| Time | Name | Faculty | Group |
| 9 June 06:30 - 07:30 |
Day 1: Led Primary Series Class (Actual time is 6:30-8:00am) | Sharath Ranganswamy | Special Event |
| Class Description : Come and experience the traditional practice of Ashtanga Yoga. Sharath Rangaswamy will guide you slowly and steadily through the whole Primary Series. This ancient practice has a particular sequence of breath and movement called Vinyasa that integrates the two together in a steady flow of practice. Though a little more challenging than other styles of yoga, it is guaranteed to awaken greater health and well-being for all of its practitioners. Don't miss this great opportunity to experience yoga from the source, the living caretakers of the Ashtanga Yoga tradition. |
| Level : Intermediate, Advanced |
| Field : |
| Context : 100% Asana |
| Area(s) of Teaching : |
| Language(s) : English |
| Props : |
| 9 June 06:30 - 07:30 |
4-Days Led Primary Series Pass (Actual time is 6:30-8:00am) | Sharath Ranganswamy | Special Event |
| Class Description : Come and experience the traditional practice of Ashtanga Yoga. Sharath Rangaswamy will guide you slowly and steadily through the whole Primary Series. This ancient practice has a particular sequence of breath and movement called Vinyasa that integrates the two together in a steady flow of practice. Though a little more challenging than other styles of yoga, it is guaranteed to awaken greater health and well-being for all of its practitioners. Don't miss this great opportunity to experience yoga from the source, the living caretakers of the Ashtanga Yoga tradition. |
| Level : Intermediate, Advanced |
| Field : |
| Context : 100% Asana |
| Area(s) of Teaching : |
| Language(s) : English |
| Props : |
| 9 June 08:00 - 10:00 |
The Art of Kumbhaka | Alex Medin | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : All proper practice of Prāṇāyāma involves the gradual restraint of the breath. This should never be forced, but done gradually and slowly. There are no short-cuts in learning to restrain the breath, yet this session will focus on guiding principles of retention and how to create stability in your core rather than being caught up in the periphery. As the mind becomes more internally focused, yoga becomes clearer and the fluctuations of the mind lose their grip. |
| Level : Intermediate, Advanced |
| Field : |
| Context : 80% Practice, 20% Theory |
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| Language(s) : English |
| Props : |
| 9 June 08:00 - 10:00 |
TriYoga® ~ Prana Vidya | Yogini Kaliji | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Prana Vidya: Includes pranayama and dharana (breathing sequences and concentration techniques) and dhyana (meditation). Also includes yogaflow to better learn how to use the breath with postures. These practices develop better health, mental clarity and inner peace. Gain an overview of Prana Vidya, including 10 practices and a focus on Svara, the flow of breath and life-energy. Learn a daily home practice. |
| Level : All Levels |
| Field : |
| Context : 80% Practice, 20% Lecture/ Powerpoint |
| Area(s) of Teaching : |
| Language(s) : English, Mandarin |
| Props : If possible, bring block, cushion and strap. |
| 9 June 08:00 - 11:00 |
Body of Peace: The Dharma Gate of Ease and Joy | Frank Jude Boccio | CET |
| Class Description : The Indian sage, Patanjali, defined asana as a posture that is "stable and easeful." Zen Master Dogen taught that sitting meditation is the "dharma door of ease and joy." Anyone who explores the stillness of meditation must enter deeply into the experience of the body. Yet, how do we experience such a deep peace, when our bodies are so often filled with tension, pain, or even self-deprecation? This programme of Mindfulness Yoga presented by Poep Sa Frank Jude Boccio will offer the opportunity to explore and cultivate the three principles of alignment, relaxation, and resiliency necessary for seated meditation, the practice of yoga-asana, and for living a balanced life of freedom, ease and joy! Applying the Buddha's teachings of Mindfulness to the postures and movements of hatha-yoga, these three principles support the seat of meditation, creating the stability and ease that Patanjali defined as asana which allows for the deep and intimate integration of body, mind and spirit. By practising asanas designed to open stiff hips, strengthen sore backs, and relax tense shoulders and necks, we cultivate insight into our conditioned patterns and learn to 'let go.' In this way, we enter into the stillness at the heart of movement, and experience the energy that moves in the stillness of meditation. |
| Level : All Levels, Teachers |
| Field : |
| Context : 65% Asana, 20% Lecture, 15% Meditation |
| Area(s) of Teaching : |
| Language(s) : |
| Props : 1 Block, strap, 2-4 blankets or towels |
| 9 June 08:00 - 11:00 |
The Business of Teaching Yoga | Jason Crandell | CET |
| Class Description : The road to becoming a financially solvent, full-time yoga teacher can be confusing, bumpy, and (ahem) plenty twisted. Questions like, "How do I navigate the income fluctuations of being a teacher," "How do I market myself," and "How do I price private sessions," let alone, "How in the world do I manage these complicated taxes" are bound to puzzle all teachers. This workshop will give you a practical guide to managing these challenges and teach you how to afford doing what you love (Mostly discussion, some asana, handouts). |
| Level : All Levels, Teachers |
| Field : |
| Context : 80% Lecture, 10% Asana, 10% Handouts |
| Area(s) of Teaching : |
| Language(s) : English |
| Props : |
| 9 June 08:00 - 11:00 |
Yoga Anatomy for Teachers and Students | Martin Kirk | CET |
| Class Description : You've never seen yoga anatomy like this. Martin artistically weaves anatomy, yoga poses, philosophy and the Anusara Yoga Universal Principles of Alignment™ in such a way that the majesty and understanding of the body human is beautifully revealed. We will cover the anatomy of a healthy spine, shoulders, pelvis and low back. The principles that you learn will be directly applied in your body so that you can master the concepts in relation to the asanas. |
| Level : All Levels, Teachers |
| Field : |
| Context : 90% Lecture, 10% Asana |
| Area(s) of Teaching : |
| Language(s) : English |
| Props : Yoga Blanket for Sitting |
| 9 June 08:00 - 11:00 |
Twist all Night | David Life | Half Day Intensive |
| Class Description : Twists can help detoxify the internal organs and lymphatic system. By compressing and decompressing the body held in a twist, the normal cleansing processes are supported. For complete spinal health and flexibility, twisting movements are integral. The basis for life on earth is DNA and when we harmonise our bodies with the internal spiral coding, a new level of understanding is achieved. (This class is best on a vegan empty stomach). |
| Level : All Levels |
| Field : |
| Context : 85% Asana, 15% Thought provoking & insightful comments along with Sanskrit chanting |
| Area(s) of Teaching : |
| Language(s) : English, Cantonese, Mandarin |
| Props : |
| 9 June 08:00 - 11:00 |
Meditation, Mantra & Metta | Jason Nemer | Half Day Intensive |
| Class Description : There are many ways to bliss. Meditation, Mantra and Metta is one of the best combinations of bliss practices that we have found. First we cultivate silence inside and out. Then we sing to harmonise our individual and group vibration. This all leads us to the dance of Thai massage, giving and receiving. Together in community we will invoke a sweet wave of transformation and healing. |
| Level : All Levels, Therapeutic |
| Field : |
| Context : 40% Thai Massage, 20% Asana, 20% Flying, 10% Meditation |
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| Language(s) : English |
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| 9 June 08:00 - 11:00 |
Transforming Your Spine | Michel Besnard | Half Day Intensive |
| Class Description : Twisting asanas act as a neutraliser for the spine by increasing the space between the vertebral joints and restoring spinal mobility. Through standing and seated twists, Michel will give examples of how to maximise the spine's full range of movement. |
| Level : All Levels |
| Field : |
| Context : 80% Asana, 20% Lecture |
| Area(s) of Teaching : |
| Language(s) : English, Mandarin |
| Props : 2 Blocks, 1 Belt |
| 9 June 08:00 - 11:00 |
The Joy of Meditation | Carlos Pomeda | Lecture |
| Class Description : Have you ever been interested in meditation? Do you want to find the joy of meditation in an easy way? Then, this workshop is for you. The great thing about meditation is that we all have everything we need to practise it already! All that is required is simple, skillful guidance that will allow us to get in touch with the unbounded reservoirs of joy, inspiration and love that lie within us. In this workshop — taught by a former monk with over 30 years of experience — we will not only explore the various building blocks and the many facets of meditation, but we will also have ample opportunity to explore different approaches through guided group sessions, discussions and Q & A. Join us in this fascinating journey of exploration. |
| Level : All Levels |
| Field : |
| Context : 100% Lecture/ Meditation |
| Area(s) of Teaching : |
| Language(s) : English |
| Props : Notebook and Pen |
| 9 June 08:00 - 11:00 |
Yin and Yang Yoga Intensive | Simon Low | Half Day Intensive |
| Class Description : A complete, balanced & effective led-practice workshop where both Yin (focusing on lunar, feminine, passive, deep, restorative, meditative practices) & Yang (focusing on solar, masculine, strengthening, fluid dynamic movement) are honoured equally. Within the 'dance' of these complementary opposites we discover a more complete 'holistic' yoga practice. In the Yang practice, circles, spirals & energy awareness will be infused alongside the attention to alignment & fluid vinyasa, while in the Yin practices, the calming restorative meditative asanas will be balanced by the deep Taoist Yoga inspired work into the primary joints of the torso, connective tissue of ligaments & tendons, myofascial trains & energy meridiens. Within the breath & our mental attention we need to cultivate this "balance" in equal proportion as we cultivate "movement within stillness", & "stillness within movement". This workshop is open to & will benefit students of all styles of yoga, & of all levels of experience. |
| Level : All Levels |
| Field : |
| Context : 80% Asana, 20% Lecture |
| Area(s) of Teaching : |
| Language(s) : English |
| Props : Yoga bolster, foam block, straps and blankets |
| 9 June 08:00 - 11:00 |
Mudra Workshop: Simple Yoga of the Hands | Roshan | Lecture |
| Class Description : In this workshop you will learn various Mudras, termed yoga of the hands. Widely seen being practised in paintings of the Christ, Buddha, Krishna and others, these are simple and highly effective techniques that can be practised by anyone, anywhere. With regular practice of just a month, they can be used to improve one's physical health as well as one's emotional and mental well-being. The practice of mudras also increases positivity, removes negativity and makes one more focused on spiritual goals. Mudras have been referred to as 'short cuts' to achieving real happiness and are complementary to other yoga techniques. |
| Level : All Levels |
| Field : |
| Context : 75% Practice, 25% Lecture |
| Area(s) of Teaching : |
| Language(s) : English |
| Props : Notebook and Pen |
| 9 June 09:00 - 10:30 |
The Union of Yin & Yang Yoga | Martina Lee, Frances Gairns | Complimentary Event |
| Class Description : Yin and Yang may seem like opposites but when it comes to yoga, they have a lot more in common than you may think. Join Martina and Frances in exploring the similarities and differences. Learn how to adapt your personal practice to achieve physical, mental and spiritual goals. |
| Level : All Levels |
| Field : |
| Context : 90% Asana, 10% Lecture Yin/ Yang Yoga |
| Area(s) of Teaching : |
| Language(s) : English, Cantonese |
| Props : Straps & Blocks as necessary. |
| 9 June 11:30 - 13:30 |
Spiralling Into the Heart | Anodea Judith | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : The heart is the very centre of the Chakra System and can be approached through a spiral that begins at the crown, descends to the ground, moves up to our vision, down to movement, up to sound and vibration, down to our empowerment and finally enters the heart. Open your heart in this spiral journey into your core. |
| Level : All Levels |
| Field : |
| Context : 70% Asana, 15% Lecture, 15% Personal or Group Process |
| Area(s) of Teaching : |
| Language(s) : English |
| Props : Yoga Strap. |
| 9 June 11:30 - 13:30 |
Tokyo Yogic Communication | Chama | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : "Ichigo ichie" (一期一会 "one time, one meeting") is a Japanese term which comes from a cultural concept of the Japanese tea ceremony. The term means "Treasure every encounter, for it will never recur." As you already know, yoga is a tool which has the unlimited potential to make your life better and find life's meaning. Sometimes yoga brings you happiness, encourages you, and, at other times, calms you. In the class "TOKYO Yogic Communication," you will find peace and engage in healthy communication with other participants based on the concept of "Ichigo Ichie." Partner work will also be used to enrich your understanding of the body and breathing through supporting each other physically and mentally. Even without a deep understanding of anatomy, "Ichigo Ichie" partner work will bring a new awareness of the body and mind. By the end, this insightful class will allow you to feel deep relaxation and take your yoga to new levels! |
| Level : All Levels |
| Field : |
| Context : 50% Partner Work, 20% Asana, 30% Lecture |
| Area(s) of Teaching : |
| Language(s) : English, Japanese |
| Props : A blanket or large sized towel |
| 9 June 11:30 - 13:30 |
Bird Poses | Jules Febre | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : A Jivamukti vinyasa warm-up prepares us for several potent asanas, chosen for their ability to inspire compassion for winged beings. We'll review Eagle, Peacock, Crow, Crane, and Pigeon, and see how assuming the vibrational essence of another being helps awareness grow. |
| Level : All Levels |
| Field : |
| Context : 80% Asana, 20% Talk & Scripture, 100 % Having Fun! |
| Area(s) of Teaching : |
| Language(s) : English, Japanese, Korean |
| Props : |
| 9 June 11:30 - 13:30 |
Exploring the Progression of Action in Backbends | Marla Apt | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : In this workshop, you will have the opportunity to go deeper into the practice of backbends. Those who struggle with backbends will be given tools to target and work on the areas of restriction, and those who would like to go further into the practice will have the opportunity to explore new dimensions of backbending. We will explore the progression of actions that leads us from preliminary asanas to advanced forward extensions. |
| Level : Intermediate, Advanced |
| Field : |
| Context : 90% Asana, 10% Lecture |
| Area(s) of Teaching : |
| Language(s) : English |
| Props : 1 Belt, 1 Block, 1 Blanket |
| 9 June 11:30 - 13:30 |
Develop your Core | Mark Laham | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Make your strength training a practice rather then just a workout. Add a strong mental component to body-weight exercises. This workshop will take your core training to a new potential. Using upper-body and core strengthening exercises, let Mark show you how to connect the extraordinary power of your core strength to the rest of your body. He will teach you techniques to contract your muscles harder in order to maximise strength building - plus a training method that takes little time and gives you quick concrete results. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| 9 June 11:30 - 13:30 |
The Universal Principles of Asana and Vinyasa | Paul Dallaghan | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : There are many asanas and a multitude of classes mixing them, praising them and explaining them. When you distill asana down, you find a key set of principles that lay at the base of all. To connect with these is to connect with the asana, is to do the asana, is yoga itself, albeit at the foundational stage. Vinyasa offers the building blocks to asana, respecting the integrity of breath and posture. The key to this system is the skillful management of the breath, which can deepen the experience and cultivate mindfulness. However it is often used to just jump around to. In this class the aim is to learn the principles through the practice of some key asanas with vinyasas. |
| Level : All Levels |
| Field : |
| Context : 85% Asana, 15% Discussion |
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| Language(s) : English |
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| 9 June 11:30 - 13:30 |
Definition and Streams of Yoga | N.V Raghuram | Lecture |
| Class Description : In this lecture, the integrated approach of yoga (IAY) will be defined and discussed with the view of pancha kosha, different personality levels. |
| Level : All Levels |
| Field : |
| Context : 80% Lecture & Q&A, 20 % Meditation Practice |
| Area(s) of Teaching : |
| Language(s) : English |
| Props : Notebook and Pen |
| 9 June 11:30 - 13:30 |
The Diet of Enlightenment | Sharon Gannon | Lecture |
| Class Description : An insightful, optimistic and non-judgmental exploration into Patanjali's five Yamas and how Yoga relates to the food we eat, and how that in turn affects personal issues: of violence, self-esteem, wealth/poverty, and physical health & beauty. Drawn from the book Yoga and Vegetarianism. Please bring something to sit on. Feel free to tape record or take notes. All levels. Everyone who eats food is welcome: meat eaters, vegetarians and vegan! A short 4-minute film will be shown in English with Chinese subtitles. |
| Level : All Levels |
