Ashtanga Workshop - April 15, 2023 - The Yoga Shala

Saturday
8:00 AM -10:00 AM
Mysore
A personalized form of learning and teaching the Ashtanga Yoga system. Instruction is customized to where the student is regarding factors such as physical health, age, strength, flexibility, endurance and balance are taken into consideration. Mysore classes differs from private instruction in the ratio of students to teacher. In Mysore class, you will learn and practice the method of Ashtanga Yoga in a dedicated space for Mysore classes. You’ll join other students learning to cultivate the skill of self-practice and grasp specific details of the Ashtanga System.

Saturday
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Opposition of Force 2: Seated and Finishing Sequence
Hands down one of the most valuable work- shops you will ever attend! Every balance has a counter balance, every push has a pull, every exten- sion a flexion. The Ashtanga Yoga practice is a full syllabus of opposing forces. Using the Ashtanga seated and finishing sequence postures we will break down each posture in order to see, feel, un- derstand and apply the concept of opposition of force. A very physically challenging session, be prepared to break a sweat, shake, squirm and learn! Suitable for all levels but be prepared to work! 2 hours.

Saturday
2 - 4 PM
The Darkness and the Light:
We explore the ebbs and flows of our mental space over the lifetime of our Yogic practices; how this work helps us face our life and our own unique challenges; the ups and downs we experience physically, burnout, fears, all of it. Then we’ll connect these peaks and valleys to the body and how it plays out through our yoga. We’ll also explore how the movement and the breath helps us release stored emotions, sometimes makes us feel exposed or insecure. The only way out of those feelings is through doing more of the asana to bring more of it up....but by showing up to it daily to FACE it, we eventually move through those states to more bliss, and in the process.