Divine Life

Winter 2009/2010

Monday 17.00 Thursday 15.30 & 17.00 Saturday 10.00 & 17.00

DivineLife is a humble yoga retreat company dedicated to cultivating union and awareness throughout the world.

Teacher Biography Nikki Colon gained her certification as a Vinyasa yoga teacher at OM Yoga Center, NYC under the guidance of Cyndi Lee. There she was also trained in the practice of Shambhala meditation & pranayama (breathing technique). Along with Nikki's training in the Vinyasa style, she has also cultivated a deep understanding of Jivamukti, Forrest, Anusara & Bikram yoga having studied under world-renowned teachers such as Dharma Mittra, David Life, Sharon Gannon, Ana Forrest, John Friend and Seane Corn. Nikki began her yogic journey behind the desk of many New York yoga studios working in exchange for yoga classes. An accomplished professional dancer, yoga practice offered her a new way to experience movement, connection and balance while exploring detachment and mindfulness. Her experience includes teaching yoga and pranayama in a variety of settings, throughout the U.S. and Europe, from corporate classes to private sessions and at many New York yoga studios and fitness centers, as well as, the NYC Lower Eastside Service Center for people living with HIV/AIDS, The Hope and Faith Show, Parrot Cay Resort Spa in the Turks and Caicos Islands accommodating guests such as Sarah Ferguson The Duchess of York, Candace Wrigley, Bruce Willis and Demi Moore. Teaching with the intention to reveal freedom, Nikki enthusiastically guides students on a path of opening to greater awareness, strengthening Presence and cultivating compassion for all Beings.

Nikki is an also an activist for environmental issues, human/animal rights and spends much of her time traveling, enjoying nature and the company of animals. She has been featured in magazines such as Insider (Croatia 2008), Vita (Croatia 2007), Zagreb News (Croatia 2007) and Conde' Nast Traveler (USA 2006). Her certifications include OM Yoga Teacher Certification, Yoga Alliance E-RYT 500, Thai Yoga Massage (Lotus Palm School) & CPR.