When asked what pose
she would practice if she were limited to just one a day, Geeta
Iyengar, B.K.S. Iyengar’s daughter and a principal teacher at the
Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute, replied, “An
inversion.”
Inversions are a
hallmark practice of classical Indian Hatha yoga, but they can
intimidate many yoga practitioners today and therefore aren’t a
normal part of classes or personal practice.
Without inversions,
practitioners miss out on tremendous mind and body benefits. In
this workshop, we’ll learn how inversions benefit the respiratory,
circulatory, nervous, and glandular systems so students gain a
deeper understanding of why inversions should not only be normal,
but prioritized.
We will also learn and
practice asanas to prepare our bodies and mind for Plow,
Shoulderstand, Headstand, Handstand as well as variations. Stages,
alternatives, and modifications will be provided for beginners
.
Who is this
workshop for?
- Students interested in learning how to start an informed inversions practice are welcome to attend in person.
- Students of Rachel’s Yoga Align class are
welcome to attend in-person or online and can expect an opportunity
to expand their inversions practice.
- Three in-person spots are reserved at a discounted price for teachers or teachers-in-training who want to observe and assist. Please write to Shannon Gallagher at support@nourishingstorm.com if interested.
- Online attendance is limited to teachers and teachers-in-training for observation. Students who have attended Rachel’s classes previously who are familiar within their inversions practices can also attend virtually.
What do
workshop attendees need?
- Enthusiasm!
- A sticky mat (if you have one), 3 yoga blankets, 2 bricks, 1 yoga belt and a bolster. The studio also has the above props, and props are crucial to establishing a safe inversions asana practice. To ensure there are enough to go around, we ask students with props to bring their own.
Still not sure if
Normalizing Inversions is for you? Consider this from Senior
Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher Holly Walck Kostura, “Inversions
are to the mind what standing poses are to the body: the latter is
the foundation for physical health and the former is the foundation
for mental health.”
Dates: Friday 11/12 6-8pm & Saturday 11/13 2-4pm
Investment: $150
today for both days
*Discount available for
yoga teachers and Root to Rise teachers-in-training (email support@nourishingstorm.com to sign up)
Instructor: Rachel
Joyce