International Yoga Festival & Lila Yoga India Retreat
2023-03-04 - 2023-03-14
“I am honored & looking forward to once again teaching at the International Yoga Festival!!!” ~ Erica Kaufman
Join Yogini Erica Kaufman on the banks of the Gangers River on the foothills of the Himalayan Mountains for an experience of a lifetime!
Rishikesh is the spiritual birthplace of yoga & the home of the world-renowned International Yoga Festival at Parmarth Niketan Ashram!

$1250 INCLUDES:

MARCH 4 -7 LILA YOGA RETREAT – 4 DAYS TO SETTLE IN & PRACTICE SACRED STUDIES WITH YOGINI ERICA KAUFMAN INCLUDING ASANA, PRANAYAMA, MEDITATION & TAILOR-MADE EXCURSIONS TO SACRED SPIRITUAL SITES.
MARCH 8-14 INTERNATIONAL YOGA FESTIVAL – 7 DAYS OF FESTIVITIES WITH ESTEEMED YOGIS, SCIENTISTS & SCHOLARS. PERFORMANCES, CLASSES, SEMINARS, LECTURES
TRADITIONAL ASHRAM LIVING WITH HOUSING, MEALS, & NIGHTLY ARTI CHANTING
TRANSPORTATION BETWEEN DEHRADUN AIRPORT & PARMARTH NIKETAN ASHRAM

REGISTER HERE:

RESERVE YOUR SPOT: $250*
(no obligation; this tuition deposit is nonrefundable; $1000 balance due before 2/1/23)
PAY IN FULL: $1250*
(covers full access to LY RETREAT + IYF2023; ashram room & board; pickup & drop off Dehradun Airport to Parmarth Niketan Ashram)

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Lila Yoga® Mindfulness Retreat—The Art & Science of Feeling Fresh!
2023-06-16 - 2023-06-19
Living with contentment is a key component in our wellbeing. The ability to release, relax, and sometimes embrace heaviness without guilt are all part of our wellness. Joy can unfold easily from contentment and give rise to the quiet power of yoga—the spring-well of freshness.
It’s a marvelous refreshing experience to feel invigorated by peaceful ease. In this class we will take time to consider these states of being and how to nourish them in your life. You will practice asanas, pranayama, and meditations to creates space for freshness!—room for expensive positive qualities to naturally unfold. You will learn life skills to activate fresh qualities in your everyday well being.
All Levels of Practitioners Welcome (modify to your own level). TUITION: Tuition $300 + 3 nights
CHECK IN INSTRUCTIONS: Registration takes place from 2– 5 pm on your program start date. All participants and volunteer staff must check in at our Guest Registration house. Please arrive before 5 pm to check-in and settle into your accommodations. Your program begins with dinner, followed by an orientation. The Guest Registration house closes at 5 pm after which no one is available to provide information or orient you to your accommodations. All programs usually end at 12:30 pm on the program’s departure date, followed by lunch. Further specifics regarding your program’s schedule will be available upon arrival. If applicable, you will receive an email from the program coordinator in the week prior to your program with any additional information you may need.

Lila Yoga Retreat in Chennai, India
2023-12-28 - 2024-01-06 | Chennai, India, Lila Yoga Retreat, Chennai, India
Attendees of the retreat experience a week of intense yogic study in the subjects of asana, meditation, pranayama, chanting, the Yoga Sutras, and yoga philosophy. In addition to study with highly experienced yogacharyas at KYM, Yogacharya Erica Kaufman guides students on a weekend trip to Tiruvannamalai, India to visit world famous meditation caves and the Annamalaiyar Temple — a truly life-changing experience.
The Lila Yoga Retreat to Chennai, India is held annually
Dec 28 – Jan 6, 2024
For the price of approximately $1,890 the retreat provides

Daily instruction from highly experienced yogacharyas at the Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram
Hotel room & board in Chennai, India organized by Lila Yoga
Daily breakfast at the Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram
Transportation to and from the airport
Transportation to and from the hotel to the beach, KYM, and any other Chennai city trips
Hotel room & board in Tiruvannamalai, India
Transportation to and from Tiruvannamalai, India

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Flights are coordinated by attendees, but covered by the individual. India requires a tourist visa, citizens from most countries can complete a 72-hour e-visa.
For more information, please contact erica@lilayoga.com or reach out to Lila teachers during class times at Lila Yoga Studios in State College, PA

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Payment terms and conditions:

$500 deposit towards $2024. Balance due by Nov 1st.
Or pay in full now the Early Bird Rate $1890.
You can make your payments via the tickets below, or you can also make them through Erica Kaufman’s Venmo account @EricaKaufmanYogini.
(refunds are only issued in unlikely event the program is cancelled)

International Yoga Festival 2024 with Erica Kaufman
2024-03-08 - 2024-03-14
“I am honored & looking forward to once again teaching at the International Yoga Festival 2024!!!” ~ Erica Kaufman
Join Yogini Erica Kaufman on the banks of the Gangers River on the foothills of the Himalayan Mountains for an experience of a lifetime!
Rishikesh is the spiritual birthplace of yoga & the home of the world-renowned International Yoga Festival at Parmarth Niketan Ashram!

