Yoga Fundamentals Mini Workshop: Arm Balancing
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Learn the fundamental principles of a successful yoga arm-balancing practice. Understand the differences between a skill-based and strength-based practice and through this awareness identify key techniques to help build both confidence and proficiency in arm- balancing poses. This workshop is suited to all skill and strength levels including beginners, novices and intermediate practitioners looking to advance their yoga practice. It is also a great option for anyone looking to add a different dimension to their strength training. Though this workshop does not cover handstands, it is an excellent foundational workshop for those keen to progress towards a handstand practice which will be explored in a later workshop.
Yoga Fundamentals 2019 Intake 1
The dates for Yoga Fundamentals 2019 Intake 1 have now been released:
Sunday May 5th
Sunday May 12th
Sunday May 19th
Sunday May 27th
Sunday June 9th all taking place between 4 – 5:30pm
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PAST EVENTS:
Kino in Auckland Friday April 5 – 7, 2019
***TEACHERS CAN APPLY FOR A SPECIAL CODE TO ACCESS DISCOUNT FOR WEEKEND PASS BY EMAILING ewalyhb@gmail.com****
I am delighted and honoured to be hosting this yoga luminary next April right here in Auckland! The first batch of tickets for the All Weekend Immersion Pass is now available until sold out on Eventbrite
Outline of workshops:
FRIDAY 5TH
6:00PM – 8:00PM
Twist into Your Center
Deep twisting increases energy levels, cleanses the body and opens the
mind to new levels of awareness. Find the perfect balance between
activation and release in this new approach to twisting. Learn healthy
technique to increase flexibility in your spine and shoulders while
creating solid foundation in your pelvis. Use the core strength of the
body to support the twisting and extension. You will have fun with
many levels of twists and even use the twisting position to enter some
challenging arm balances!
SATURDAY 6TH
10:00AM – 12:00PM
Ashtanga Magic—Breath, Posture and Focal Point (practice and discussion)
Delve into the secrets of the Ashtanga Yoga lineage, known as the
Tristana method, and discover the magic of breath (pranayama), posture
(asana) and focal point (dristhi). Break down the energetic alignment
of key postures in the Ashtanga Yoga method and build the foundation
for a meditative, awareness based practice. Starting off with the Sun
Salutations and progressing through the Standing Postures, Kino guides
you into a devotional practice that mergers the physical and subtle
bodies and honors tradition while embodying the present. All levels.
1:00PM – 3:00 PM
Hip to Be Square: Love, Accept and Open Your Hips (workshop)
Accessing the deep release and openness that hip rotation requires is
a unique combination of anatomical knowledge and inner peace. Join
this class to learn the right information and, more importantly, the
right frame of mind to hip opening from. Gain access to the deep
muscles within the pelvis and learn to relax and release your hips. Be
ready for a deep journey into the inner body complete with a detailed
muscular and skeletal technique and the subtle body of emotions and
energy. Learn how to create the safe space of patience, kindness and
tolerance in the deepest regions of the pelvis and watch your hips
open.
SUNDAY 7TH
10:00AM – 12:00PM
Ashtanga Primary Series
Surrender to the traditional Ashtanga Yoga method with careful
emphasis on the traditional vinyasa method and have fun along the
journey. Experience the integrity and purity of the Ashtanga Yoga
practice and be prepared to sweat.
1:00PM – 3:00PM
Handstand Lovers— Workshop
No matter how long you practice handstand is a benchmark of strength
and steadiness that transcends physical disciplines. From yoga to
martial arts to gymnastics a stable handstand is the key test of
alignment and mastery. The only thing you need to join this class is a
love of handstands. Whether you are a total beginner or have a stable
handstand you will learn tools to build strength and alignment while
balancing on your hands. Leave with a strength building program that
you can do every day to develop the physical and emotional strength to
support your handstanding journey.
ACCOMODATION FOR VISITORS
Event delegates have an option to book accomodation at discounted rates ranging from $168.00 (inc. GST) for a studio to $208.00 (inc. GST) for a junior suite, at The Quality Hotel Parnell where the event is being held. You will need to email reservations@theparnell.co.nz or telephone 093033789 or 0800 50 44 66 and quote Ref: 3525864 in order to access special rates. Please note this offer is not available for booking online. You must email or telephone and quote the special Reference code to access the special rate for the event.
Please email ewalyhb@gmail.com or call 006421833966 to speak to Ewa if you have any questions or require any assistance in relation to the event.