Workshops

Exploring Yoga Asana - Workshop series

zaterdag 18 jan, 25 jan, 22 feb, 15 and 22 mrt

Whether you have been practicing yoga for some time, or just starting on your yoga journey, this workshop series is a fantastic way to understand alignment principles and explore the basics of each asana shape.

What will we explore?

Asana is a Sanskrit word meaning “to take one’s seat”, mostly in meditation, but also the position your body takes in a yoga pose. In this workshop series, we break down the fundamental traditional alignment principles of selected poses and build each shape from the ground up while giving you alternatives, options and the appropriate use of props to feel at ease in each shape. Knowing how to access a pose gives you freedom to explore the benefits of your practice in your own unique body shape.

This course is for all levels of yogis, whether you’re starting out or whether you need some refreshing or if you have nagging questions on what the shape should feel like and how to adjust your body parts to attain the purpose of the pose.

The workshops are spread over 5 weeks, with a focus on specific groups of poses in each workshop. You are invited to join all 5 workshops to gain the most out of this course, but if you only want to join one or two, you have the option to choose.

We have an added bonus Partner Pose workshop, which promises to be a whole lot of fun!

WORKSHOP 1: SUN SALUTATIONS

Downward Facing Dog (+ twists and variations)
Low Plank Pose aka Chaturanga (+ variations)
Upward Facing Dog
Cobra Pose

WORKSHOP 2: STANDING POSES

Mountain Pose (+twists)
Warrior I vs. High Lunge
Warrior II (+ variations)
Triangle Pose
Chair Pose (+ twist)

WORKSHOP 3: SEATED POSES

Seated Forward Bend
Cobbler’s Pose/Butterfly Pose
Seated Twist/Pose of the Sage Marichi
½ Pigeon Pose

WORKSHOP 4: BACKBENDS

Low lunge/Crescent Moon Pose
Locust Pose (+ Bow Pose)
Camel Pose (+ variations)
Bridge Pose (+ variations)
Wheel Pose

WORKSHOP 5: ARM BALANCES & INVERSIONS

Plough Pose
Supported Shoulder Stand (+ variations)
Forearm balance (Dolphin Pose + variations)
Crow Pose+
Handstands

What to bring along?

A notebook and pen if you wish.

PRACTICLE INFO

Who	Janita Jansen and Kathleen Egan
When	Workshop 1 Sun Salutations - Saturday 18 January from 14:00 until 16:30 hrs Workshop 2 Standing Poses - Saturday 25 January from 14:00 until 16:30 hrs Workshop 3 Seated Poses - Saturday 22 February from 14:00 until 16:30 hrs Workshop 4 Bâ€‹ackbends - Saturday 15 March from 14:00 until 16:30 hrs Workshop 5 Arm balances and Inversions - Saturday 22 March from 14:00 until 16:30 hrs
Where	Ananda Yoga, Boomberglaan 18, 1217 RS Hilversum Ananda shala, first floor.
Cost	€42.00 per person per individual “Exploring Asana” workshop, or €200.00 per person for all 5 workshops
Booking	via this link

Interest?

See here for more information: www.key-therapies.com or get in touch with janita@theyogallama.com or kathleen.egan.yoga@gmail.com for any questions or more information on what the workshop entails. We are looking forward to seeing you!