This weekend workshop is dedicated to the core elements of any Ashtanga yoga practice, beginner to advanced. The 5 key aspects of practice will be introduced on Friday evening, and woven through the weekend’s workshops, setting the stage for a fruitful, sustainable practice for life
NOTE This weekend workshop is part of the AYSR Student Development Course. It can also be taken on its own. For more information on the Student Development Course, CLICK HERE
saturday Jan 27th
7:30-9:30am: Led 1/2 Primary & Discussion -- Students will be led through a traditionally counted Primary Series practice up to Navasana, finishing with backbends and closing sequence. A discussion will follow, picking up themes from the Yoga Sutras.
10am-12pm: 5 Key Elements in Practice — Breath, Bandha, Drishti, Asana and Vinyasa will be defined and discussed, followed by a short led practice, allowing students to experience the magic that happens when all these elements come together.
1-3pm: Saluting the Sun — This workshop will focus on the Foundation of the Ashanga practice - Surya Namaskara. We’ll begin with a short talk, and then explore a variety of hatha yoga techniques to extract the essence of this essential part of the practice.
Sunday Jan 28th
8:30-10:30am: Mysore Class (optional)
11am-12pm: Sutras and Philosophy — A discussion of yoga philosophy based on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali (chapter1) and other texts.
1-3pm: Finding Foundation in the Standing Sequence — Along with the Sun Salutations, the Standing Sequence remains consistent no matter what seated series of Ashtanga a student is practicing. We will break down the postures in this powerful sequence to help us find foundation in our legs, and build from there.
Investment:
$120 for the Full Weekend; $35 per session
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.