Ashtanga Workshops Archive
This is the archive of all the workshops that have been posted on the site.
Prem Carlisi 11th - 16th April 2009
Brighton Natural Health Centre
Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th April - 10.30am - 4.30pm
Monday 13th to Thursday 16th April - 7am-9am
In this course, you will learn 'the secrets to building a Life Long Practice'. Elements will be drawn from Ashtanga, Ayurveda and Tantric traditions. There will also be reference to Prem's Book 'The Only Way Out Is In'. This is a unique opportunity to study with one of the world's most advanced ashtanga practitioners.
You can book the whole 6 day course Sat-Thu inclusive for £130, or individual Mysore sessions for £15 or either Easter Saturday or Good Sunday for £50. The schedule is: 10.30am-4.30pm Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th April. Mysore 7am-9am (not 6.30am!) Monday 13th to Thursday 16th April inclusive.
For more details and to book visit Brighton Natural Health Centre www.bnhc.co.uk or call 01273 600010
Russell Case & Sally Evans 6th December 2008
1pm - 6pm
Toc H Hall
Little Mount Sion
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
TN1 1YS
Russell and Sally are authorised to teach by their guru Sri K Pattabhi Jois. They currently run a Mysore room in Taipei, Taiwan. Together they have over 20 years experience with this practice.
For more information check out their website: Ashtanga Sangha
The day will cover the following aspects of the practice:
Foundations of Practice: core strength, correct breathing, focus
Ever felt confused when asked to engage your core or bandha? Ever experienced difficulty maintaining the breath through you practice? Has anyone broken down the mechanics of drishti? We will teach you the secrets to the three most fundamental aspects of this method
Secret of Surya Namaskar and Standing Sequence
As we become familiar with our practice we can sometimes feel as if we are simply going through the motions. We will explore the secret of unleashing your pranic flow. Tap back into awareness as you approach the all important first section of practice with vigor.
Backbending and Beyond
Do you feel like hyperventilating when thinking about back bending? In this workshop we will break down individual elements of alignment. We will share how to develop and extend your back and forward bend safely with control and comfort.
The price is £40 for the session.
The session is limited to 30 mat spaces
To book send a cheque payable to Scott Johnson to:
Scott & Louise Johnson
2 Skeynes Farm Barn
Lingfield Rd
Edenbridge
Kent
TN8 5HN
Call Scott on 07951 574818 for more info.
Gingi Lee workshop Sun 26th Oct 2008
10 - 4pm at: Yoga Akasha
Level One
The Old Mill
45 London Rd
East Grinstead
W Sussex
RH19 1AW
Gingi Lee is the Director of The Shala, which he established originally as the Sangam Yoga Centre in Battersea in 1998. He has been teaching yoga for over 15 years. He began studying and teaching martial arts in the 1980s with his father, Sensei Richard Taibong Lee who is currently living and teaching in France. During an early trip to India, Gingi came into contact with yoga and spent many years returning to India to study and devote himself to the discipline. For two years he apprenticed with the late Derek Ireland, completing a final training course in Goa. He then went to Mysore to continue his studies with Sri K Pattabhi Jois and then completed a two-year teacher training course with Graeme Northfield of Australia. Gingi has hosted many yoga holidays and workshops in this country and abroad, including combined retreats with John and Lucy Scott and Kristina Ireland. He is a well respected teacher whose teaching is characterised by sensitivity and warmth.
The day will consist of 2 classes with a break for lunch in between.
The price is £40 for the session.
The session is limited to 30 mat spaces
To book send a cheque payable to Scott Johnson to:
Scott & Louise Johnson
2 Skeynes Farm Barn
Lingfield Rd
Edenbridge
Kent
TN8 5HN
Manju Jois workshop 31st August 2008
This is definitely one for the diaries! Manju Jois has confirmed that he'll be teaching a workshop at BNHC on Sunday 31st August 2008 and Mysore self practice classes Monday 1st to Thursday 4th September 2008. We'll post more details on the format of the workshop as soon as we have them.