| Field : |
| Context : 75% Lecture, 20% Q&A Discussion, 5% Film |
| Area(s) of Teaching : |
| Language(s) : English, Cantonese, Mandarin |
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| 9 June 11:30 - 13:30 |
Gliding in the Sky: The Power of Inversions & Arm Balances | Samrat Dasgupta | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Have you always wondered why some yogis can miraculously shift into different variations of arm balances and inversions effortlessly. This is all about achieving the strength, focus and precision required to know exactly where the body and mind is to help you glide through the different variations. In this workshop, Samrat with share with you the alignment and mechanics of the hands, elbows and shoulders so you can smoothly move into different transitions of arm balances and approach inversions with confidence and a bit of fun.This workshop is open for intermediate and advance practitioners interested in going deeper in their practice and gliding higher in the sky. |
| Level : Intermediate, Advanced |
| Field : |
| Context : 90% Asana, 10% Lecture |
| Area(s) of Teaching : |
| Language(s) : English |
| Props : |
| 9 June 11:30 - 13:30 |
Hips, Neck, and Shoulders | Sinhee McCabe | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : The class is designed to release tension on the hips, neck and shoulders by using the unique sequencing of Forrest Yoga and learning to deepen the connecting breath to a specific part of the body that needs healing and releasing during practice. |
| Level : All Levels |
| Field : |
| Context : 90% Asana, 10% Lecture |
| Area(s) of Teaching : |
| Language(s) : English, Korean |
| Props : Block, Yoga Strap |
| 9 June 11:30 - 13:30 |
Locate the Self: Shuniya & the Power to Shift Perspective | Sunder Singh Khalsa | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Kundalini is the power to shift perspective, fate, chakras, and consciousness. All cells have the same DNA, however some become neurons while others become different type of cells. Like genes, we can express or not express our spiritual and emotional DNA. The ability to be in shuniya allows us to apply awareness to shift our relationships and our experiences to those relationships. We will explore how to locate the Self - Allow all, embrace all, and sense all without entanglement or judgement. Let each moment of whatever is happening be a snapshot of Existence as it is. When we loosen the hold of our habitual pattern and perspective, we also open ourselves to sense the essence of life or in other words, locate the Self. |
| Level : All Levels |
| Field : |
| Context : 90% Asana & Meditation, 10% Lecture |
| Area(s) of Teaching : |
| Language(s) : English, Mandarin |
| Props : |
| 9 June 11:30 - 13:30 |
Playing Around with Asana | Young Ho Kim | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Shri is the sanskrit word for "joy" or "excitement". Every day life makes it hard to enJOY ourselves consciously and we lose the sensitivity that we need to feel excited. The variety of yoga enables you to bring joy back to your life. Let's play around with asanas, let's try new things and have a lot of fun! |
| Level : Intermediate, Advanced |
| Field : |
| Context : 90% Asana, 10% Lecture |
| Area(s) of Teaching : |
| Language(s) : English, Korean |
| Props : |
| 9 June 14:00 - 17:00 |
Body of Peace: The Dharma Gate of Ease and Joy | Frank Jude Boccio | CET |
| Class Description : The Indian sage, Patanjali, defined asana as a posture that is "stable and easeful." Zen Master Dogen taught that sitting meditation is the "dharma door of ease and joy." Anyone who explores the stillness of meditation must enter deeply into the experience of the body. Yet, how do we experience such a deep peace, when our bodies are so often filled with tension, pain, or even self-deprecation? This programme of Mindfulness Yoga presented by Poep Sa Frank Jude Boccio will offer the opportunity to explore and cultivate the three principles of alignment, relaxation, and resiliency necessary for seated meditation, the practice of yoga-asana, and for living a balanced life of freedom, ease and joy! Applying the Buddha's teachings of Mindfulness to the postures and movements of hatha-yoga, these three principles support the seat of meditation, creating the stability and ease that Patanjali defined as asana which allows for the deep and intimate integration of body, mind and spirit. By practising asanas designed to open stiff hips, strengthen sore backs, and relax tense shoulders and necks, we cultivate insight into our conditioned patterns and learn to 'let go.' In this way, we enter into the stillness at the heart of movement, and experience the energy that moves in the stillness of meditation. |
| Level : All Levels, Teachers |
| Field : |
| Context : 65% Asana, 20% Lecture, 15% Meditation |
| Area(s) of Teaching : |
| Language(s) : English |
| Props : 1 Block, strap, 2-4 blankets or towels |
| 9 June 14:00 - 17:00 |
The Business of Teaching Yoga | Jason Crandell | CET |
| Class Description : The road to becoming a financially solvent, full-time yoga teacher can be confusing, bumpy, and (ahem) plenty twisted. Questions like, "How do I navigate the income fluctuations of being a teacher," "How do I market myself," and "How do I price private sessions," let alone, "How in the world do I manage these complicated taxes" are bound to puzzle all teachers. This workshop will give you a practical guide to managing these challenges and teach you how to afford doing what you love (Mostly discussion, some asana, handouts). |
| Level : All Levels, Teachers |
| Field : |
| Context : 80% Lecture, 10% Asana, 10% Handouts |
| Area(s) of Teaching : |
| Language(s) : English |
| Props : |
| 9 June 14:00 - 17:00 |
Yoga Anatomy for Teachers and Students | Martin Kirk | CET |
| Class Description : You've never seen yoga anatomy like this. Martin artistically weaves anatomy, yoga poses, philosophy and the Anusara Yoga Universal Principles of Alignment™ in such a way that the majesty and understanding of the body human is beautifully revealed. We will cover the anatomy of a healthy spine, shoulders, pelvis and low back. The principles that you learn will be directly applied in your body so that you can master the concepts in relation to the asanas. |
| Level : All Levels |
| Field : |
| Context : 90% Lecture, 10% Asana |
| Area(s) of Teaching : |
| Language(s) : English |
| Props : Yoga Blanket for Sitting |
| 9 June 14:00 - 17:00 |
Universal Sequencing Theory and Complete Mandala Asana Vinyasa™ Practice | Andrey Lappa | Half Day Intensive |
| Class Description : Theory (1-hour): A full explanation of the Mandala Yoga method. Learn about groups of static stretching and strengthening asanas and study the different groups of dynamic vinyasas. Understand the modifications of Universal sub-styles sequences, the various schemes and multi-dimensional models and the digital balance of these training sequences. Practice (2-hours): Andrey will guide you through an experience of yoga that creatively weaves together asanas, vinyasas, breathing techniques, mantras, and visualisations that make yoga a practice of energy accumulation, physical balance and mental clarity. You will leave refreshed and energised with a powerful feeling of completeness within and without. This practice is one example of a complete Mandala practice in the Universal Yoga System. |
| Level : All Levels |
| Field : |
| Context : 65% Asana, 35% Lecture |
| Area(s) of Teaching : |
| Language(s) : English, Mandarin |
| Props : Each student needs to bring two mats. |
| 9 June 14:00 - 17:00 |
Sequencing for Backbends | Colleen Saidman, Rodney Yee | Half Day Intensive |
| Class Description : Learn a great sequence for developing an exhilarating backbend practice. From this fundamental sequence you can improvise infinite variations. We will progressively cool down from backbends to leave you neutrally blissful, open, and grounded... |
| Level : All Levels |
| Field : |
| Context : 90% Asana. 10% Lecture |
| Area(s) of Teaching : |
| Language(s) : English |
| Props : Blanket, strap, block (if you can) |
| 9 June 14:00 - 17:00 |
Taoist Sacred Sexual Energy Practices for Healing, Creativity and Spiritual Achievement | Daniel Li Ox | Half Day Intensive |
| Class Description : The Sexual Energy (Jing) being the only energy produced by the human body is the only one that can be cultivated, increased, and refined in order to support healing, creativity and spiritual growth. In this Intensive Workshop, we will explore a series of breathing exercises, movements, sounds and meditations that are all parts of this very refined discipline in approaching this unique inner Power. It goes without saying that only the "Single Cultivation Practices" will be taught, and that no sexual contact will be required and allowed amongst participants in the workshop. |
| Level : All Levels |
| Field : |
| Context : 80% Practice, 20% Lecture |
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| Language(s) : English |
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| 9 June 14:00 - 17:00 |
Yoga & Ayurveda: 3 Doshas 3 Different Practices | David Moreno | Half Day Intensive |
| Class Description : Both yoga and Ayurveda are life sciences that attempt to align practitioners more fully with nature, so that, we can live more harmoniously with ourselves and our environment. This interactive course introduces the founding principles of Ayurveda including its daily practices, "dosha" awareness, overview of the five elements, the importance of "agni" and how these principles directly relate to all our choices in life -- relationships, work, eating, meditation, and asana... Asana sequences for the various "doshas", participatory games and exercises to better understanding our "dosha" are all part of this playfully informative lecture and practice course. |
| Level : All Levels |
| Field : |
| Context : 75% Lecture, 25% Participation |
| Area(s) of Teaching : |
| Language(s) : English |
| Props : Notebook and Pen. |
| 9 June 14:00 - 17:00 |
The Elements in Yoga: Pancha Mahabhutas | Peter Scott | Half Day Intensive |
| Class Description : This workshops will introduce the Intricacies and Sequencing required to delve into the experience of the five elements in Asana and Pranayama Practice. |
| Level : Intermediate, Advanced |
| Field : |
| Context : 85% Asana, 15% Lecture |
| Area(s) of Teaching : |
| Language(s) : English, Mandarin |
| Props : 3 Blankets, 2 Belts, 1 Block |
| 9 June 14:00 - 17:00 |
Chakra Purification Through Asana and Mantra | Sharon Gannon | Half Day Intensive |
| Class Description : The esoteric, experiential information in this session will be transformational, educational and life-changing — providing a revolutionary way to perceive asana practice as a means to enlightenment. Each physical yoga asana corresponds to a chakra, a mantra as well as a special relationship. We'll practise an asana series that activates the chakras from the root to the crown, while chanting bija mantras and focusing on the specific karmic cause that might be contributing to pain and stress in the body, emotional dissatisfaction and mental imbalance. Informative introduction followed by experiential asana/chanting practice. |
| Level : All Levels |
| Field : |
| Context : 60% Asana, 40% Chanting & Discussion |
| Area(s) of Teaching : |
| Language(s) : English, Cantonese, Mandarin |
| Props : |
| 9 June 14:00 - 17:00 |
The Secrets of the Body and the World: Siva Sutras Meditation Series 1 | Carlos Pomeda | Lecture |
| Class Description : Interested in taking your yoga practice to a deeper level? Want to learn more about Tantric meditative practices? Drawing from The Shiva Sutras, a foundational text of the Tantric Shaivism of Kashmir, we will uncover a deeper way of looking at life, one that uncovers profound joy and a sense of wonder. We will examine the tradition, and will begin to investigate the foundational practices of Tantric Shaivism. The Shiva Sutras program consists of 4 sessions, which can be taken separately or as a package. Each session is independent but also builds on the previous one. |
| Level : All Levels |
| Field : |
| Context : 100% Lecture/ Meditation |
| Area(s) of Teaching : |
| Language(s) : English |
| Props : Notebook and Pen |
| 9 June 14:00 - 17:00 |
Your Breath & Yoga | Simon Low | Half Day Intensive |
| Class Description : The breath can be our best friend; a most effective guide, healer and calming influence on body and mind, and it should always be the common denominator in all practices. However, the full potential of the breath is not always understood or utilised in our practice. This 'hands on' session will include teachings on anatomy, physiology, pranayama, mudras and meditations. Nourishing and calming as well as highly informative, this workshop is essential for all teachers and students of yoga to significantly upgrade their understanding of the process and benefits of conscious breathing. |
| Level : All Levels, Teachers |
| Field : |
| Context : 50% Asana, 50% Lecture |
| Area(s) of Teaching : |
| Language(s) : English |
| Props : Yoga Bolster, Foam Block, Strap, Towel & Blankets |
| 9 June 14:30 - 16:30 |
Self Realization: The Goal of Yoga | Roshan | Lecture |
| Class Description : Self Realization is the ultimate goal of practicing yoga. But do you know what Self-Realization means? How would you move your yoga practice in this direction and accelerate your own development? Hear this moving talk from Roshan, who comes from a tradition of Self-Realized Masters. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 100% Lecture |
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| Language(s) : English |
| Props : Notebook and Pen |
| 9 June 17:30 - 19:30 |
Look Deeply Into Ourselves | Janet Lau | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : We do not have a separate identity; we are all inter-connected. In this 2-hour session, we will be looking deeply and find out our roots and see how we are deeply connected to everyone around us. By being able to recognize our true nature, we will be able to create deep understanding and love for ourselves and others around us including our loved ones. |
| Level : All Levels, Therapeutic |
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| Context : 50% Lecture, 25% Writing Exercise, 25% Meditation |
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| Language(s) : English, Cantonese |
| Props : Pen and a Journal |
| 9 June 17:30 - 19:30 |
Solar Acrobatic Asana Sequence | Jason Nemer | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Acrobatic strength and body unification techniques will support the rapid evolution of your inversion practice. These elements will be seamlessly woven into a dynamic yet mindful yoga sequence to blend the wisdom of both lineages. We will conclude with partner acrobatics! This class is for yogis with an intermediate practice - headstand without a spot, handstands with the support of the wall. |
| Level : Intermediate, Advanced |
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| Context : 90% Asana, 10% Lecture |
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| Language(s) : English |
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| 9 June 17:30 - 19:30 |
Yoga for the Neck and Shoulders | Marla Apt | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : The neck and shoulders are two of the most commonly stressed and injured parts of the body. So much of our modern lifestyle - working on computers, driving in cars, carrying purses and backpacks, overall tension and poor posture - contributes to stiffness and soreness in these areas. Sports injuries, car accidents and repetitive motions can also inflict pain and distress. In this workshop, we will focus on helping to keep the neck and shoulders supple, strong and healthy. You will learn how to work with props if necessary, and those with injuries can learn methods and modifications for shoulder/neck-related asanas and how to help support healing through yoga. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 90% Asana, 10% Lecture |
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| Language(s) : English |
| Props : 1 Belt, 1 Block, 1 Blanket |
| 9 June 17:30 - 19:30 |
Baptiste Yoga in Action | Paige Elenson | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Explore ways to empower yourself, your practice, and your community through the yoga of service and self-empowerment. Employing real-life examples from the powerful and life-changing work of the Africa Yoga Project, we'll move through a Baptiste Power Vinyasa asana practice and discussion that revolves around the Africa Yoga Project's fundamental call for creating service through yoga practice in action. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 80% Asana, 20% Discussion |
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| Language(s) : English |
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| 9 June 17:30 - 19:30 |
Flying From the Foundation and Core | Sadie Nardini | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : What you do (or don't do) with your foundation and deeper core alignment can either give you more benefits for your time spent on the mat, or sabotage even your best intentions. Flow through a mindful, creative Core Strength Vinyasa sequence designed by Sadie that teaches you how to activate your earth-to-core connection in every pose, to help you finally attain more lightness and power in all your poses -- specifically the elusive floating postures like jumping forward, arm balances and inversions. We build all poses from the ground up, so beginners are always welcome! |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 70% Asana, 30% Lecture |
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| Language(s) : English |
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| 9 June 17:30 - 19:30 |
Kabbalah & the Tree of Life: Unlocking the Secrets of Ancient Mystical Traditions | Gahl Sasson | Lecture |
