Maha Yoga Studio
Yoga Studio in Philadelphia , PA
Philadelphia , PA , 19103
Maha Yoga Studio
2030 Sansom St, 3rd floor Share on:
All-levels Standing Poses & Arm Balancing w/ Christina Sell
“Out beyond ideas of right-doing and wrong-doing, there is a
field. I will meet you there.”- Rumi
Beyond right and wrong, protocols and prescriptions, yoga points us
to the field of love in which opposites are held with clarity and
creative possibility. While asana instructions often seem black or
white, in truth, they are a starting point for self-awareness, a
springboard for self-discovery, and a means by which we can
discover our needs and how best to respond. These two-hour classes
with Christina Sell will offer biomechanical explanations,
demonstrations, modifications, hip and heart opening postures, bad
jokes, and inspirational pep talks to help you gain sensitivity and
discernment in your practice.
Sunday, November 1, 2-4pm, live-streamed on Zoom. $45 by 10/25, $55
after.
Christina Sell has been practicing yoga since 1991 and teaching
since 1998. Author of three books on yoga and body image, Christina
is known for her passion, creativity, and down-to-earth teaching
style. Her classes are fun, inspiring, and aimed at helping people
of all sizes, shapes, and abilities experience the joy of yoga. She
currently resides in Buena Vista, CO with her husband, two
affectionate cats, and the world's best dog, Locket.
The word “yoga” has a long and storied history as it moves
through the original sources in Sanskrit and other south Asian
languages. From its first appearance in the ancient Rg Veda, “yoga”
is used in diverse and complex ways to describe concepts, values,
practices, and traditions of interpretation. We’re going to start
from the beginning and create a basic “canon” of the yoga
tradition, not only listing and describing the sources of yoga but
comparing interpretations and sources to other sources.
We need to bring the complexity and diversity of traditions into
focus and present a picture of history and context that takes us
from Rg Veda to the Tantras and into modernity. This work is not
only foundational to any student of yoga but deeply revealing of
the continued relevance of yoga as it morphs and evolves into our
own experiences. No previous experience is expected or required.
Bring an open mind and a willing heart.
Weekend Schedule:
Friday 11/1 6-8:30pm
Saturday 11/2 10:30-1pm
Saturday 11/2 2:30-5pm
Sunday 11/3 10am-1pm
Investment:
Full Weekend (recommended!) $185
by 10/31, $205 after. Individual session drop ins $55 by 10/31, $65
after.