Welcome!

🧘‍♀️ Who Should Attend:

This workshop is perfect for yoga teachers who have completed a minimum 200-hour yoga teacher training course or are currently enrolled in a teacher training program. If you're eager to refine your sequencing techniques and explore new ways to inspire your students, this is the workshop for you!

🎨 What You'll Learn:

- Master the art of building fluid yoga flows, from modified variations to full expressions of poses.

- Discover the natural progression of poses and how they seamlessly flow into one another.

- Unleash your creativity and find inspiration in unexpected places.

- Learn how to effectively prepare to teach your sequences with confidence.

- Dive deep into your personal practice and uncover new ways to play and transition between poses.

💡 Plus, Gain Insight into:

Successful ways to build class attendance and create a thriving yoga community in your studio or teaching space.

Discover Your Authentic Self: Unlock the Power of Your Life Story

Immerse yourself in breathtaking natural beauty that surrounds you. With daily yoga and meditation sessions, you will have the opportunity to connect with your inner self and explore your deepest desires and aspirations.

Are you feeling stuck in life?

Are you craving clarity and direction?

In addition to yoga and meditation, this retreat offers one-on-one life turning point coaching sessions, where you will receive personalized guidance on your journey of self-discovery. Whether you are seeking clarity on your life's purpose or looking to overcome a personal challenge, our coaches are here to support and empower you every step of the way.

Our Discover Your Authentic Self Journey is designed to help you uncover the key milestones and experiences that have shaped who you are today.

By reflecting on these pivotal moments in your life, you'll gain a deeper understanding of your values, strengths, and passions. You'll also identify any limiting beliefs or patterns that may be holding you back from reaching your full potential. With this newfound self-awareness, you'll be able to make more intentional choices and create a life that aligns with your true self.

The puzzle pieces of your life unveil your true masterpiece!

Unleash your inner strength and elevate your yoga practice with this empowering workshop series!

Join Iris Haftlang, E-500CYT for three transformative sessions designed to enhance your arm balances, inversions, binds, and backbends. Each workshop is packed with 90 minutes of immersive learning and practical application. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced yogi, this series will take your practice to new heights.

Two weekends, three fun workshops!

Each workshop begins with safety information to ensure your practice is injury-free. Strengthening drills and a quick flow warm-up prepare your body for the challenges ahead. Break into small groups to work on postures, receive personalized guidance, and explore variations. We conclude each session with an engaging Q&A and discussion to deepen your understanding and address any questions you may have.

Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your practice and unlock your full potential. Reserve your spot now and embark on an empowering journey of growth and transformation.

We can’t wait to see you on the mat!

Celebrated Spring Solstice!

Spring inspires us to take chances and follow our hearts. The Spring Equinox represents rebirth and growth. 

Practicing sun salutations is a meditative practice that connects the body, mind, and universe. This practice is powerful when nature is undergoing a change; it inspires a desire to start once again, fresh and renewed. 

In yogic tradition, 108 is a sacred number. Here are a few of the many examples:

108 Upanishads (Hindu spiritual texts)

108 sacred/marma points on the body

108 beads on a mala

The distance between the sun and the earth is 108 times the sun’s diameter

Iris and Julie have carefully designed a 2 hour practice of 108 sun salutations. It is organized in sections, and no two consecutive sections will include chaturangas. In other words, a less intense sequence will follow a more challenging one.  There is zero pressure to complete every salute! Water and child’s pose is encouraged.  This will be a joyful celebration to welcome Spring, and to connect with one another while sending energy of love into the universe.

“With this truth bearing light will begin a new life. Old unwanted impressions are discarded and we are protected from the damaging effects of new experiences.” 

― Patañjali, The Yoga Sutras of Patañjali

When we practice the Yamas and Niyamas, we rid ourselves of old attachments and fears. We arm ourselves with tools and directives that support the growth of inner spirit and strength by applying this simple, ancient wisdom.

I’m smiling as I describe the Yamas and Niyamas as “simple,”because to learn about them is not complex at all. On the surface, the concepts are straightforward: be kind, be honest, and be self-aware to name a few. Beyond the surface are many facets of these concepts and an infinite number of ways they can be used as tools to help us reduce suffering. To embrace these ideals and live them daily requires a deeper understanding of the spirit contained within the guidelines.

Please join me as we learn about the Yamas and Niyamas, the ten tenets of yoga’s ethical practice. We will discuss the meaning of each, and learn how we can personally apply the concepts so that we may live more peaceful lives.

