WORKSHOPS
INTRODUCTION TO ASHTANGA VINYASA YOGA
with Lisa McClellan
Class meets on Tuesday & Thursday, 5:30 - 7:00 pm
2013
START DATES:
January 8, February 5, March 5, April 2, May 7, June 4, July 9, August 6, September 3, October 1 & November 5
Course fee is $100 and students can, in addition, attend any scheduled classes at the studio during the course period for no extra charge.
This is a 4 week course consisting of eight classes that meet for 90 minutes each. Class size is limited to 12 students and pre-registration is required. Drop-ins are not permitted. A new session begins each month; call 772-286-9642 to register or register online. Start dates for 2013 are: January 8, February 5, March 5, April 2, May 7, June 4, July 9, August 6, September 3, October 1, and November 5.
This course is designed as a true entry-level guided class experience for those who are brand-new to yoga. During the course students will be introduced to the fundamental concepts of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga in a meaningful, progressive manner. Students will learn about both the physical practice of ashtanga yoga as well as the eight-limbed philosophy that transforms the physical practice into a transcendent spiritual journey.
Emphasis will be on anatomy; alignment; safe stretching techniques; how to use joints in the body properly; how to build strength; how to avoid injuries; how to breathe and synchronize the breath with movement; how to access and develop control of the bandhas; how to access and revise individual body maps; basic chanting; meditation techniques; and, of course, the postures of the Primary Series. Students will be provided with personalized modifications for poses that may be difficult to access.
Upon completion of the course, students will be prepared to enter the following classes at Surya Yoga: Mysore Practice, Ashtanga Core Elements, and/or Guided Half Primary classes, depending on individual preference and teacher recommendation. Attend 7 of the 8 scheduled Intro classes and receive a 3 class pass good for use during the first two weeks following completion of the course.
Course fee is $100 and students can, in addition, attend any scheduled classes at the studio during the course period for no extra charge.
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A WEEKEND WORKSHOP with Tim Feldmann
May 10-11, 2013
Friday evening session and Saturday afternoon session are $50 each.
Saturday morning Mysore is $35.
If all three sessions are purchased together the price is $125.
Deepen your Primary Series Practice with Tim Feldmann.
Join Tim Feldmann for his second visit to Surya Yoga on May 10 and 11. This Friday evening and all day Saturday workshop is designed to help deepen your understanding of primary series asanas, especially those more challenging postures that come after navasana. Tim's approach is compassionate and informed by decades of study and practice of movement theory.
Friday, May 10, 6 pm - 9 pm
You do not need to be a master for this three hour Master Class. Instead, bring your beginniner's mind and be prepared to work in detail on those often frustrating postures that come after navasana. Tim will lead the class through the Primary Series standing sequence and then skip to bhujapidasana and provide in depth technical and anatomical instruction on the postures from bhujapidasana through to setu bandhasana. This class is appropriate for all levels. $50
Saturday, May 11, 9 am - 11 am
Mysore style practice with adjustments and assists by Tim. This class is appropriate for students who are familiar with Mysore style practice. $35
Saturday, May 11, 1 pm - 4 pm
Confused by the movements of the shoulder and how to access the power of the shoulder girdle? Join Tim for an in-depth study of the shoulder and learn about the shoulder's anatomy, articulation and support. Then put your new knowledge to work to tap into the power of your shoulders in backbending and arm balancing, including handstanding. This class is appropriate for all levels. $50
About Tim
Tim Feldmann is founding director at Miami Life Center, www.miamilifecenter.com, which he runs with his wife, Kino MacGregor. He was set on the yoga path by his teacher Lino Miele and is Authorized to teach directly by the founder of the Ashtanga Yoga Method, Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, and his grandson, Sharath Rangaswami. Tim is dedicated to Ashtanga Yoga's traditional style.
Tim’s teaching integrates his extensive study of Alexander Technique and sitting meditation with 20 years of experience as a professional dancer and an internationally acclaimed choreographer - see www.timfeldmann.com. His in-depth knowledge of functional anatomy, alignment, as well as the idiosyncratic body and mind in stillness and in motion, creates the platform upon which his solid understanding of the Ashtanga method rests. See also www.yogajoy.org/writings.htm.
Tim is a cherished teacher giving workshops, retreats, classes and privates throughout Europe, India and the Americas.
Read what students say about Tim's workshops and teaching style:
'Your workshop really helped to unlock the "mystery" of some of the Astanga postures for me, making them much more accessible and enjoyable :). You explain anatomy in such a practical way--it makes so much sense!'
