Adventure Within

 Transformative Yoga * Ayurvedic Wisdom  *  Nourishing Organics * Fair Trade Boutique



 

Offerings

a kaleidoscope of a person 's legs and feet

Asanas, pranayama, philosophy classes and special events

A natural system of self care & natural medicine from ancient India.

Monthly organic produce for our mountain community.

An eclectic collection of fair trade items and globally sourced goods.

Chai Bar

An Instant Karma specialty!! Organic masala chai made fresh daily along with a menu of Ayurveda-inspired teas. 

Yoga

In class Alex shares her love and understanding of yogic practices and philosophy. For over 3 decades now she has studied in the US and India. Alex offers insights from her direct experiences as she helps guide both new and maturing students. The yogic path is highly individual. As we get familiar with the subject we learn much about ourselves.


 The techniques of asana and pranayama Alex shares have been shaped by the masterful teachings of Yogacharya B.K.S. Iyengar and his family of teachers. Other influences come from years of involvement with Ayurveda, Vedanta &  Indian philosophy,  Zen Buddhism and a love of chanting.


With time and attention practice can be an effective way to prevent/mitigate all kinds of suffering: physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. There is a way into practice for everyone and all are welcome!

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Yoga Offerings

Winter Semester 1/4 through 3/18

no classes 1/18, 1/27, 3/1, 3/3, 3/4

(Not Just For) Seniors Course

Tuesdays: 10am - 11am

This course is slower paced and uses more support. Depending on the general needs of the class the tone can range from restorative to active. Perfect for a person 50+, someone health concerns or limitation.  All ages are welcome.

Preliminary Course 1

Saturdays: 8:30 - 9am

Mondays: 8:00 - 9am

This course is ideal for first time beginners and can be considered freshman year. Yoga basics are presented in a sequential order for optimal learning. There is a weekly syllabus where families of asanas, their names shapes (in Sanskrit & English) are learned along with the movements required to take you in and out. Basic actions are learned to create a solid foundation. The knowledge gained in this first year is the preamble for everything to come.

Preliminary Course 5

Tuesday: 2pm - 3:30pm

Saturday: 2pm - 3:30pm

This course is a continuation  of  the Preliminary Course and can be considered as  sophomore year. The poses and concepts build on the first year and develop our maturity, stability and sensitivity in the asanas. Inversions are regularly done and for this reason instructor permission is required to drop in on this class.

Ayurveda

Adjust to Cloudcroft's high altitude by elevating your diet and daily routine. Alex offers Ayurvedic health counseling to individuals interested in the art & science of self healing. Ayurveda (which translates to the knowledge of life) is a sister subject to yoga. This traditional system of medicine also comes from ancient India. Ayurveda's basic precepts emphasize right ahar & vihar: diet and lifestyle. Like Iyengar yoga, Ayurveda looks at each person as an individual. When a client comes for Ayurvedic counseling they will receive personal recommendations given in baby steps that aim to reinforce healthy behavior patterns. Healthy behaviors create healthy habits, healthy outlook, healthy relationships and a healthy life. Ayurvedic counseling is a collaboration between counselor and client designed to support a persons wellness by slowly changing patterns. All of Ayurveda is designed to restore "doshic" balance which is equilibrium within ones unique constitutional make up. 

Club Veg

Elevate your plate with our monthly organic Club Veg produce! Our veg bags are packed with love, nutrients, and a strong commitment to a healthier community & planet. Facilitated by Alex & KK along with a small team of volunteers at Instant Karma this group has brought over 8000 bags of clean organic produce to families in the remote mountain community of Cloudcroft over the past 10 years. Join our club and enjoy the crisp, clean, and consciously cultivated goodness. Inquire about a quarterly subscription for your family today.

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Boutique

Elevate your style and spirit with our carefully chosen collection of global finds. Instant Karma's boutique is its epicenter of activity where each item tells a story. The emphasis in the shop is on fair trade and natural products that support humanity and the planet. Visit us to explore fashion, flavors, and wisdom traditions from around the world. Come talk yoga & Ayurveda, browse the mindfully curated books or have a chai (yes, we have an Ayurvedic chai bar!). We love meeting like minded people, spiritual seekers and yogi's. We love making new friends. Inside IK there is just a vibe... We hear it all the time

Our Chai Bar is Open Daily

Introducing fresh made chai and ayurvedic wellness

The smell of ginger lingers in the air at Instant Karma and it is wonderful! Come try our masala chai, golden milk, cacao and other seasonal Ayurvedic wellness teas & drinks. We have something for everyone whether you need energizing, calming, a digestive, a cognitive boost... warming up or cooling down... We have something to sooth your soul. Give it a chai!

About Us

Hi there. I'm Alex a Gen-Xer originally from upstate New York. I'm the owner, yoga teacher, Ayurvedic health counselor, Club Veg coordinator, buyer and head dog walker at Instant Karma.


For over 30 years I've  been studying Indian wisdom traditions like yoga, Ayurveda, Buddhism, Vedanta, Sanskrit, japa and meditation. I'm a certified Iyengar Yoga teacher, certified yoga therapist, a graduate of the Ayurvedic Institute, an ordained Zen Buddhist priest and fellow traveller on the path.  I really enjoy studying and learning. What I most appreciate from actual experience though is that truth isn't always logical but better sensed from within.  Introducing people to the art/science of self healing through the wisdom traditions of the East is what I do. I offer public yoga practices and give Ayurvedic talks at Instant Karma. I also offer private yoga lessons and individual Ayurvedic health counseling by appointment.


Instant Karma runs because of my good friend KK- a retiree from Dallas. She keeps us all on the same page via personalized text message, her administrative excellence and a whole lot of love- If you join yoga or get veggies you'll find out exactly what I mean.  We sail smoothly because of KK!

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