Please join Iris Haftlang ECYT-200, CYT-500 and Leanne Schulz ERYT-200, ERYT-500 for 90 minutes of flow, core focus, balance technique, safety, overcoming fear, transitioning in and out of crow pose and playful variations. This is an all-level workshop. We will be teaching fundamentals of flying as well as intermediate techniques and postures.

What we will cover:

• Core strengthening
• Kakasana/Crow Pose
• Parsva Bakasana/Side Crow
• Headstand/Sirsasana
• Tittibhasana/Firefly Pose
• Bakasana/Crane Pose
• Transitions
• Safely incorporating arm balances into your practice

What does it mean to raise your vibe?

It means to rise above negativity and sadness by understanding  that there are lessons and love in everything we experience. Unwavering compassion and sincere curiosity help us cope with challenges, and are the foundation of an abundant, peaceful existence.

Join us as we lift our bodies, our spirits and our vibe!

Meet Your Mat Beginners Series

Presented by Studio Owner Samantha Martin, E500RYT

with Iris Haftlang, 500CYT

Location: The Mat Yoga Studio, PLANO Location

3136 Independence Pkwy, Unit B

Plano, TX  75075

Dates: Sunday, October 16 & 30 (we do not meet on Oct 23).
Time: 1:30 to 3:00pm.
Cost: $85, includes 3 weeks of unlimited yoga (must activate by Oct 30). Current Mat clients pay $50; members save 15%.
This 2-session beginners series is perfect for first-time yoga students. You’ll learn the basics of alignment-based Vinyasa, and receive one-on-one attention tailored to your unique needs. This workshop series will set you up for success in any of The Mat’s regularly scheduled classes. Class size is limited.

Calling all Control Freaks:

Letting Go, Finding Contentment and Surrendering

A deep dive into the practices of Aparigraha, Santosha and Ishvara Pranidhana

In this class we will spend time identifying what attachments you may have (guess what, you are probably lugging around stuff that you didn’t even realize you packed) and learning about tools you can use to lighten your load.

Here is a breakdown of what we will cover:

30 min Discussion

* Brief explanation of Yamas & Niyamas

* Focused explanation of Aparigraha, Santosha and Ishvara Pranidhana

* Understanding the difference between events & circumstances and how our choices affect how we feel in the aftermath 

* Exploring how desire drives our behavior and how to surrender to outcome

45 min Asana

* Heavy focus in practicing common poses with complete presence

* Identifying what we do and do not have power over in our poses: e.g. flexibility vs. presence, physical strength vs. breath and letting go of outcome - Aparigraha

* Focusing on what our bodies CAN do vs. our desire for poses - Santosha

* Understanding that whatever has presented on the mat is what it is supposed to be - Ishvara Pranidhana 

10 min Guided Surrender Meditation followed by 5min of silence

We have two Sound Immersion Classes coming up on Saturday, April 30 at the Dallas studio. These classes are close to selling out, so register soon to reserve your spot.

1 to 2pm Slow Flow with Iris and Kenny

2:15 to 3:30pm Deep Stretch with Rachel and Kenny

Isvara Pranidhana: Surrender Flow to Find Peave

Ego tells us that we have control over the events, the circumstances, even the people in our lives. The practice of Isvara Pranidhana teaches us that we have influence over these things, but can never truly control them.

So if we can’t control the things and people around of us, how can we move peacefully and confidently through life? By understanding that we have power over one thing and one thing only…ourselves.

Join me on the path to peace as we explore Isvara Pranidhana, the practice of surrendering to Universal Will. Get comfortable with the idea of letting go of the things in your life that aren’t working for you, and accepting the things that you cannot change. 

Things to bring: Yoga mat, water, open mind 💗

Things to leave behind: Stress & attachments 😉

Sunday, June 12th 11:00AM

Holistic Festival of Life & Wellness

Plano Event Center

What an absolute honor to lead this year’s Yoga for Harmony and Peace, commemorating both the International Day of Yoga 2022 and the 75th Anniversary of India’s Independence, which happens this August.

In attendance today were Indian dignitaries including Consul General Shri Aseem R. Mahajan and our own beautiful North Texas South Asian community.

Thank you to our new friends for making all of this possible. I am humbled beyond what my words can express.

~The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.

~Mahatma Gandhi

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Breakfast will be served and mats will be provided. This event is free to the public!