START THE BREATHE CHALLENGE
THE RAFFLE IS NOW CLOSED.
INTRODUCTION
Please watch the introduction video from Yoga Pod Tucson Program Director, Shaelyn Delgado, to help you with navigating this challenge. At the end of each video, there will be a password given that will unlock the following day’s offering. Make sure to write the password down on a piece of paper or you can always go back to the previous video if needed. Once you reach the closing remarks, the final password will be given to access the raffle page. We hope you have a wonderful time in Tucson.
Day One | Hearing Your Heart | Claire De La Vergne
A quick and activating breathwork journey designed to clear your mind and connect you with the wisdom of your heart.
ABOUT CLAIRE DE LA VERGNE
Claire is a trauma-informed breathwork facilitator and multi-medium artist, fascinated with existence and passionate about somatic approaches to healing and creativity. She earned her breathwork certification through Pause Breathwork and holds a BA in Theatre Arts from the University of Arizona. By weaving together theatrical ensemble-building techniques with breathwork and movement practices, Claire creates a unique and playful environment for people to explore their inner worlds and heal—fueled by her belief in a planet where people feel more deeply, connect more authentically, and express more freely.
Day Two | Restorative Yoga & Elemental Meditation | Ashley Leal
Calm, soothe, and reset your nervous system with a simple Restorative Yoga pose and guided meditation through the elements.
ABOUT ASHLEY LEAL
Ashley has a 20+ year background that is rooted in the study of Kriya Yoga, Buddhism, and Taoism. She has a deep understanding of, and reverence for, all mystical traditions that guide us toward awakening. Her classes weave philosophy with movement and stillness for greater awareness and connection to all life. Ashley is a certified Sound Healer, advanced Yoga Teacher (E-RYT 500), and a Professional Astrologer & Tarot Reader.
Day Three | Listen & Nourish with Gentle Myofascial Release | Shaelyn Delgado
In this mini class, we’ll move from the feet all the way up through the neck using a self-massage technique known as ‘Myofascial Release’. This practice is an invitation to connect with the breath and explore the sensations of the body as we create space to listen to the body’s cues. Students can expect to cultivate presence, nourish and hydrate the connective tissues and hopefully find a little more ease and range of motions throughout the body.
ABOUT SHAELYN DELGADO
I stumbled into my first yoga studio 15 years ago. I literally mean 'stumbled’ because after many years of pushing my body to do things that didn’t support it, I could no longer walk or run comfortably. Yoga was a last resort...Yoga changed everything. It gave me instant community. It inspired me to start traveling. And most importantly, it shifted my relationship with my body by addressing healing from the inside out.I completed my 200 hour training in 2010 under the guidance of Jenn Chiarelli and John Salisbury and started teaching yoga in 2011. I didn’t initially plan to teach, but given how good yoga had been to me, it felt like it was my responsibility to share the practice. The first few years of teaching I was intimidated by anatomy. When students shared their injuries with me before class, I had no idea how to support them.
This inspired me to start studying with Tiffany Cruikshank’s Yoga Medicine program. Yoga Medicine was where I had my first ‘ah ha’ anatomy moment. It made me understand anatomy conceptually (as opposed to simply memorizing bones & muscles) and it helped me realize knowledge can empower us to play a larger role in our health. For this reason, I absolutely love studying anatomy and sharing it through myofascia release workshops and teacher training programs (and I highly recommend Yoga Medicine to those interested in learning more).
Since my first training in 2010, I've completed my 500 hour training with Anahata Soul (a Phoenix based school of yoga that focuses on meditation and emphasizes the subtle, energetic body) and have also earned certifications on the Spine, Myofascia Release/Chinese Medicine, Yoga Anatomy, Yoga for Athletes and Women's Health with Yoga Medicine. My classes focus on cultivating a light and positive environment, rooted in an understanding of both anatomy and balancing the energetic body. I offer 200 hour Teacher Training Programs at Yoga Pod in Tucson, and I also teach a 10-20 hour Anatomy Module that can be added to any existing YTT program.
Day Four | Gentle Movement | Ezra Masse-Maher
Whether attempting big power moves or a more gentle and soft flow, we can discover a meditation through movement by matching our breath to our movement.
ABOUT EZRA MASSE-MAHER
My name is Ezra Masse-Mahar, born and raised in Schenectady, N.Y. I have trained in acrobatics, dance, baton twirling and spring/platform diving all throughout my childhood. After majoring in Dance at University @ Buffalo in western NY, I auditioned for professional circus and dance companies which granted me the opportunity to perform all over the world. Experiencing both concert theatre and commercial style work, ranging from Olympic Stadiums to America's Got Talent (Season 12) as a top-10 finalist.
However, the most valuable experiences while traveling and performing was collaborating and free playing with other artists such as contortionists, break dancers, jugglers, partner acrobats, yogis, stunt men/women trapeze artists, handstand balancers ect. I was able to train and develop new practices, but was also excited to fuse the disciplines together into my own authentic style of movement, expanding my skill set as a professional dancer. I find myself gravitating further away from ordinary styles and enjoy showing people how to color outside the lines, collaborate techniques together in a way that is approachable for anyone with any level of experience
Day Five | Kundalini Pranayam for Mental Strength | Lakshmi Dev Bowen
This breath and mudra meditation brings circulation to the brain to clear the mind & help you connect to your inner light.
ABOUT LAKSHMI DEV BOWEN
Lakshmi Dev Bowen, ERYT-200hr is an instructor specializing in Kundalini & Vinyasa yoga for 20 years guiding students to get out of their minds and into their bodies. Her experience as an energy healer, spiritual mindset coach, international retreat leader, and soul fulfillment mentor for women was inspired by her own journey to overcome trauma, drug addiction, body dysmorphia disorder, and mental health issues.
Growing up in a small Ohio town known as "Kim", Lakshmi Dev took on her spiritual name in 2018 during Kundalini Yoga training to live in alignment with her soul's guidance. She's a married mother of 3 living in Tucson, AZ who has a deep passion for helping clients live out their own heaven on earth no matter what hell they've endured. Lakshmi Dev is also an electronic dance music DJ, a lover of fast cars, and believes every human is put on this planet for our own unique purpose.
CLOSING REMARKS
Please watch the closing remarks from Grant Henry as he will give you the password to access the raffle and submit your entry for our fabulous prizes. Thank you so much for joining us for this 5-day inclusive challenge in partnership with Yoga Pod Tucson.
