TONE, SOUND & SANSKRIT-a beginner's
guide to Sacred Sound
with Susan Turtletaub
Sat, Jul 12th, 1:00-3:30pm
“Tone (in the body), is the state
of cellular background activity proceeding and underlying
any movement.” -Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen
In this workshop we will explore the interrelationship
between tone, sound, and support intrinsically linked within
the human body. By tracing the anatomical and
developmental structures of the human voice and sounding the
sacred tones of Sanskrit, (the ancient language of Yoga) we
will source movement that informs asana, energetic flow, and
the sequencing of postures as the body moves through its
inner and outer environment. This class is suitable for
students of all levels of experience. Come prepared to make
some sounds!
Material will be presented through a Body-Mind Centering®
approach to Yoga and will include movement exploration,
touch, lecture, demonstration, and discussion.
YOGA TO CULTIVATE
FLEXIBILITY with Kitty Wittkower
Sat, Jul 26, 1:00-3:00pm
Often Doctors and Therapists
will recommend Yoga for stress
relief, improving balance, freedom of movement and tight
sore muscles.
For many the next words they find themselves saying are:
"I'm not flexible enough to do Yoga!"
This is a common misperception. Yoga comes in many methods
and forms, the movement and breathing are universal and
assessable to ALL.
Which means in the practical sense that my pose will look
different than your pose but the underlying principles being
the same.
Flexibility is a result of repetition, time and consistency
….
It's a cultivation.
In this workshop you will learn how to create your own
relaxing daily practice, to soften and lengthen your muscles
(all major muscle groups), as well as free your body and
mind as you move through daily life.
$35 pre register/$40 at the door
ANATOMY WITH ASANA with Irene Alexander
Subtle
Energy Body ~ Sat, Aug 2nd, 3:00-5:00pm
Many of us think of yoga as a form of
exercise or a way to rest and replenish ourselves. But yoga
is also a science—a careful investigation into our own
nature to better understand ourselves and our place in our
life. Ancient yogis explored their bodies and minds through
meditation and movement, devising a complete subtle anatomy
to encompass the layers of self they discovered. This yogic
anatomy, made up of elements like nadis, chakras, and koshas,
offers a more psychologically and metaphorically rich view
of the body than western anatomy. But there are also
fascinating points of overlap. For example, each of the
chakras (energy centers) are located in the same place as
vital nerve centers or key endocrine glands—our “second
brains” as it were. Understanding both western and yogic
anatomy will deepen your understanding of how asana and
pranayama “work”, as well as provide a framework and tools
to better understand how you work.
This workshop will present a clear, accessible introduction
to the yogic system of subtle anatomy. If you’ve ever been
curious about terms such as “the heart chakra”, “mula bhanda”
or “kundalini energy”, this is your chance to find out
more. There will be some lecture, along with a lot of
exploration in movement and meditation to allow you to
connect to these elements as real sensations—many of which
you may have already experienced and just not had a name
for.
We will focus on practical applications
of this knowledge:
Yogic anatomy forms the essential basis for asana and
pranayama practice.
Knowledge of the subtle body is a powerful tool for
self-care, meditation, energy balancing and
psychological integration.
Yogic understandings of the body and mind parallel many
fascinating recent findings in medicine, and point the way
to a richer understanding of what it is to be human.
Anyone is welcome—no particular background or experience is
required.
$35 pre register/$40 at the door
