Ashtanga Workshop - September 16, 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. $40

Saturday
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Ashtanga Strength Elements: From the gross to the subtle, this is what Yoga is about. To do that we start with the physical body using asanas and movement to create a fit and strong body, which gives us the framework to cultivate a fit and strong mind. Ashtanga Yoga method is brilliant as it helps us cultivate physical strength while at the same time helping us evolve our mental and spiritual realm. The asanas themselves become more and more challenging as you work through the first and into the second and third series’. This workshop is designed to assist practitioners on the physical plane focused on fundamental techniques that will aid in building strength and a solid physical foundation that will assist the student in their Ashtanga asana practice, and their overall spiritual journey. Spend the day with Krista learning how to cultivate strength and steadiness of body and mind by exploring alignment, isolated strength building exercises, meditation techniques, positive thinking, affirmations, and much more! Suitable for all levels. 2 hours

Saturday
2 - 4 PM
Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself:
This is the title of one of Dr. Joe Dispenza’s best selling books. In it he teaches us how to recondition the body to a new model of understanding and a new mind. During this two hour session, Krista introduces students to some of Dr. Dispenza’s teachings and how they relate to the work we do in our yoga practice to slowly and intentionally re-shape how we see self and the world as a whole. Following the lecture, Krista will open the floor for discussion and provide prompts for some introspection through journaling to help us all establish greater models of understanding for this new information. From there, Krista will introduce us to some breathing techniques that help prepare us for meditative practices and more specifically tap the pineal glad, which controls all of the different states of consciousness. From there Krista will talk us through a guided meditation so we can experience this new model of understanding in action. 2 hrs