What I’m Doing and What Might Be of Interest to You
The simple stuff I’m learning -
It's good to give but don’t forget to receive.
Life’s short, risk when you can.
Take care of yourself.
Oh, yeah, and love.
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
I’m living and teaching in San Miguel De Allende, GTO, Mexico. The people here are warm and welcoming, and the country is exquisite. This magic town is built on quartz crystals and is a world historic site in the high desert - sweet on the eyes and home to a confluence of beautiful cultures and cuisines. It is expanding, wildly alive, and a wonderful place to grow my roots.
In addition to continuing my Rolfing practice, I am certifying in Somatic Experiencing as an adjunct to this work. It's another ‘door’ into our inner experience and one which I’d be happy to share in more detail with anyone interested.
Since moving into my beautiful new home, I have been offering daily morning Mysore Ashtanga classes on my roof and we are beginning to build a beautiful community here.
The last couple of years have been a time of reflection and growth, and I feel deeply that it is time to begin sharing some of what I’ve been learning.
Scroll down to see my upcoming workshops and trainings. I’d be happy to hear from each of you directly, and have you join me if any of these courses resonate with you.
Much love,
Mitchell
Ashtanga - Mysore
Los de Marcos, Nayarit, Mexico
5 days: Jan, 17th-21st
5 days: Jan, 23rd-28th
Two weeks of Mysore-Style Ashtanga Vinyasa, given in a small, local shala just several blocks from the beach.
LDM is a low-key village with a gorgeous beach with an easy surf ideal for families with children. It lies just north of the creative excitement of San Pancho and Sayulita, and is situated down a long stretch of coast with prime surf.
This is a lovely area to wake up for practice, head for a wave, or simply chill.
Space is limited and it is recommended that you reserve in advance for 1 or 2 weeks.
Asana & Bodywork
San Pancho, Nayarit, Mexico
January 17th - 21st, 2023
This is a new course focused on evolving our skills in working with others.
We will explore a cohesive framework for working with bodies, whether you are a practitioner, a teacher of movement/asana or bodyworker. We will work with observation skills, analysis of structure, and appropriate touch.
This framework will include an investigation of compression, length, and fascial adhesion.
You will develop and evolve skills in addressing bodies in asana, and will learn fundamental hands-on skills for working with injuries.
Core to this study will be learning to feel and addressing restrictions in the fascial net which supports the whole body. This work is based to a significant extent on concepts drawn from Structural Integration (aka ‘Rolfing’).
Space is intentionally limited to give personalized training.
Structural Integration - Session 1 ‘Rolfing’
San Pancho, Nayarit, Mexico
January 23rd - 28th, 2023
Body Diagnostics & Fascial Bodywork
Session 1 of the Rolf 10-Series
This is a 5-day introduction to the principles of Structural Integration (aka 'Rolfing'), and the 1st session of the Rolf 10-Series.
Focus is first placed on developing your skills in observation and analysis of alignment in body's at rest and in movement.
We then work with fascial (specialized connective tissue) release techniques and sensitivity to fascial layering. This will culminate with the application of these skills to deliver the 1st session of the Rolf 10-Series.
This course is the pre-requisite for 'Structural Integration 10-Series'
“Transitions”
5-Day Workshop
San Pancho, Nayarit, Mexico
February 7th - 12th, 2023
This will be a deep-dive into the changes occurring in our lives, how they are impacting us, and how are we able to manage all this ‘newness’.
We are all in seemingly new territory and looking for fresh vision and useful tools to negotiate this sea.
This entire process will be supported by gourmet cuisine within the luxury of a boutique hotel, half a block from the beach, and 2 blocks from the center of this beautiful sea-side village. Expect time for walks on the beach, massages, and shopping visits.
Join me in exploring this territory to develop fresh insight and hope for the journey.
Small group. Reservation required.
Ashtanga Daily Class
San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico
July 2022 - Onward
Mysore-style class
Beginners always welcome
Mornings 7:00am - 9:00am
5 days a week: Tuesday-Saturday
Practice held in my San Antonio home on the rooftop.
San Pancho Yoga Festival
San Pancho, Nayarit, Mexico
Coming in May 2023
Planning Now!