April 2012

Patrick Oancia 2012 International Workshops

April 2, 2012 - August 23, 2012

Catch Patrick in one of the following places in 2012
YogaJaya - Tokyo, Japan : 1/14-2/18
TANZMOTO - Essen, Germany: 4/2-4/5
Home Yoga - Berlin, Germany : 4/7-4/13
Air Yoga - Zurich, Switzerland : 4/13-4/20
YogaJaya/Yoga Aid Challenge - Tokyo, Japan : 4/21-4/30
Air Yoga - Munich, Germany : 5/7-5/13
Arte Vida Yoga Studio - Salzburg, Austria : 5/14-5/22
YogaJaya - Tokyo, Japan : 5/22-7/1
Studio 103 - Hiroshima, Japan : 6/9-6/10
Spirit Yoga Studio - Osaka, Japan : 6/16
YogaJaya International Teacher Training- Berlin Germany 7/14-8/23
YogaJaya - Tokyo, Japan : 9/10-12/1
YogaJaya International Teacher Training- Tokyo, Japan 10/1-11/30, 2/2013 -3/2013

November 2012

Dave Dobson: Tools for Transformation- Realizing Personal Potential and Building Healthy Relationships Through Ayurveda, Diet and Communication

November 17, 2012 - November 20, 2012

Dave will be drawing on Ayurvedic principles interpreted in a contemporary way, as well as nutrition, psychology, and communication ethics to help workshop participants understand how to achieve personal balance and improve the quality of their lives and relationships.

November 2012

Emil Wendel: Introduction to Yoga Philosophy

November 3, 2012 - November 4, 2012

YogaJaya Tokyo Teacher Training Modules:
Introduction to Yoga Philosophy

October 2012

Emil Wendel: Pranayama & Beyond 2012 Tokyo

October 29, 2012 - November 2, 2012

Morning Pranayama/Meditation
October 30 - November 2
06:30-08:00

Yoga Philosophy Evening Workshop
October 29-31
18:45-21:15

October 2012

Patrick Oancia: YogaJaya Baseworks 52 Hours Teaching Methodology and Applied Practice

October 20, 2012 - November 24, 2012

October 20, 10:30-12:30 & 13:30-17:00
October 21, 11:00-13:00 & 14:00-17:30
October 27, 11:00-13:00 & 14:00-17:30
October 28, 10:30-12:30 & 13:30-17:00
November 10, 11:00-13:00 & 14:00-18:30
November 11, 11:00-13:00 & 14:00-18:30
November 17, 11:00-12:30
November 18, 11:00-12:30
November 23, 10:30-13:00 & 14:00-18:30
November 24, 11:00-13:30 & 14:30-19:00

October 2012

Chris Kummer: Introduction to the Anatomy of Yoga

October 7, 2012 - October 14, 2012

These four modules are an introduction to human anatomy and physiology of yoga that fulfill the requirements as set out by yoga alliance. The brevity of twenty hours covers important basics, but requires ongoing further study from students in order to reach better knowledge and proficiency in the subjects of anatomy and physiology for yoga.

October 2012

Chris Kummer: Enjoying the Therapeutic Uses of Yoga

October 9, 2012 - October 12, 2012

In this series of workshops we will look from an integrated perspective at posture, yoga asana, movements and myofascial connections. We will examine their component muscle action, bone, joint, nerve and ligament positions and fascia directions. We also explore how the different ways of utilizing these components affect other functions of the body, such as digestive, neurological and general health.

October 2012

Patrick Oancia: YogaJaya Baseworks Modules

October 7, 2012 - October 14, 2012

The YogaJaya signature "Baseworks" system introduce fundamental yoga postures and variations in a series of sequences. The early sequences focus on structural alignment. The latter sequences focuses on enhancing the energetics utilizing the alignment foundations. The system safely builds from beginner to more experienced dynamics in a complete and holistic way.

October 2012

Patrick Oancia: YogaJaya Tokyo Teacher Training Modules Pranayama & Meditation Modules

October 7, 2012 - November 23, 2012

These sessions will include the practice of different pranayama rhythms, as well as kriya mantra and mudra applications.