| Class Description : In Kabbalah, it is believed that God used the 10 spheres of the Tree of Life as a blueprint to create the universe. By following this same blueprint, we too can create miracles in our own lives. In this in-depth workshop you will learn about this ancient spiritual technology and how to apply it to your everyday life. Using comparative mysticism, guided meditations, and astrology we will learn how to connect to the 10 archetypes of the Tree of Life - and how to use these energies to foster spiritual, emotional, and material growth. The 10 Spheres include: Crown - The Will of God, the One, and the Beginning Wisdom - Intuition, Inspiration, and the Father Understanding - The Goddess Principle, Discipline, Time and Space Mercy - Compassion, Expansion, Forgiveness, and Unconditional Love Severity - Energy, Strength, Decisiveness, and Judgment Beauty - Creativity, Balance, and Sacrifice Eternity - Mother Nature and Relationships Splendor - Communication and Magic Foundation - Sexuality, Death and Transformation Kingdom - The Material World, Experiencing Life and Receiving Gifts |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 100% Lecture |
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| Language(s) : English |
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| 9 June 17:30 - 19:30 |
Living Your Dharma | Mark Laham | Lecture |
| Class Description : This workshop is all about connecting with your dharma to your true purpose for being. We all come into this world with a specific potential that IS who and what we really are. To connect with that purpose is to connect to that source from which we all arise. This inspiring workshop will lead you through great discussion and empowering exercises that enable you to jump-start your journey to realising your TRUE POTENTIAL! Much of this discussion is inspired by the teachings of The Bhagavad Gita. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 60% Lecture, 40% Self-Reflection Exercises |
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| Language(s) : English |
| Props : Notebook and Pen |
| 9 June 17:30 - 19:30 |
Experience Love, Realise Love, and Be Love Itself | Heeki Park | Complimentary Event |
| Class Description : If you are not sure what 'Yoga' or 'the Goal of Yoga' is, but consider yourself a yogi and are interested in 'Yoga', then this class will clarify your idea and be a guide to deepening your practice. With the spiritually, physically, scripturally all-in-one Jivamukti Yoga method, you will learn the real meaning and goal of yoga, and experience how to cultivate the love & compassion that is necessary for eternal happiness and enlightenment. You will develop physical flexibility & strength, experience body and mind balancing through chanting, scripture, and vigorous & beautiful Jivamukti vinyasa sequencing that will help you to realise you are and we all are 'LOVE'. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 80% Asana, 10% Chanting & Scripture, 10% Meditation |
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| Language(s) : English, Japanese, Korean |
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| 9 June 17:30 - 19:30 |
The Power of Twisting | Sudhakar Dheenan | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Its often said, you are as old as your spine is flexible. Twisting postures can help keep your spine supple and healthy by relieving tension from back and shoulder muscles while increasing circulation, massaging your inner organs, and releasing emotional stress. In this workshop you will experience the power of twisting postures with a flow class designed specifically to twist all along your entire spine. You will learn how to twist without compensation or strain, and experience deeper twists meant to wring out all of your inner tension. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 90% Asana, 10% Lecture |
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| Language(s) : English |
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| 9 June 17:30 - 19:30 |
The Tao of Yoga: Establishing a Strong Foundation | Victor Chng | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : There is no yin without yang. TAO is the understanding of the inter-play between yin and yang energies. Yin is the organic energy that spirals from below. Everything grows from the earth and moves towards the heaven. Yin is the ground that provides support and Yang is the heaven that gives without discrimination. Using yin as the foundation of this practice, you will first create length along the spine and work with less effort in the hips and legs. We will begin with yin yoga and rise up into a dynamic flow to provide strength and flexibility to the spine. This approach also allows for less stress in the lower back and it encourages healthy habits in engaging the legs at all times. It is a complete system that will enable anyone to develop a strong foundation of the hips and lower back, and move towards inversion over time. In this series, you will find your body becoming more expansive and you will experience greater 'Chi' flow in the body. The series will end with a short pranayama and guided meditation. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 90% Asana, 10% Lecture |
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| Language(s) : English |
| Props : Please bring 2 Blocks for Less Experienced Students |
| 9 June 17:30 - 19:30 |
Traditional Thai Yoga Massage | Martina Lee | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Traditional Thai Yoga Massage is an ancient healing art rooted in Yoga, Ayurveda and Buddhist spiritual practice. It is dedicated to the practice of Metta (loving kindness) and is beneficial for both giver and receiver. This two-hour workshop is designed to give you a taste of the healing and therapeutic effect of the Traditional Thai Yoga Massage. You will learn a basic full-body sequence with leg stretches, back and shoulder massage, arm and neck stretches. Come with a partner or meet new friends and learn to give and receive this beautiful healing art. (No prior experience is needed, come with an open mind and a respectful attitude. Please wear comfortable clothing.) |
| Level : All Levels, Therapeutic |
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| Context : 90% Thai Yoga Massage, 10% Lecture |
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| Language(s) : English, Cantonese |
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| 9 June 17:30 - 19:30 |
Indian Dance: Kuchipudi | Hari Om | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : This is the traditional (classical) dance originating from Andra Pradesh, South India. Like ballet, the syllabus is fixed and everyone learns individually, and at their own pace. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 100% Dance |
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| Language(s) : English |
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| 10 June 06:30 - 07:30 |
Day 2: Led Primary Series Class (Actual time is 6:30-8:00am) | Sharath Ranganswamy | Special Event |
| Class Description : Come and experience the traditional practice of Ashtanga Yoga. Sharath Rangaswamy will guide you slowly and steadily through the whole Primary Series. This ancient practice has a particular sequence of breath and movement called Vinyasa that integrates the two together in a steady flow of practice. Though a little more challenging than other styles of yoga, it is guaranteed to awaken greater health and well-being for all of its practitioners. Don't miss this great opportunity to experience yoga from the source, the living caretakers of the Ashtanga Yoga tradition. |
| Level : Intermediate, Advanced |
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| Context : 100% Asana |
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| Language(s) : English |
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| 10 June 06:30 - 07:30 |
4-Days Led Primary Series Pass (Actual time is 6:30-8:00am) | Sharath Ranganswamy | Special Event |
| Class Description : Come and experience the traditional practice of Ashtanga Yoga. Sharath Rangaswamy will guide you slowly and steadily through the whole Primary Series. This ancient practice has a particular sequence of breath and movement called Vinyasa that integrates the two together in a steady flow of practice. Though a little more challenging than other styles of yoga, it is guaranteed to awaken greater health and well-being for all of its practitioners. Don't miss this great opportunity to experience yoga from the source, the living caretakers of the Ashtanga Yoga tradition. |
| Level : Intermediate, Advanced |
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| Context : 100% Asana |
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| Language(s) : English |
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| 10 June 08:00 - 10:00 |
Yoga and Daily Life: Karma yoga | N.V Raghuram | Lecture |
| Class Description : This talk will be based on Bhagavat Gita and Sri Krishna's prescription of yoga for day-to-day activities. This class will focus on answering the question: "How can we live a 24-hour yogic life?" |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 80% Lecture & Q&A, 20 % Meditation Practice |
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| Language(s) : English |
| Props : Notebook and Pen |
| 10 June 08:00 - 10:00 |
Experience the Self: Shuniya & the Power to Shift Perspective | Sunder Singh Khalsa | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : In the second workshop we will Experience the Self - We are made of a multitudes of parts. When we learn to integrate all parts of ourselves without entanglements, we also change the relationship we have with our core challenges. It is the art of turning our demons into our daemon. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 90% Asana & Meditation, 10% Lecture |
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| Language(s) : English, Mandarin |
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| 10 June 08:00 - 11:00 |
Art of Sequencing Asanas and Vinyasa Krama | David Life, Sharon Gannon | CET |
| Class Description : Krama means "the uninterrupted sequence of events from beginning to end." Vinyasa is composed of two words: vi=order + nyasa=placement. You could say that the words vinyasa krama mean "the ordered placement of the sequence of events." Each krama, or sequence of events, is made up of kshana, or the smallest, dimensionless instant of time. In vinyasa krama, the intention and the unification of undisturbed breath and movement will yield the desired outcome in the next moment. Surya Namaskar provides the foundation of this workshop - a great opportunity to be grateful for the sun with each lift of the arms, and grateful to the earth with each descent. It is a prayer to the sun, the giver and sustainer of life. It connects breath and movement, and helps the mind to remain in the present and focused. Because it is a vinyasa practice, it will develop equanimity of mind and preferences (raga and dvesha) disappear! |
| Level : All Levels, Teachers |
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| Context : 75% Asana, 25% Thought provoking & insightful comments with Sanskrit chanting |
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| Language(s) : English, Cantonese, Mandarin |
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| 10 June 08:00 - 11:00 |
How to Teach Yin Yoga | Mark Laham | CET |
| Class Description : In this comprehensive workshop learn the theory and reasoning behind Yin Yoga, how to create and present a class, the alignment, positioning and purpose of the postures, and how and when to practise them. The practice itself assists us in accepting what is happening in both our bodies and our lives, while remaining functionally unattached to the experiences. Accessible and beneficial to practitioners and teachers of all levels and styles. |
| Level : All Levels, Teachers |
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| Context : 50% Asana, 30% Lecture, 20% Self Reflection Exercises |
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| Language(s) : English |
| Props : 1 Block, 1 Bolster, Optional Blanket, Notebook & Pen |
| 10 June 08:00 - 11:00 |
Dṛiṣti: How the Focus of our Eyes Affect our Clarity of Mind | Alex Medin | Half Day Intensive |
| Class Description : This workshop will focus on how we move our eyes while we are doing the āsanas. When yoga is done properly it sharpens our mind and electrifies our brain. What makes yoga postures different from normal physical exercise is that āsanas should provide a greater integration to the breath and greater sharpening of the mind. A deeper integration of the breath is the first tool to awaken a connection (yoga) with something greater than all our fleeting sensations in our mind. How we physically observe these fluctuations is the next step to sharpening our inner vision. The way we move our eyes and more fully awaken the nerve patterns connected with the eyes are helpful tools in sharpening this inner vision. As you learn to expand your vision and maximise your gaze while doing the yoga postures, you will feel alertness in your brain and a new sensation in your forehead - all conducive to greater clarity of mind and greater receptivity of yoga. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 80% Practice, 20% Theory |
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| Language(s) : English |
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| 10 June 08:00 - 11:00 |
Chakra Detox Immersion | Ashley Turner | Half Day Intensive |
| Class Description : De-mystify the chakras and detoxify your body, mind and heart to systematically launch your life and your practice to the next level! Innovative presentations, lively, interactive dialogue, self-enquiry and vigorous Vinyasa crack open new possibilities on every level. Obtain a concrete understanding of the chakras and useful tools to transform your life. The Chakra System is the cornerstone of "Yoga Psychology" - an ancient map detailing the complex relationship between the structural body, endocrine system, human development, emotion, trauma, the elements and mythology. Ashley's signature style playfully fuses science and spirituality - in an accessible, relevant way -- leaving you inspired after many breakthrough moments. Some Vinyasa Experience Preferred. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 80% Asana, 20% Lecture |
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| Language(s) : English |
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| 10 June 08:00 - 11:00 |
The Art and Science of Handstands | Jason Nemer | Half Day Intensive |
| Class Description : The journey of 1,000 miles begins with the first step. Handstand is a posture that can teach us a great deal about patience, focus and precision. Acrobatic training techniques will pave the way for yogis to reinvent how to be upside down with ease, control and grace.For advanced yogis who already have a free headstand practice and practise handstand against the wall. |
| Level : Intermediate, Advanced |
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| Context : 90% Asana, 10% Lecture |
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| Language(s) : English |
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| 10 June 08:00 - 11:00 |
What, How and Why: Asana and Alignment | Martin Kirk | Half Day Intensive |
| Class Description : Anusara Yoga® is a fully integrated yoga system that fulfils the needs of your mind, heart and body simultaneously. Anusara's unique balance of elegant alignment principles, life-affirming philosophy, and great community will help you integrate all parts of yourself and answer the What, How, and Why of your own life. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 70% Asana, 30% Lecture |
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| Language(s) : English |
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| 10 June 08:00 - 11:00 |
An Introduction to Tantra: Tantra-vāṭa-dhānikā | Carlos Pomeda | Lecture |
| Class Description : What better way to learn about Tantra than to receive it from the ancient masters? For that reason, this Introduction to Tantric Yoga is based on a little-known work by the great 11th-century Tantric master, Abhinavagupta. Translated into English for the first time, his "Seed of the Tree of Tantra" (Tantravatadhanika) gives us the perfect platform on which to learn about Tantra and its practices in an authoritative, yet inspiring and practical way. What is most unique about Tantra and tantric yoga philosophy? Quite simply, the fact that its teachings and practices are best suited for contemporary life. Departing from earlier notions of asceticism and dry scholarship, Tantra presents a sublimely inspiring view of the world and of human existence, one that incorporates all aspects of human existence: the heart, the intellect, the body and the environment. In this seminar we will explore Tantra and what is perhaps its most refined formulation, Kashmir Shaivism, from a perspective that is both inspirational and entirely applicable to our daily lives. We will dispel the most common misunderstandings about what Tantra is and is not, investigating its roots and its development, and uncovering the answers it provides to the most fundamental questions of existence, as well as the practices it developed to expand human consciousness. Ultimately, we will discover the value of Tantric practice in that it reveals the divine right in the midst of the ordinary and charges our lives with meaning. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 100% Lecture/Meditation |
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| Language(s) : English |
| Props : Noteboon and Pen |
| 10 June 08:00 - 11:00 |
Forrest Yoga: Hands-on Assists | Sinhee McCabe | CET |
| Class Description : This training will provide the basic rules of Forrest Yoga's hands-on assisting techniques. You will also learn how to protect your own body when assisting. There is also a session on assisting with specific injuries. |
