Friday, November 15, 2024
6:30-8:30pm Primary Series Led Class - followed by Dharma talk on yoga and ageing + Q&A
"Just as music without proper pitch and rhythm will not give happiness, yogasana without the observance of vinyasa will not give health.” - Srivatsa Ramaswama
Join Tim for a fun 2 hours and learn how this challenging sequence can heal and help you in your body and your life. Pattabhi Jois artfully crafted the Primary Series to cleanse our body, purify our nervous system and burn away the delusions of the conditioned mind. The original Vinyasa method (also called ‘placing in a special way’), this thread of unbroken movements, mindful breathing and a defined gazing points, opens us up to experience the meditative mind while building a healthy, flexible and strong body. Discover how many lessons of hope, empowerment and surrender is at our fingertips. All levels welcome. We will finish this evening with a short talk on the ageing ashtangi and Q&A, so bring your questions!
Saturday, November 16, 2024
8:00-10:30am Mysore Style Class
Named after the city where Krishnamacharya and Pattabhi Jois developed their yoga method, this is is the classic way Ashtanga Yoga is taught. A melting pot of yoga practitioners of all levels from beginner to advanced, this class sets out to offer personalized guidance to every practitioner at exactly where you need it most. Build relationship with yourself, your practice and your teacher in this inspiring energy. Come experience and honor the Ashtanga Yoga's five thousand year old lineage of teachers, sages and gurus, R. Sharath Jois and every Ashtanga practitioner today.
12:30-2:30pm Stand aware - The art of the sun salutations
Come take a dive into what the Surya Namaskaras has to offer to you, body, mind and spirit. In these curios movements lies the seed to the rest of our asana practice. We will look in-depth on every movement in this simple yet profound mala of motion. Experience how these essential movements allows us an entry to Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra. Learn detailed technique, breath, healthy alignment and ways to approach your Sun Salutes for further strength, flexibility and more. All levels welcome.
Sunday, November 17, 2024
8:00-10:30am Mysore Style Class
12:30-2:30pm Gateway Postures of The Primary Series (Bhujapidasana, Kurmasana, Supta Kurmasana)
Sometimes we get a bit stuck! Our leg, shoulders or knees won’t go where we want them to and we feel more achy than happy when attempting the higher notes of our practice, also called
the 'Gateway Postures' as they serve as indicators that our body has grown ready for a next level. This workshops addresses that issue! Focussing on technique, proper alignment and anatomical insights will help you understand how your body move and how to progress to a next level of your aptitude. We set up for a detailed experience of the difficult gateway postures, slowly peeling off the layers that obstructs our view and motion required to find true freedom and power within.
All levels welcome.