September 2012

YogaJaya International Intensive Teacher Training: Tokyo 2012-2013 (Yoga Alliance 200-hour, Bilingual)

October 1, 2012 - March 31, 2013

The YogaJaya Teacher Training courses are unique in being rooted both in great traditions of knowledge as well as contemporary and forward-thinking visions of the future. Anyone sincerely interested in Yoga is most welcome to enroll in the course in order to expand practice and knowledge with or without the desire for certification.

September 2012

Satoko Horie at yogafest 2012

September 23, 2012 - September 23, 2012

Celebrating the 10th Aniversary of YogaWorks, Satoko will be introducing the Baseworks experience.

September 23rd 14:00-14:45 -
Experiencing YogaJaya Baseworks

September 2012

Patrick Oancia at yogafest 2012

September 21, 2012 - September 21, 2012

In his 7th year at Japan's YogaFest Yoga Conference In Yokohama, Patrick will introduce the following workshops:

September 21st 11:00-12:30 -
YogaJaya Baseworks
Revolution: Hips, Pelvis and Lower Spine

September 21st 15:00-16:30 -
YogaJaya Baseworks
Healthy Spine, Healthy Life: Backbends and Twists

August 2012

Satoko Horie at Burning Man 2012, Nevada: YogaJaya Baseworks Classes & Body Movement Sessions

August 27, 2012 - September 1, 2012

Satoko Horie will be introducing YogaJaya Baseworks and sharing Body Movement sessions at Burning Man this summer.

July 2012

Patrick Oancia: Pranayama & Meditation Modules (Berlin, Germany)

July 16, 2012 - August 23, 2012

A deeper understanding of the benefits of yoga comes from a regular daily practice. The particular quality of morning practice can tone and prepare our bodies and mind for the course of each and everyday. Each morning will consist of pranayama (breathing practices) and guided meditation utilizing effective techniques in and easy-to-understand way.

July 2012

Patrick Oancia: YogaJaya Baseworks Modules (Berlin, Germany)

July 16, 2012 - August 24, 2012

The YogaJaya signature "Baseworks" system introduce fundamental yoga postures and variations in a series of sequences. The early sequences focus on structural alignment. The latter sequences focuses on enhancing the energetics utilizing the alignment foundations. The system safely builds from beginner to more experienced dynamics in a complete and holistic way.

August 2012

Emil Wendel: Yoga Philosophy Modules (Berlin, Germany)

August 13, 2012 - August 17, 2012

YogaJaya International Intensive Teacher Training Individual Modules:

Module 1: An overview of the ancient sources of Yoga

Module 2: Classical versus Modern Yoga

August 2012

Mark Shveima: Class Series: Moving Into Wholeness

August 13, 2012 - August 17, 2012

In this five-part class series, we will approach this concept of generating wholeness from several different vantage points.
Pranayama will be taught in each session. Each session will end with a cool down sequence of twists and forward bends. All levels of ability are welcome!

August 2012

Mark Shveima: Yoga Therapeutics: Moving Into Wholeness

August 13, 2012 - August 16, 2012

In this four-part series, you will learn how to use the hatha yoga practice as a tool for healing the body. When a part of our body is suffering, the pain or discomfort we feel is the body’s way of indicating there has been a disconnection created. That part of us that is suffering wants to be brought back into harmony with the rest of the body.