Kerri Marchionni / Chicago
'Tim is an immensely gifted teacher with a genuine interest in his students' well-being. He naturally embodies what all teachers strive for. He has a remarkably innate sense of his students' bodies and abilities. He is able to identify and work with the nuanced and subtle adjustments, as well as the emotional/psychological elements we all inevitably bring into our practice. Through his caring and supportive guidance, Tim has helped me thoroughly build upon my previous knowledge and take my practice to another level of depth. Incredibly, he somehow always manages to keep track of each individual's progress and generously offers ample personalized attention and instruction to every single student. I am thrilled to be able to learn from such a warm, perceptive, and extraordinary teacher. An ease and softness in Tim's manner inspires trust and confidence. He's something special.'
Amy K. / writer, editor, teacher, pianist / Los Angeles.
'Thank you so much for helping me open up into my backbends. I feel grateful for my practice, and very grateful that I have the opportunity to work with you. You are a true gift and I am fortunate to have the ability to be touched by you. Thank you for all that you do.'
Janie Borell / Entrepeneur / Tampa
Hands down, Tim is one of my favorite Ashtanga teachers. Tim's essence, character, experience, approach, humor and reverence captured the hearts of everyone who studied with him. Tim's teaching style and manner had an ingrained elegance.
Sati - ashtanga teacher & performer / Jacksonville, USA
‘You, Tim, are an amazingly devoted teacher, I feel the unfolding in my heart. Each day is a new experience... it's yoga under your guidance. Thank you so much for the practice today and your tremendous help. I know you are helping me get into the next level of my yoga practice. Thank you for that and your kindness.’
Jenny Cornero - yoga teacher / Florida, USA
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ASHTANGA YOGA FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE with David Williams
March 2014
4 Days, 5 Classes
Full Workshop $300, $250 if paid 2 weeks in advance. For those who can't
come to the entire workshop, David really encourages everyone to attend the Thursday class. Attend Thursday's class for $60 and all other classes are $60. Otherwise, individual sessions are $70.
This is a rare ad wonderful opportunity to study Yoga with the man who brought Ashtanga to the US.
Thursday - 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Talk and practice.
Discussion of how David thinks Ashtanga Yoga should be taught and practiced based on his 40 years of daily practice and teaching. This class is the foundation for all students, and particularly teachers, who want a greater depth of understanding of the "big picture" of the most beneficial way to practice and teach Ashtanga Yoga. 1st series practice led by David.
Friday - 5:30 pm- 8:00 pm
Talk and practice.
Continuation of 1st series in depth led by David with thorough explanations of every step.
Saturday - 10:00 am- 12:00 pm
1st series completed with less interruption by David's commentary, except for postures not covered the day before.
Saturday - 4:00 pm- 7:00 pm
History of Yoga, description and the history of Ashtanga Yoga, David's travels and adventures in Yoga, and his bringing Ashtanga Yoga to America and its eventual spread to the entire world. Introduction and practice of the Ashtanga yoga pranayama, as taught by Pattabhi Jois, led by David.
Sunday - 10:00 am- 12:00 pm
An introduction to 2nd series in a way that everyone at all levels can try and enjoy. 2nd session of the Ashtanga yoga pranayama led by David.
About David
David Williams has been practicing Yoga daily, without interruption, since 1971. In 1972, David met K. P. Manju , the son of K. Pattabhi Jois, and saw Manju demonstrate the Ashtanga Yoga 1st series. This was at Dr. Swami Gitananda's Ananda Ashram in Pondicherry, South India, where David received his 6 month Yoga teachers training course certification.
In 1973, David began studying Ashtanga Yoga with K. Pattabhi Jois at his home in Mysore, India, and became the first non-Indian to be taught the complete Ashtanga Yoga system of asanas and pranayama directly from Jois. David introduced K. Pattabhi Jois and Manju to America and the western world when he, along with Nancy Gilgoff, organized and sponsored their first visit to Encinitas, California, in 1975.
David is responsible for teaching the Ashtanga Yoga system to many of today's leading teachers and practitioners, including David Swenson, Doug Swenson, Danny Paradise, Bryan Kest, Jonny Kest, Tracy Rich, Chuck Miller, and Maty Ezraty.
David is 62 years old. He is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He has lived on the island of Maui, Hawaii, since l976, and teaches private individual or group classes by appointment.
Click here to read "An Open Letter to Florida Students" by David Williams.
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