The Marigold Mala
Yoga • Ayurveda • QiGong
OFFERINGS
Yoga
Yoga is an ancient path, a living practice that opens the door to the inner landscape of the self. It is not defined by age, body, or past experience, but by the willingness to pause, breathe, and turn inward. Through the harmony of breath, movement, and awareness, it awakens clarity, presence, and the subtle energy that threads through all life. Its essence is not measured in postures or flexibility, but in the quiet recognition of your own innate wisdom, the aliveness in each breath, and the stillness in which insight and balance arise.
Private sessions and thoughtfully structured group classes are available for studios, retreats, and professional environments seeking grounded, accessible practice.
Qigong
Qigong is the practice of cultivating qi, the life force that flows through all living things. Through gentle, mindful movement, structural alignment, and moving meditation, it awakens vitality and refines presence. Each gesture and breath becomes an invitation to sense the body’s innate intelligence and the subtle energy that connects you to yourself and the world around you. It is less about mastery or technique and more about discovering the harmony of body, breath, and energy, the quiet aliveness that arises when mind, body, and spirit move together.
Qigong sessions are especially effective for workplace wellness, team reset days, and individuals seeking sustainable energy and nervous system balance.
Ayurveda
Ayurveda is the ancient science of living in harmony with your unique constitution and the rhythms of the natural world. Rooted in an understanding of the elements and the flow of prana, the vital life force, it recognizes that well-being extends beyond the physical body into the energetic and subtle layers of our being.
Through mindful daily rhythms, nourishment, and intentional living, Ayurveda invites a return to balance and a remembering of the elemental harmony from which we are formed. It is a path of attunement to your body’s signals, your energy, the seasons, and the quiet intelligence that guides sustainable health and inner equilibrium.
Individual consultations and educational workshops provide practical tools for lasting vitality in both personal and professional settings.
Meditation
Meditation is the practice of returning to awareness itself, a gentle journey into the stillness that underlies thought and emotion. Through breath, subtle visualization, mantra, and moving awareness, it awakens presence, clarity, and a sense of grounded vitality. Drawing from yogic and contemplative traditions, including breath awareness, Yoga Nidra, and Daoist energy circulation practices, meditation becomes a direct experience of alignment between mind, body, and energy.
Guided meditation sessions are offered for individuals, private groups, and corporate or retreat settings, tailored to support focus, resilience, and a deeper sense of calm in daily life.
OUR CURATED WELLNESS OFFERINGS
Ancient wisdom meets modern wellness. Explore our specialized pathways designed for your physical and spiritual harmony.
SEASONAL WORKSHOPS
Dive deep into restorative Ayurveda and ancient QiGong intensives, crafted to synchronize your energy with the seasons.
COMMUNITY SESSIONS
Elevate your spirit through community-driven Yoga flows and traditional GiGong exercises for all experience levels.
PRIVATE GUIDANCE
Tailored guidance focusing on your personal wellness journey. Specialized one-on-one classes to refine your practice.
ANCIENT RHYTHMS FOR THE MODERN SPIRIT
At The Marigold Mala, philosophy is more than theory, it is a lived experience. We weave the constitutional wisdom of Ayurveda with the energetic flow of QiGong to awaken your innate vitality. Our approach treats the individual as a microcosm of the cosmos, harmonizing the elements within to mirror the balance of the world without. Through mindful breath and ancestral rituals, we guide you back to your most radiant self.
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TRAINING, PILGRIMAGE & SERVICE
Chakra Yoga Nidra Retreat
Katie Silcox – Sivananda Ashram, Bahamas (April 15–18, 2026)
2026
Restorative immersion into the subtle body through guided Yoga Nidra, gentle pranayama, and intuitive movement. Focused exploration of the chakra system to awaken inner wisdom and integrate embodied healing within a traditional ashram setting.
QiGong, Internal Martial Arts & East Asian Healing Arts Immersion
Bryan Isacks – Verdesana, Costa Rica (2026)
Immersive training in classical QiGong and internal martial arts exploring cultivation of qi (life force), structural alignment, breath regulation, and meditative movement. Integration of principles from Chinese medicine and East Asian healing traditions to refine energetic awareness and embodied presence.
200-Hour QiGong Teacher Training
Yoga Farm Ithaca (YFI) - Bryan Isacks, M.S., L. As. Study included cultivation of qi, structural alignment, meridian theory, and principles of Chinese medicine.
2024
Yoga Immersion
Yoga Farm Ithaca (YFI) – Alaya Retreat Center, Panama
Yoga of Devotion with Krishna Das
Satchidananda Ashram, Yogaville, Virginia
Integral Hatha Yoga Retreat
Satchidananda Ashram, Yogaville, Virginia
200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training
Yoga Farm Ithaca (YFI) – Imiloa Institute, Costa Rica
2023
Kirtan Training with Govind Das
Satchidananda Ashram, Yogaville, Virginia
Kripalu Ashram Retreat
Malav, Gujarat, India
Holi Festival & Temple Immersion
Rajasthan & Agra, India
2022 — 2021
Kashika School Project
Rishikesh & Kumarkot, India. Volunteer service rebuilding community educational infrastructure following the 2013 floods.
Mantra Yoga & Sound Vibration
Jagadambika – Sadhana Now Community
Sacred Study & Devotional Formation
2020
Shakti – Power of Manifestation
Jagadambika – Sadhana Now
Patanjali Yoga Sutras
Bhagavad Gita Study
Swami Kashi – Sadhana Now
Swami Kashi – Key to Happiness
Vedanta – Self-Knowledge
Spiritual Memoir Course
Atmabodha of Adi Shankaracharya
Joan Borysenko – 6-Week Course
Jesus the Yogi
Swami Kashi – Sadhana Now
2019 — 2017
Yatra Pilgrimage with Swami Kashi
Uttarakhand & Rishikesh, India. Immersion in ashram living, meditation, seva, and Himalayan spiritual culture.
Door of Hope Service
Bangalore, India. Volunteer service supporting destitute children through nutrition, education, and holistic care.
Changing Destiny Service
Kolkata & Siliguri, India. Supporting women and children in high-risk districts through empowerment and education sponsorship.