July 2012

Manuela Heider de Jahnsen: Ayurveda & Diet and Nutrition Modules (Berlin, Germany )

July 24, 2012 - August 9, 2012

Day 1: Introduction to the Key Theory of Ayurveda
Day 2: Self-Understanding of Doshas
Day 3: Detoxification
Day 4: Oriental and South Eastern Medical Approaches

July 2012

Patrick Oancia: YogaJaya Berlin Teacher Training – YogaJaya Baseworks 40 Hours Teaching Methodology and Applied Practice

July 25, 2012 - August 11, 2012

July 25, 14:15-17:15
July 27, 14:15-17:15
July 28, 08:30-11:00
August 2, 08:30-11:00 & 15:00-17:30
August 3, 08:30-11:00 & 15:00-17:30
August 4, 08:30-12:00
August 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, each morning 08:30-11:30

July 2012

Tanzmoto: YogaJaya Berlin Teacher Training Dance & Improvisation Module

July 23, 2012 - July 27, 2012

Based on contemporary dance and yoga technique the professional dancers Maria Lucia Agón and Mohan C. Thomas (Tanzmoto Dance Company) offer a special mix to encourage curiosity and develop ideas for your own practice and teaching methodologies as well as getting in contact with art through dance.

July 2012

Simon Borg-Olivier: Applied Anatomy & Physiology Modules (Berlin, Germany)

July 17, 2012 - July 21, 2012

Structural Stability Freedom and Focus

Firm but calm … 'Sthira Sukham Asanam"

Internal Relaxation Power

Reflex Body… Reflex Mind

July 2012

Simon Borg-Olivier: Anatomy and Physiology – Berlin, Germany

July 16, 2012 - July 21, 2012

Overview of human body systems and organ function
Skeletal system

Muscle tissue physiology

Muscular system

Circulatory (cardiovascular) system

Respiratory system

Nervous system and relationship to the subtle energy system

Digestive system

Lymphatic system

Endocrine system

Reproductive health

July 2012

YogaJaya International Intensive Teacher Training – Berlin (Yoga Alliance 200-hour, English)

July 14, 2012 - August 25, 2012

YogaJaya 300-hour Teacher Training
(Yoga Alliance 200-hour)
Berlin, Germany / Full-time Summer Residential Program
(English Language Course)
July 14 – August 25, 2012

June 2012

Edward Clark: Tripsichore Weekend Workshops

June 23, 2012 - June 24, 2012

Module 1: Hand Balances and Other Inversions
Module 2: Back Bends and Kick Overs

There are two aspects to inversions and back bends – the thrill of the spectacularly acrobatic and the peace of nearly effortless balancing. Both require skill and physical intelligence. They also require a degree of courage and a willingness to experiment. There are many methods used to attain inverted postures as well as back bends and a fantastic number of variations are possible. We will look at a number of these in this workshop. We will, however, be confining our explorations to what we see as having a distinctly yogic approach. The postures will be attempted using the yogic methods concerning breathing and focus. This means that they are – comparatively – safe to attempt. A deeper practice isn’t just about achieving harder postures. Rather, it is also about the grace with which you perform them.

June 2012

Edward Clark: Vinyasa Yoga Teachers Immersion

June 20, 2012 - June 22, 2012

Module 1: Principles and Assists In Vinyasa Practice
Module 2: Teaching Inversions

This Teacher Immersion will endeavor to articulate the philosophical stance and rationale for Vinyasa Yoga. Briefly put, it will examine why evenness of breath and evenness of movement are used to bring about evenness of mind.

June 2012

Edward Clark: Yoga Philosophy Evening Lectures

June 19, 2012 - June 21, 2012

Each evening - 18:30-21:00

Module 1: Philosophy of Vinyasa
Module 2: Pain - The Mind as Virtual Reality

June 2012

Edward Clark: Tripsichore Morning Immersion

June 19, 2012 - June 22, 2012

Tripsichore founder, Edward Clark and Tripsichore star Nikki Durrant will lead students through the Simple and Regular practice (with possible excursions into the Plus). These 1.5 hour sessions will be devoted firstly to doing the practice and then to breaking down the sequences. Expect unusual inversions and back bends.

