Ashtanga's Tristhana: Focus on mind, body, and breath

Saturday 04 march 15:00 - 17:30

This workshop 15:00-17:30 is taught in English.

This program goes deeply into three places of focus (tri-sthana) fundamental to the method of Ashtanga vinyasa yoga: breath (ujjayi), gazing points (dristi) and energy locks (bandhas). Within the vinyasa format of Ashtanga, a practitioner sustains focus on these elements, regardless of the posture or series being practiced.

Refining the knowledge and practice of the elements of Tristhana is one of the essential tools in developing and maturing one’s regular practice, and this is exactly what this workshop targets. We will review and enhance the understanding and the practice of each of the elements of Tristhana separately. When putting them together in the context of an asana practice, we will experience how these points of focus lay the ground for an integrated experience of body-breath-mind within our practice. The subtleties of this experience can be attended to by slowing down the rhythm of the practice and opening up to its meditative nature hidden behind an obvious physicality.

Price

The normal price is 55 Euros. Early-bird registration before February 26th is 45 Euros, but payment must be made at time of registration.

Cancellation Policy

All cancellations are subject to a 10-Euro administration fee. Payment is fully refundable (less the administration fee) if cancellation is done before February 26th. If you cancel after February 26th, you may only be refunded if you are able to find a replacement for your place.

Style: Ashtanga-led

Ashtanga vinyasa is a hatha yoga practice transmitted to Pattabhi Jois from the 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-led page.

Teacher: Marija Bjekovic

Marija practiced Ashtanga vinyasa yoga since 2008 under the guidance of Denise Pesch. Over time, she complemented Ashtanga with Iyengar Yoga (with Constantinos Giannetakis) and with Vinyasa Krama. This brought an understanding of how to wisely adapt the physical practice in order to emphasize strength, mobility, mental focus or healing as needed. With gradual extension to other limbs of yoga, her practice became a means to balance energy, reconnect to a state of deep inner peace, and relate to the world more meaningfully. Her teaching path started after 200 hours of Ashtanga yoga teacher training with John Scott and Lucy Crawford Scott in 2015. Over the years, she continued her studies and teaching within the lineage of Sri T. Krishnamcharya (the father of modern yoga and a pioneer in yoga therapy) through Srivatsa Ramaswami and A.G. Mohan. She is currently following an 800-hour Svastha Yoga Therapy Foundations program with A.G. Mohan and his family. Go to Marija's page.

Location: Strassen

147 route d'Arlon, Strassen. Our Strassen center offers hatha yoga for all levels under the Indian lineages of Sivananda, Ashtanga, and Vinyasa Krama. It offers Yin Yoga, a synthesis of Tao Yin and hatha, and specialty courses for those with back problems and for those 50+. With oak floors and a warm ambiance, our Strassen center is a haven from the hustle and bustle of city life, located on route d'Arlon near rue de Reckenthal, just 200m from the A6/E25 autoroute. Go to the Strassen page.