). Some of the students live within a few miles of the workshop location. Contact Kathy for information and to make arrangements. Camping is available in La Plata Canyon (about 10 miles north of the workshop location). A wide range of accommodations is available in Durango. Call 1-800-525-8855 for information.

FEE: $725. Includes: yoga classes, evening discussions as well as a gourmet vegetarian lunch and dinner Sunday through Thursday and lunch on Friday. FEE DOES NOT INCLUDE ACCOMMODATIONS.

A $300. deposit ($150. of which is nonrefundable) will reserve your space. The balance ($425.) is due by May 1st. If you decide to cancel your reservation before July 1, you will be given a refund (less $150. nonrefundable deposit) if your space can be filled. No refunds after July 1.

Please bring yoga props: (3 blankets, sticky mat, block, strap, bolster and eye wrap) if you cannot bring these props, please let Kathy know when you register for the workshop

UPDATE: John Schumacher's workshop is now available to students wanting to attend on a daily basis!

You can now sign up now for any amount of the days you can make it. The cost per day is $140 and includes all instruction as well as a gourmet vegetarian lunch and dinner. Friday’s cost is $70. (1/2 day) and includes lunch.

The daily schedule is as follows:
    9:30-noon Asana Class followed by lunch
    4:30-6:30 Afternoon Class followed by dinner

We will also have an evening discussion on Tuesday after dinner. You are welcome to stay at the workshop site between the classes.

In order to have an accurate head count for the cooks you need to sign up by Aug. 1

Please don't hesitate to call (970-259-4794) if you have questions.

We still have room for full time students (COMPLETE INFORMATION ABOVE).

Pamper yourself before the "holi-daze" with 3 full hours of poses designed to release stress, boost the immune system and restore lost vitality.

This workshop will focus on the yoga positions that encourage relaxation at the deepest level. Both workshops are open to all levels of students.

Location: Wild Sage Yoga Studio, Smiley Building, 1309 E. 3rd Ave., Room 32
(on the 3rd floor)