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MYSORE 6:00 - 7:30AM
MEDITATION 7:00-7:30AM
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FRIDAY JULY 13TH 8am-10am
A101 PACE-ALL LEVELS
“What's the Point?
Exproration of the fundamental principles of Ashtanga Yoga and their application in specific postures of the Primary Sequence. Some postures in the Ashtanga sequences are familiar to most practitioners, yet many remain mysterious! Learn to unravel the puzzle in a clear, accessible and light-hearted way. And maybe even make friends with some of those poses!
A102 IVANHOE-ALL LEVELS
Bhakti Vinyasa
“Bhakti” is a devotional yoga practice, where we get out of “doing yoga postures” and step into BEING A YOGI. This is an important transformation. In the Bhakti Vinyasa Practice, we will use the simple structure of a vinyasa flow class, pranayama and meditation to move past the outer layers of the body and connect with our intuition. We connect with - yoke with - have a yoga-union with the deepest part of ourselves. Bhakti Vinyasa is a way to seamlessly learn about Dristi, the Gunas, Patanjali’s “Yoga Sutras” and the Chakra system. We will also address the value of setting Sankalpa (intention) at the beginning of each practice and touch on the meaning and significance of some of the deities in the Hindu pantheon. The journey of yoga starts on the inside and moves outward. If you are ready to take your practice to the next level, Bhakti Vinyasa is the practive for you!
A103 ENGLISH-BEGINNER
Foundations of Forrest Yoga
Come and explore the Four Pillars of Forrest Yoga: Breath, Strength, Integrity, and Spirit. Learn how these foundational principles that make Forrest Yoga so unique can enrich the quality of your attention, wellbeing and life on and off the mat no matter what you are doing. Through pranayama, asana and intention, this guided journey into the heart of Forrest Yoga will help you connect with the Beauty that exists within and around you. This session is open to all levels and you will need 2 mats, a block and a strap.
A104 STECHERT-ALL LEVELS
Standing Poses
Standing poses are the foundation of all the postures.
The strength, awareness, stability and ease of the postures are developed in the
standing postures
A105 YOGASLACKERS-ALL LEVELS
Introduction to AcroYoga
Blending the elements of Vinyasa Yoga, Acrobatics, and Thai massage, AcroYoga is a powerful tool for transformation. Learning to trust, and to be confident, exploring the need for strenght and surrender, AcroYoga is a physical and emotional balancing act. The basic tools can be used by yogis, bodyworkers, and athletes to greatly enhance thier sport or practice. No partner necessary, some basic yoga is helpful.
A106 LAWSON-ALL LEVELS
Awaken Your Core: Physically, Energetically and Spiritually
The core of a person can be defined in many ways. Physically, your core consists of the dynamic layers of muscle between your hips and ribs that provide your body stability, balance and endurance. Energetically, your core embodies the Manipura Chakra, made up of subtle energetic currents called Nadis, which govern your sense of empowerment, self-esteem and intuitive gut instincts. Spiritually, the core of your being, referred to in Vedantic philosophy as the Anandamaya Kosha, is the deepest layer of Self; your ever-present source of pure happiness and bliss. Take a journey within, and awaken all aspects of your core in this physically invigorating, energetically uplifting and spiritually enlightening yoga class.
FRIDAY JULY 13TH 11am-1pm
A110 BENDER BIRCH- ALL LEVELS
Detox for Mind and Body
The combined cleansing of sweat, breath, and attention a strong, rajasic (active) astanga vinyasa flow yoga practice is a powerful ally in keeping the vital organs in good physical shape and the immune system strong. Using the tools that classical yoga provides – ujjayi breathing, drishti, and the bandhas, we can consciously work to eliminate toxins and pollutants from our mind and body!! Healthy diet and organic foods are critical but so is a method of strengthening the immune system and cleansing the tightness, toxins, and tension that we endure in our environment day after day. Join us for a sweaty, focused, cleansing asana practice. Includes pranayama and short discussion.
A111 WONG-ALL LEVELS
Cross Core Flow: Stance Structuring + Basic Mechanics -Discover the power and natural design of our body as a connected series of 'X' structures, that together form an intelligent spiritual mechanism that we can use awaken our source power and healing energy.
