EVENTS ARCHIVE

In this introductory course, Canadian Contemporary Feng Shui Consultant Mark Ainley will introduce the concepts of energy flow and how modern architecture compromises our ability to nurture 'chi'. He will provide practical solutions to help you shift your relationship with your home and work environment.

The basis of Patrick's Bali weekend intensive is to elaborate on full integration of body dynamics, meditation, pranayama, and self-inquiry.

Patrick approaches teaching asana in various different ways to directly address different aspects of the physical practice and how that can manifest into life experience.

This workshop will combine dynamic vinyasa style sequencing with multiple posture variations for more of a heat intensive, purifying practice. Also integrating a more restorative yin style approach to induce a better understanding of how the practice can affect the meridian system and specific organs to enhance physical balance, inside out. Patrick will also encourage holding active postures for longer periods to stimulate and promote purification of the lymphatic system.

This combination of free style hatha asana brings about a sense of balance in physical practice that complements a very meditative quality. In turn leading to altered perceptions, and psycho-spiritual transformation.

This workshop comprises three modules: Cleansing, Strengthening and Letting go. Each module includes meditation, asana, breath awareness and self-inquiry.

Patrick Oancia is the director and head teacher of YogaJaya. Originally from Montreal, Canada, Patrick has been practicing raja yoga since 1997. He has traveled around the world attending advanced, intensive workshops and study in several countries.

He has studied various hatha yoga asana traditions including Ashtanga, Iyengar, and Sivananda as well as regularly practicing meditation (Dhyana) and breathing techniques (Pranayama). He has also studied yoga, Indian, Taoist, Sufi and Buddhist philosophy. Patrick has studied with yoga teachers including Josi Vallicherry, Lance Schuler, Louisa Sear, Rachel Hull, David Muehsam, Rajay Mahtani, Emil Wendel, Danny Paradise and Gabriella Pascoli. Patrick's own experience with yoga began when a friend gave him a book of yoga-class tickets as a birthday present and what a re-birth it has been! Patrick has been based in Tokyo for 17 years. He spent many years as a performing guitar player, singer/songwriter in rock bands in Tokyo and abroad. He is still active in music production, performance, composition and DJ-ing, as well as pursuing interests in interior and graphic design.

This is a basic course designed to help beginners understand the dynamics of yoga posture techniques with correct breathing and intro to basic yoga philosophy. Beginner students who complete this course will be ready to attend YogaJaya level 1 to 3 led public classes.

This event is to showcase connectivity between different artists and the alternative lifestyles sector to encourage harmony, coexistence, and creativity to promote sustainable lifestyles in the modern world. All the people involved in this event are people who have truly manifested their dreams and projects, and who believe that life is truly a state of mind.