Workshop

January 10 – March 7, 2010
5 weeks
$150
Every other Sunday, 3:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Led by Erez

The practice of Ashtanga Yoga is an ancient and powerful discipline for cultivating physical, mental and spiritual health. Progressive techniques of breath, posture and movement, cleanse, stretch and strengthen the body as well as focus and calm the mind. A deeper experience of the self becomes possible through consistent practice.

This challenging and flowing form of Hatha Yoga brings the body, mind and spirit into perfect alignment and function. The Ashtanga practice combines breath control, isometrics, focused gazing, and an uninterrupted sequence of postures into a moving meditation, enhancing self awareness and concentration. Ashtanga Yoga in the tradition of Sri. K. Pattabhi Jois combines a precise sequence of postures with a controlled breathing technique “Ujjayi Pranayama”. Ashtanga Yoga builds strength, flexibility, and radiant health and well-being. It is characterized by Vinyasa, the synchronized flowing movement of body and breath that connects the postures in a seamless continuity of practice. As the body detoxifies, a strong purifying sweat may be produced. The organs are toned, and flexibility and strength are gradually increased. Breathing is deepened. With regular practice over time, inner qualities are cultivated as well. The practice is demanding and the rewards are great.

Many Ashtanga Yoga students have experienced improvement or total healing of old injuries and chronic conditions. Many students have shared that Ashtanga Yoga has changed their lives, freeing them from old patterns of depression, worry and anxiety. Ashtanga Yoga builds well-being, confidence, courage, enthusiasm and joy.

The Primary Series
Yoga Chikitsa, meaning “yoga therapy” in Sanskrit, is the Primary Series of Ashtanga Yoga. It is a specific sequence of postures designed to align the body and help protect and rehabilitate it from injury, while freeing the senses. The series, when committed to memory, becomes a meditation in motion. By coordinating every movement with the breath, this series serves to unwind, open and free the body from the base of the toes to the top of the skull.

Week 1 – January 10
Breath, Sun Salutations A and B, jumping forward and back.
Week 2 – January 24
Breath, Standing series
Week 3 – February 7
Breath, Seated twists and binding
Week 4 – February 21
Breath, Inversions and closing postures
Week 5 – March 7
Bringing it all together with Breath, Openness, Strength, and Finesse

This workshop will deepen both your Vinyasa and Ashtanga practice
Space is limited to a small number
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Introduction to Meditation

March 13 – April 17, 2010
6 weeks
$95
Saturdays, 3:00 – 4:15 p.m.
Led by Jessica

When the mind becomes one-pointed and steady, like a lake without waves, it will naturally go beyond the normal mundane awareness into the state referred to as meditation. This six week workshop will teach the basics and guide you into creating your own personal mediation practice. Aside from these basics, you need little more than the proper attitude, and a keen desire to expand your inner horizons. If you have said to yourself, “I have always wanted to learn to meditate”, then this is the perfect workshop for you.
Pre-Registration is required

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Hips Workshop

Sunday, March 28, 2010
2:30-4:30 p.m.
$40
Led by Cindy

The activities and stresses of our daily lives can lead to tightness and discomfort in our hips. This workshop will focus on ways to ease some of that tension, using yoga poses that promote hip flexibility and strength. We will begin with a flowing series to create calm and prepare the body for long holds, while exploring different variations of hip openers and surrounding areas. Through moving slowly and mindfully we will release tensions and old patterns in the hips in order to bring more freedom to our movement. This workshop helps rediscover ones emotions and creative energies in body, heart and mind.

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