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| Anatomy
with Liz Levy
- $55 each $210/4-class series
February 3 - General Anatomy Information: What are we made of?
How do our bodies work? |
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| Restorative Poses with Julie Howard - Sunday, February 17 –1-5pm, - $75 This workshop will focus on using restorative yoga poses to help with common challenges such as anxiety, anger, and depression. We will cover the sequences of restorative poses and step by step, the various ways to set up props to promote relaxation and centering of the breath. |
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| Intelligence
of the Sacral Belly; and Meditation with
Patricia Sullivan In this workshop we will explore the six directions of spinal movement starting from the sacral belly and the sacrum bone. Once integrated, these intentional movement patterns—whether in dynamic action, or alert stillness—stimulate body and energy as well as mind and heart toward releasing deeply ingrained habits, unfolding greater freedom and joy on all levels. The pelvic or sacral belly acts an energetic hub: a small amount of movement from here magnifies its expression as it moves out to and beyond the periphery of our body. Thus, movement from this hub needs to be aligned, as that magnification can distort as well as free the body and energy. When movement is initiated from the sacral belly, and thus the sacrum, and flows from there toward the periphery, awareness and life force also flow with that movement. The nadis - energy channels - are cleansed a little more with each breath. As long as we are breathing there is an endless supply of this life prana, but it can get blocked for many reasons. With awareness and intention the movement of the prana through the channels of the body can definitely be enhanced. Once experienced, this way of working can permeate any style of asana approach, and brings both stability and ease, both prerequisites for the meditation practice which helps us to a cleansing and nourishing of mind and spirit. |
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| Backbends
Workshop with Anne
O’Brien Find new understanding and depth in your practice or teaching of backbends. Class includes a full spectrum of preparatory poses, simple and advanced backbends, theory, practice, sequencing, modifications, teaching techniques, partner assists and, detailed work in Urdhva Dhanurasana and drop backs. |
| Chanting
101: Entering the Realm of Sound with
Ann Dyer Chant is at the heart of Nada Yoga, an ancient and powerful yoga practice which employs sound and silence as a path to realization. In this workshop Ann Dyer demystifies the mystical practice of chant, teaching us how it works, what’s to gain by its practice, and where its power lies. Together we will learn the rudiments of chant, how to develop a more potent chanting voice, and how to use chant as part of your daily yoga practice. Take your first step into the realm of sound and experience for yourself the power of chant as a path to heal and transform. |
| Balance
Poses with Anne
O’Brien Advanced Balancing Poses – Includes demonstration, modification, & assisting techniques |
| Yoga
Sutras with Patricia
Sullivan The Yoga Sutras offer many gems of wisdom to guide us on the sometimes difficult and challenging path of yoga, which is actually the path of our life. These gems are strung together like pearls of a necklace by an invisible thread connecting all the teachings; thus any one of the sutras can be examined and practiced to find one's way. Some of the sutras are quite easy to learn in the traditional way of chanting, and they become deeply imbedded in our consciousness when they are repeated as a mantra. In
this workshop we will examine a few sutras and learn to chant
one or more, and then use them within the context of practice.
Most of the workshop will be lecture, discussion and learning
to chant, with the final hour as a short practice through a few
asanas, some simple pranayama, and ending with a meditation. |
| Physiology
with Dario Fredrick Understanding Yoga postures and breathing from western physiological and biomechanics perspectives. |
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Therapeutics with
Liz Levy & Tony Briggs In this 3 part series, special attention will be given to understanding how to work with students who are injured or who have limited mobility. We will examine ways to adapt the poses to fit the needs of the individual, while also beginning to understand how to interpret pain and have a willingness to work with it. This class is meant to give teachers and students a deeper understanding of how the asanas are therapeutic in nature when applied in the correct way. |
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| Chanting
for Teachers: Bringing the Power of Sound into Your Class As a yoga practitioner you have experienced the power of chant. But as a yoga teacher shyness and uncertainty may stop you from sharing chant with your students. In these workshops we will learn how to chant with confidence, some of the classic chant repertoire of the yoga tradition and tips for successfully introducing the power of chant into your classroom. Pre-requisite: Chanting 101. |
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Sutras/Bhagavad-Gita with
Ramanand Patel |
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Physiology (Sariras, Pranas, Nadies, Chakras) with
Ramanand Patel |
| Yoga
for the Athlete with
Dario Fredrick Three Saturdays:
Feb 16th,
Mar 8th & Apr 5th, 2008 -- Specific
poses will be practiced to encourage alignment, balance and
openness. While each workshop has a specific focus, they
are appropriate for everyone, athletes and non-athletes
alike. All workshops include restorative poses to enhance recovery
from strenuous exercise and stress. Increased freedom of movement
and restorative practices translate to improved recovery from
daily activities and a greater sense of balance within. *Workshops
are limited to 20 students each, pre-registration recommended.
Students of all levels
welcome. For more information contact dario@wholeathlete.com.
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| Full series of 3 workshops - $55 |
| Single workshop - $20 |