Friday, March 14, 2025
6:30-8:30pm Ashtanga Yoga Anatomy

In the Ashtanga Yoga Anatomy Workshop, we will work with and talk about those pieces of anatomy that feed doing practice correctly. What “correctly” is can certainly be debated. What would Guruji mean by correctly? I think he would mean effort and attention on the core elements of the practice: breath, bandha, and dristhi (tristana), while practicing asana.

There are anatomical components that support breath, bandha and even dristi. Without these elements, how can one truly develop in the practice? Understanding these components anatomically will give our mind a new way to envision them. The more depth of understanding we have of the core elements of the practice, the more we can trust the practice in the moment.

In addition, we can use physical technique, supported by anatomical understanding, to help get us to a more comfortable place in the asana. This allows for better breath and bandha. In the Ashtanga Yoga Anatomy Workshop, we will pick apart some of the more difficult aspects of the practice from an anatomical perspective, including, but not limited to, backbending, lotus, and jump backs.

Saturday, March 15, 2025
7:30-9:00am Mysore

Students deserve individualized attention in their practice. In the Mysore class, David share techniques and tools that are specifically relevant to you and what’s going on in your practice. In his way of seeing the practice, this is where true teaching and learning happens. When guidance specific to you is aligned with your needs, growth and change naturally follow.

Yoga is very much about relationship: the relationship you have with the practice and the relationship you have with the teacher who is guiding you. Relationship requires time and space to engage. This is why, in the Mysore class, we limit the number of students in the room at one time to a maximum of 12. This is also why we require that you, the student, commit to signing up for 3 days of practice. With his commitment to small numbers and your commitment to daily practice, there is an opportunity for a transformative and in-depth relationship.

Sunday, March 16, 2025

7:30-9:00am Mysore

12:30-2:30pm Anatomy of Backbends

Many of us spend a lot of time sitting and we know that backbending, to a degree, can be a helpful part of undoing this pattern. The problem is that this pattern, as well as other variables, can also make this a difficult group of postures for many beginners.

Even experienced practitioners often feel discomfort and struggle with their backbends. As much as we appreciate the benefits, backbending takes us beyond the range of motion that we use on a day to day basis.

Understanding the anatomy of backbends will give you a better understanding of where you should keep your focus and intention. You'll gain important insights into which part of YOUR anatomy may need to change to move you forward as you work with your own backbends.

This is a practical workshop where we will explore different preparation techniques so you can see which ones impact your anatomy and backbends the most.

Just so you know, it's not all about your spine!

Monday, March 17, 2025

7:30-9:00am Mysore