Ashtanga: Inner and Outer Asana Journey

Thursday 20 october 08:55 - 10:55

This program is taught in English

This series of workshops focus on Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga through the key principles underlying this method of yoga practice. We will look at the role of traditional vinyasa count, bandha, breath, and drishti in more detail. We will then link these elements together to explore the unity of inner and outer, gross and subtle, in the flow of asanas.

While Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga is frequently perceived as physically very challenging, Marija and Ena will help students introduce softness in the practice. They will work on developing the awareness of foundation and the flow of breath in order to help students develop inner stillness, deep presence, and greater awareness of prana throughout the practice.

The workshops are conceived to provide students with the tools to deepen their practice through inner exploration and thus open the space for the development of self-practice.

The workshops follow a logical sequence toward a complete program. Nevertheless, each weekend stands alone as a whole unit. Therefore, one can register in any of the workshops independently. It is recommended that students are familiar with at least first half of the Ashtanga primary series or that they have attended at least one term Ashtanga course.

Date	Time	Workshop
Sunday, Oct. 23	8:55-10:55	Dancing with Gravity - (inscription) "Dancing with Gravity" explores the notion of foundation and its role in bringing the practitioner towards stability and entering a dance with gravity and energy flow.
Sunday, Nov. 13	15:00-17:00	Steadiness and Ease - (visit event) "Steadiness and Ease" works on understanding the main principles of alignment and their link with Tristana in order to establish a safe and soft practice.
Sunday, Dec. 11	15:00-17:00	Presence and Equanimity - (visit event) "Presence and Equanimity" focuses on the awareness of mental attitude in the asana practice and stresses the qualities of listening, non-violence and equanimity in using Tristana in order to allow and enjoy the unfolding of the true potential of the practice.

Date

Time

Workshop

Sunday, Oct. 23

8:55-10:55

Dancing with Gravity - (inscription)

"Dancing with Gravity" explores the notion of foundation and its role in bringing the practitioner towards stability and entering a dance with gravity and energy flow.

Sunday, Nov. 13

15:00-17:00

Steadiness and Ease - (visit event)

"Steadiness and Ease" works on understanding the main principles of alignment and their link with Tristana in order to establish a safe and soft practice.

Sunday, Dec. 11

15:00-17:00

Presence and Equanimity - (visit event)

"Presence and Equanimity" focuses on the awareness of mental attitude in the asana practice and stresses the qualities of listening, non-violence and equanimity in using Tristana in order to allow and enjoy the unfolding of the true potential of the practice.

Oct. 23: "Dancing with Gravity" Registration

Style: Ashtanga Yoga

Ashtanga vinyasa is a hatha yoga practice transmitted to Pattabhi Jois from the great yoga master Krishnamacharya. It is for students seeking an invigorating approach that purifies, stimulates and energizes. It consists of postures practiced in a fluid rhythm with a concentrated breath, steady gaze, and internal contractions to direct vital energy. Due to the dynamic nature of this practice, one feels completely energized and purified in each cell of the body and also in the mind. Go to the Ashtanga yoga page.

Teacher: Vinyasa Krama Team Teachers

This course will be taught by Marija Bjekovic and Danijela Radic, both of whom have been teaching Vinyasa Krama Yoga for many, many years. You can read each of their bios via the "Teachers" link in the navigation bar. Go to Vinyasa Krama Team's page.

Location: Strassen

Yoga La Source Strassen — 143 route d'Arlon. Traditional hatha yoga in Sivananda, Ashtanga, Vinyasa Krama, Yin, Lower Back & more. Oak floors, warm ambiance, all levels welcome. Go to the Strassen page.