SUNDAY: SESSION OPTIONS
MYSORE 6:00 - 7:30AM
MEDITATION 7:00 - 7:30AM
SUNDAY July 15th 8AM-10AM
C301 A. Johnson- ALL LEVELS
Vibration Vinyasa
This fluid vinyasa flow class will tap into the five elements with the assistance of music that correlates to earth, water, fire, air and space. Learn to move fluidly and powerfully by way of intelligent sequencing that will leave you feeling balanced, open and ignited!
C302 WONG- ALL LEVELS
Contact Arts Flow: Self + Partner Adjustments
Since there creation, dance, martial arts and yoga have found common ground in contact movement and healing therapy; this contact practice helps us become aware of a deeper sense of who we are as healer-warriors, and how we see ourselves and each other in the world as related beings, supporting one another's movement in our every motion.Workshop Mantra: Master the Movement – Master the MindTeaching: Respect+Honor Through Presence
C303 PACE- ADVANCED
Guided Primary
Traditional “count-through” method of Yoga Chikitsa. Enjoy a fun and upbeat experience of the Primary Sequence from beginning to end. Appropriate for practitioners proficient in the sequence, minimum up to navasana.
C304 ENGLISH- ADVANCED
Fly High: Arm Balancing and Inverting
Use the tools of Forrest Yoga to learn to float between arm balances and soar into inversions with confidence and ease. Embrace the energy of the eagle and gain a new perspective in the high altitude for these powerful poses! Craft your own source of exhilaration as you explore the latent buoyancy inside you just waiting to come out and stretch its wings. This practice is suitable for the intermediate practitioners and you will need 2 mats, a block and strap.
C305 Fleming-ALL LEVELS
QIGONG YOGA FLOW
An unique and unhurried practice of fluid and static movement, Qigong Yoga Flow blends two sacred energy movement practices: Qigong (an ancient Chinese movement practiced for health and healing) and the classical flow of Hatha Yoga. Unlike the precise forms of Tai Chi, this style of practice honors and unites both Yin and Yang (opposites) in the body with fun and easy sequences that create strength, flexibility, and essential balance.
C306 Vincent- ALL LEVELS
Psoas to Form a More Perfect Union (Yoga)
The classical postures of Hatha Yoga can be a powerful tool in releasing habitual patterns of holding in the hips and pelvis, unfortunately, the very same postures can also reinforce these deeply held patterns... The key is an understanding of the anatomy and biomechanics at play in the pelvis when we practice. In this workshop we will learn the theory and then explore exercises that will awaken a deeper awareness of the iliopsoas muscles. You will leave with a whole new understanding of the postures that you already know and love so well.
SUNDAY JULY 15TH 11am-1pm
C310 WHITWELL- ALL LEVELS
Yoga from the heart - for the Heart (Advanced Personal Practice for everyone)
Getting it right for your self and others. Awaken yoga practice
to the peace and power of your natural state. Weaving the tools
of yoga into personal and powerful systems. The beauty of non-
obsessive, yet actual daily practice. We will define daily practice
and discuss the purpose of yantra and mantra in asana and
pranayama
C311 IVANHOE-ALL LEVELS
Dristi
“The eyes are the windows to the soul...” William Shakespeare ~So much of our yoga practice addresses our bodies through physical asana and our minds through intellectual knowledge of anatomy, but the soul is often forgotten or it remains mysterious as to how to access it. The gazing point of the eyes is called “dristi” and it is directly responsible for the flow of our energy. Where the eyes go, the energy flows, we can feel this in all we do. In this workshop we will address how to use the dristi to help bring us into balance and how the direction of the eyes either consciously or unconsciously is always informing our yoga practice and our lives. Through the structure of a vinyasa flow sequence, we will learn how to access the third eye, the eye of intuitive wisdom and to learn how to direct our gaze and our attention inward. We will learn about the different forms and layers of dristi as well as practicing “trataka” or candle gazing as a method of purifying the eyes and cultivating divine sight. Strong vinyasa class, but all are welcome.
C312 BENDER BIRCH- ALL LEVELS
Hard & Soft – Keeping Your Yoga Practice Strong and Safe
Whether we are teaching or practicing asana, it is important to be aware of the balance in our practice between hard (contracting and pushing forward) and soft (relaxing and backing off). There is a really fine line between too much and not enough and this boundary is always shifting. Our main objective in our practice and with our students is to do no harm. Our practice should teach us to pay really close attention to our edges and to develop a keen awareness of how far we can safely go, or encourage a student to go, in a posture. Generally there are three things that cause injury for a yoga practitioner – ambition, inattention, and having an over –zealous teacher push you into a posture. Join us for asana ( vinyasa flow) and discussion of the many rewards but possible risks of our asana practice.