EXCITING!!

Please use Promo Code Erica2024 to receive 15% off in Dec.
MARCH 8-14, 2024 – INTERNATIONAL YOGA FESTIVAL 2024 at Parmarth Niketan, Rishikesh, INDIA

A Day of Yoga at O-An Zendo with Erica Kaufman
2024-09-28 09:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
A Day of Yoga at O-An Zendo
Immerse yourself in a Day of Yoga with International Yogacharya Erica Rachel Kaufman, founder of Lila Yoga in the beauty of Julian Woods at the O-An Zendo

Join us for a carefully designed and mindfully paced day that will leave you refreshed and inspired.
What: Day of Yoga Immersion
With: Erica Rachel Kaufman, founder of Lila Yoga
When: Sept 28, 2024 9am-3pm
Cost: $180-255 /participant (sliding scale)
Enrollment limited to 12 participants
Where: O-An Zendo, Julian Woods, Pa.
Who: All Levels
How: Registration upon payment.
Please use our PayPal link below to make payment. Day of Yoga Immersion Includes:

Dharma Talk, Guided Meditation
Wholesome Vegetarian/Vegan Lunch, Tea and Sweets
Quieting & Calming Pranayama (yogic breathing)
Asana (yoga postures—adjustable for all levels)
Intentional Silent Walks in Nature (weather permitting)

For more information contact: erica@lilayoga.com

States of Tonality: A Dialogue of Presence and Weight in Contact Improvisation
2024-12-07 - 2024-12-08 | Andheri West Mumbai
States of Tonality: A Dialogue of Presence and Weight in Contact Improvisation
A focus on physical tonality in Contact Improvisation forms the meeting ground for this collaborative workshop with Erica Kaufman, a second generation Contact Improvisation teacher and Nita Little, a first.
While the dynamic of tone shapes and structures our every move, it also determines the levels of communication between bodies in motion. We can say that our dances are dialogically determined by the meeting of our tones. Tone shapes our presence, and is coextensive with our physical attention, our curiosity, and our movement skills, especially where weight is concerned. This creates a daring coalescence of playfulness and musicality.
Come engage with Erica and Nita in the serious play of moving well together.
What: States of Tonality: A Dialogue of Presence & Weight in Contact Improvisation (Dec 7th & 8th, 2025)
With: Erica Rachel Kaufman & Nita Little
When: Dec 7th & 8th, 2025
Venue: Distracshion Studio, 10th floor, Remi Commercial Industrial area, Andheri West Mumbai
More Info / Register:
+919004648854 / +9199622 75767
incontactcollective@gmail.com
workshop.indiacontactfestival@gmail.com

Radical States of Presence - Freedom & Dependence in Contact Improvisation
2024-12-13 - 2024-12-15 | New Creation, Auroville
RADICAL STATES OF PRESENCE
Freedom & Dependence in Contact Improvisation
Join Erica and Karthik in Auroville for a beautifully designed weekend CI Workshop! We will dive deep into the foundational principles of Contact Improvisation and examine how individual freedom & mutual dependence are relational. By expanding our awareness from skin to the space around us, we will explore how this dynamic fosters new discoveries and opens possibilities.
This collaborative workshop offers an opportunity to refine technical and compositional skills within CI.
Open to all levels of experience.
Erica Rachel Kaufman has contributed to the continued development of Contact Improvisation since 1987. Interested in physics, states of consciousness and movement to unite people across borders, Erica has taught and performed CI in USA, Israel, China, Europe, and India.
Erica has collaborated with Nancy Stark Smith and the full CI founding generation on reunion gatherings with Steve Paxton to dance, discuss, ponder CI, and share time together.
Karthik is a dancer, teacher and performing artist based in Berlin. He has a Diploma in Contemporary dance(2011) from Attakkalari Centre for Movement Arts and trained in various forms of contemporary dance, kalaripayattu, bharatanatyam, body conditioning, contact improvisation and instant composition. He is one of the first generation of CI practitioners from India and has worked with several dance companies, arts collectives and social organisations in India and Europe, while developing a teaching practice.
What: RADICAL STATES OF PRESENCE – Freedom & Dependence in Contact Improvisation (Dec 13-15, 2024)
With: Erica Kaufmann and Karthik Rajmohan
When: Dec 13-15, 2024
Where: New Creation, Auroville
Who: Open to all levels of experience.
Info & Registration: aurovilleartworld@gmail.com