| Level : Intermediate, Advanced, Teachers |
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| Context : 50% Lecture, 50% Hand-on practice |
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| Language(s) : English, Korean |
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| 10 June 08:00 - 11:00 |
Anatomy and Yoga : The 10 Key Points for Every Teacher & Student | Simon Low | Half Day Intensive |
| Class Description : At this study and practice session we go through the 10 fundamental anatomical teachings for a safe asana practice that every teacher, and ultimately every student, should know to help them avoid the common injuries that can and do occur in the classroom. This knowledge will enhance and empower the asana practice, cultivating awareness, knowledge, skill, concentration and benefit. By understanding the structure of our physical being, particularly within the joint complexes and the spine, we can more effectively develop the potential of our asana practice, address injuries and dramatically improve posture on and off the mat. These teachings are essential for all students and teachers of yoga. |
| Level : All Levels, Teachers |
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| Context : 50% Asana, 50% Lecture |
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| Language(s) : English |
| Props : Foam block, strap and blanket |
| 10 June 09:00 - 10:30 |
Live Your Yoga | Janet Lau | Complimentary Event |
| Class Description : Most of us associate yoga with poses, flexibility and calmness - on our yoga mat. However, those are only a small part of what yoga can offer us. Yoga can liberate us from our habit energy and bring our minds into a more joyful and present state - no matter what happens in our lives. This lecture provides insight and practices that apply the ancient yoga knowledge to our hectic, modern city life. Besides enjoying a healthy body from asana practice, we are able to shine our light onto others around us and positively influence anyone who crosses our paths. |
| Level : All Levels, Therapeutic |
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| Context : 85% Lecture, 15% Meditation |
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| Language(s) : English, Cantonese |
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| 10 June 11:30 - 13:30 |
Perfectly Balanced and Most Intelligent ®Universal Yoga Mandala Asana Vinyasa™ Practice | Andrey Lappa | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Theory (5 mins) and Practice (1 hour 55 mins): A Universal Yoga Mandala sequence creating an 8 directional energetic cross, using asanas, vinyasas and pranayama. In this class, yoga becomes an experience that brings fluidity to both body and mind. You will leave calm, energised, complete and focused. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 95% Asana, 5% Lecture |
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| Language(s) : English, Mandarin |
| Props : Each student needs to bring two yoga mats. |
| 10 June 11:30 - 13:30 |
The 5 Yogic Keys to Happiness: Happiness is an Inside Job | Ashley Turner | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Unlock the yogic secrets of happiness to live joyfully from the inside-out. Yoga helps us build "happiness pathways" by rewiring the nervous system and creating new neural pathways. Understand and learn to override the 5 Kleshas or afflictions of the mind! Transform negative habits, purge emotional baggage and release the past through a labyrinth of vigorous, creative sequences - slipping into heart-opening backbends and a deep (well-deserved) savasana and meditation. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 80% Asana, 20% Lecture |
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| Language(s) : English |
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| 10 June 11:30 - 13:30 |
Awakening, Strengthening and Integrating Your Core | Jason Crandell | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Developing strength and awareness in your core is not only flattering -- it sets the stage for greater depth, steadiness, and ease in the rest of your practice. In this workshop you'll learn how to strengthen and integrate your mid-section in creative, effective, and lasting ways. You can expect a thorough, intelligent sequence that includes plenty of abdominal work designed to support your standing poses, twists, arm-balances, and forward bends. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 90% Asana, 10% Lecture |
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| Language(s) : English |
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| 10 June 11:30 - 13:30 |
Anti-Gravity Backbends | Jason Nemer | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Release fear and compression, let gravity be your friend. By using the support of partners we can learn to use gravity as a sweet force that opens and lengthens the spine with grace and ease. Flying, spotted drop backs, and a Thai massage warm-down will create a safe space for new openings. |
| Level : Intermediate, Advanced |
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| Context : 90% Asana, 10% Lecture |
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| Language(s) : English |
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| 10 June 11:30 - 13:30 |
Exploring the Progression of Action in Forward Bends | Marla Apt | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : In this workshop we will explore the progression of actions that lead us from preliminary asanas to advanced forward extensions. This workshop is for those who want to learn how to address their challenges and restrictions in forward bends as well as those who would like to deepen their practice of forward extensions. |
| Level : Intermediate, Advanced |
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| Context : 90% Asana, 10% Lecture |
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| Language(s) : English |
| Props : 1 Belt, 1 Block, 1 Blanket |
| 10 June 11:30 - 13:30 |
The Sacred Arts: Theming, Sequencing and Music for Yoga Teachers | Patrick Creelman | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : In this creative workshop-style class you will learn techniques on how to THEME a yoga class, how to create an appropriately challenging SEQUENCE of poses and how to choose MUSIC that enhances the uplifting intention without losing the higher meaning of the practice. |
| Level : All Levels, Teachers |
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| Context : 60% Asana, 40% Lecture |
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| Language(s) : English |
| Props : Notebook, Pen, and Creative Spirit |
| 10 June 11:30 - 13:30 |
Entry Point: The Fundamentals | Patrick Oancia | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Where it is often a misconception that yoga is only about stretching, this introductory session will inspire the use of opposing muscle groups to support the major joint complexes and their associated tendons, ligaments and cartilage. The focus is to enhance total body awareness and stability. Various postures will be repeatedly practised with particular emphasis on alignment sensitivity and refined breath. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 60% Asana, 20% Pranayama, 20% Lecture |
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| Language(s) : English |
| Props : Strap, block, and blanket may be useful for some |
| 10 June 11:30 - 13:30 |
Explore First into Second Series of Ashtanga Vinyasa | Paul Dallaghan | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Once asanas have helped clean up the body and build some base strength, the student can be ready for more. Going deeper really works the nervous system. The focus of this session is to very lightly introduce the asanas of the second series and offer some in-depth detail on these poses, which will definitely help anyone who is practising it already. Knowledge of the Ashtanga practice is required, as is a humble learning attitude that lets the ambition rest for today (at least). |
| Level : Intermediate, Advanced |
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| Context : 90% Practice, 10% Discussion |
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| Language(s) : English |
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| 10 June 11:30 - 13:30 |
The Six Rasas: There is No Ayurvedic | Frank Jude Boccio | Lecture |
| Class Description : Based upon the six rasas (sweet, salty, sour, pungent, bitter and astingent), Ayurvedic nutrition rests on general principles rather then offering any standard 'one-size-fits-all' diet. In fact, Ayurvedic cooking doesn't even have to be "Indian" to be Ayurvedic! In this lecture, Poep Sa Frank Jude Boccio offers guidelines on how you can work with the six rasas to create balance for yourself through your food choices and how you prepare your meals. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 100% Lecture |
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| 10 June 11:30 - 13:30 |
The Full Rotation: Unlocking Hips, Shoulders and Back | Samrat Dasgupta | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Discover how you can unify your body from shoulders, back and hips to free up your mind to new challenges and create the strength and flexibility to enjoy your practice. In this workshop, Samrat will take you through the full rotation of opening up your shoulders, back and hips so that you can understand your body more accurately to find greater depth, ease and comfort in approaching your Basic and Advanced asana practice. Untie those knots in your body and learn how to approach your practice with patience, composure and relaxation. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 80% Asana, 20% Lecture |
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| Language(s) : English |
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| 10 June 11:30 - 13:30 |
Inside Flow | Young Ho Kim | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Inside Flow is a new & modern interpretation of Vinyasa Yoga. This simple and creative class opens your heart and connects the spiritual roots of yoga with modern life. You will learn a complete set of Vinyasa choreography to a modern piece of music. The power of yoga in connection with the power of music will make you flow smoothly and easily, as you feel the spirit of your practice in a way you have never experienced before. This is gonna be a sweaty yoga-dance full of fun! |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 90% Asana, 10% Lecture |
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| Language(s) : English, Korean |
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| 10 June 11:30 - 13:30 |
The Change Happening on our Planet Today | Roshan | Lecture |
| Class Description : Our world is going through a time of unprecedented change that is affecting us both individually and globally. The change is happening in every sphere of our existence - socially, economically, environmentally, physically and spiritually. The impact of this change is both positive and negative. Why are these changes happening and what is their significance at a worldly material level (which is temporary and transient) and a soul level (which is permanent and divine)? If we have all come to this world with a purpose and to learn and to grow, where should our focus be right now and how can we rise above the change so that we can achieve our full potential and life's ultimate purpose? |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 100% Lecture |
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| Language(s) : English |
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| 10 June 14:00 - 17:00 |
Art of Sequencing Asanas and Vinyasa Krama | David Life, Sharon Gannon | CET |
| Class Description : Krama means "the uninterrupted sequence of events from beginning to end." Vinyasa is composed of two words: vi=order + nyasa=placement. You could say that the words vinyasa krama mean "the ordered placement of the sequence of events." Each krama, or sequence of events, is made up of kshana, or the smallest, dimensionless instant of time. In vinyasa krama, the intention and the unification of undisturbed breath and movement will yield the desired outcome in the next moment. Surya Namaskar provides the foundation of this workshop - a great opportunity to be grateful for the sun with each lift of the arms, and grateful to the earth with each descent. It is a prayer to the sun, the giver and sustainer of life. It connects breath and movement, and helps the mind to remain in the present and focused. Because it is a vinyasa practice, it will develop equanimity of mind and preferences (raga and dvesha) disappear! |
| Level : All Levels, Teachers |
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| Language(s) : Cantonese, Mandarin |
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| 10 June 14:00 - 17:00 |
How to Teach Yin Yoga | Mark Laham | CET |
| Class Description : In this comprehensive workshop learn the theory and reasoning behind Yin Yoga, how to create and present a class, the alignment, positioning and purpose of the postures, and how and when to practise them. The practice itself assists us in accepting what is happening in both our bodies and our lives, while remaining functionally unattached to the experiences. Accessible and beneficial to practitioners and teachers of all levels and styles. |
| Level : All Levels, Teachers |
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| Context : 50% Asana, 30% Lecture, 20% Self Reflection Exercises |
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| Language(s) : English |
| Props : 1 Block, 1 Bolster, Optional Blanket, Notebook & Pen |
| 10 June 14:00 - 17:00 |
Universal Pranayama™: Complete Breathing Techniques and Unique Pranayama Practice | Andrey Lappa | Half Day Intensive |
| Class Description : Theory (2 hours): Learn about all the breath techniques (pranayama) of yoga that help develop the internal practices of yoga. Andrey will fully explain all breathing techniques with important details and advice from his 30 years of personal practice and experience. You will learn about preparatory pranayama, safety techniques, the most powerful pranayama and how to use combinations of pranayama to create energetic effects for your personal development. Practice (1 hour): Andrey will skillfully guide you through a wide variety of pranayama techniques and help you refine your practice of breathing for the purpose of creating specific energetic effects in the body and mind. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 65% Practice, 35% Lecture |
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| Language(s) : English, Mandarin |
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| 10 June 14:00 - 17:00 |
Merging Masculine and Feminine Energy | Colleen Saidman, Rodney Yee | Half Day Intensive |
| Class Description : Masculine energy is typified as being more gross, while feminine energy is typified as more subtle. In this workshop, we move from vinyasa (linking movement with breath) to integrated alignment; from chanting to silence; from pranayama (breath exercises) to pratyahara (withdrawal of the senses toward the self); and from philosophy to meditation, creating a profound experience of movement from the gross to the subtle. This expertly guided practice enables us to refine our attention and begin to dissolve the illusion of the boundary between male and female and between us and the world. As a result, we move in the direction of joyful, selfless service in all of our relationships, beginning with our relationship to self. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 80% Asana, 10% Pranayama, 10% Meditation |
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| Language(s) : English |
| Props : Blanket, strap, block (if you can) |
| 10 June 14:00 - 17:00 |
Taoist Emotional Alchemy: Transform Negative Emotional Energy into Vitality & Healing Power | Daniel Li Ox | Half Day Intensive |
| Class Description : Understanding that a human being is a Body-Mind-Spirit complex, The Taoist Yoga considers the training of the Spirit and the transformation of negative emotional states as much as the training of the Body. In understanding the physical body as the manifestation and expression of the two other Essences, the Taoist Yogis have developed very specific techniques to transform negative emotional energy into vitality and healing power. The main question being: "Where are my emotions hiding in my body?" and not "Why?"! |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 80% Practice, 20% Lecture |
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| 10 June 14:00 - 17:00 |
Lower Back Therapeutics: Reveal to Heal | Martin Kirk | Half Day Intensive |
| Class Description : The loss of gross national product each year because of lower back pain runs into the billions of dollars in the United States alone. Teachers and practitioners of Anusara Yoga are in a position to help free a great number of people from needless suffering using the Universal Principles of Alignment. In this workshop you'll learn the fundamentals of yoga therapy to both heal and prevent injury to the lower back. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 70% Hands-on Therapy, 30% Lecture |
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| 10 June 14:00 - 17:00 |
Transforming Your Legs and Pelvis | Michel Besnard | Half Day Intensive |
| Class Description : Correct use of techniques in the standing and forward bending asanas greatly affect the uniformity of the legs and pelvis, transforming the irregular unconscious habits that cause imbalances in our bodies. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 80% Asana, 20% Lecture |
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| Language(s) : English, Mandarin |
| Props : 2 Blocks, 1 Belt |
| 10 June 14:00 - 17:00 |
The Secrets of the Body and the World: Siva Sutras Meditation Series 2 | Carlos Pomeda | Lecture |