C313 CUMMNGS-ADVANCED
Adaptation in Asana: exploring the breath
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 breath of your daily sadhana (practice) is carefully measured and fine-tuned to maximize your personal vitality, health and sense of wellbeing. 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 creative breath adaptations in asana. Moving slowly through basic postures, using different breathing rhythms, you will feel the distinct effects of each adaptation and discover the pools and eddies of your native prana (life force) flow. Working with the intimacy and immediacy of the breath inspires profound gratitude and awakens us, in awe, to the power of life itself.
Please bring a notebook and pen to record your experience.
C314 STECHERT-ALL LEVELS
BACKWARD EXTENSION
Each part of the body that we have explored through the other postures will come together in the opening created in backbends. We will work with a sequence that systematically addresses the fundamental aspects of backbending. We will start with the strength needed in the spine with Salabasana, with the length in the thighs in Ustrasana and the strength and openness in the shoulders in Urdhva Mukha Svanasana. All of these will come together in a deeper understanding and experience of Urdvha Dhanurasana.
C315 VINCENT-ALL LEVELS
Growing a Lotus
The Beauty that emerges from the muck. In this workshop we will explore how to radically free the hips and ankles in order to find a comfort in one of the most beautiful and iconic yoga asanas, the “Lotus Position”or (Padmasana). The session will help students begin a mindful exploration the deep physical and emotional holding (Granthis) in the hips and pelvis. We will explore some commonly practiced poses (from a new perspective) and some poses rarely practiced or taught - which can be of tremendous benefit in identifying and finding freedom from habitual patterns of holding in the hips.
SUNDAY JULY 15TH 3-5pm
C320 JAYASHREE & NARASIMHAN- ALL LEVELS
The concept of Samyama, Dharana, Dhyana, Samadhi
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.
C321 KAIVALYA- ALL LEVELS
Myth & Mantra Workshop: Kirtan with Storytelling
This workshop explores the mysticism of yoga mythology found within the music of kirtan. Kirtan literally means "to cut" and is a yogic practice that allows us to cut through the veil of impermanence to reveal the light. Music has been a part of every culture throughout history, and the culture of music within yoga allows us to continue our yoga practice long after the bending of asana stops and it also brings to life some of our favorite tales from yoga mythology. This workshop contains chanting and lecture. Be prepared to sit comfortably.
C322 ROSENBERG-ALL LEVELS
Release and Soar! Hip Openers and Arm Balances
Come learn the secrets of unlocking your lower back and hips to find greater freedom, ease, and energy! Our largely seated lifestyles lead to blocked energy and tension in the lower back and pelvis causing great discomfort and health problems. In this class we will use hip-openers to release the tension that inhibits us while accessing the balance of inner and outer strength to cultivate the lightness to fly. Come take flight for the first time, or soar to new heights! In addition to feeling increased vitality and empowerment, you can expect more ease in your hips, greater freedom for your spine, and comfort for your knees.
C323 STRAUB- ALL LEVELS
Restoratives and Deep Relaxation.
Feeling tight from travel, hiking, and asana? Yeah, me too! Indulge body and mind with some great restorative and therapeutic poses. Your sore muscles will thank you, and your mind will clear. Learn targeted and efficient techniques to counterbalance to your your busy life. Release tight hips, back, shoulders, and neck. It's like your own therapy system that you get to take home with you! Plus a few fun partner yoga moves, and what might be your deepest relaxation yet featuring guided visualization and healing affirmation. You'll walk out feeling like a new person.
C324 VINCENT-ALL LEVELS
The Big Chill
Come and learn how the astonishingly simple and profound practice of restorative yoga postures can bring balance to the autonomic nervous system. We will explore the scientific keys to cultivating deep states of relaxation that promote healing and rejuvenation in the mind and body. You will leave with an important new skill that can support and enhance not only your daily asana practice, but your life.
C325- MATSUMARA-ALL LEVELS
Joyful Vinyasa
This practice is all about Ananda (Joy) and Vairagya (Non-attachment). With putting a little extra fun and creative freedom into the mix, you will be surprised at what you are capable of achieving. We'll also explore variations of poses, while still keeping it light-hearted. And to add to the light-hearted theme, traditional yoga chants and not-so yogic, but really fun music will be incorporated. This workshop will encourage some lightening-up on your path towards enlightenment!
