Islay’s workshops offer space for deeper exploration; weaving together movement, philosophy, and self-inquiry. She believes that a sustainable practice includes all layers of being: body, energy, mind, and inner wisdom.
Each workshop is thoughtfully crafted in collaboration with the host community, and balances delicacy with depth. With more time to pause, reflect, and connect, these offerings often draw from sources such as Patanjali’s Eight Limbs of Yoga, the Vedic Kosha system, and classical yogic and Indian texts.
Upcoming workshops are listed below. If you’d like to invite Islay to lead a workshop at your studio or community, you can reach out reach out here.
The Bhagavad Gita Bookclub
Saturday, June 20, July 18, August 22 – 9:30 – 11:00am
Hosted by West Side Yoga : The Peak
425 West Fountain Street, Providence, RI, 02903
Free
The Bhagavad Gita Book Club is a summer-long exploration of this foundational yogic text, diving into its central themes of dharma, karmic action, non-attachment, and liberation. We will gather weekly to read and discuss the text, reflect on its teachings, and explore how the Gita’s wisdom can be meaningfully applied to our daily, contemporary lives.
June 20 = Chapter 1 – 6
July 18 = Chapter 7 – 12
August 22 = Chapter 13 – 18
Suggested translation : The Bhagavad Gita by Eknath Easwaran
YIN YOGA & CHAKRA SOUND BATH
Sunday, April 25th, 7:30pm – 9:00pm
Hosted by Rhode Island Hot Yoga
365 Eddy St 1st Floor, Providence, RI 02903
During this workshop, participants will be guided through a luxurious yin yoga practice while being serenaded by the immersive sounds of crystal singing bowls. The yin postures stimulate the fascial networks associated with each energy center, encouraging the flow of static energy. While the unique vibrational frequencies of the crystal singing bowls harmonize the corresponding chakra.
Expect minimal talking and maximum relaxation as you cultivate a sense of balance, and heightened awareness of your physical and subtle bodies.
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