Workshops
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2008*All classes are taught by Radhasri
February 4-Day Introduction to Shadow Yoga Immersion March Introduction to Yoga Philosophy April 6-Day Mitahara and Shadow Yoga Intensive
June 8-Day Shadow Yoga Intensive July 12-Day Shadow Yoga Intensive August 5-Day Shadow Yoga Intensive
September 13 Shadow Yoga Drop in Trial Class Sep/Oct 8-Hour Shadow Yoga Workshop September 5-Day Shadow Yoga Intensive 1 September 5-Day Shadow Yoga Intensive 2 Sep/Oct 5-Day Shadow Yoga Intensive 3
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SHADOW YOGA DROP IN TRIAL CLASSSaturday, September 13 This class offers a summary of the art of Hatha Yoga in the Shadow Yoga style. The basics of the practice will be addressed and preliminary moves introduced. It is highly suggested as a trial class for those who are new and curious to Shadow Yoga and would like to test it out before taking a course. It is also open to all those who have experience in this unique style and wish to dip back in after a long summer break. Suitable for: open to all. Please bring exact cash. 8 HOUR SHADOW YOGA WORKSHOP4 Saturdays, September 20 - October 11 This workshop intends to give the experienced student an opportunity in working a complete form of Shadow Yoga - prelude, asana-vinyasa, inversion, conclusion. Students must know the first prelude Balakrama and be well versed in uddiyana bandha and paschimottanasana. Suitable for: long standing students who have completed a Balakrama course. 5-DAY SHADOW YOGA INTENSIVE 1Monday - Friday, September 15 - 19 An open Intensive for all wishing to begin or continue a Shadow Yoga practice. Course material will be tailored to the participants and will focus on the necessary steps to a successful shadow yoga practice. Basic principles and preliminary moves will be addressed. Beginners to Yoga must attend this course if intending to participate in future ones. It is highly suggested for those new to Shadow Yoga as well. It also offers those with experience in this style to get back on track after a long summer break. Suitable for: open to all. Mandatory for Beginners to Yoga, highly suggested for those new to this unique style. Combine Intensive 1 and 2 or 2 and 3 for $195 5-DAY SHADOW YOGA INTENSIVE 2Monday - Friday, September 22 - 26 The second prelude of Shadow Yoga, Chaya Yoddha Sancalanam - Churning the Shadow Warrior, will be introduced. The prelude consists of narrow stances which work on coordinating the limbs to their core through intricate hand and foot work. Fluid, spiraling movements help gain power in the legs and move it through the waist and inner organs. Stances and deep squats help free the pelvis and access the shins and feet while developing proper balance and integration. The results are the development of lightness, strength and flexibility, all of which are prerequisite to asana practice. Suitable for: open to all with previous Yoga experience from any background. Highly suggested attending Intensive 1 prior if new to this style. Combine Intensive 1 and 2 or 2 and 3 for $195 5-DAY SHADOW YOGA INTENSIVE 3Monday - Friday, September 29 - Oct 3 The second prelude of Shadow Yoga, Chaya Yoddha Sancalanam - Churning the Shadow Warrior, will be used to progress the student towards Asana practice. This course works on regulating the breath to develop unobstructed rhythm and form by teaching the student how to source their power in the feet, trigger it in the legs, control it through the waist and express it out the hands. It is only for students who have completed Intensive 2 or a previous course in this prelude and are already familiar with it's sequence. Suitable for: for students who have completed Intensive 2 or a previous course in this prelude. Combine Intensive 1 and 2 or 2 and 3 for $195 5-DAY SHADOW YOGA INTENSIVEMonday - Friday, August 25 - 29 The principles of Shadow Yoga prepare the ground for proper movement into Asana. This course will work on regulating the breath to develop unobstructed rhythm and form by teaching the student how to source their power in the feet, trigger it in the legs, control it through the waist and express it out the hands. Suitable for: Open to all. Note: This course will act as a pre-requisite for any student new to Shadow Yoga in order to attend the Fall 2008 session Intensives. Course held at East Side Yoga Studio 1707 Grant Street. 8-DAY SHADOW YOGA INTENSIVETuesday - Friday 6:30 - 7:45am The newly revised version of the first prelude of Shadow Yoga, Balakrama - Stepping into Strength, will be used to progress the student towards Asana practice and towards a deeper awareness of the subtle breath. The prelude works on regulating the breath to develop unobstructed rhythm and form by teaching the student how to source their power in the feet, trigger it in the legs, control it through the waist and express it out the hands. Uddiyana bandha is developed and jatharagni (digestive fire) is strengthened. Diet and Yoga Philosophy will be addressed. Suitable for: those who have completed a Balakrama Course. 