Workshop Mantra: Remember Until You ForgetTeaching: Embodiment of Form
A112 JAYASHREE & NARASIMHAN- ALL LEVELS
The Definition of Yoga according to Patanjali
Enjoy chanting and yogic philosophy with two of the most respected voices on earth. All the way from India, get direct transmission from these wonderful teachers. Question and answer is part of this class and is highly encouraged of the students. Bring something comfortable to sit on. No asana, all seated
A113 KAIVALYA- ALL LEVELS
Ganesh: Overcoming Obstacles
Ganesh is often thought of as the remover of obstacles, but we might prefer to think of him as the revealer of possibilities. This class highlight's Ganesh's story and talks about how shifting our perspective literally makes problems go away. Through intelligently sequenced vinyasa, yoga mythology and some chanting, we find out where problems really come from and why they are integral to our personal transformation within a yoga practice.
A114 ROSENBERG- ALL LEVELS
Take the Leap!
The great monkey god Hanuman once leapt across all of India in service of the highest. Hanumanasana, the full splits pose named for him, can seem daunting but the pose can be achieved at whatever level the practitioner is at: whether fully extended with the pelvis on the ground or at some point before that, it is the commitment and devotion to the skillful inhabiting of the pose that reaps its benefits. Come explore the poses and actions required to embody both Hanuman’s virtues and his pose it self. In this monkey-playful class, we will work through a series of poses including a sequence written by Stacey for the “Take the Leap!” article in the September 2011 edition of Yoga Journal to explore Hanumansana.
A115 MADDEN-ALL LEVELS
Back Bending and Heart Opening
Please join Kerry Madden for an afternoon of heart opening back bends. Experience the joy and bliss as you are guided from the subtle to your deepest place in a progressively sequenced series of invigorating back bends. This not to be missed workshop will allow you to work with the wisdom of your breath and body and take you places you may not have thought possible. You will learn the safety of correct alignment and reverse the effects of all the forward oriented activities of our daily lives, as well as techniques to relieve back pain. Be bold and learn to trust the guide within your heart.
The ability to push up into wheel pose is recommended.
FRIDAY JULY 13TH 3-5pm
A120 WHITWELL- ALL LEVELS
The Principles of Yoga according to Krishnamacharya, the Teacher of our teachers.
The power and efficiency of Yoga as taught by Krishnamacharya.
While respecting the popular styles and each person's background
Mark will show how the ancient yoga technology brought forth
by Krishnamacharya can serve the practice you already know and
love.
A121 WONG-ALL LEVELS
Love Warrior Flow: Dynamic Power + Deep Poses
Find out what the Warrior power structures were originally design for and discover the purpose of the pose that we call Bandha-Asana. Equally important are the connecting breath-movements that create the fluid dance of stance that we call Prana-Vinyasa. You will learn that all poses are born from the warrior poses!
Workshop Mantra: Know Your Body Know the Universe
Teaching: Expanding From Singularity
A122 JAYASHREE & NARASIMHAN-ALL LEVELS
The Shanti mantras of the Upanishads
Enjoy chanting and yogic philosophy with two of the most respected voices on earth. All the way from India, get direct transmission from these wonderful teachers. Question and answer is part of this class and is highly encouraged of the students. Bring something comfortable to sit on. No asana, all seated.
A123 CUMMINGS-ALL LEVELS
Adaptation in Asana: upper body
Imagine a world where the most important thing about each yoga posture is not how it looks, but the real benefits it offers. A world where each asana practiced is carefully selected and finely honed to make the maximum contribution to you as a unique individual. This was the world of T. Krishnamacharya, “the father of modern yoga”. Grounded in the tradition of Krishnamacharya and his son, T.K.V. Desikachar, this practice session explores asana variations, with an emphasis on creative adaptations for the lower body. Moving slowly in harmony with the breath you will experience the effects of each adaptation and discover a vivid new landscape of sensation in basic postures. Holding this sensation in the light of openness, curiosity and kindness will allow the profound wisdom of your body to be received and the pulse of the sacred within you to be touched.
Please bring a notebook and pen to record your experience.
A124 STRAUB-ALL LEVELS
Tibetan Heart Yoga, Series 1, extended version.
Featuring The Six Paramitas (Perfections) and Tonglen Meditation. Learn unique and very interesting asanas that you've probably never seen before! Also explore gentle pranayama, special meditations,Tibetan chant, mantra, and more. Bonus: Karl will give a demonstration of overtone chant (throat singing) too! Open to all levels. (Mostly asana)
A125 NELSON-ALL LEVELS
The Power of Twists
Twisting in yoga can bring up different things for each of us; you may cringe at the thought of twists or you may rejoice. Either way the aim of this class is to heal and balance not just our backs, but our minds as well. In class we will learn how to twist using The Baptiste methodology to access greater mobility throughout the whole body. Through a warm-up series of Sun Salutations, side bends, hip, and shoulder openers we will move into progressively deeper standing and seated twists to empower ourselves into a balanced place of freedom and greatness! Not recommended for anyone with a major back injury.
