yoga workshopShake Loose: Fall Release With Yoga and Foam Rollers
This five-day workshop at Esalen Institute invites participants to explore autumn's natural rhythm of letting go through yoga, foam rolling, and somatic movement. Led by Ulrika Engman, a certified Anusara and Halprin Life/Art practitioner, the program weaves together dynamic vinyasa flows, long-held poses, and myofascial release techniques to bridge the tension between holding and releasing. The work addresses the seasonal shift toward winter by cultivating deeper sleep habits, grounding the nervous system, and reconnecting the body's natural patterns of rest and activity. Participants will practice alignment-based asana, explore stillness through savasana, and use soft foam rolling to awaken proprioceptive awareness and emotional resilience. The emphasis falls on concrete somatic techniques rather than conceptual teaching, allowing practitioners to discover their own embodied wisdom as the season changes.
