This is an online workshop. You can attend the class live or the classes will be recorded and recordings will be emailed out within 48 hours. Zoom link will be emailed out a few hours before the first class begins.
10:15-12:15am EST
May 18 & 19
I practice and teach by a set of 7 asana principles (see list below). I formulated these principles over many decades from a study of yoga philosophy along with countless hours of practice and deep contemplation of the relationship between the two.
In the classes, I will share with you practical information on both the asana principles and the relevant yoga texts. This knowledge represents the heart of what I have to share about the study of asana and yoga philosophy.
In terms of the asana practice, the principles are specifically designed to help you cut through the plethora of competing information and unearth what’s most important and essential about each asana and transition.
These principles apply to all asanas-- entire spectrum from the most basic to the most difficult—and that is why applying the principles helps you to learn to pay closer attention to the essential core similarities shared by all poses rather than placing too much value on their superficial differences (which leads to faulty practice habits and harm-causing misuse of the yoga technology).
Also, besides focusing on learning to apply the principles towards gaining technical asana skills, I will cite and interpret the specific yoga texts that are the source of each principle. When you are able to a make clear connection between how you approach your asanas and the teachings of the sacred texts, then the lessons that you learn in your practice become wisdom that applies to and transforms your entire life.
There will be active, targeted asana-based classes that provide you with experiential examples of each principle and also talks that discuss the theory behind absorbing yoga philosophy through engaging in tapas (discipline) and sadhana (practice).
The 7 principles
The yoga philosophy texts for the talks include: Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Yoga Vashista, Upanishads, and others.
Recordings will be emailed out within 48 hours. You will have access to the recordings until July 19th.
Workshop is $60. If you have any questions, need financial assistance, or to pay in installments email asanakitchen@gmail.com.