For more about Manju check out his website
Contact bnhc on 01273 600 010 to book.
Creative Astanga Yoga with Liz Lark 7th September 2008
1pm - 5pm
Toc H Hall
Little Mount Sion
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
TN1 1YS
Liz (check her out at www.lizlark.com) is a highly regarded UK Astanga Yoga teacher who will be teaching and exploring techniques, variations and more from the Primary Series. She has written numerous books and has a new DVD out called - Yogalibre.
Bring a snack for an afternoon break (tea & biscuits provided).
The price is £40 for the session.
If you would like to book send a cheque payable to Scott Johnson to:
2 Skeynes Farm Barn
Lingfield Rd
Edenbridge
Kent
TN8 5HN
Call Scott on 07951 574818 for more info.
Two workshops with Julie Martin 12th and 13th July 2008
Julie will be taking two afternoon workshops from 4 - 6pm on Saturday 12th July and Sunday 13th July. Each session costs £20
Contact Yogahaven, email info@yogahaven.co.uk or call 01273 329 642 to book.
Saturday 12th July 4-6pm
Vinyasa Flow with Pranayama
This workshop will begin with gentle warm ups, flowing Vinyasa sequences, followed by 'freedom of self exploration', a time for students to explore motion, go with the flow of bodily movement and make the practice their own. This will be a time for everyone to let go of structures, patterns and habits, freeing oneself from perceived limitations, expectations, whilst letting go of any inhibitions in physical movement.
The session will end with simple Pranayama and a led meditation.
Sunday 13th July 4-6pm
Introduction to Ashtanga 2nd Series
Many years ago the first and second series were practised as one whole, as they are a balance between forward bending and backbending. So whether or not you currently practise 2nd series, this workshop will be a great exploration into the way the 2nd Series works on the muscles, nervous and cardiovascular systems.
Here, we will be taking the first third of the Second series, exploring modifications, understanding alignment of the spine and learning how far we should proceed with the series according to our abilities. This workshop is suitable for any Ashtanga Vinyasa practitioner with at least one years' experience.
About Julie
Julie Martin, Director of Brahmani Yoga in Goa, India, is an internationally recognized teacher of both Ashtanga and Vinyasa Flow Yoga. Previously based in Brighton, she moved to Goa in2003 and helped set up Brahmani Yoga - now one of the leading yoga centres in Goa. Julie has now been teaching yoga for over 13 years and practicing for 20.
Starting her career as a professional dancer, Julie has always been fascinated with the workings of the body and how the relationships between the body, mind and spirit are inextricably linked. Following a dance related injury, she moved on to explore various forms of yoga and worked closely with a number of talented teachers. She studied intensively with Derek Ireland, Kristina Ireland, John Scott, Gingi Lee as well as Pattabhi Jois and his grandson, Sharath Rangaswamy. She has also been influenced by Bryan Kest, Erich Schiffman and Shiva Rea.
Yoga & the spine with Chris Swain 28th June 2008
The spine is of central importance in the practice of yoga. This workshop will combine a practical yoga class with an exploration of the anatomy of the spine. Using overhead projections and 3D models Chris will bring the anatomy to life making it directly relevant to yoga practice.
You will discover the causes back pain and ‘sciatica’, how a ‘slipped disc’ occurs, learn how yoga develops healthy discs and the relationship of the spine to the nervous system. You will understand how exactly the spine moves in backbends, twists and forward bends. We will also discuss how to avoid common back and neck strains.
Chris regularly teaches yoga anatomy throughout the country with over 25 years experience as a yoga teacher. As a registered osteopath he regularly treats yoga practitioners.
Cost: £25
For more information on Chris check out his website
To book, contact Yogahaven, email info@yogahaven.co.uk or call 01273 329 642.
