Live Intensives

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What to Expect

Coming together to study and practice Yoga can be a form of self-rejuvenation. When you come to an intensive with Donna you can expect to be engaged in a process of self-inquiry where you, the practitioner, call the shots. While each practice is demonstrated with clarity and precision, Donna emphasizes that every practice can be adapted to individual needs, and you will be encouraged to choose variations that suit your structure and level of conditioning.

Most intensives are divided into a morning and afternoon class. While the morning class is generally 2-1/2 to 3 hours long, the class evolves from an introduction, guided-somatic inquiry and gradually into gentle yet strengthening yoga practice. You do not have to be able to do virtuosic yoga postures as the emphasis is on refining simple and accessible practices, investigating and discovering what works best for you. The afternoon class is usually 2-hours long and is often oriented towards more relaxing and restorative practices, making sure that we have time to integrate the days experiences.

What People Say About Donna’s Intensives?

“Donna’s work is singular, masterful, and reflective of decades of study and self-exploration. It is this that impacts my body so immediately and so deeply. After more than 50 years of working with my own challenges and others’, this is uniquely the teacher I return to at a time in my life when I no longer take classes. It is here that I feel trust. It is here that I feel license.” ~ Diana Tokaji, C-IAYT, MSC.
“This intensive gave me permission to open a door to a comfort and ease I didn’t know existed.”~ Vanessa Allen
“Coming from a different yoga background, Donna’s teaching felt like a breath of fresh air. The practice was very powerful but I never felt pushed; everything felt like a kind invitation. I also discovered that I have been doing things in a way that is injuring my body. I really felt the difference after just two days: more space, more opening, more fluidity.”~ Sonia Tafaro
“I have been studying with Donna for almost twenty years. Her knowledge and her personality have had an amazing impact on the way I teach. Every time I get surprised. Every time she re-connects me to practice. Every time I get so many things I can share with my students.”~ Blaz Jarc (Slovenia)
“Regardless of your background in Yoga and regardless of whether you are a yoga teacher or a student, an intensive with Donna can really change and deepen your yoga practice. Donna’s work is not only relatable on the mat, but also in life in general. Each time I participate in an intensive I have learned something profoundly new.”~ Kine Bruksas
“After working to come on one of Donna’s trainings or workshops for many years I finally got to book on. The depth of knowledge that Donna has is amazing. Add an inquisitive mind, compassionate approach and a welcoming presence. This intensive inspired me in my own practice and it is what I want to offer to others in my classes.”~ Denise Walters