FULL MOON

ASHTANGA YOGA WORKSHOP

February 10-12, 2017

HARMONY SLATER

214.443.9642 dallasyogacenter.com ALL $230 by Feb 1 / $255 After / Each Workshop $50 / Mysore $35

ALL Weekend: $255* includes 1 Mysore ea day / Workshops: $50 / Mysore & Meditation: $35 Scheduling preference may be given to those attending the entire weekend

FRI 6AM-8AM Workshop: Discovering Bandhas - A New Look At Primary Series

Mula Bandha and Uddiyana Bandha are important keys to the asana practice. This Primary Series class will bring focus to what these “energetic locks” really are and how they can be used to create a greater sense of lightness, balance, and ease of movement. Learn to cultivate a deeper understanding and awareness of bandhas in your practice.

FRI 6:30-8:30PM Workshop: What is Sadhana? Cultivating a spiritual practice in the Modern World

In the Yoga Sutras, Patanjali gives us three essential components to Sadhana that address issues arising in the body, mind and spirit. Using the Sutras as a guide, we will see how these ancient techniques are relate to our current practice of yoga. Talk & practice.

SAT 6:30 or 9AM Mysore Practice

Mysore Practice 6:30 am – 8:30 am Limited Space – 18 students max Mysore Practice 9:00 am – 11:00 am Limited Space – 18 students max

SAT 2-4PM Workshop: Fundamentals for a Pain-Free Backbend

We will look at what is Yoga Chikitsa & Nadi Shodana, and they can be used to purify our energy channels. What kinds of physical & psychological preparations do we need to do to prepare for Intermediate Series. We will explore some back-bending enhancements: looking at the principles of opening the heart, being vulnerable, and the importance to cultivate great strength in the foundation of our lives (and legs).

SUN 7:30 or 10AM Mysore Practice

Mysore Practice 7:30 am – 9:30 am Limited Space – 18 students max Mysore Practice 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Limited Space – 18 students max

SUN 2:30–4:30PM Meditation & Talk: Kaivalya - The Ultimate Goal of Yoga

Kaivalya is the ultimate goal of our yoga practice. Patanjali talks about several ways to cultivate more clarity and concentration in the Yoga Sutras. We will describe these various methods of mindfulness and close with a form of “Metta Meditation” to help increase an overall sense of well-being, and loving-kindness directed towards both yourself and others.