If you want to revitalize your whole being, remove waste and toxins and increase resilience, say hello to your Lymphatic system! I know: This is a system is almost always ignored… but we are going to change that!
A healthy lymphatic system is crucial to keep infection off and to healthily balance the body fluids. Since it does not count with a pumping structure, we need to stimulate it with appropriate breath-centered movements, balanced relaxation and contraction of tissues, and the wise use of gravity so that it can flow healthily. That is how yoga can help you detox while improving your circulatory and immune capacity.
In three consecutive Monday sessions (September 22 & 29 + October 6) we will concentrate on this mostly overlooked but key component of your wellbeing. We will meet on Zoom from 9:00 to 10:30 am (CST). You will also get access until October 27 to the session´s recordings.
Yoga con ALMA welcomes people in all bodies and of all levels of experience. Beginners and people practicing with special conditions are encouraged to participate. Each session is designed with modifications for each exploration to accommodate your personal needs.
The fees for all 3 sessions are 33 USD (credit card usage fees might apply). Additionally, you will get complementary access to ALMA DURAN´S VIRTUAL YOGA ROOM, a private FB page where information about health and a contemporary yogic lifestyle is exchanged: be part of a community!
Do you have any questions? Please contact Alma before you register; there are no refunds.
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As an anthropologist, researcher, educator and writer, Dr. Duran has been interesed in mobility and migration for decades. The history of humanity and culture is the history of mobility, she means. Not only people, but also ideas, music, ideologies, food, images, rituals and products travel through time and space.The results of her research have been published in books and well-known international magazines; she has given hundreds of lectures in more than 12 countries.
Yoga also has traveled and continous to change: this is also a subject of intellectual interest for Dr. Duran. She has offered undergraduate and graduate universitary seminars on this subject. Additionally, she is currently starting a new research project to this theme. For more information, please contact Dr. Duran by using the contact form in this website.
Would you like improve your yoga teaching skills, accelerate your growth as a teacher and learn how to build a sustainable career? This is your opportunity to deepen your personal study under the guidance of Alma Duran, an experienced mentor and educator.
This one-on-one custom-tailored mentoring emphasizes accessible, inclusive and subtle yoga techniques and is open to certified yoga teachers of all lineages. Each program is created to satisfy the needs and objectives of the individual and can follow into specific YA continuing educational categories.
This is either a three or a six-month online program- but many teachers decide to extend it. It can be delivered via Zoom or in-person, offered in English and Spanish, and includes:
· Initial one-on-one welcome call to outline goals and objectives.
· Weekly participation in minimum 2 Yoga con Alma online/in-person classes.
· A brief discussion afterwards to address any questions that might have arisen from the classes.
· Custom-tailored reading and writing projects. Discussion of them.
· Participation in other teaching platforms that Alma uses, such as her FB private group, the ALAPA Sessions and SANGHA-Maestr@s de Yoga, for example.
· 1 bi-monthly session to review videos of you teaching and discussion of your progress.
· Follow-ups with relevant resources from our session
· As needed, e-mail support and/or quick calls during the mentoring process to help guide you.
Interested? Contact ALMA
If we are dealing with this or that health issue, or as time passes and our bodies change, it is empowering to know that we can shape our own wellbeing competently: through integral yoga practices we can influence many factors that determine HOW WELL we live.
In these Yoga con ALMA in-person sessions (always on WEDNESDAYS from 9 to 10:15 am), you will experience how ancient Ayurveda and Yogic wisdom, combined with recent cutting-edge knowledge from Western science, can give you powerful tools to experience vibrant health.
Each mindful and joyful session will offer a well-rounded original sequence that will help you to improve your strength, flexibility, agility and balance while stimulating your physiology and supporting your physical and emotional resilience.
Departing from an attitude of acceptance and celebration of who we are, we will be using yoga safely, individualizing the poses as needed, and promoting that you integrate this gained knowledge into your personal daily practice, so that you can establish a solid foundation for your future well-being. Additionally, Alma will also be sharing many tips to boost your health as you deal with various challenges.
Whether you're a seasoned yogi, or stepping onto the mat for the first time, this class is for you! Find more freedom in your body, your heart and your mind. My goal is to make you feel safe, to have fun, and for you to finish class wanting to come back again and again!
We will be practicing in the beautiful terrace of Villa Sansoussi- a naturally well-ventilated, quiet, and private residence in Colonia Buena Vista only about a 10 minute drive from downtown Merida; there is plenty of parking. Once you register, you will receive all the details.
Here you can sign up for the complete October Series (Oct. 1, 8, 22 & 29). If you wish to register ONLY ON SPECIFIC DATES, you can get SINGLE-CLASS PASS tickets for 13.50 US here. Credit card usage fees might apply.
