EVENTS ARCHIVE

This weekend program will introduce detailed methods of BASEWORKS Practice.

Optimal health is promoted by regular daily practice. Morning practice tones and prepares our bodies and minds for the course of each and every day. This immersion is open to all levels of students and is especially recommended for total beginners.

In this series of pop-up classes at athayoga, students can get a taste of the benefits of the BASEWORKS practice!

May 24, 15:00-16:30 - BASEWORKS: Core Foundation - 2.0 Sequence

It is said that when the body and mind achieve equanimity that the feet, legs, pelvis, torso, arms, hands, neck, throat andhead are perfectly balanced. As an extension to Patrick Oancia’s 2 introductory sessions, Satoko Horie will first outline the approach to building core stability utilizing muscles that stabilize the spine, abdominal region and pelvis so as to enhance an understanding of body mechanics. This will be followed by a “BASEWORKS” 2.0 Sequence.

May 23, 14:00-15:30 - Introduction: BASEWORKS

May 24, 13:00-14:30 - BASEWORKS TECH

“BASEWORKS” combines refined breathing with asana practice that ranges from working on the details in structural alignment, to promoting fluidity and grace through awareness in movement. This practice safely builds from beginner to more experienced dynamics in a complete and holistic way.

May 24, 08:00-09:00 - Morning Practice: Pranayama & Meditation

The particular quality of morning practice can tone and prepare our bodies and mind for the course of each and everyday.This session is open to all levels of students! It will introduce systematic progressions of pranayama (breathing methods) and guided meditation utilizing effective techniques in and easy-to-understand way.

May 10, 14:30-16:00 - Introduction: BASEWORKS: Asana Practice, Lecture and Theory

The first stages of “BASEWORKS” focus on developing natural breathing in coordination with functional movement. Students will learn how to to used refined breathing and move the body consciously so to establish solid foundations to progress from.

May 10, 16:30-18:00 - BASEWORKS TECH: Functional movement training, Asana Practice, Lecture and Theory

This session will explore functional movement in relation to building the foundation that is needed to practice safely and effectively. Students will experience different types of very fun exercises that can be used as tools to prime different aspects the BASEWORKS practice.

BASEWORKS is a product of a practice philosophy and corresponding set of resources based on the ancient ideas of yoga philosophy, sound science, years of innovation, and current research.

BASEWORKS readily identifies beneficial corrective movement through posture in combination with subtle breathing techniques while steadily building a holistic balance between strength, flexibility and introspective awareness in each individual.

This session will look at the key concepts of movement and breathing corresponding to BASEWORKS and is open to all levels of practitioners.

Ayurveda 11 Hours Intensive
November 22, 14:30-17:30 & 18:00-20:30
November 23, 10:30-13:30 & 14:30-17:00

Diet & Nutrition 5 Hours Intensive
November 24, 14:30-17:00 & 17:30-20:00

Communication & Achieving Goals Workshops
November 25, 18:30-21:30
November 26, 18:30-21:30

Patrick Oancia has been developing his own pranayama, meditation and yoga practices for over 20 years. His teaching has been inspired by the methodologies described in the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, the historical and scientific research of the Bihar School Of Yoga, combined with an invested knowledge of physical fitness, cardiovascular, neurological and reproductive health.

This immersion is open to all levels of students and is encouraged for those completely new to yoga as well. Each day includes systematic progressions of pranayama (breathing methods) and guided meditation utilizing effective techniques in and easy-to-understand way.

This “All Level” certified immersion will introduce the foundational concepts of “YogaJaya Baseworks Yoga”. “YogaJaya Baseworks Yoga” looks at yoga practice as a primary functional tool to enhance overall health and wellbeing. Participants will explore these concepts in an easy to understand way that can compliment all levels of yoga practice. This is open to total beginners, intermediate and advanced practitioners as well as yoga teachers.