Unlock Your Vital Energy: Join the Mini Lila Prana Retreat in preparation for full participation in IYF2025
2025-03-06 - 2025-03-08 | Rishikesh India, India
Unlock Vital Energy! Lila Yoga: Prana in Daily Living.
Join the Mini Lila Prana Retreat in Rishikesh India (March 6-8) in preparation for full participation in International Yoga Festival 2025 (March 9-15)!
Firmly establish yourself in your center with this beautiful Mini Retreat scheduled just before IYF starts. Cultivate inner balance and focus with Yogini Erica’s expert guidance as you settle from jet lag, connect with others, stabilize focused energy.
Erica’s daily Prana Sessions unlock powerful and magnificent energies deep within you. Each Session combines pranayama (yogic breathing) and targeted gentle asanas to stimulate vital energy flow, nurture your body and elevate profound well-being.
What: Mini Lila Prana Retreat in Rishikesh India (March 6-8)
With: Erica Rachel Kaufman, founder of Lila Yoga
When: March 6- 8, 2025
Cost: IYF Tuition (sliding scale) + $297 (Prana retreat)
= IYF Tuition + $297
Where: Rishikesh India
Who: All Levels
How: Registration upon payment.
Please use our PayPal link below to make payment. Day of Yoga Immersion Includes:

3 nights accommodations
2 nourishing meals a day
Daily Prana Sessions with Yogini Erica
Full IYF2025 participation!
Plus, receive expert support from Siddharth in arranging flights and navigating visa requirements
COST: IYF Tuition + $297

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Immerse Yourself in a Day of Yoga with Yogacharya, Erica Rachel Kaufman, in the beauty of Julian Woods at the O-An Zendo
2025-05-03 09:00 - 2025-05-05 15:00 | O-An Zendo, Julian Woods, Pa., 1 Endless Cir, Julian, PA, 16844, United States
Immerse Yourself in a Day of Yoga
Immerse Yourself in a Day of Yoga with Yogacharya, Erica Rachel Kaufman, in the beauty of Julian Woods at the O-An Zendo
Day of Yoga Immersion Includes:

Dharma Talk, Guided Meditation
Wholesome Vegetarian/Vegan Lunch, Tea and Sweets
Quieting & Calming Pranayama (yogic breathing)
Asana (yoga postures—adjustable for all levels)
Intentional Silent Walks in Nature (weather permitting)

What: Day of Yoga Immersion
With: Erica Rachel Kaufman, founder of Lila Yoga
When: May 3rd, from 9 am – 3 pm
Cost: $180-255 /participant (sliding scale)
Enrollment limited to 12 participants
Where: O-An Zendo, Julian Woods, Pa.
Who: All Levels
How: Registration upon payment.
Please use our PayPal link below.
For more information contact:
erica@lilayoga.com

Join Erica Kaufman at Floyd Yoga Jam
2025-08-31 09:00 - 10:30 | Willis, VA, Burnette Farm 5430 Indian Valley Rd NW, Willis, VA, 24380, United States
Join Erica Kaufman at Floyd Yoga Jam!!!
Discover your transformative potential with Lila Yoga, a holistic practice that unlocks clarity, inner peace, and radiant well-being. By integrating Prana within asana, pranayama within vinyasa, and intentions into conciseness, Lila Yoga sparks a profound and lasting empowerment of calm clarity.
Day of Yoga Immersion Includes
What: Lila Yoga Vinyasa: Empowering Peace & Clarity
With: Erica Rachel Kaufman, founder of Lila Yoga
When: Aug 31, from 9:00 – 10:30 pam
Where: Floyd Yoga Jam, 5430 Indian Valley Rd NW, Willis, VA, 24380
Who: All Levels
How: Registration: www.floydyogajam.com
For more information contact:
erica@lilayoga.com

Rekindling the Light: 5 Week Series with Erica Kaufman | Boalsburg Yoga & Wellness Studio
2026-01-07 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-01-14 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-01-21 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-01-28 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-02-04 17:30 - 19:00 | Boalsburg Yoga & Wellness Studio, 106 N Church St 2nd floor, Boalsburg, PA, 16827, United States
Rekindling the Light: 5 Week Series with Erica Kaufman
Join us for a rich and inspiring community yoga practice combining vinyasa, asana, pranayama and meditation. Lila Yoga merges yoga philosophy with the physical practices. Special emphasis is on the movement of prana (cosmic energy) within holistic alignment of physicality, intentionality, and spirituality. This series is perfect for all levels, options always offered to adapt your practice as needed.
Looking to deepen, begin or get back into your yoga practice? Let’s do it!
Rekindling the Light: 5 Week Series with Erica Kaufman
With: Erica Rachel Kaufman, founder of Lila Yoga
When: Jan 07, 2026, 5:30 PM – Feb 04, 2026, 7:00 PM
Where: Boalsburg Yoga & Wellness Studio, 106 N Church St 2nd floor, Boalsburg, PA 16827, USA
Who: All Levels
How: Registration: www.boalsburgyogastudio.com
For more information contact:
erica@lilayoga.com
