Schedule

Daily from 8.00 to 16:30

We will start at 08:00 in the morning

break at around 11:30 a.m. for brunch/lunch

and re-start for the afternoon session at around 1:30p.m

and finish by 16:30 (17:00 at the latest)

You can expect to be working intensively for about 6 hours in two or three sessions.

During the four days we will explore the opposing forces in the body and breathing system and how their observeration and integration help understanding the core principles of the Ashtanga Yoga system - bandhas, pranayama and drishti.

These more advanced yet very acessible classes provide new tools for exploring, re-aligning and deepening the individual practice.

They will also help teachers finding manifold new ways of understanding and expressing the subtle teachings of the Ashtanga Vinyasa system.

All classes aim at helping you understand the ingenious linking of the physical practices with the deep psychological background of the Yoga tradition.

The afternoon sesssions will focus on some main philosophical aspects of the ancient Yoga traditions and how they approach the same goals from a different angle.

The morning classes will be a step by step exploration of the basic thread of form, breathing, and movement upon which the classical series of postures in the Ashtanga Vinyasa system is strung.  We will explore the bio-mechanical principles of alignment and the meditative principle of awakening core breathing in context of the Ashtanga system.  Using a rich context of philosophy and meditative insight, this class will allow participants to bring a new degree of freedom, technical skill and compassion to their every day practice.

The following topics will be included:

Integrated Core Alignment of Balancing

Whether in a headstand, an advanced arm balance or even when simply standing in samasthitih, the principles are the same; finding core strength and an integrating internal alignment with external forms, to allow the natural intelligence to rest easily along the central axis of the body. In this class we will learn a gradual and intelligent method of developing the core strength needed for arm balances, working with the rhythm of the breath to cultivate complimentary internal and external movements that make arm balancing, and head standing a healing part of the practice.

Central Axis and Universal Form

This is a deep exploration of how true internal alignment is used in posture and movement and how those rhythms translate into breathing and meditation. Students will learn small, subtle adjustments in form and attitude that can make problematic and difficult poses produce their fruits.  Whether you are a beginner or an advanced practitioner of Ashtanga yoga, you’ll learn new ways to adapt to the present moment and make your practice graceful and free.

Mulabandha is Not What You “Think”

To flow gracefully and effortlessly in and out of poses, it is essential to stay vibrant and grounded in the breathing.  This class will be based on a study of the essential and elusive activity of Mulabandha and the strong grounding effect of correct ujjayi pranayama.  The actual Mulabandha is a conjunction of complimentary movement patterns which open the central axis of the body right up through the root of the palate.  We will flow seamlessly through these movement patterns, following the thread of the central axis.

Detailed Meditative Flow

An intricate exploration of the postures of the primary series of the Ashtanga system.  The universal form of internally integrated yoga posture will be  experienced as a continuous joining and separating of masculine and feminine movements.  Students will learn to pay close attention to the meditative quality of form and movement as a means of bringing refinement to their practice. Fine detailed attention to subtle technique will prove to be the way of avoiding injury and integrating obstacles.

Back Bending on the Current of Breath

This class will be an energetic exploration of integrated whole body patterns found in back bending. We will work with the internal alignment mirrored in the pelvic floor as it moves around the central axis of the body. Using these patterns combined with integrated muscular patterns within the hamstrings, spine, shoulders and arms, we will construct a series of deep backbends which are encouraged to blossom easily on the current of the breath.

Inversions and the Palate

In this class we will refine the Finishing Poses (Inversions and sitting posture) by working the subtle movements of the shoulders, arms, neck, head, spine, tongue and palate. Like a perfect desert after a fine meal, these gentle subtleties will aid in making Pranayama and meditation natural.  The last 45 minutes of the class can be a talk on the internal aspects Yoga

Pricing

€430          for the 4-DAY-Intensive (vegetarian meals included)

Register soon:

Places will be reserved by the principal of „first come, first serve“

For registration please send an email with your contact information to romana.delberg@chello.at

All details regarding payment, deadlines, cancellation policy will be sent to you by mail.

Organizer/Veranstalter:

Romana Delberg

romana.delberg@chello.at

Tel: +43 699 11 60 51 47

www.yogawerkstatt.at