| Class Description : Interested in taking your yoga practice to a deeper level? Want to learn more about Tantric meditative practices? Drawing from The Shiva Sutras, a foundational text of the Tantric Shaivism of Kashmir, we will uncover a deeper way of looking at life, one that uncovers profound joy and a sense of wonder. We will examine the tradition, and will begin to investigate the foundational practices of Tantric Shaivism. The Shiva Sutras program consists of 4 sessions, which can be taken separately or as a package. Each session is independent but also builds on the previous one. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 100% Lecture/Meditation |
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| Language(s) : English |
| Props : Notebook & Pen |
| 10 June 14:00 - 17:00 |
Forrest Yoga: Hands-on Assists | Sinhee McCabe | CET |
| Class Description : This training will provide the basic rules of Forrest Yoga's hands-on assisting techniques. You will also learn how to protect your own body when assisting. There is also a session on assisting with specific injuries. |
| Level : Intermediate, Advanced, Teachers |
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| Context : 50% Lecture, 50% Hand-on practice |
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| Language(s) : English, Korean |
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| 10 June 14:00 - 17:00 |
The 5 Aspects of Our Being: Panca Kośa & Panca Maya | Simon Low | Half Day Intensive |
| Class Description : The panca kośa teaching is most often shared as the 'onion theory', ie that our soul (atman) is wrapped by five layers - annamaya kośa (physical/food layer), pranamaya kośa (energy/breath layer), manomaya kośa (mind layer), vijnanamaya kośa (wisdom / intellect layer) and anandamaya kośa (divinity/bliss layer). At this study session, Simon will share his interpretation of this contemporary model and establish its deep relevance for us as a multi-dimensional individual. We will also explore the more accurately translated and lesser-known portrayal of the panca maya from the Taittiriya Upanisad (circa 700 BCE) from where the panca kośa interpretation is sourced. This description of the five aspects of our consciousness, represented by birds in flight, is one of yoga's most beautiful and interesting teachings and a special journey of discovery for a yoga teacher (or student) to enjoy and ultimately share. This model of the human system really comes into its own for yoga teachers when working with individuals and in yoga therapy situations. We need to assess where a student's problems come from, i.e. whether they are physical, psychological or emotional, so that we can choose suitable techniques to help them towards health and wellbeing. As we deepen our understanding of, and connection to, our own true nature, insight into the panca kośa and panca maya provides a simple, clear and effective methodology that enriches our yoga practice both on and off the mat. |
| Level : All Levels, Teachers |
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| Context : 70% Lecture, 30% Asana |
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| Language(s) : English |
| Props : Blanket |
| 10 June 14:30 - 16:30 |
Shoulders - The Other Hips | David Moreno | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : This workshop will help stabilise, open and create greater range of motions in the shoulders, also addressing a healthy neck and greater flexibility and fluidity in the wrists. It will incorporate classic hatha yoga and other therapeutic modalities for increased and happier movement of the upper body. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 90% Asana, 10% Lecture |
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| 10 June 14:30 - 16:30 |
Boundless Body, Immeasurable Heart: Abiding in True Love | Frank Jude Boccio | Lecture |
| Class Description : The sublime states of friendliness, compassion, joy and equanimity are collectively known as the Brahma-Viharas or the Four Immeasurables. They are the qualities of true love taught by both the Buddha and Patanjali as leading to a deep, abiding sense of intimacy and inner peace. Join Poep Sa Frank Jude Boccio in an exploration of the practices offered by these two sages to water the seeds of love, cultivating our inherent capacity to receive and offer unconditional love - first to ourselves, and then extending it to ultimately include all beings. When suffused with this love, our true body is seen to be the unbounded universe itself with no separation. This is the fruit of authentic Yoga. Through easily accessible practices, we can learn to overcome whatever conditioned limitations and wounds we may have suffered, in order to find the deep, healing source of love abiding within our Immeasurable Hearts! |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 100% Lecture |
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| Language(s) : English |
| Props : Notebook and Pen |
| 10 June 17:30 - 18:30 |
Laughter Yoga | Michel Besnard | Complimentary Event |
| Class Description : Laughter yoga is a revolutionary idea -an exercise routine, that is sweeping the world and is a complete wellbeing workout. Laughter is scientifically proven method of reducing stress, strengthening your immune system,improving your sense of humour and adding more fun and joy in your life. Join Michel as he leads you through a full hour of fun, laughs and joy. |
| Level : All Levels, Therapeutic |
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| Context : 100% Laughter |
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| Language(s) : English, Mandarin |
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| 10 June 17:30 - 19:30 |
Grounding and Manifesting | Anodea Judith | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Grounding forms the foundation of our lives, not only in our postures, but in the dynamic connection of life force energy to the planet itself. This workshop will combine yoga asanas with bioenergetic exercises for grounding and opening the first chakra, along with an understanding of the manifesting current that is necessary to bring your dreams into reality. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 80% Asana, 20% Lecture & Personal Practice |
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| Language(s) : English |
| Props : Yoga Strap |
| 10 June 17:30 - 19:30 |
Indian Dance | Hari Om | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : A challenging yet extremely graceful choreography set to a melodious music piece which is in semi classical style. In the 2 hrs, the students would learn basics of neck movements, eye movements and hand gestures apart from learning this beautiful dance which would be a more challenging and advanced as compared to what they learn in the normal ocusi dance classes available now. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 100% Dance |
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| 10 June 17:30 - 19:30 |
Releasing the Spine with Sidebends, Twists, and Forward Bends | Jason Crandell | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Sidebends, twists, and forward bends have the power to release the spine and quiet the mind. In this workshop you will find greater depth, ease, and efficiency in these poses while you cultivate a deep sense of calm and contentment in your mind. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 90% Asana, 10% Lecture |
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| 10 June 17:30 - 19:30 |
TriYoga® ~ Mudra Vidya | Yogini Kaliji | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Mudra Vidya: Hasta mudras are hand yantras where the fingers move in specific patterns to focus and increase the energy flow. The mudras are either sustained or flow one into the next. Participants will learn a sequence of mudras that can be used with pranayama and meditation. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 70% Practice, 30% Lecture/Powerpoint |
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| Language(s) : English, Mandarin |
| Props : If possible, bring block, cushion and strap. |
| 10 June 17:30 - 19:30 |
Yoga for Your Hips | Marla Apt | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : The hip joint is one of the largest and most versatile joints in the body. In yoga, the full range of motion of the hip is addressed, and alignment of the hips brings freedom to our spine, knees, ankles and addresses our gait and posture. In this workshop you will learn how to diagnose imbalances in the range of motion in your hips and how to address them through our yoga practice. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 90% Asana, 10% Lecture |
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| Language(s) : English |
| Props : 1 Belt, 1 Block, 1 Blanket |
| 10 June 17:30 - 19:30 |
The Principle of Oriental Philosophy Unifies Space with You | NoBU | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : The purpose of the wisdom behind Oriental philosophy such as Zen / Taoism is to unify oneself with space. Understand the diversity of wisdom in Oriental philosophy to form a deep connection in body and mind with the yoga in this class - ultimate enjoyment! |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 90% Japanese, 10% Lecture |
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| Language(s) : English, Japanese |
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| 10 June 17:30 - 19:30 |
Sequencing from Your Core | Sadie Nardini | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Whether your practice or teaching style is a fast- or slow-flow, or even if it's not Vinyasa, you'll join a powerful conversation about what works…and what doesn't when it comes to sequencing, and being the most effective student or teacher you can be. You'll see why it's imperative to find your Core Message, learn Sadie's Core Sequencing Secrets, and discover how to spark Core Creativity in your home practice or in the classroom. You will discover new anatomy and alignment points, including clarification of the physical "core" in order to instruct yourself or your students to their most powerful core connection. Then you'll move through a mindfully challenging Core Strength Vinyasa Yoga class to experience the power and clarity of sequencing from deepest center on all levels! |
| Level : All Levels, Teachers |
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| Context : 70% Asana, 30% Lecture |
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| Language(s) : English |
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| 10 June 17:30 - 19:30 |
Charting Your Name: How Your Name Can be Decoded by Your Natal Chart | Gahl Sasson | Lecture |
| Class Description : Discover the hidden potential of your name using your astrological natal chart. In this interactive workshop, we will discuss the meaning of your name and how it can be decoded by your chart. Your name is arguably the one single word that you hear, write, and say the greatest number of times in your life. Your given name, that single word that contains your identity, is viewed by many different mystical traditions as the core of the story you chose to tell in this lifetime. This workshop can help you connect to that glorious tale. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 100% Lecture |
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| Language(s) : English |
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| 10 June 17:30 - 19:30 |
Yogasana - a Spiritual Practice | Peter Scott | Lecture |
| Class Description : Hatha Yoga and Yogasana are mostly thought to be inferior paths to Raja Yoga. This lecture and introduction will define the methodology of spiritual Asana & Pranayama practices by defining Meditation in Action. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 100% Lecture |
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| Language(s) : English, Mandarin |
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| 10 June 17:30 - 19:30 |
Grounding Your Self-Practice | Sudhakar Dheenan | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Want to get tips on how to effectively design your own personal yoga practice that you can do anytime and anywhere? In this class, you will learn the best warm-ups for different types of asanas - backbends, forward-bends, twisting, arm and standing balances; you will learn the correct counterpose; you will learn what to avoid if you have injuries; you will learn various options of different asanas depending on your body's structure and condition; and you will also learn effective relaxation poses. Remember, yoga is preventive and never curative. Therefore, it is important to ground our understanding in starting a smart and safe self-practice. This is an essential class for every yoga practitioner! |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 80% Asana, 20% Theory |
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| Language(s) : English |
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| 10 June 17:30 - 19:30 |
Be the Change | Heeki Park, Will Lau | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Traditionally the yogi has been that member of society who devoted him or herself to the pursuit of enlightenment through finding means to live harmoniously with the earth and all Her creatures. Yogis are radical, meaning they go to the root. Kindness to all beings is the root of enlightenment. War never brings peace, it only brings more war. Kindness leads to peace through spiritual activism. If we truly want world peace, we must begin by embodying that peace ourselves. Speak out for peace, live peacefully and think well of others. Do what you can to uplift the lives of others. Give up the love of power for the power of love. Peace will come when we have given up hateful thoughts, cruel words and violent actions in our daily lives. The most profound act that a yogi can do these days is to have the courage to care about the suffering of others. Don't wait for a better world. Start now to create a world of harmony and peace. "Be the Change!" It is up to you. It always has been. Come for a powerful vinyasa class with Will and Heeki, learn the facts about the atrocities against mother nature, chant "Om Shanti" and meditate for world peace. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 70% Asana, 15% Chanting, 15% Meditation |
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| Language(s) : English, Mandarin, Korean |
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| 10 June 19:00 - 19:30 |
Satyananda Yoga Nidra ® (Psychic Sleep) | Yoganidhi | Complimentary Event |
| Class Description : A 30-minute Satyananda Yoga Nidra ® (psychic sleep) relaxation are the core focus of this session. Savasana is much more than a deep sleep: it's an opportunity to let go of fatigue, assimilate the benefits from your yoga practice, and adopt a state of profound meditation. You'll be guided through a simple inward journey designed to show you how to relax, release, and unwind while drinking deep from the internal glow of prana after a day of yoga immersion. |
| Level : All Levels, Therapeutic |
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| Context : 100% Guided Relaxation |
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| Language(s) : English |
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| 11 June 06:30 - 07:30 |
Day 3: Led Primary Series Class (Actual time is 6:30-8:00am) | Sharath Ranganswamy | Special Event |
| Class Description : Come and experience the traditional practice of Ashtanga Yoga. Sharath Rangaswamy will guide you slowly and steadily through the whole Primary Series. This ancient practice has a particular sequence of breath and movement called Vinyasa that integrates the two together in a steady flow of practice. Though a little more challenging than other styles of yoga, it is guaranteed to awaken greater health and well-being for all of its practitioners. Don't miss this great opportunity to experience yoga from the source, the living caretakers of the Ashtanga Yoga tradition. |
| Level : Intermediate, Advanced |
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| Context : 100% Asana |
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| Language(s) : English |
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| 11 June 06:30 - 07:30 |
4-Days Led Primary Series Pass (Actual time is 6:30-8:00am) | Sharath Ranganswamy | Special Event |
| Class Description : Come and experience the traditional practice of Ashtanga Yoga. Sharath Rangaswamy will guide you slowly and steadily through the whole Primary Series. This ancient practice has a particular sequence of breath and movement called Vinyasa that integrates the two together in a steady flow of practice. Though a little more challenging than other styles of yoga, it is guaranteed to awaken greater health and well-being for all of its practitioners. Don't miss this great opportunity to experience yoga from the source, the living caretakers of the Ashtanga Yoga tradition. |
| Level : Intermediate, Advanced |
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| Context : 100% Asana |
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| Language(s) : English |
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| 11 June 08:00 - 10:00 |
Chakra Based Sun Salutations | Anodea Judith | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : The chakra system is stimulated by a process of compression and expansion at the core that occurs through flexion and extension of the spine. Variations within each sun salutation will focus on each chakra in turn, completing seven sun salutations that move through the basic postures of a typical practice. Once this series is learned, you can add or delete poses and move quickly or slowly. Chakra based theory will be discussed along with the sun salutes, integrating mind and body for an enriching practice that brings both strength and flexibility as it wakes up the chakras. |
| Level : Intermediate, Advanced |
