Join us at AYS Raleigh for the 4th 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
Saturday June 24th
7:30-9:30am: Led Primary + Intro to Pranayama -- Full led Primary Series class using the traditional Sanskrit count followed by a brief introduction to pranayama. The control of prana or energy is known as pranayama, which helps the practitioner to better understand the breath and aids in the regulation of mind and body. 2 hour class, $50
10am-12pm: Philosophy of Ashtanga Yoga and Mysore Style — Why do we commit to a consistent practice? How do we apply the lessons that are learned on our mat? Join Taylor to dive deeper into the philosophy behind the Ashtanga method. Learn about the therapeutic benefits and how the practice translates into our daily lives. 2 hour talk, $50
2-4pm: Transitions - Lifting Up and Jumping Back — In the Ashtanga system, the vinyasa is the thread that links each posture like the beads of a mala. While lifting up, jumping back, and jumping through may seem daunting at first, this course lays the groundwork to begin building the core strength and bandha awareness that allows you to float through the transitions. Learn how to begin moving through these transitions with ease to bring grace and fluidity to your practice. We will also spend time looking at the vinyasa count to further cultivate the meditative aspect of the practice. This is a fun and challenging workshop for all levels of practitioners. 2 hour workshop, $80
Sunday June 25th
7:30-9:30am: 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, $40
10am-12pm: Chanting — 2-hour workshop, $80
Investment:
$250 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.