Any questions? Please e-mail Alma. Once you book a class it is not possible to reschedule or make refunds, but you are welcome to transfer your spot to a friend.
Yoga con ALMA welcomes people in all bodies and of all levels of experience. Beginners and people practicing with special conditions are encouraged to participate.
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Every year Dr. Durán offers several five-day retreats in selective locations close to the city of Merida,Yucatán. These could be pueblos magicos, Pre-Columbian states, Mayan villages or beautiful and quiet beaches.
Each retreat is dedicated to exploring in detail a yogic theme, which is weaved to an anthropological question.
The groups are small and all details are carefully taken care of so that the participants can have an enjoyable experience.
If you would like to be informed of the upcoming retreats, please sign up for Alma´s newsletter and/or send her a message using the contact form.
Do you want to get personalize instruction based on your goals, health condition, lifestyle, and body type? Then private online lessons will be right for you! Departing from your present condition and your goals, I can help you to find the right adaptations for you, improve your technique, increase your motivation, try unfamiliar movements, support your wellness goals, and cultivate an individual holistic program.
Private classes are specially beneficial when you work on a specific health issue - like insomnia, pain, cancer, immune deficiency, or anxiety-, to better manage injury recovery, to strengthen your overall body, or when you want do improve your confidence to practice in group settings. Through them you will develop a personal practice and attain a greater appreciation and knowledge of your own body-breath-mind connection, as well as its potential and limitations.
Get one-on-one attention in a private space that takes your personal needs into account! Fill out the contact form to learn more about private yoga packages to receive more information on how to schedule a session in the comfort of your home, office or hotel room. 60, 75 and 90 minute sessions available.
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¿Deseas obtener instrucción de yoga y/o meditación personalizada de acuerdo con tus metas, estilo de vida y condición físico-mental actual? Entonces lo mejor para ti es recibir clases privadas. Tomando en consideración cómo te encuentras ahorita y tus objetivos a lograr, te ayudaré a adaptar los ejercicios yógicos para que los puedas realizar de una manera mas benéfica, que mejores tu técnica al ejecutarlos, aumentes tu motivación y conocimiento, pruebes algunas secuencias nuevas y a que cultives un programa regular completo y holístico. Es especialmente recomendado tomar clases privadas cuando estás lidiando con algún reto físico especial- como insomnio, ansiedad, cáncer, problemas inmunológicos, o dolor crónico- cuando te estás recuperando de alguna lastimadura o accidente, cuando deseas mejorar tu condición en general y tu fuerza física, o cuando piensas que no te sentirías bien en una clase grupal. Este tipo de sesiones te guiarán en la creación de una práctica personal diaria especial para ti, ayudándote al mismo tiempo a cultivar más consciencia de cómo tu mente-cuerpo-espíritu se relacionan , así como de tus limitaciones y tu potencial.
Obtén atención personalizada en un espacio privado que se centra en tus necesidades: sesiones de 60, 75 y 90 minutos disponibles. Llena por favor la forma de contacto en ésta página y con gusto te enviaré más información.
THE RETREAT IS SOLD OUT! Thanks for your interest. If you would like to be informed about furure retreats, please sign up for Dr. Alma´s newsletter.
Discover the nourishing environment of Casa Lunita, where yogis renew their mind-body-soul connection among its natural beauty. Join me for a delicious blend of therapeutic breath-movement, restorative somatic practices, and a mindful experience that will help you to come back to your balance. A quiet environment, nourishing fresh meals prepared with joy and kindness, relaxing massages and a sympathetic community will support you too.
This retreat is designed to renew you completely. The program is sequenced to maximize your rejuvenating energy and will progressively move you deeper and deeper through the body and mind, gracefully and thoroughly revitalizing every system.
Weaving in essential yogic, ayurvedic and Zen Buddhist teachings, Dr. Alma will guide you through breath-directed movement, restoratives, deep relaxation, and meditation. You'll surrender layers of deeply held stress and tension, nurture your capacity for greater joy and compassion, and open to your own inner wisdom.
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GIVE the GIFT of wellbeing & vitality to your friends & family! This eGift Card for Yoga con Alma classes and workshops will be perfect for anyone interested in Yoga, wellness, stress reduction or holistic wellbeing. Begin by pressing here. Just choose the amount, fill out a simple form and the recipient will receive your eGift Card per email. The card is valid for on full year.
PS: This is an excellent gift for the Holidays, birthday celebrations, anniversaries or any other occasion that moves your heart!
