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This workshop is designed to demystify the 3rd Series of Ashtanga Yoga and to empower you to explore these advanced postures with confidence. By applying David’s Asana Principles, you'll discover how to make challenging poses more accessible, connecting foundational postures with the intricate asanas of the 3rd Series.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to use the 7 Asana Principles to create natural connections between foundational poses and complex 3rd Series postures.
• Safe, creative approaches to asana practice, utilizing steps, modifications, and drills that align with your current abilities.
• The integration of asana work with yoga philosophy, evolving your practice on and off the mat.

Daily Class Structure:

1. Mysore and Led Class Blend (2.5 hours)
   • Mysore Practice: Independent practice with personalized guidance.
   • Group Instructions: Exploration of connections between basic and 3rd Series poses, including steps, exercises, drills, and the use of props.
   • Pranayama and Bandha Work: working towards mastery of breathing techniques and internal energy locks.
2. 1 hour break
3. Asana Theory (1.5 hours)
   • In-depth analysis of the progression from basic to complex poses.
   • Detailed exploration of pose variations, modifications, and drills tailored to your individual needs.
4. Philosophy (1 hour)
   • Discussions on the relationship between sacred texts (Upanishads, Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, etc.), the 7 Asana Principles, and their practical application in your practice and daily life.

Class Details

Throughout the workshop, you will identify a set of progressive steps for mastering transitions and poses in the 3rd Series. Starting with basic steps and advancing to more complex actions, you’ll find suitable versions of each pose and learn how to approach them with confidence. The philosophy sessions will deepen your understanding of the asana principles and their connection to the broader teachings of yoga.

You will leave the workshop with a deeper understanding of the 3rd Series, equipped with practical tools and knowledge to integrate these challenging poses into your practice.

Daily Schedule

MAY 8-10

9am – 11:30    Mysore and Led Class Blend

12:30 – 2pm – Asana Theory

2-3pm - Philosophy

May 11^th

9am – 11:30    Mysore and Led Class Blend

12:30-3pm – Dynamic Vinyasa Dimension of Ashtanga Yoga
This special class for teachers or students who want an in-depth look at the vinyasa of Ashtanga Yoga will focus on how proper vinyasa knowledge extends beyond memorizing the number of positions of the asana; you are also meant to know the vinyasa positions dynamically within your body. There is a great art to understanding the subtle progressions of movement that bring you into and out of each asana, exploring this refinement is what brings you into readiness, poise, beauty and alignment in your postures. We'll look at how such vinyasa knowledge helps you understand how to refine your awareness and to learn to see the practice as chiefly dhyana, meditation.

Registration

All registration is done through Ashtanga Yoga Paris.

To learn more about pricing and location visit their website.

For specific questions, use AYP contact form - https://www.ashtangayogaparis.fr/contact/