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| Context : 90% Asana, 10% Lecture |
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| Language(s) : English |
| Props : Blocks if you normally use them |
| 11 June 08:00 - 10:00 |
The Deeper Aspects of Vinyāsa: Reset, Renew and Rejuvenate | Alex Medin | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Vinyāsa is the link between breath and movement.The practice of Ashtanga yoga (according to Sŕī K. Pattabhi Jois) can be quite challenging and physically demanding. The vinyāsa movement that interlinks the postures with the breath may be a supporting tool that creates lightness in the limbs, internalisation of the breath and sustains equal flow of energy throughout the body. When done incorrectly with too much focus on the muscular body, it may build further tension and rigidity from within on all levels. This class will focus on the basics of the sun-salutations and integrate this further into a full 'jump-through' with straight legs. Once the internal lift has been cultivated properly the practitioner will find it easier to leverage oneself in and out of the postures, which will provide tremendous support for all continued āsana practice. Ultimately the purpose of all āsana practice is to make us more steady, calm and centered. However, this is indeed very difficult unless the physical body becomes more harmonised and there is an equal flow of energy in our spine. For this very reason we practise Vinyāsa - to create lightness of being and greater health within the body. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 75% Practice, 25% Theory |
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| Language(s) : English |
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| 11 June 08:00 - 10:00 |
The Wild Child of Yoga | David Life | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : We live in a world of the tamed. The yogi is a child of the wild. In an asana practice we embrace the wild side of our nature in asanas that vibe with mountain, tree, or snake. We shake off the cultural conditioning in our bodies and minds, and discover our wild possibilities. The wild is always in balance, the wild is always on time, the wild moves in harmony with itself and its source, the wild is never, ever bored. In this integrated class you will experience wild meditation, wild breathing, wild asanas, and wild ideas. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 85% Asana, 15% Thought procoking and insightful comments along with Sanskrit chanting |
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| Language(s) : English, Cantonese, Mandarin |
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| 11 June 08:00 - 10:00 |
The Art and Science of Handstands | Jason Nemer | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : The journey of 1,000 miles begins with the first step. Handstand is a posture that can teach us a great deal about patience, focus and precision. Acrobatic training techniques will pave the way for yogis to reinvent how to be upside down with ease, control and grace. For advanced yogis who already have a free headstand practice and practise handstand against the wall. |
| Level : Intermediate, Advanced |
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| Context : 90% Asana, 10% Lecture |
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| Language(s) : English |
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| 11 June 08:00 - 10:00 |
Power Yoga for All Levels | Mark Laham | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Power yoga is an increasingly popular form of yoga that is catching on and being taught all around the world. As teachers of such a vigorous form of yoga, it is important to develop a class that challenges all levels of practice with the focus of keeping all your students safe and working within their own bodies. This workshop will cover the key aspects of formulating a power class that can be confidently and safely taught to a broad range of students' levels and needs. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 80% Asana, 20% Lecture |
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| Language(s) : English |
| Props : 1 Yoga Block |
| 11 June 08:00 - 10:00 |
Master Headstand & Shoulderstand | Martin Kirk | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Cultivate safe, solid and elegant poses in applying the Universal Principles of Alignment™ of Anusara Yoga®. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 100% Asana |
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| Language(s) : English |
| Props : Bring 2 Blankets or Towels or Comfort |
| 11 June 08:00 - 10:00 |
Atma Kriya – Yoga of the Soul | Roshan | Lecture |
| Class Description : Atma Kriya is Yoga of the Soul. It is a modern day form of Kriya. It is a comprehensive yoga system that allows you to realise that part of you which is permanent, unchanging and what is your true identity - your Soul. The techniques consist of mantra chanting, visualisation, meditation on sound, pranayama, chakra meditation, mudras, asanas, a group healing technique and Shaktipat (Kundalini activation). They can help in every aspect of your life - stress relief, calming the mind, decreasing negativity, increasing energy and physical well-being and awakening the spiritual heart. In this introductory workshop, you will learn about the amazing techniques of Atma Kriya, how they work, the qualities you will develop and acquire and the speed of change that is possible, rapidly taking you from the limited to the unlimited - your full potential! We will also discuss why these yoga techniques are so relevant for the world we are living in today. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 90% Lecture, 10% Practice |
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| Language(s) : English |
| Props : Notebook and Pen |
| 11 June 08:00 - 10:00 |
Struggle Free Yoga | Sinhee McCabe | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Struggle Free class is an amazing way to re-educate yourself physically and emotionally. Being free of struggle during practice will start awareness of what is actually happening in the body. You will also find patterns that need to change to revitalise your practice. Inversions, standing pose series, arm balances. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 85% Asana, 15% Lecture |
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| Language(s) : English, Korean |
| Props : Yoga Strap and an extra mat rolled up |
| 11 June 08:00 - 10:00 |
Transcend the Self: Shuniya and the Power to Shift Perspective | Sunder Singh Khalsa | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Transcend the Self - the critical rhythm to the embodiment of Shuniya. "We are like frozen blocks of ice floating in the river of life." The water in the river of life, the frozen blocks of ice and what we are searching for are composed of H2O, the same essence. The difference is a matter of viewpoint. When ice moves, it melts. |
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| Context : 90% Asana & Meditation, 10% Lecture |
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| Language(s) : English, Mandarin |
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| 11 June 08:00 - 11:00 |
Pranayama Intensive One: The Development of a Practice | Paul Dallaghan | Half Day Intensive |
| Class Description : You do not need to be advanced in Asana to start Pranayama but some key aspects of posture need to be addressed. Certain preparatory practices focus on this in addition to a regular asana practice. The ability to sit correctly will help the position of the diaphragm and the capacity to breathe. This sets us up to explore the practices of Pranayama. These techniques can be learned and continued as part of a personal practice. This intensive will also include some lecture, and time for questions and answers. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 70% Practice, 30% Discussion |
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| Language(s) : English, Cantonese |
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| 11 June 08:00 - 11:00 |
Dharma: Practical Guidance for Life | Carlos Pomeda | Lecture |
| Class Description : What is right and what is wrong? How can we confront the dilemmas that life often presents to us? Well beyond the theoretical, this workshop explores traditional wisdom on the topic of dharma, or ethics, and extracts valuable guidance for life. The theoretical understanding is then applied to one or more real-life examples. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 100% Lecture with some discussion |
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| Props : Notebook and Pen |
| 11 June 09:00 - 10:00 |
Power Yoga | Margaret Chung, Almen Wong | Complimentary Event |
| Class Description : Power Yoga is a challenging vinyasa-based style of yoga focused on building heat to burn away mental, physical, and emotional toxins. It offers an active practice meant to detoxify the body and cultivate the energy of the breath.You will leave feeling stronger, centered and refreshed. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 100% Asana |
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| Language(s) : English, Cantonese |
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| 11 June 10:30 - 12:30 |
The 3 Bandhas: Internal Locks for Greater Freedom | Alex Medin | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : This session will focus on the practices of Mūla Bandha, Uddīyana bandha and Jālāndhara bandha. The three principal locks help to restrain the breath and guide the movement of prāna in its internal pathway rather than dissipating it in the periphery. Finding the strength of these internal locks are less about physical strength and more about internal suction and lift. As they become stronger, all digestive disorders are eradicated and the purifying effects of the breath will be experienced |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 75% Practice, 25% Theory |
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| 11 June 10:30 - 12:30 |
Arm Balances & Hip Openers | Colleen Saidman, Rodney Yee | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : A slow vinyasa that will bring skill and courage into these challenging poses. Let's have fun in this sequence that will build strength and understanding. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 100% Asana |
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| Language(s) : English |
| Props : Blanket, strap, block (if you can) |
| 11 June 10:30 - 12:30 |
TriYoga® Water Flow | Yogini Kaliji | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Increase your knowledge of posture and flow, as well as strength, flexibility, endurance, focus, coordination and breath control. Through sustained awareness on all aspects of the practice, the inner flow of prana naturally emerges. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 90% Asana Flow, 10% Lecture |
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| Language(s) : English, Mandarin |
| Props : If possible, bring block, cushion, strap. |
| 11 June 10:30 - 12:30 |
Upside-Down | Patrick Creelman | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Come realise more of your potential through the challenge and fun of Inversion poses. With clear and intelligent application of the Universal Principles of Alignment you will learn how to safely practise Handstand, Forearm Stand, Headstand and shoulder stand. We will explore techniques using the wall to gain confidence and strength, and partner exercises that will lead to practising in the middle of the room. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 100% Asana |
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| 11 June 10:30 - 12:30 |
Igniting the Flame: Unlocking our Intuitive Potential | Patrick Oancia | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : It is often expressed in wisdom-tradition philosophy that we embody everything we need to manifest our potential. Yoga can be utilised as a tool to "ignite" this inherent knowledge. This session will look at the transition from the gross physical to subtle energetic potential in practice. Various modern yoga systems suggest that asana (posture work) should combine internal neuro-muscular locks with strong and heating rhythmic breathing. Although beneficial in ways, this combination can sometimes over-stimulate the nervous system, contraindicative to balancing physical, mental and environmental changing circumstances in life. As the seasons change, our practice should also change to fit our lifestyle at any given time. Patrick will introduce easy-to-understand pranayama applications to economise and generate energy, and promote increased mental concentration so as to tone the human physiology and raise the sensitivity in practice. Posture work will focus on economising the use of the more subtle dynamics of bandha (internal energy locks) to super-charge the potential in practice. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 40% Asana, 40% Pranayama/ Guided Meditation, 20% Lecture |
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| Props : Blanket or Block for Sitting |
| 11 June 10:30 - 12:30 |
Weight Loss Yoga from the Core | Sadie Nardini | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : In addition to its spiritual and health benefits, yoga can be an amazing weight loss and body-toning practice if the right intensity level and poses are done. Follow Sadie's signature Core Sequencing for Weight Loss and Body Toning, and learn how to use more of the Abdominal Core and myofascial Deep Core Lines to gain more calorie-burning and muscle-building benefits both on and off the mat! |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 70% Asana, 30% Lecture |
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| 11 June 10:30 - 12:30 |
Lokah Samasta Sukhino Bhavantu | Sharon Gannon | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Experience a transformational and empowering Jivamukti-style flowing asana class. It will be accompanied by a playlist showcasing many versions of the ancient and beloved mantra that means "May all beings be happy and free, and may the thoughts words and actions of my own life contribute in some way to that happiness and to that freedom for all. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 95% Asana, 5% Chanting & Meditation |
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| Language(s) : English, Cantonese, Mandarin |
| Props : Blanket |
| 11 June 10:30 - 12:30 |
Manifesting Intentions | Mark Laham | Lecture |
| Class Description : You will be guided through presentation material, discussion and self-reflection exercises that support you to better appreciate your challenges in manifesting intentions and strategies to see them through over the long-term. You leave the workshop with practical ideas and intentions for shifting your approach to manifesting the results in your job and other areas of your life. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 70% Lecture, 30% Self-Reflection & Written Exercise |
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| Language(s) : English |
| Props : Notebook & Pen |
| 11 June 10:30 - 12:30 |
Preparation and Powerful Practice | Simon Low | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : It is essential to adequately prepare your body for strong physical activities such as dynamic yoga. This workshop will offer you a preparatory Karana sequence for the physical & energy bodies, focusing on joints, circular & spiral movement patterns, energy centers & rhythmic breath. This sequence can also be enjoyeed as a daily practice in itself. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 80% Asana, 20% Lecture |
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| 11 June 10:30 - 12:30 |
Hips: Let Go & Be Happy | Young Ho Kim | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : No matter what our nationality, gender or age, we all want to be happy. One of the main causes of suffering is being too attached to the past or future. The key to happiness is to let go and focus on the present instead. There is no way to happiness, happiness is the way. When we practise yoga, we can practise the way of happiness. Sometimes we suffer, because our muscles may cramp up in a position. But tension and the fear of letting go causes us even more pain. This hip-opening class is very cleansing and detoxifyng. Loosen up the tension in your hips, so you can relax deeply and enjoy your Savasana. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 90% Asana, 10% Lecture |
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| Language(s) : English, Korean |
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| 11 June 11:30 - 13:30 |
An Intro to Ayurvedic Principles: The Five Elements, the Three Doshas, Prakriti, The Gunas | Frank Jude Boccio | Lecture |
| Class Description : Ayurveda, Yoga's sister "science of life", offers profound guiding principles for creating a life of balance and harmony. Join Poep Sa Frank Jude Boccio for an introductory lecture on the root foundational principles of Ayurveda that can support the yoga student's deepening self-awareness and practice. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 100 % Lecture |
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| 11 June 11:30 - 13:30 |
Pilates | Xiomara Gonzalez | Complimentary Event |
| Class Description : A mat-based functional exercise programme that focuses on strengthening and lengthening the deeper muscles. Focused on building strength without bulk, improving flexibility and agility and helping to prevent injury. It was developed in the 1920s by Joseph H. Pilates and was initially created for rehabilitation but was later adopted by dancers. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 100% Asana |
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| 11 June 12:45 - 13:10 |
Faculty Book Signing (AYC Booth A08-A11) | Martin Kirk | Complimentary Event |