Enjoy these four multi-dimensional practices in which you will safely relief tension and tightness, better your range of motion, challenge your coordination and enhance your balance -not only at the level of muscles and bones but also in terms of your mental and emotional states.
We will meet on Zoom on Mondays (August 25 + September 1,8 & 15) from 9 to 10:30 am (CST); you will also get access to the session recordings until September 21.
Yoga con ALMA welcomes people in all bodies and of all levels of experience. Beginners and people practicing with special conditions are encouraged to participate. Each session is designed with modificatiosn for each exploration to accommodate your personal needs.
The fees for all 4 sessions are 43 USD (credit card usage fees might apply). Additionally, you will get complementary access to ALMA DURAN´S VIRTUAL YOGA ROOM, a private FB page where information about health and a contemporary yogic lifestyle is exchanged: be part of a community!
Do you have any questions? Please contact Alma before you register; there are no refunds.
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It is natural to breath… ¿right? Yes, but breathing right is not something we do innately. Most of us are chest breathers, shallow breathers, mouth breathers, hyperventilate, often feel breathless, or create unnecessary tension in other body parts as we respire. Plenty of scholarly research has documented that insufficient or improper breathing habits can cause functional disturbances and even illnesses, while good breathing enhances our quality of life. In these individualized sessions you will become aware of your breathing patterns and learn techniques that will help you control, refine and improve your respiration, augment your breathing capacity, sooth your nervous system, improve respiratory, cardiovascular and immune function, and increase your vitality and well-being.
Please use the contact form to request more information or to make your appointment.
Here you can get single-class tickets for Yoga con ALMA for Vibrant Health, for 13.50 USD per session. If you prefer to register for the complete Series at a discounted rate, please follow this link. Additional credit card charges and convenience fees might apply.
If we are dealing with this or that health issue, or as time passes and our bodies change, it is empowering to know that we can shape our own wellbeing competently: through integral yoga practices we can influence many factors that determine HOW WELL we live.
In these Yoga con ALMA in-person sessions (always on WEDNESDAYS from 9 to 10:15 am), you will experience how ancient Ayurveda and Yogic wisdom, combined with recent cutting-edge knowledge from Western science, can give you powerful tools to experience vibrant health.
Each mindful and joyful session will offer a well-rounded original sequence that will help you to improve your strength, flexibility, agility and balance while stimulating your physiology and supporting your physical and emotional resilience.
Departing from an attitude of acceptance and celebration of who we are, we will be using yoga safely, individualizing the poses as needed, and promoting that you integrate this gained knowledge into your personal daily practice, so that you can establish a solid foundation for your future well-being. Additionally, Alma will also be sharing many tips to boost your health as you deal with various challenges.
Whether you're a seasoned yogi, or stepping onto the mat for the first time, this class is for you! Find more freedom in your body, your heart and your mind. My goal is to make you feel safe, to have fun, and for you to finish class wanting to come back again and again!
We will be practicing in the beautiful terrace of Villa Sansoussi- a naturally well-ventilated, quiet, and private residence in Colonia Buena Vista only about a 10 minute drive from downtown Merida; there is plenty of parking. Once you register, you will receive all the details.
Any questions? Please e-mail Alma. Once you book a class it is not possible to reschedule or make refunds, but you are welcome to transfer your spot to a friend.
Yoga con ALMA welcomes people in all bodies and of all levels of experience. Beginners and people practicing with special conditions are encouraged to participate.
#azenapproachtoyoga #yogaconalma #yogaconalmainmerida #sustainableyoga #practitionercenteredyoga #buildresilience #regulateyournervoussystem #accessibleyogainmerida #yogaforthenervoussystem #therapeuticallyorientedyoga #inquirybasedyoga #yoga4cancer #yoganidra #restorativeyoganidra #gentleyoga #agingwellwithyoga #yogaforpain #stressrelief #yogaheals #yogaforarthritis #sustainableyoga #mindfulnessbasedyoga #selfcare #yogaismedicine #restorativeyoga #kindnessyoga #yogaofawareness #mindfulnessyoga #yogaonline #almaduranyoga #userfriendlyyoga #changehabits #movewithease #stressreduction #bodyfriendlyyoga #yogafortransformation
As examples, some of the packages could include videos with joints & glands sequences, explorations done on a chair, or restorative yoga + nidra. iorities are. She will be happy to recommend to you three videos to which you will have access for 90 days.
As examples, some of the packages could include videos with joints & glands sequences,explorations done on a chair, or restorative yoga + nidra.
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Either working at the office or remote, the recent changes in work life have brought challenges to the physical condition and mental wellbeing of all of us, workers. A sense of isolation or overload, stress that builds up, diminished physical flexibility and mobility, difficulties focusing and/or a failure to be able to separate work and personal life are some of the most common complains, according to recent research.
