zen yoga Traditional Ashtanga Vinyasa Workshop

with Ajay Kumar from Mysore, India

Dubai Media City 04 3670435 Emirates Hills 04 4224643 Jumeirah Town Centre 04 3492933

www.yoga.ae

Ajay started practicing yoga at ten

years old with BNS Iyengar at the Shri

Pathanjala Yoga Shala at Parkala

Mutt in Mysore; he soon discovered he

had a passion for yoga. Practicing at

the ParkalaMutt, Ajay developed a

commitment and understanding for

both the physical and spiritual

dimensions of yoga, which have now

become an integral part of his life.

Today, Ajay maintains an individual

practice, drawing from his personal

experience in practicing asana he

applies the lessons that he has leant

to his teachings, offering a uniquein

sight to Ashtanga. Alongside this Ajay is currently studying a PHD in Sanskrit

at the University of Mysore. Ajay, has

been teaching Ashtanga Vinyasa

Yoga for the passed six years. Under

his supervision, students gain the

strength, stamina and flexibility to

move through the asanas. He has the

ability to work with a wide range of

individuals, from complete beginners

to the advanced practitioners. Ajay’s

first priority is to guide the student

through the physical aspects of yoga

asana. From there the foundation is

set for the other limbs of Ashtanga

Yoga to build. Ajay teaches his

students with sensitivity to their body

and his adjustments are gentle and

precise. Ajay is particularly concerned

with alignment and correct posture

and guides his student to this end. His

aim is that his students reach there full

potential. Ajay firmly believes that with

a daily Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga

practice both the physical and

spiritual beliefs will be attained.

Through his style of teaching Ajay built

up a regular number of international

students who return to Mysore every

year to study and deepen their

practiceunder his guidance.

Date & Times:

Thursday October 23rd: 7-9am/6-8pm

Friday October 24th: 8-10am / 11:30am-2:00pm/ 7-8pm

Saturday October 25th: 8-10am / 11-1pm

Location: Dubai Media City Studio

Costing: Complete Workshop: AED1,300

Early bird AED1,200 before 15th Sept

Per day: Thurs AED450, Fri AED450, Sat AED450 (Limited to 25 students Only)

Thursday

Will begin with a guided primary series class. With explanation Ajay will move

the students through the poses, giving proper alignment and adjustments

where needed. Ajay will be able to individually assist and guide students in

their practice. The afternoon workshop will teach the student how to do

proper suryanamskara. Breaking down each pose, we will work on

understanding the significance, alignment and benefit of the warm up of our

practice.

Friday

Will begin with a mysore style self-practice in the morning. This is the traditional

way of practicing Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga as it allows students to move at

their own pace. Ajay will be able to individually assist and guide students in

their practice. The second session of the day will explore the 10 most

challenging poses of the Ashtanga Primary series practice. Exploring

technique, breaking down how to enter and exit the asana, the

breath,bandha and drishti. The day will conclude with a complimentary

evening kirtan. Open to friends and family. An opportunity to get in touch with

your Bhakti!

Saturday

This final day will also start with a Mysore self practice.

The last session of the workshop will go deeper into two of the tighest areas of

the body; the hips and shoulders. Working on opening these areas will allow

students to gain insight and go deeper in the practice, as well as feeling more

stable in many of the more challenging postures.

*please note priority will be given to those

booking the complete workshop Level: Anyone with some Yoga experience