Embrace the energy of the Winter Solstice! Join us for a guided morning walk to connect with nature and center your mind. Afterward, we convene at Mountain View Studio for a catered lunch celebration, followed by an afternoon Kundalini Yoga workshop and a gong bath to complete the day.
Our nature guide, Dave Holden, grew up as a woodsman and fisherman in Maine, learning his outdoor skills from his father and grandfather. This early connection to nature fostered a lifelong passion, and over the years, Dave has become an acclaimed local nature guide and writer. His work focuses on the flora and fauna of the Catskills, capturing the beauty of each season with a personal, accessible style that invites you to see the natural world with fresh eyes. I’m excited for you to experience the walk with Dave, who brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep love for the outdoors. I always learn something new from him, and I’m sure you will too!
When
Saturday, December 21, 11am – 6pm
11am: Guided Nature Meditation Walk w/ Dave Holden, Hari & Jenn at The Comeau Property Trail
1pm: Catered vegetarian lunch at Mountain View Studio
2pm-6pm: Kundalini Yoga Workshop & Gong Bath at Mountain View Studio
Where
Walk at The Comeau Property Trail, 95 Comeau Drive, Woodstock, NY 12498
Lunch & Workshop at Mountain View Studio, 20 Mountain View Avenue, Woodstock, NY
For those traveling from NYC by bus, the studio is a 5 minute walk from the Trailways bus stop in Woodstock. Visit trailways.com.
Hari Kaur Khalsa is a master teacher of Kundalini Yoga and meditation, pioneering its teaching in the West as part of the first wave of yoga teachers. She studied Qi Gong with Chris Chen and offers classes tailored for women and all practitioners. Hari directs and teaches Kundalini classes and teacher trainings worldwide, with a notable legacy of bringing Kundalini Yoga to high schools and hospitals. From 1988 to 2004, she led the development of Kundalini Yoga wellness programs at Newton-Wellesley Hospital in the Greater Boston Area before relocating to NYC with her husband, Dave. In 2004, Hari founded the Illumined Woman courses to empower women of all ages, curating wisdom that brings healing, comfort, and transformation. She authored two influential books: ‘A Woman’s Book of Meditation: Discovering the Power of a Peaceful Mind’ and, as co-author with Machelle Seibel, MD, ‘A Woman’s Book of Yoga: Embracing Our Natural Life Cycles.’ Hari’s dedication has earned her numerous service awards for making Kundalini Yoga accessible worldwide, and she was the first woman teacher trainer to integrate these teachings universally. Hari Kaur Khalsa’s impact extends beyond her teachings; she was recognized as one of Yoga Journal’s Top Ten Influencers of Yoga in the West, a testament to her profound influence on the global yoga community.
Jennifer Drue serves as a conduit for transformation, blending ancient wisdom with modern healing practices. Trained under the guidance of esteemed Hari Kaur, she channels the power of Kundalini Yoga, complemented by her expertise as a Certified Sound Therapy Practitioner, weaving the mesmerizing tones of the gong and other sacred sound instruments into her practice. Jennifer curates personal retreats and intimate sessions, each a sacred space for upliftment, healing and transformation. Her teachings resonate deeply, touching lives with the gentle power of healing. She also works for a non-profit organization dedicated to serving people navigating visual impairments and other disabilities, embodying her commitment to making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
