Join us at AYS Raleigh for the 3rd Annual Weekend Workshop with Taylor Hunt! If you missed him here before, you won’t want to miss out on this weekend of inspiration, support and sharing the Ashtanga tradition from Taylor’s unique perspective. Taylor is knowledgeable and personable and so generous with his teaching, inspiring students to keep going and mine their practice for all it has to offer.
Taylor Hunt is a devoted practitioner and teacher of Ashtanga yoga. He makes yearly trips to Mysore, India to further his studies at the K. Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga Institute (KPJAYI) under the guidance of his teacher, R. Sharath Jois. In 2013, Taylor was granted Level 2 Authorization to teach and has had the honor of assisting at KPJAYI on several occasions. Taylor is dedicated to sharing the healing practice with others and providing a community where practitioners can find support in their practice and daily lives. Seeking to preserve the traditional method, Taylor teaches daily Mysore classes at Ashtanga Yoga Columbus and offers workshops around the world. He is also the author of A Way From Darkness and director of the Trini Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to sharing the life-changing practice of Ashtanga with those suffering from addiction. He continues to inspire others through his story of personal transformation and accessible approach to the practice.
To learn more about Taylor’s story and life’s work, please visit www.awayfromdarkness.com and www.trinifoundation.org
SCHEDULE
Friday, July 29th
6-8pm: Dharma Talk — Join Authorized Level II teacher, Taylor Hunt, for an evening discussing the philosophy of theAshtanga Yoga method. He will share his story and how the practice helped him find his truepath. Learn how this transformational and healing practice can work in your life and how to overcome some of the roadblocks along the way. 2-hour interactive discussion, $35
Saturday July 30th
8-10am: Mysore Style Class -- Join Taylor for a unique opportunity to receive individual attention and deepen your practice in a Mysore-Style setting. 2-hour class, $35
12-2pm: Foundations: Ground YourPractice — In this workshop, we will take an in-depth look at the Ashtanga Yoga method while reviewing the seated poses of the Primary Series. The seated poses lay the groundwork for the Ashtanga Yoga method and are designed to purify the internal organs while opening the hips and hamstrings. They create a grounded and stable base to further progress in thepractice. We will explore proper alignment and techniques to work through restricted movements. This workshop is appropriate for all levels of practitioners. 2-hour workshop, $70
Sunday July 31st
8-10am: Mysore Style Class -- Join Taylor for a unique opportunity to receive individual attention and deepen your practice in a Mysore-Style setting. 2-hour class, $35
11am-1pm: Functional Anatomy — In this workshop, we will take a look at the construction of the body as it relates to functional anatomy and basic movements that arise in Ashtanga yoga. This course is designed for anyone wishing to gain a better understanding of the major muscle groups, skeletal structure, and ligaments that are used in our daily practice. We will pay special attention to the areas that often restrict movement and cause the most dysfunction. With increased clarity on how the body works, the practitioner is able to perform the repetitive motions of the practice in a more informed manner in order to avoid injury and sustain long-term practice. 2-hour workshop, $70
Investment:
$220 for the Full Weekend; Individual Sessions as listed above
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations made up to 14 days prior to the start of the Workshop will receive a refund minus any credit card fees already accrued and a $15 handling fee. No refunds will be given for cancellations made within 14 days of the start of the Workshop.