The House Itself:
The house was built in 1984 by a non-profit organization called "Course of Miracles". Within two weeks, the place was up and running, thanks to the hard work of these kind souls. Built on 5 acres of wilderness, the countryside is peaceful and full of wildlife with deer wandering through the property, as do rabbits, coyotes, woodpeckers, hawks, bobcats and the not-so-welcome rattle snakes. Please be aware when reaching into rocks or wood piles, and wear boots when hiking.
Niki Smart:
Niki teaches the yoga classes at Las Brisas and does the booking and admin work.
Her work as a youth counselor and yoga teacher for troubled teens at a crisis shelter has allowed her to witness first hand what a calming effect yoga has on traumatized children. Niki further taught at a sober living shelter where again the health benefits of yoga were apparent, plus she has taught countless lovely, ladies at a Ladies gym, where women in their 70's can still bend, stretch and flex with the best of them, proving that yoga keeps you ageless. Running her own yoga retreat has been a long standing dream of hers, with her main hope being to share the peaceful inner calm that is so needed in today's crazy paced society. "Connecting to the inner you could well be one of the most important things you do in your life!"
Her work as a youth counselor and yoga teacher for troubled teens at a crisis shelter has allowed her to witness first hand what a calming effect yoga has on traumatized children. Niki further taught at a sober living shelter where again the health benefits of yoga were apparent, plus she has taught countless lovely, ladies at a Ladies gym, where women in their 70's can still bend, stretch and flex with the best of them, proving that yoga keeps you ageless. Running her own yoga retreat has been a long standing dream of hers, with her main hope being to share the peaceful inner calm that is so needed in today's crazy paced society. "Connecting to the inner you could well be one of the most important things you do in your life!"
Blake Barber
Blake Barber is the on site super chef for the YOGA retreats. Blake conjures up wonderful, healthful meals, ensuring your taste buds are delighted and your nutrition levels are optimized. Blake works his genius at the retreat center and we know that Las Brisas could not function without him.
