Intermediate class for those who have been practicing alignment based yoga for a minimum of two years with a solid foundation in standing poses and want to learn to practice inversions, backbends and forward bends. In this series, students will regularly practice the preparations for headstand, handstand, shoulderstand and deeper backbends. Deeper and more detailed study of the basic asanas, including the standing poses. Students will expand their knowledge of Iyengar Yoga in a laboratory environment where we look at how the different category of poses influence one another. Bring your questions, notebooks and a sense of adventure!
Intermediate class for those who have been practicing alignment based yoga for a minimum of two years with a solid foundation in standing poses and want to learn to practice inversions, backbends and forward bends. In this series, students will regularly practice the preparations for headstand, handstand, shoulderstand and deeper backbends. Deeper and more detailed study of the basic asanas, including the standing poses. Students will expand their knowledge of Iyengar Yoga in a laboratory environment where we look at how the different category of poses influence one another. Bring your questions, notebooks and a sense of adventure!
Intermediate/ Advanced class for those who have been practicing alignment based yoga for a minimum of two years with a solid foundation in standing poses and want to learn to practice inversions, backbends and forward bends. In this series, students will regularly practice the preparations for headstand, handstand, shoulderstand and deeper backbends. Deeper and more detailed study of the basic asanas, including the standing poses. Students will expand their knowledge of Iyengar Yoga in a laboratory environment where we look at how the different category of poses influence one another. Bring your questions, notebooks and a sense of adventure!
Intermediate/ Advanced class for those who have been practicing alignment based yoga for a minimum of two years with a solid foundation in standing poses and want to learn to practice inversions, backbends and forward bends. In this series, students will regularly practice the preparations for headstand, handstand, shoulderstand and deeper backbends. Deeper and more detailed study of the basic asanas, including the standing poses. Students will expand their knowledge of Iyengar Yoga in a laboratory environment where we look at how the different category of poses influence one another. Bring your questions, notebooks and a sense of adventure!
Plesae note: Proof of vaccination required. Masks optional.
Curious about Iyengar yoga but never had time to try it? Or have you been away for awhile and need a refresher? Join Susan Elena for this founational exploration of Iyengar yoga for all ages and abilities. You will learn how to incorporate yoga into your daily life and how to modify poses for your needs.
The studio requires that you are fully vaccinated to attend in-person classes. Masks are optional.
Intermediate class for those who have been practicing alignment based yoga for a minimum of two years with a solid foundation in standing poses and want to learn to practice inversions, backbends and forward bends. In this series, students will regularly practice the preparations for headstand, handstand, shoulderstand and deeper backbends. Deeper and more detailed study of the basic asanas, including the standing poses. Students will expand their knowledge of Iyengar Yoga in a laboratory environment where we look at how the different category of poses influence one another. Bring your questions, notebooks and a sense of adventure!
Intermediate class for those who have been practicing alignment based yoga for a minimum of two years with a solid foundation in standing poses and want to learn to practice inversions, backbends and forward bends. In this series, students will regularly practice the preparations for headstand, handstand, shoulderstand and deeper backbends. Deeper and more detailed study of the basic asanas, including the standing poses. Students will expand their knowledge of Iyengar Yoga in a laboratory environment where we look at how the different category of poses influence one another. Bring your questions, notebooks and a sense of adventure!
Intermediate class for those who have been practicing alignment based yoga for a minimum of two years with a solid foundation in standing poses and want to learn to practice inversions, backbends and forward bends. In this series, students will regularly practice the preparations for headstand, handstand, shoulderstand and deeper backbends. Deeper and more detailed study of the basic asanas, including the standing poses. Students will expand their knowledge of Iyengar Yoga in a laboratory environment where we look at how the different category of poses influence one another. Bring your questions, notebooks and a sense of adventure!
Intermediate class for those who have been practicing alignment based yoga for a minimum of two years with a solid foundation in standing poses and want to learn to practice inversions, backbends and forward bends. In this series, students will regularly practice the preparations for headstand, handstand, shoulderstand and deeper backbends. Deeper and more detailed study of the basic asanas, including the standing poses. Students will expand their knowledge of Iyengar Yoga in a laboratory environment where we look at how the different category of poses influence one another. Bring your questions, notebooks and a sense of adventure!
Citta prasadanam is a Sanskrit term meaning, a mind with a sweet disposition." Citta may be translated as that which is conscious,. Citta refers to the heart-mind, or the more emotive mind, as opposed to the intellect. Prasadanam may be translated as happiness, filled with grace or joyfulness.
A citta prasadanam mind is considered favorable, wholesome and pleasant. Its consciousness is full of non-dual love and compassion for all beings, and it is measured by equanimity. As such, citta prasadanam is considered something yogis should aspire to.
In “The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali,” cultivating citta prasadanam is considered a task of great importance. The Sutras teach that citta prasadanam is developed through meeting happy people with friendliness, those who are suffering with compassion, those who are virtuous with delight, and those who are doing harm with disengagement. In this way, the Sutras give guidance about how the relationships we have with the world and others, can affect our state of mind, and overall well-being.
In this 3 session in-person retreat we will explore how through our practice we can move towards “citta prasardanum.”
- Looking through the lens of klesa, understanding deeper thoughts and using the cittaprasadanam as remedial processes.
- Using inversions to give us a new perspective and pranayama to help clarify thoughts we will work towards the happiness equation:
Blissful mind = (Slow down the thoughts + amplify joy + show compassion) – (hatred – jealousy)
If everyone follows this simple principle of citta prasadanam, both individuals and society at large will have a peaceful and harmonious existence.
WEEKEND SCHEDULE:
Friday 7-9pm In Person - Intro to weekend theme/hip opening asana class and prep for Saturday morning
Fees: Full Weekend - $225: early bird by June 15 - $175
3 month Iyengar Yoga Immersion Program to deepen your personal practice and explore the concept of integration. Includes asana, philosophy, anatomy and pranayama. Over the course of 12 weeks we will break down poses and learn how to accomodate our bodies individual needs.
Dates: September 13- December 9, 2021; plus 3 Saturdays - October 16, November 13 and December 11. (No classes the week of November 22).Weekly classes will be online only; Saturdays will be hybrid offering students the opportunity to work in studio or at home online.
Schedule: Monday - Thursday - exploration of the various categories of poses and how they prepare body and mind for pranayama. One Saturday per month - 2.5 hour class exploring philosophy, and a more in-depth asana and pranayama practice.
Meets weekdays - 7:15 - 8:00am; Saturdays 1 - 3:30pm
Minimum of 2 years of yoga practice and a 3 month commitment required.