EVENTS & WORKSHOPS

WORKSHOP

Part 1: Introduction Jyotish

• A brief insight into Jyotish as a Vedic teaching.
• Jyotish and Ashtanga Yoga both have their origins in the Vedas, which form the basis for the entire philosophical and spiritual tradition of Hinduism.

Regarding Ashtanga Yoga:

• At what points do these two currents complement each other?
• What does this mean for our Ashtanga practice?
• Eight Stages, Chakras & Samadhi.

Part 2: Jyotish & Everyday Life

• Each day of the week is determined by a planet. Jyotish describes how their characteristics are reflected in the days of the week and therefore offers practical advice for shaping everyday routines, habits and spiritual practice.
• In order to make daily decisions more consciously, we will learn together about the main characteristics of the planets.

Regarding Ashtanga Yoga:

• Why is Saturday a day of rest in the Ashtanga tradition?
• Why is Sunday the first day of Ashtanga week?
• Why no practice on new and full moons?

Part 3: Jyotish & Ashtanga Yoga

• OM is the most widespread and perhaps the most well-known sound when it comes to mantras and yoga.
• Behind this short sound is the entire creation, preservation and destruction of creation (A-U-M).

Regarding Ashtanga Yoga:

• OM as a practical tool for Ashtanga practice.
• From OM to inner silence!
• What is the number “108” all about?

COST

• 108,00 €
• Why the number 108? The workshop will also clarify this.

MYSORE CLASSES

• Friday, February 27, to Saturday, March 7
• All series: Primary up to Advanced B

• Mon – Fri 6 a.m. – 8 p.m.
• Sat & Sun 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.

• 1 Class – 25€
• 3 Classes – 60€
• 5 Classes – 90€
• 9 Classes – 135€

MYSORE CLASSES WITH SCOTT & CHRIS

Meet Scott in our Team-Teach Mysore classes with Chris:

• Friday – Sunday 7-10 am
• 1hr of guided Mindfulness & Pranayama
• 2 hrs of Mysore class

WORKSHOP

Friday

• 7:00 – 10:00 Mindfulness, Pranayama & Mysore Class
• 10:45 – 11:00 Mindfulness
• 11:00 – 12:00 Philosophy: Tapas – The Fire of Discipline
• 13:00 – 15:00 Front Body Opening

Saturday

• 7:00 – 10:00 Mindfulness, Pranayama & Mysore Class
• 10:45 – 11:00 Mindfulness
• 11:00 – 12:00 Philosophy: Svādhyāya – The Mirror of Self-Study
• 13:00 – 15:00 Feeling Into The Hips

Sunday

• 7:00 – 10:00 Mindfulness, Pranayama & Mysore Class
• 10:45 – 11:00 Mindfulness
• 11:00 – 12:00 Philosophy: Īśvara Praṇidhāna – Surrendering the Outcome
• 13:00 – 15:00 Inversions

MYSORE CLASSES

• May 23rd – 29th
• Team-Teach with Joanne, Darby & Chris.

WORKSHOP

• May 23rd – 25th
• Saturday – Monday / Bank holiday

The main emphasis will be concerned with connective tissue, fascia and tensegrity. This knowledge will give a clearer understanding of the anatomical movements of the body, allowing us to remove tensions in the body and allow for greater flexibility, which will open up the channels for the flow of Prana (Chi). From this we can connect breath and movement, (Vinyasa) allowing for a more relaxed and smooth flow to the Yoga practice. Adding Dristhi and understanding its importance in creating smooth movements into the entering and the exiting of Asanas.

The concept of connective tissue and tensegrity seems very simple, but with wrong alignment and with the imbalances of posture, it can become quite complicated. Throughout the workshop much emphasis will be placed on finding and correcting the alignment and posture allowing you to understand, explore and enjoy your practice

This workshop will be a great benefit for everyone who attends:

• For those new to Yoga and Ashtanga, this information will allow you to continue to explore and grow in your practice with confidence.
• For those who have been practicing for some time It will be very beneficial, too.
• For those who are already teaching, this understanding will help you to help your students.