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| Class Description : How do we realise the abundance we have around us and offer it up as a yogic practice? What are we able to shift and let go of in our own lives to make space for more peace? In this 75-minute workshop we will explore and identify the abundance that surrounds us, breaking into small groups led by Asia Yoga Conference presenters and exploring tangible steps to create more peace personally and globally. This practice is about the active effort of every individual to influence and support positive shifts in the world. We will end our workshop with a personal peace practice that we each commit to for one week. |
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| 11 June 13:00 - 13:30 |
Yoga Demos | Andrey Lappa, Yogini Kaliji | Complimentary Event |
| Class Description : Devi Dance with Yogini Kaliji and ®Shiva Nata - ®Dance of Shiva with Andrey Lappa. Be inspired and feel the magic and possibilities of yoga… |
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| 11 June 13:15 - 13:40 |
Faculty Book Signing (AYC Booth A08-A11) | David Life | Complimentary Event |
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| 11 June 13:15 - 13:40 |
Faculty Book Signing (AYC Booth A08-A11) | Sharon Gannon | Complimentary Event |
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| 11 June 13:15 - 13:40 |
Faculty Book Signing (AYC Booth A08-A11) | Carlos Pomeda | Complimentary Event |
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| 11 June 14:00 - 17:00 |
Universal Vinyasa Yoga System Theory and Mandala Asana Vinyasa™ Practice | Andrey Lappa | Half Day Intensive |
| Class Description : Theory (1-hour): This lecture will teach you 7+ types of vinyasas that will not only link asanas to each other, but also enhance your overall strength, save time in your class and improve your ability to use a wider variety of asanas into your practice. Practice (2-hours): This practice will use many different types of vinyasas to help creatively link asanas to each other and to enhance your overall strength. These vinyasas will inspire efficiency, practicality and creativity in your practice. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 65% Asana, 35% Lecture |
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| Language(s) : English, Mandarin |
| Props : Each student needs to bring two yoga mats. |
| 11 June 14:00 - 17:00 |
The Power of Mantra and Words: Siva Sutras Meditation Series 3 | Carlos Pomeda | Lecture |
| Class Description : Interested in taking your yoga practice to a deeper level? Want to learn more about Tantric meditative practices? The purpose of this workshop is to explore a set of very profound practices that probe beyond the surface of reality to uncover the awareness of the divine in every aspect of life. Drawing from The Shiva Sutras, a foundational text of the Tantric Shaivism of Kashmir, we will uncover a deeper way of looking at life, one that uncovers profound joy and a sense of wonder. Once the foundations are mastered, one of the most powerful — and multifaceted — dimensions of practice has to do with mantra and the ways in which language shapes our experience. This session will explore how to harness the power of sound in the practice of yoga and in every area of life. The Shiva Sutras program consists of 4 sessions, which can be taken separately or as a package. Each session is independent but also builds on the previous one. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 100% Lecture/ Meditation |
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| Props : Notebook and Pen |
| 11 June 14:00 - 17:00 |
Fun Gravity Surfing | Sinhee McCabe | Half Day Intensive |
| Class Description : Learning to use core muscle to find your own body's centre, and moving from one asana to the next one by surfing through gravity in arm balancing and inversion poses. You will have fun learning what you can do in a pose within your ability instead of just getting into the pose. |
| Level : Intermediate, Advanced |
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| Context : 80% Asana, 15% Lecture, 5% Partner Work |
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| Language(s) : English, Korean |
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| 11 June 14:30 - 16:30 |
Change Your Body, Change Your Mind, Change Your Life | Ashley Turner | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Change INSIDE = Change OUTSIDE. The only way to create the change you want in your life is to uproot the cause inside! Thoughts create action. Actions create habit. Habits create lives! Shift off the 'automatic pilot' of old habits (vasanas) and build the mental acuity, emotional commitment and physical strength needed to take action and CHANGE YOUR LIFE. With a cutting-edge fusion of Kundalini Kriyas and Power Vinyasa Yoga - build new habits that clearly reflect your deepest truth. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 80% Asana, 20% Lecture |
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| 11 June 14:30 - 16:30 |
The Subtle Dance of Asana | Colleen Saidman, Rodney Yee | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Through a moving sequence of yoga postures linked with Sun Salutations, we will begin to feel the transitions from pose to pose. This will enable us to understand that no posture is held, but that there is a constant dialogue around 'centre' that can be seen as a dance between observation and response. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 100% Asana |
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| Props : Blanket, strap, block (if you can) |
| 11 June 14:30 - 16:30 |
Hips: The Other Shoulders! | David Moreno | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : How our feet touch the earth, how they settle into it and meet it, determines the uniformity of the hip alignment, the rotations of the spine, the symmetry of the shoulders, the tilt or protrusion of the head on the cervical spine. This workshop will help stabilise, open and create greater range of motions in the hips, also opening the hip flexors. It will incorporate classic hatha yoga and other therapeutic modalities for healthier and happier movement and stabilisation in the hips. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 90% Asana, 10% Lecture |
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| 11 June 14:30 - 16:30 |
Finding Ease at Your Edge: Lotus, Splits, Arm-balances and Backbends | Jason Crandell | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : In this workshop, you'll learn to approach challenging poses with greater poise, awareness, and attention to detail. You'll develop your ability to do (or approach) lotus, splits, arm-balances and backbends by letting go of tension and relaxing. This process will expand your edge, deepen your practice, and stay connected to your essence in challenging situations. By emphasising sustainability, contentment, and longevity in your practice, you'll create a template for moving towards these virtues off the mat. |
| Level : Intermediate, Advanced |
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| Context : 90% Asana, 10% Lecture |
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| 11 June 14:30 - 16:30 |
Boost Your Immunity Through Yoga | Marla Apt | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Yoga can nourish the body and mind with a reserve of strength and inner support. In this workshop, we will learn a sequence of asanas that can help support a strong immune system. This practice can be used whether you are starting to feel run down or just wanting to keep yourself healthy and vibrant. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 85% Asana, 15% Lecture |
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| Language(s) : English |
| Props : 1 Block, 3 Blankets/ 1 Bolster |
| 11 June 14:30 - 16:30 |
Shoulder Therapeutics: Open Your Heart to Heal | Martin Kirk | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : The incredible shoulder joint integrates the arms into the body through a free-floating platform: the shoulder blades. Learn how to heal and keep your shoulders safe by understanding the dynamics of this elegant joint. Includes hands-on therapeutic techniques using Anusara Yoga's Universal Principles of Alignment. |
| Level : All Levels, Therapeutic |
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| Context : 70% Hands-on Therapy, 30% Lecture |
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| 11 June 14:30 - 16:30 |
Foundation Matters | Sadie Nardini | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : The way you set (or don't set) the foundation of your poses has an extreme impact on the effectiveness of your practice. During this fun, informative Core Strength Vinyasa Yoga flow with founder Sadie Nardini, you'll gain infinitely more benefits by learning Sadie's surprising new alignment and anatomy instructions for the feet and hands. Instead of leaking energy by moving from the sky downward, you'll learn how to instantly amplify the safety, strength, energetics and power of all your asanas from the ground up! Be A 'Ninja' Yogi Sadie, who is also studying to become an actual ninja, brings the same principle of containment, quiet power and staying centered within all your relationships to the yoga practice. Discover new yoga poses infused with martial arts principles, and learn Ninjasana, Sadie's signature pose to introduce you to the Spiral Line -- a muscle meridian you'll need to know to bring lightness, the most effective core strength and a near-magical empowerment to every pose you do, no matter what your level! |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 70% Asana, 30% Lecture |
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| 11 June 14:30 - 16:30 |
Chakra Balancing | Anodea Judith | Lecture |
| Class Description : Yoga and life both call for balance between the sacred elements of the chakras: earth, water, fire, air, sound, light, and consciousness. An introductory lecture on understanding the chakras, balancing excess and deficiency, complete with a showing of the video, "The Illuminated Chakras". |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 100% Lecture |
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| Language(s) : English |
| Props : Notebook and Pen |
| 11 June 14:30 - 16:30 |
Yin Yoga Meridian Series – Improving Digestion & Metabolism | Victor Chng | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : In traditional Chinese medicine, the earth element enables everything to grow and blossom. The stomach and spleen belong to the earth element and are responsible for digestion and metabolism. The stomach meridian line is found along the face and our facial colour depends on the "chi" in this meridian. That is why we also call this meridian the "beauty-line". The spleen converts the food we eat into blood and "chi". It is then distributed to all other organs. When the middle-burner is stagnant, it will cause poor digestion and absorption of food, which creates dampness to the body. The body will retain more water and develop more phlegm and mucus inside the body. This workshop is ideal for anyone who wants to improve his or her digestion, improve his or her complexion, and enhance or maintain his or her body proportion in a natural way. We will use the understanding of meridians to develop our yin practice, and you will be given an expansive view on proper diet, eating habits, meridian points and other tips for improving digestion. Come and join us to regulate the chi flow in your body. |
| Level : All Levels, Therapeutic |
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| Context : 90% Asana, 10% Lecture |
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| Language(s) : English |
| Props : 2 Blocks for Less Experienced Students |
| 11 June 17:00 - 19:00 |
Iron Shirt Qi Gong: The Art of Tapping into Earth Energy to Develop Unusual Power | Daniel Li Ox | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Originating from the Martial Qi Gong, this external form of practice is also kept amongst the self-healing techniques because of the huge amount of energy the postures and movements direct throughout the body. Also called "Qi Jin Gong" (hard Qi Gong), the Iron Shirt practice makes use of contractions combined with a special type of breath called "Packing Breathing". This method helps to access deeply hidden energy stagnations, and to bring oxygen and Qi (Prana) in the deepest layers of the body. There are 3 levels of Iron Shirt - one addresses the muscles, one the tendons, and one the bones. |
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| Context : 80% Practice, 20% Lecture |
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| 11 June 17:00 - 19:00 |
Becoming a Better Person Through Yin Yoga | Frances Gairns | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : You've mastered handstand, splits and wheel, but still lose your temper at your kids and get stressed when someone changes the plan. How does practicing yoga asana help us become better people? It doesn't, unless we practice turning our focus inwards to our thoughts and emotions. Many dedicated yoga practitioners know meditation is the next step, but aren't ready to embrace the stillness it brings. Yin yoga offers a bridge between asana and meditation. Through this quiet yin practice, we'll have the opportunity to observe our thoughts and reactions. And, perhaps, work on making space to change for the better. |
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| Context : 80% Asana, 20% Lecture |
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| 11 June 17:00 - 19:00 |
The Healing Breath | Jason Crandell | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : In this workshop, you will learn to direct your breath into the areas of your body where you need it most — helping to create space and ease in your body where you are tight, restricted, and bound. You'll practise a strong, yet slow-paced flow that will allow you enough time to deeply observe your physical sensations and channel your breath into your areas of need. You'll have the opportunity to deepen your experience of standing poses, twists, forward bends, and hip openers (and, honestly, you'll probably do a backbend or two) as you explore and optimise your breath's patterns. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 90% Asana, 10% Lecture |
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| 11 June 17:00 - 19:00 |
The Healing Power of Mantras | Kevin James | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : This will be a creative environment in which to learn more about the deeper meaning of chanting and its ability to heal and transform one's consciousness. This workshop will give you the tools for removing blocks in your expression and enable you to form your own daily chanting practice, with exercises for improving your voice. The workshop is open to all levels - no experience required, just a willingness to sing. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 50% Chanting, 50% Lecture |
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| Props : Notebook and Pen |
| 11 June 17:00 - 19:00 |
The Balance of Will and Surrender | Marla Apt | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Ha is sun, Tha is moon and Yoga is union. Sun and moon represent the powers of will and surrender. The balancing of opposites in the practice of Hatha Yoga leads to stillness and the possibility of union with universal existence. In this class, we will explore the dynamic cultivation of balance between the opposing forces of nature in our asana practice. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 80% Asana, 20% Lecture |
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| Props : 1 Belt, 1 Block, 2 Blankets |
| 11 June 17:00 - 19:00 |
The People You Were: Past Lifetimes & Regression | Gahl Sasson | Lecture |
| Class Description : Most mystical traditions agree that death is not the end, but rather a transition to another life. In this unique experiential workshop, you will learn how different cultures view the after-life and what happens to the soul after it leaves the body. Gahl will also lead you through a past life regression and meditation, helping you: • Gain access to former lives • Create a space for healing phobias, and removing blocks • Release physical and emotional pain • Experience time travel from within Gahl is also available for private past lifetime regressions. For more info: Gahl@CosmicNavigator.com |
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| 11 June 17:00 - 19:00 |
Lunar Yoga Practice for Evenings, Moon days and Deep Peace | Simon Low | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : It is important to cultivate a 'balanced' yoga practice, incorporating dynamic vinyasa and practises exploring the deep realms of 'dynamic stillness'. This workshop will offer a Yin & Restorative practice aligned to the natural lunar cycle that begins at this time of the day. A practice to restore energy, honour your body & calm your mind. The perfect end to the day. |
| Level : All Levels, Therapeutic |
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| Context : 80% Asana, 20% Lecture |
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| Props : Yoga bolster, foam blocks, a towel and blankets |
| 11 June 17:00 - 19:00 |
Hip Opening | Sudhakar Dheenan | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Almost all asanas rely on hip flexibility and stability, but the stress and strain of our daily lives create tension in our hips. To improve our practice and the health of our body, hip opening is key to relieving tension and tightness in our hip joints. You will experience several creative hip opening methods, learn how to approach hip opening for your specific body and flexibility, and address the different compensations when performing asanas that require hip opening regardless of your level. Unlock even the most stubborn hips in ways you have never imagined! |
| Level : All Levels |