It is well-known that a regular yoga practice can be a useful to find a new balance and become active again in a progressive and accessible manner. Some of the proven physical benefits of yoga are better posture, reduced muscular tension, deeper breath, more energy and better physiological function. Additionally, when practice with awareness, yoga can have a positive effect in your ability to concentrate and focus, reduce stress, increase memory, boost mental resilience and improve other cognitive functions. But… How to start? By joining this course!
In six-60 minute sessions -scheduled every other weekend- the WorkWellbeing YOGA con ALMA course is designed to give you the tools you need so that you can effectively incorporate yoga into your daily life AND into your work life.
WorkWellbeing YOGA con ALMA is offered twice a year. Given its popularity, it sells out in less than two weeks once the registration is open. If you would like to be notified about the next edition, please sign up for YOGA con ALMA's newsletter, or send an email to Alma using the contact form at the bottom of this website.
Following the yoga4cancer methodology created by Tari Prinster, this specialized class services the needs of cancer survivors. Selected practices are sequenced in an active and special manner to assist students in counteracting the side effects and longterm/permanent side effects of cancer treatments and their sequels. Special care is placed, so that the sessions promote strength, flexibility and mobility at the same time that they are safe, healing, and nourishing.
Dr. Duran is available for small group and individual yoga4cancer sessions in-person or via Zoom. Please fill out the contact form to request more information.
Coming from cities with strong and committed yoga teachers’ communities Dr. Duran noticed, as she established herself in Merida, that there was a lack of organizations of that type here. Therefore, she founded SANGHA-Maestr@s de Yoga in December of 2018. The objectives of this community are to create a safe and nurturing space where we can support each other, exchange opinions about all “yogisch” issues that matter to us, promote free continuous education, practice and mentoring, and find ways to generously service the communities where we live. All activities are for free; the group has the capacity to hold bilingual sessions (English/Spanish). If we began as a local group, colleagues form other regions- not only of the Americas, but also from Europe- have found their way to our SANGHA. For more information, please contact Dr. Duran using the form below.
Una vez establecida en Mérida de forma permanente, Alma notó que, a diferencia de otras ciudades donde vivió por muchos años, en Mérida no había ningún grupo de instructor@s de yoga con actividades gratuitas que contribuyeran su desarrollo y crearan una comunidad. Así fue que decidió fundar SANGHA- Maestr@s de Yoga en diciembre del 2018. Los objetivos de este grupo son el crear un espacio seguro y amigable donde podamos apoyarnos un@s a otr@s, intercambiar opiniones e información sobre temas yógicos de nuestro interés, promover la educación continua y el mentorado de nuevas generaciones de forma gratuita, y encontrar formas en que, como instructores de yoga, podamos servir mejor a las comunidades de las que formamos parte. Todas las actividades de SANGHA son gratuitas y el grupo tiene la capacidad de acomodar sesiones bilingües (Español-Inglés). Empezamos como una asociación local pero a raíz de la pandemia del COVID 19 algunos colegas de otras áreas geográficas se han integrado a SANGHA- países no solo en las Américas, sino también en Europa. Para más información, favor de contactar a las Dra. Duran usando la forma de contacto en esta página.
En los últimos tiempos nuestra vida laboral ha cambiado mucho -ya sea que trabajemos desde casa o afuera. De acuerdo con investigaciones recientes much@s trabajador@s se quejan de sentirse aislad@s o presionad@s en exceso, ven como su flexibilidad y movilidad física han disminuido, batallan para poder concentrase o no pueden separar ya el trabajo y la vida privada.
Que el yoga puede ayudarnos a encontrar un nuevo balance y volvernos más activ@s de manera accesible y progresiva es bien conocido. Algunos de los beneficios físicos comprobados del yoga incluyen una mejor postura, reducir la tensión muscular, mejorar la respiración y optimizar las funciones fisiológicas del cuerpo. Suena todo muy bien... pero: ¿Cómo empezar? ¡Registrándote en este taller!
En seis sesiones de sesenta minutos - que haremos cada tercer fin de semana- el curso YOGA con ALMA en el trabajo te dará las herramientas que necesitas para que exitosamente incorpores el yoga en tu vida diaria- especialmente mientras estás en el trabajo.
El curso YOGA con ALMA en el trabajo está compuesto por seis sesiones. Se ofrece dos veces al año y- dada su popularidad- se llena en menos de dos semanas. Si deseas mas información sobre cuando se ofrecerá la siguiente edición, por favor regístrate para recibir mi newsletter y la información llegará directamente a tu buzón. Puedes también usar la forma de contacto, al final de esta pagina, y enviarme una nota: con gusto te mantendré informad@.
