Join AYS Raleigh in welcoming Ross Stambaugh back for another weekend of practice and study in the Ashtanga Vnyasa yoga tradition.
Ross is a 20+ year veteran of Ashtanga Yoga, and is an authorized teacher who learned directly under the teachings of Saraswati Jois in Mysore, India. When he is not traveling internationally for workshops, he welcomes the opportunity to help all levels of dedicated yoga practitioners. He makes annual trips to India to continue his studies and has assisted Saraswati on multiple occasions. Ross seeks to preserve the traditional Ashtanga method by maintaining a daily practice, and has extensive knowledge in the areas of pranayama, philosophy (yoga sutras), and certainly asana. His teaching style is grounded with the same integrity and patience that was taught to him by his teachers, and you’ll always find him smiling. When is he not on his mat, he is a public school art teacher and holds a post-master’s degree in Education. Ross has been a collegiate swimmer, judoka, and climber. Nowadays, you’ll find him walking his dogs or enjoying a motorcycle ride.
Follow Ross on Instagram @ashtanga.yoga.ross to learn more about his teaching style.
Schedule:
Saturday May 20th
7:30-9:30am Mysore Style — Students will be taught the Ashtanga Yoga method as it is still taught in Mysore, India today. Students will practice their asanas and receive 1-on-1 instruction, assists, and/or modifications in a group setting. Students should be familiar with the Ashtanga Yoga Sequence with a regular weekly practice. Duration 2 hrs; $35
10am-12pm Myths and Metaphors of Hindu Gods and Goddesses — Join Ross as he explains the power of Hindu Mythology and storytelling as it relates to asana (yoga postures) an yoga at large. The lecture will cover the well known Gods and Goddesses of Peri-Vedic mythology and use stories from the Ramayana, Mahabharata and Bhagavad Gita. Duration 2 hrs; $35
2-4pm Bettering Your Backbends — This workshop will look at backbends fro the Ashtanga Primary and Secondary series. Theory will be discussed, followed by practice of the asanas and ways to modify, change and assist. *Students should be comfortable pressing into ”wheel pose” is required. Duration 90 min-2 hrs; $70
Sunday May 21st
7:30-9:30am Mysore Style — Students will be taught the Ashtanga Yoga method as it is still taught in Mysore, India today. Students will practice their asanas and receive 1-on-1 instruction, assists, and/or modifications in a group setting. Students should be familiar with the Ashtanga Yoga Sequence with a regular weekly practice. Duration 2 hrs; $35
10:00-11:30am Breath of Yoga — This workshop is for students ready to bridge the gap between asana (postures) and starting an independent pranayama (yogic breathing) practice. Theory will be discussed, followed by a traditional pranayama sequence involving 6 specific techniques. Duration 90 min; $70
1:30-3:30pm Third Series Open Workshop **Add On Session — Have you dipped your toes into the Third Series of Ashtanga and have some questions? Join Ross for this Special Session aimed at helping you unlock that struggle pose. Bring your questions and deepen your understanding of this series of challenging Leg Behind Head, Arm Balance, and Backbending postures. Aptly named Sthira Bhaga - meaning Strength and Grace, or Divine Stability, Third Series is a wonderful, deeply devotional practice, but it is no joke, and is best approached after some time practicing Primary and Second series. So if you’re on the fence about attending, reach out with any questions you may have :-) Duration 2 hrs; $70 **This session is not included in the “Full Weekend”
Investment: $220 for Full Weekend; Individual Sessions as listed above
Cancellations made up to 14 days prior to the start of the Workshop will receive a refund minus any credit card fees already accrued. No refunds will be given for cancellations made within 14 days of the start of the Workshop.