Foundations: Learn how to move with your body instead of against it.

By moving with your body’s natural alignment, the prana will flow through you without blocks stopping it.

In this workshop we will explore basic asanas, with a particular focus on alignment and breathing, as well as how to link the asanas into a flowing sequence. We will cover the sun salutations & standing poses, building a solid
foundation from which to progress and get the most out of your practice.

Time: 11:00 am to approx 2:00pm

Opposites in Asanas: Connecting with Bandha, Core and Breath

Bandhas: No stability without core! Improve your practice through simple exercises and key asanas.

We will explore the interdependency and contradictions of the apparently opposite actions of connecting to the core versus stretching through the limbs. This will allow you locate your locks and move into your breath to free your practice!

Time: 2:30pm to approx. 5:30pm

Prices:

The prices are $55 per workshop or $100 for both + hst.

Mark Darby’s Bio

Mark Darby has been practicing Ashtanga Yoga for over 30 years. He began with Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, the master of Ashtanga Yoga, in 1979 when he spent four years in Mysore, India. He is one of the few teachers worldwide who has attained the highest level of Ashtanga Yoga teaching accreditation and is certified by Pattabhi Jois to teach the original Ashtanga method.

Darby’s teaching is dynamic and direct while giving students the essence of the energy of this yoga. His wisdom and warmth attract a vibrant community of students who are drawn to his humor, his attentive nature and his steadfast commitment to improving each student’s physical alignment. Darby gives workshops all over Europe, Canada and the United States. He continued to spend a few months a year with his master in Mysore.

Sat., April 28, 11:00-1:30 pm:

POSTPONED! New date to be announced soon.

Join us for a fun workshop on yogic cleansing exercises such as Nauli Kriya, Neti Kriya, and Kapalabhati that encourage a healthy lifestyle and support a strong yoga practice.

We will discuss Nauli Kriya, an exercise that cleanses the internal organs, tones the abdominal region, and aids with excess phlegm, mucus, or fat.

The Hatha Yoga Pradipika states that Nauli stimulates the digestive fire, thereby removing toxins, indigestion, and constipation. It is one of the most highly recommended yogic exercises to do daily.

We will also practice Neti Kriya, nasal cleansing, and Kapalabhati, a strenuous and energizing breathing exercise that awakens the body. Come and spring cleanse your body! Neti pot is included in the price of the workshop!

Cost: Price $55+hst. Includes a neti pot.

Plus we added a second option for attendance to our morning Mysore classes – $90.40 allows attendance on any two days per week for four weeks – contact us first as all our Mysore classes are pre-registered.

Runs four consecutive Saturdays from May 26 – June 16.

Karen white will lead this course, offering the fundamentals of astanga, including alignment, bandhas and breathing, along with yoga history and philosophy.

Fee is $75 (students $67.80).

See us at the desk for payment details.

At the heart of this practice is a smooth breath, combined with internal locks (bandhas) and steady gazing (drishti). Consistent repetition of the traditional sequence can purify and help to strengthen the body while calming and focusing the mind, as thousands of Astanga students worldwide will attest. Enjoy!

Janice DeFilippi

Janice DeFilippi has made many trips to Mysore, India, to study with the late Astanga Vinyasa Yoga guru Sri K. Pattabhi Jois and his grandson Sharath Rangaswamy.

Janice holds Richard Freeman’s advanced teaching certificate. She continues to honour one of her first teachers, John Scott.

Photo on right: Janice on the roof of Guruji’s old shala in Lakshmipuram, Mysore, India.