Un-do stress, re-energize, and find balance through this practice that in skillful way blends Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra.
Gentler on the joints and fascia than Yin Yoga, Restorative is a profoundly soothing experience that restores your body and mind to its equilibrium through a process of deeply relaxing postures. On its part, Yoga Nidra, or yogic sleep, is a simple yet powerful body-centered meditative technique that promotes health, healing, and well-being. Research has shown that it effectively reduces post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, insomnia, chronic pain, anxiety and chemical dependency. The classes are suitable for all, no experience is requiered.
RESTORATIVE+NIDRA YOGA con ALMA artfully weaves mantras, selected restorative postures, visualizations and special breathing techniques to help you unwind. Resting comfortably on bolsters and blankets, you will relax into your mat and be carried in a semi-conscious and deeply soothing state in which the physical body can let go of tension entirely. Then you will be verbally guided in a "yogic sleep" state of profound calm and rest. After the session you will feel serene, rested, and rejuvenated.
These are responsive and interactive online sessions via Zoom; you will also have access to the recording for 3 days. If by the time you try to register the session is full, you can be put in a waiting list. Please send me a message using the contact form if you have questions; please keep in mind that there are no refunds.
If you are interested in joining the next session, please contact Alma by using the form below.
Con la intensión de servir a la comunidad, la Dra. Duran ofreció semanalmente clases gratuitas de yoga accesible en las instalaciones de La Felicidad Comienza A.C., en Mérida (2017-2018).
Ante la pandemia del COVID-19 ofrece en sus clases substanciales descuentos a quienes no pueden pagar las cuotas. Si ese es su caso, por favor contacte a la Dra. Duran utilizando el formulario al final de esta página.
Coming from a lineage in which Seva is valued, Dr. Duran offers a few hardships spots in each one of her public group classes. If you cannot afford to pay the entire registration fee, please contact Dr. Duran using the form below.
Breathing can be automatic… or it can be an art – an always available healing tool to cultivate health, harmony and happiness.
To breath goes well beyond the process of physiological respiration: in many Eastern traditions it is considered as vital energy, Prana in Sanskrit, or Qi in Chinese. Breathing well is much more elaborate than the “breath in ... and out”, or “take a deep breath” that you hear in mainstream yoga classes. There are hundreds of breathing methods, and some of them can especially enhance your vigor and well-being when appropriately combined with other yogic techniques.
Join Alma in this life-changing retreat in which we will dive into the intricacies of the body-breath-mind connection considering both the rich Yogic and Ayurveda traditions as well as the most recent Western research-based findings. Emphasis will be placed on exploring accessible practices that you can incorporate into your daily life to regulate your nervous system, protect your health, and increase your longevity.
This retreat is no SOLD OUT. If you wish to be informed of Yoga con ALMA´s upconing retreats, please sign up for her free newsletter in this webpage.
To create and nurture a community is a very important yoga practice. Those registered in Alma's classes will have free access to this private online community. In this safe space all participants can connect, exchange information and ideas, pose questions and share with like-minded people. It is a a source of information and a place of generous, open exchange of ideas.
There is robust evidence suggesting that appropiate yoga practice and a healthy lifestyle can help us to protect our brain function. In this themed-series Dr. Duran will guide you through four sequences specially designed to stimulate the brain, foster clarity of thought, concentration and stability. These will weave breath-lead explorations, mudras, concentration techniques, mantras, yogic philosophy and stimulation of marma points. Additionally, she will share with you research and information related to the impact of lifestyle on brain health.
The sessions will be held live on Zoom on February 3, 10, 17 & 24; you will enjoy the replay until March 2nd. The fees are 42 USD for all four consecutive sessions (credit card usage fees might apply).
Yoga con ALMA welcomes persons in all bodies and of all levels of experience. By signing up for this complete themed series, you will gain complementary access to Alma´s private FB group page, ALMA DURAN'S VIRTUAL YOGA ROOM, where you will get useful information and tips to nourish your practice and come in contact with other like-minded people.
Any questions? Please e-mail Alma. Once you book a class it is not possible to reschedule or make refunds, but you are welcome to transfer your spot to a friend.
Yoga and/or meditation can be offered in special settings, or be created as an special event. For example, as part of a destination wedding you can invite those you care for to join you in a yoga and meditation session design specially for the ocassion- perhaps a day before. A special event can also be created in creative environments, such as art galleries, old haciendas, by the ocean or in beautiful gardens. We can brainstorm to make this an unforgettable ocassion! Please use the contact form to request information.