June 2012

Patrick Oancia & Satoko Horie: Osaka Workshop YogaJaya Baseworks: The Experience and Understanding

June 16, 2012 - June 16, 2012

Part 1: Experiencing the Baseworks Sequence
June 16, 10:00-12:00

Part 2: Understanding the Baseworks Sequence and Going Beyond
June 16, 13:00-16:00

May 2012

Patrick Oancia: Yoga Fundamentals Collection Two Part All Level Asana Immersion

May 29, 2012 - June 10, 2012

Revolution: Hips, Pelvis and Lower Spine
May 29 & 31
Each evening - 18:30-20:30

Healthy Spine, Healthy Life: Backbends and Twists
June 9 - 08:30-10:30
June 10 - 18:30-20:30

The Yoga Fundamentals Collection are a series of ongoing immersions that break down the yoga practice so as to simplify the understanding of how the body works.

June 2012

Patrick Oancia: Hiroshima Workshop – YogaJaya: An Integrated Approach

June 9, 2012 - June 10, 2012

YogaJaya Baseworks
June 9, 18:00-20:30

Yogajaya The Deeper Dimensions
June 10, 09:00-12:00

June 2012

Patrick Oancia: Yoga Basics Course 2012

June 4, 2012 - June 25, 2012

Yoga practice is an essential part of living a positive life. Over this 4 session course, YogaJaya Director, Patrick Oancia will work together with the students to build the foundations of a regular yoga routine. Emphasis will be placed on introductory explanations on how to utilize yoga for complete wellbeing.

April 2012

Patrick Oancia: Morning Practice Immersion 2012

April 23, 2012 - April 27, 2012

Pranayama/Meditation
Each morning - 06:30-08:00

Hatha Yoga All Level Practice & Relaxation
Each morning - 08:00-09:30

A deeper understanding of the benefits of yoga comes from a regular daily practice. The particular quality of morning practice can tone and prepare our bodies and mind for the course of each and everyday.

April 2012

Satoko Horie: Body Movement and Expression 4 Week Course

April 5, 2012 - April 26, 2012

This course is an introduction to ways to raise our awareness of the body, and of what lies within and beyond the body, through a range of movements inspired by yoga, expressive arts and contact improvisation. This course is presented over a 4-week period during which participants are led through stages running from an exploration of the self, connections with others, expressing one’s self and exploring extensions beyond the self.

January 2012

Patrick Oancia: Dynamic Vinyasa

January 28, 2012 - February 18, 2012

This course explores the modern concepts of vinyasa yoga. The sessions will include dynamic and energetic sequencing with increased focus on linking breath with movement to generate heat in the body and grace in movement.

January 2012

Patrick Oancia: Yin and Yang: Ancient Techniques In A Modern World 4 Week Practice Course

January 24, 2012 - February 14, 2012

This course explores the yang quality of more dynamic practice whereby the opposing muscle groups are actively stimulated with more the yin, restorative qualities of passively holding postures for longer periods without muscular activation to release through the connective tissues of the joints. The different posture work holistically stimulates the nervous systems on a physical level and the different aspects of meridian system in a more subtle, energetic way to promote total well being. Each session will include a steady balance of different pose groups, combining restorative and dynamic practice with and without props.

January 2012

Patrick Oancia: Challenging The Way We Sense Our Practice 4 Week Wall Work Immersion

January 24, 2012 - February 14, 2012

This immersion offers different perspectives on deepening yoga practice by using the physics of wall work. Students explore variations on standing and seated poses, inversions, backbends, forward bends and twists using a wall.

January 2012

Patrick Oancia: YogaJaya Experienced Practitioner Immersion 2012 Version E1.0 Extended

January 18, 2012 - February 15, 2012

This VE1.0 immersion is a continuation of a series of fixed asana sequences which eventually navigates students to creative and random, dynamic freestyle asana practice.

Although some alignment will be emphasized according to Patricks’ teaching style, this is immersion is open to all experienced dynamic yoga asana practitioners. Pranayama will be integrated into the sequencing.

January 2012

Patrick Oancia: YogaJaya Baseworks 40 hour Intensive Immersion

January 14, 2012 - February 19, 2012

The YogaJaya Baseworks immersion is a review of the key hatha yoga postures and variations from the YogaJaya Teacher Training course curriculum. The immersion includes enhanced perspectives on each of the anatomical pose groups, upgrading the understanding of how the tone the physiology of the body and mind in a complete and holistic way.