EVENTS ARCHIVE

When healthy, we take little notice of our bodies. Yet the state of the body determines the physical form of who we are and how we present ourselves. The body is the first thing by which others recognize us, and it is central to the way that people define the ‘self’ and personal individuality. Through growth and education, we gradually cultivate behavior patterns and responses tied to emotions that are also interconnected with our body. We continuously reinforce our sense of ‘self’ through a mainly unconscious process of self-observation and self-adjustment. In this course, we aim to raise our own awareness through body movement, gradually finding how to express through movements and expressions that ignite our inner creativity.

This workshop will develop your skills of observation, sensitivity and intuitive responsiveness in order to cultivate tranquility within. We will nourish the meridians in the upper and lower body by using a sequence of floor poses that directly enhances the movement and distribution of vitality. This rejuvenating practice will elicit your body’s natural healing response to repair and balance areas of focus. It might be described as “taking your acupuncturist with you to yoga!”

Most of us operate on autopilot, employing old habits in the hope that we will achieve the change that has been eluding us. The truth is, if we aren’t getting what we want out of life, be that personal health, a rewarding job, or meaningful relationships, then something has to change. By understanding how life works, we can take a path of constructive development by making the right choices, saying the right things, and responding to life’s challenges in a way that results in positive outcomes, instead of painful experiences.

Dave will be drawing on Ayurvedic principles interpreted in a contemporary way, as well as nutrition, psychology, and communication ethics to provide participants with practical tools they can use to improve the quality of their lives.

These workshops will be open to all. Modules 3 and 4 will develop and extend areas covered by Dave in the YogaJaya teacher training program, so if you are a YogaJaya teacher training graduate who enjoyed Dave’s classes, there will be something here for you also.

This workshop focuses on opening the shoulders, chest, heart and ultimately opening oneself. We will explore our willingness to be aware of all parts of ourselves- the light and the dark, and to look at the full spectrum of emotions, sensations and thoughts that arise as our true selves begin to be revealed.

We will look at the possibility of staying in the flow and to look at everything that arises with fresh eyes, openness and freedom.

Our goal is to accept ourselves and our reality as we are and respond with love and truth.

Adjustments to yoga poses come in a variety of forms including physical, verbal, and energetic.

To physically adjust a student in a safe and effective way requires a good working knowledge of postural alignment, basic anatomy, and sensitivity of touch.

This immersion aims to introduce dynamics of adjusting at an introductory level in a safe and effective way.

Participants will learn and experiment with examples from different pose groups to bring greater awareness to anatomical dynamics that apply to practice.

Experienced practitioners will enjoy delving deep within to discover the benefits of moving slowly, practicing quietly and promoting stillness. This 5 week immersion will use the principles of Yin Yoga to heighten sensory awareness and clarity of perception. Our primary focus will be to develop the skills necessary to find freedom from physical and mental tension that allows the body to rest, heal and rejuvenate.

Many styles of Modern Yoga tend to emphasise one auxiliary (anga) of practice. Some focus on asanas, others, meditation. This workshop aims to demonstrate that one can combine cleansing practices, asanas, pranayama and meditation to enjoy a broad range of benefits and to gain a greater ability to vary and adapt the practice according to one's needs. By practising a broad range of techniques in a particular sequence, students will see how all the auxiliaries fit together and how each one is essential for the others.

In his 5th year at Japan's YogaFest Yoga Conference In Yokohama, Patrick will introduce the following workshops:

September 24th 11:00-12:30 -
Discovering the Depth of Your Practice:
different ideas on how to share your knowledge as a teacher (For Teachers)

September 25th 11:00-12:30 -
Practice With Joy and Ease:
being connected with your inner voice (All Levels)

The essence of Yoga is daily practice, and a morning practice sets the tone for the rest of the day. Yet, it takes some understanding and skill to develop a practice that leaves one feeling refreshed, with the mind, calm and clear, for the day ahead.

The morning practice immersions will focus on cleansing and breathing techniques that generate heat with minimal effort, and then a sequence of asanas that facilitates the practice of Uddiyana bandha (gently drawing the abdomen in and up). The aim will be to avoid over-exertion while enjoying the invigorating effects of these practices. Each student shall be encouraged to work with variations and different sequences so that they might discover their own, most effective way of practicing.

Ashtanga Yoga Workshop 17-19, 2010

40 Hour 1st Series Teacher Training September 20-26, 2010