12-DAY SHADOW YOGA INTENSIVETuesday - Friday 6:30 - 7:45am The newly revised version of the second prelude of Shadow Yoga, Chaya Yoddha Sancalanam - Churning the Shadow Warrior, will be used to progress the student towards Asana practice and towards a deeper awareness of the subtle breath. The prelude works on coordinating the limbs to their core through intricate hand and foot work using fluid, spiraling movements which help gain power in the legs and move it through the waist and inner organs. Narrow stances and deep squats help free the pelvis and access the shins and feet while developing proper balance and integration. The results are the development of lightness, strength and flexibility, all of which are prerequisite to asana practice. This course works on regulating the breath to develop unobstructed rhythm and form by teaching the student how to source their power in the feet, trigger it in the legs, control it through the waist and express it out the hands. Uddiyana bandha is further refined and Nauli introduced. Diet and Yoga Philosophy will be addressed. Suitable for: students who have completed a Balakrama Course and have a good understanding of uddiyana bandha. 4-DAY INTRODUCTION TO SHADOW YOGA IMMERSIONFebruary 5 - 8 8:00 - 9:15am $75 This preliminary Course emphasizes primal and essential movements to free up the joints in the body in order to release muscular tension and encourage the proper flow of energy. It builds knowledge of the physical structure and prepares the ground for the practitioner to learn the various Shadow Yoga Forms. This work is based on preparatory exercises (vyayamas), which have the specific purpose of correcting imbalances in the feet and legs and reducing what is in excess in the body and mind, while strengthening the muscular skeletal structure and breathing mechanism. Uddiyana bandha is introduced in the supine position. Suitable for: mandatory for beginners to Yoga and highly suggested for students coming from other disciplines of Yoga regardless of previous experience, as it forms the basis for the next levels. This immersion course acts as an excellent refresher course for those who have been practicing the Shadow Yoga preludes for some time as well. 6-DAY MITAHARA AND SHADOW YOGA INTENSIVEApril 7 - 12 7:00 - 8:00am Spring time is most conducive to making changes to diet and lifestyle as the nature of the season supports the birth of new habits. The Hatha Yoga Pradipika emphasizes the importance of practicing the Yama of Mitahara, the appropriate intake of food, as determining success in Yoga practice. The practitioner should only consume those foods that are conducive to easy digestion and in quantities that can keep the body and mind clear and light. The focus of this Intensive is to facilitate the release of deeply held toxins and habitual patterns that may keep us stuck in destructive behaviors, not allowing us to recognize clarity or to experience the depth of our potential energy. Cleansing works on many different levels. Toxins occur in the foods we eat, the air we breathe, the emotions we harbor. Cleansing our cells must be our biggest priority for long-term health. This intensive is for those interested in understanding the cycle of illness and dis-ease, motivated to heal themselves through diet changes and physical practice of Yoga asanas. Basic eating principles from Ayurveda and a restricted diet will be utilized along with Shadow Yoga movement. Suitable for: students who have completed a Balakrama Course. "By controlling the palate one gains control over the body and the mind, the blood is cleaned, the breath becomes powerful and one gains good bones, marrow and gentle speech." - Zhander Remete INTRODUCTION TO YOGA PHILOSOPHYMarch 19, 26 and April 27:00 - 8:00pm$54Today's popular practice of Hatha Yoga has been derived from ancient literature based on specific philosophy. The texts outline methodical techniques to lead the aspirant towards the goal of liberation. One must have some theoretical knowledge to support the all important practical application. This workshop will introduce and explain the texts of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras (Raja Yoga), The Hatha Yoga Pradipika (Hatha Yoga) and Sankhya Philosophy in order to enrich the students' practice with essential theoretical information for the path that they are on. Suggested Reading: - Patanjali's Yoga Sutras - The Hatha Yoga Pradipika (translation recommended - 10 chapters by Lonavla Institute) Open to all. Very Limited Space Available. |