SATURDAY

8:00 – 10:00 Mysore Team-Teach (Darby, Joanne & Chris)

10:30 – 12:30

• Introduction to Ujjayi breathing
• Pranayama practice introduction I
• Analyzing Surya namaskara A & B with exploration of fascia and tensegrity, movement and breath.

12:30 – 14:00 BREAK

14:00 – 16:00

• Q&A
• Study of standing sequence of postures.

SUNDAY

8:00 – 10:00 Mysore Team-Teach (Darby, Joanne & Chris)

10:30– 12:30

• Pranayama practice I
• Study of Forward Bends.

12:30 – 14:00 BREAK

14:00 – 16:00

• Q&A
• Study of some postures of the primary series part I.

MONDAY

8:00 – 10:00 Mysore Team-Teach (Darby, Joanne & Chris)

10:30 – 12:30

• Pranayama practice II
• Study of spinal twists

12:30 – 14:00 BREAK

14:00 – 16:00

• Q&A
• Study of some postures of the primary series part II.
• Study of inversions, shoulder stands and headstands.

INTENSIVE

• May 26th – 30th
• Tuesday – Saturday, 40h Intensive

TUESDAY (8 hrs)

6:00 – 8:00 Mysore Team-Teach (Darby, Joanne & Chris)

9:00 – 12:00

• Pranayama practice for the intensive participants
• Exploration of the posture principle, the interconnection of the whole body.
• Theoretical knowledge and understanding an approach to your practice that includes and maintains this quality of alignment.
• Why is sun salutation so important? Using this practice to begin exploring how the theory can fit into the practice

12:00 – 14:00 BREAK

14:00 – 17:00

• Q&A
• Study of standing postures.
• Deeper exploration of breathing, the central role of breathing in the ashtanga practice and how going more deeply into this principle is the key to expanding the potential of your practice.
• Lower body connections, initiating the study of mula bandha, understanding the standing postures.

WEDNESDAY (8 hrs)

6:00 – 8:00 Mysore Team-Teach (Darby, Joanne & Chris)

9:00 – 12:00

• Pranayama practice for the intensive participants
• Forward bends – the groundwork learnt from standing postures can now be utilized and applied to forward bends.
• We will explore Fascia and its connections throughout our body from the understanding of anatomy trains (meridians), which will allow us to extend and expand into a deeper and more satisfying forward movement.

12:00 – 14:00 BREAK

14:00 – 17:00

• Q&A
• Postures of the primary series (part 1)
• Experiential, using the anatomy awareness to gain a deeper understanding of the yoga alignment and the role of breath in this process.

THURSDAY (8 hrs)

6:00 – 8:00 Mysore Team-Teach (Darby, Joanne & Chris)

9:00 – 12:00

• Pranayama practice (more pranayama added)
• Study of spinal twists

12:00 – 14:00 BREAK

14:00 – 17:00

• Q&A
• Postures of the primary series (part 2)

FRIDAY (8 hrs)

6:00 – 8:00 Mysore Team-Teach (Darby, Joanne & Chris)

9:00 – 12:00

• Pranayama practice (more depth added to pranayama)
• Arm balances
• Seated postures transitions
• From alignment to meditation to breath: How all these principles come together to reshape how you approach challenges and gain many new insights.

12:00 – 14:00 BREAK

14:00 – 17:00

• Q&A
• Inversions, shoulder stands and headstands.
• Continuing exploration of fascia and tensegrity.
• These postures create harmony and balance within the human system.

SATURDAY (8 hrs)

8:00 – 11:00

• Pranayama practice
• Led ashtanga class

11:30 – 12:30

• Revision of the principles we have learnt
• Q&A

12:30 – 14:00 BREAK

14:00 – 17:00

• Deepening your understanding of backbends.
• Allowing the body to move comfortably, safely and expand into a deeper posture from the understanding of connective tissue and tensegrity.
• This will be a beautiful way to experience and benefit from the work applied throughout the workshop.

17:00 – 18:00

• Certification zeremony
• Meditation & Mantra