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| 11 June 17:30 - 19:30 |
Bollywood Fusion | Hari Om | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : An intensive cardio workout, which is fun and funky. The students will have an extensive warmup followed by learning a newly choreographed multilevel song in the bollywood fusion style. Bollywood music as we know is one of the most popular international music in the world and the dance is basically freestyle . the choreography follows the music, its not confined just to one style like hip hop, jazz or traditional but is a mixture of all styles. Its fun and bootylcious. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 100% Dance |
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| 11 June 17:30 - 19:30 |
Karmendriya and Jnanendriya | Peter Scott | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Only when yoga action is experienced by the personal 'doer' and 'observer' can that action help the aspirant move along the involutory path to vidya (understanding). |
| Level : Intermediate, Advanced |
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| Context : 95% Asana, 5% Lecture |
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| Language(s) : English, Mandarin |
| Props : 3 Blankets, 2 Belts, |
| 11 June 17:30 - 19:30 |
Food for the Mind and Soul: Jnana Yoga and Bhakti Yoga | N.V Raghuram | Lecture |
| Class Description : This talk will give ideas on the intellectual and emotional management of yoga. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 80% Lecture & Q&A, 20 % Meditation Practice |
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| Language(s) : English |
| Props : Notebook and Pen |
| 11 June 19:30 - 21:00 |
The Future Sound of Yoga - A Fusion of Yoga & Music with Live DJ | Angel & Matt Singmin | Complimentary Event |
| Class Description : Come join us for the newest and hottest yoga movements! The Future Sound of Yoga is a sensory experience involving music and movement. Angel guides the class through Hatha poses, vinyasa sequences and freeform dance, while Matt DJ's and creates a soundtrack made up of cutting-edge electronica, atmospheric bands/artists, classical music and film soundtracks. Artists they draw on include: Massive Attack, Aphex Twin, The Chemical Brothers, Trentemoller, Sigur Ros, Bjork, The XX, Feist, Radiohead, Philip Glass, Debussy, Beethoven and many more... www.futuresoundofyoga.com |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 70% Yoga, 30% Dance, 100 % Live Music |
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| 12 June 06:30 - 07:30 |
Day 4-Led Primary Series Class (Actual time is 6:30-8:00am) | Sharath Ranganswamy | Special Event |
| Class Description : Come and experience the traditional practice of Ashtanga Yoga. Sharath Rangaswamy will guide you slowly and steadily through the whole Primary Series. This ancient practice has a particular sequence of breath and movement called Vinyasa that integrates the two together in a steady flow of practice. Though a little more challenging than other styles of yoga, it is guaranteed to awaken greater health and well-being for all of its practitioners. Don't miss this great opportunity to experience yoga from the source, the living caretakers of the Ashtanga Yoga tradition. |
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| 12 June 06:30 - 07:30 |
4-Days Led Primary Series Pass (Actual time is 6:30-8:00am) | Sharath Ranganswamy | Special Event |
| Class Description : Come and experience the traditional practice of Ashtanga Yoga. Sharath Rangaswamy will guide you slowly and steadily through the whole Primary Series. This ancient practice has a particular sequence of breath and movement called Vinyasa that integrates the two together in a steady flow of practice. Though a little more challenging than other styles of yoga, it is guaranteed to awaken greater health and well-being for all of its practitioners. Don't miss this great opportunity to experience yoga from the source, the living caretakers of the Ashtanga Yoga tradition. |
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| 12 June 08:00 - 10:00 |
Hot, Hip & Holy | David Life | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Visionaries, poets, and artists have always been better at communicating with the people than politicians have. Jivamukti's fun sequences will warm you up and keep you cookin'. This is classic Jivamukti — educational, exploration, mystical, optimistic, original, empowering, non-judgmental, vigorous, sequential, inspired with a heavy dose of spirit, a sense of adventure, and wildness -- and with great music! We will explore radical yogic methods, focusing primarily on asana practice, which will enable you to become spiritually activated on the mat to become politically active off the mat. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 75% Asana, 15% Yoga Sutra, 10% Dancing, 100% Having Fun |
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| Language(s) : English, Cantonese, Mandarin |
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| 12 June 08:00 - 10:00 |
Mastering Arm Balances - Unleashing Your Confidence and Power | Martin Kirk | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Learning to balance on your hands has an amazing capacity to connect you to your own power. Most of us are joyfully surprised to learn we can do things we never thought possible through the application of the Universal Principles of Alignment™ of Anusara Yoga®. Come along for a journey to your own unexplored horizons of possibility. |
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| Context : 100% Asana |
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| 12 June 08:00 - 10:00 |
Foundations of Flow: Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga | Paige Elenson | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Unleash new levels of personal expression, connection, and empowerment through an inspired Baptiste Vinyasa flow. We will examine how the foundations of personal growth on the mat, in each pose, positively impacts others and affects individuals and organizations and throughout the world, all by putting your yoga practice into action. |
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| 12 June 08:00 - 10:00 |
Transform Your Transitions | Sadie Nardini | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : The way you get into a pose can cause you to reap — or lose -- many of your benefits once you're there. During this fun, sweaty flow, you'll dive into the world of movement and anatomy in-between your poses, double the effectiveness of your practice, and radically improve your ability in even the most challenging postures. Get ready to decrease stress and strain, and increase power from the inside-out! |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 70% Asana, 30% Lecture |
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| 12 June 08:00 - 10:00 |
Methods of Self-Discipline: Raja Yoga | N.V Raghuram | Lecture |
| Class Description : In this 2-hr talk, Patanjali's 8 steps (yama, niyama, asana, pranayama, pratyahara, dharana, dhyana and samadhi) will be clarified. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 80% Lecture & Q&A, 20 % Meditation Practice |
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| Language(s) : English |
| Props : Notebook and Pen |
| 12 June 08:00 - 10:00 |
Yang Yoga Intensive | Simon Low | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : In Yang Yoga, circular & spiral movement patterns & awareness of energy centers are infused alongside the attention to linear & alignment based practice in asana. This approach to asana practice cultivates immense energy, promotes safer physical movement & results in a dynamic practice that fluid, powerful, & fun. Simon will lead you through his internationally popular Yang sequence, as seen on his DVD "Yin & Yang Yoga with Simon Low". |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 80% Asana, 20% Lecture |
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| Props : Yoga Strap |
| 12 June 08:00 - 10:00 |
Celebrate Your Practice | Sinhee McCabe | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : This backbend class will provide a different way to approach back bends by celebrating practice at your own level and respecting your own rate of physical and emotional release. Abdominal work, arm balances, deep backbends. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 85% Asana, 15% Lecture |
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| Language(s) : English, Korean |
| Props : Block. Yoga Strap, and an extra mat rolled up |
| 12 June 08:00 - 10:00 |
Awakening from the Trances We Live | Sunder Singh Khalsa | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Through the teachings of Kundalini Yoga we will provoke, confront and elevate the hypnotic trances (core belief or programme) that define and limit us from the boundless openness of our nature. We will learn to work with our polarity and walk the middle path (diagonal energy). To provoke is to shake loose the rigidity of our positions - the Art of Perspectives.To confront is to face our hidden agendas without reactions - the Art of Mindfulness. To elevate is to allow the trances to self-liberate - the Art of Transmutations. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 90% Asana & Meditation, 10% Lecture |
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| 12 June 08:00 - 10:00 |
An Introduction to The Nia Technique: Through Movement We Find Health | Tracey Fenner | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Nia is an expressive body-mind movement and lifestyle practice, integrating fitness and health. Nia creatively blends movements, concepts and philosophies from both Eastern and Western traditions. The stillness of Tai Chi and Yoga, the power of Martial Arts, and the grace and spontaneity of Modern & Ethnic Dance. By embracing the gifts of the healing arts, we embody sensation - the backdrop upon which all of our practice takes place. Martial arts and meditative techniques teach mindfulness, a powerful tool for self-discovery. Dance techniques teach how to move with grace and fluidity. And integrative body therapies help us understand how to self-heal through awareness and alignment that improves functioning. Various psychological tools support the self-guided process, allowing students to become self-empowered and to take charge of their own growth and well-being ~ a transformational experience in and of itself. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 80% Movement, 20% Lecture |
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| 12 June 08:00 - 11:00 |
Pranayama Intensive Two: From Practice to Sharing it | Paul Dallaghan | Half Day Intensive |
| Class Description : To really practise Pranayama does require a more committed and mature attitude. It is not about doing more but learning how to go deeper and connect more fully. Kapalabhati is the keystone to this practice and it directly affects the capacity of breath. From there it is the ability to manage the pressure from the breath. More learning is needed than these two sessions. Paul will offer key advice on what to continue with practice and what is appropriate to share with different levels of students. Really, it is time to expand your practice beyond the realm of asana and grow to a new level. But it takes committed, regular practice. This is a time to start it. This intensive will also include some lecture, and time for questions and answers. |
| Level : Intermediate, Advanced |
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| Context : 70% Practice, 30% Discussion |
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| Language(s) : English, Cantonese |
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| 12 June 08:00 - 11:00 |
Encountering the Goddess | Carlos Pomeda | Lecture |
| Class Description : What is the power of the feminine? What role does it play in yoga practice? How can we incorporate and assimilate dimensions of the feminine to enrich our life and our practice? In this hands-on, transformational workshop we will explore the sublime and inspiring images of the feminine present in the yoga tradition. Throughout history, these images have provided powerful and inspirational models for seekers and practitioners. The workshop will combine inspiring presentations, engaging discussions and meditation sessions, as well as other practices. Bridging a gap of centuries and continents, this workshop will be a fascinating exploration of several key archetypes, delving into the power of symbols, helping us uncover layers of meaning as well as applications to enrich our own modern lives. Our goal is to demystify, to inform and, above all, to inspire. |
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| Props : Notebook and Pen |
| 12 June 09:00 - 10:00 |
Building Unity: Flow from Grace | Wendy Wyvill | Complimentary Event |
| Class Description : Zobha is proud to sponsor this Community Flow Class with renowned instructor and Circle of Grace member Wendy Wyvill.Please come join Wendy in a vigorous vinyasa flow that will evoke the grace in each one of us and celebrate the greater community we are part of. |
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| 12 June 10:30 - 12:30 |
Inner Power: Courage, Confidence, Compassion + Clarity | Ashley Turner | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Live from your inner power! Only by marrying your deepest TRUTH with unconditional LOVE - do you actually live in your highest POWER. Reclaim confidence and clarity by stoking the fire of will, self-discipline, self-responsibility and radical self-acceptance (compassion)! Leave with practical lifestyle tips to courageously meet your goals and joyfully create a Sattvic lifestyle. Focus on an invigorating arm balance, core and flow class to blast through roadblocks and transform them into the fuel for your fire! |
| Level : Intermediate, Advanced |
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| 12 June 10:30 - 12:30 |
From Twists to Backbends | Colleen Saidman, Rodney Yee | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Why are twists good preparation for backbends? Learn a sequence that will illuminate the answers to this question. As we loosen up the spine and broaden the muscles of the back through the twist, it lays a perfect foundation for using the muscles without binding them to the spine for the backbend. Oscillating back and forth from open to closed twists, we will feel a strong broad strength of the back with a deeply seated spine that is perfect for backbending. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 90% Asana, 10% Lecture |
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| Props : Blanket, bloclk (if you can) |
| 12 June 10:30 - 12:30 |
Effortless Arm Balances | Jason Crandell | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : The grace of arm balancing, as with so many things in life, comes from balance not force. Similarly, the hips, which often hold the key to arm balancing, respond best to smooth, slow unfolding rather than brief bursts of zealous pushing. In this workshop you will untie those knots in your hips and learn how to approach arm-balances with patience, composure and relaxation. |
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| 12 June 10:30 - 12:30 |
Yoga for the Stages of a Woman’s Life | Marla Apt | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Yoga can help a woman deal with the emotional and physical impact of hormonal changes throughout her life. In this session we discuss and practise how to adapt yoga for the various stages of a woman's life. We will also learn general principles and practices that aid hormonal balance and healthy systems during menstruation, pre- & post-pregnancy, and menopause. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 75% Asana, 35% Lecture |
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| Props : 1 Belt, 1 Block, 3 Blankets |
| 12 June 10:30 - 12:30 |
Soul Shine | Patrick Creelman | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Calling all yogis - Come join together on the final day of the conference for an expansive vinyasa-style Anusara class led with an upbeat musical soundtrack sure to make your Soul Shine! |
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| 12 June 10:30 - 12:30 |
Altitude: Challenging the Way We Sense Our Practice | Patrick Oancia | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : This module offers a different perspective on deepening yoga practice by using the physics of wall work. Students explore variations of standing and seated poses, inversions, backbends, forward bends and twists using a wall. Open to all levels of students with a regular yoga practice and/ or experience using props in practice. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 70% Asana, 20% Pranayama, 10% Lecture |
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| Props : Props you normally use |
| 12 June 10:30 - 12:30 |
Practice and Non-Attachment | Sharon Gannon | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Patanjali, in his Yoga Sutra, tells us that one way to attain yoga is through practice and non-attachment: abhyasa vairagyabhyam tan nirodhah. But what do we practise? And how do we avoid attachment along the way? Come explore the practical applications of this sutra by delving into the essence of asana and meditation. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 75% Asana, 25% Interactive Discussion |
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| Language(s) : English, Cantonese, Mandarin |
| Props : 1 Strap, 1 Blanket |
| 12 June 10:30 - 12:30 |
Blissful Balance: Unifying Asana, Pranayama, Mudra and Bandha | Samrat Dasgupta | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Explore the amalgamation of basic asana, pranayama, mudra and bandha practices that are key to harmonizing the balance between your physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. Prana, vital energy which corresponds to ki or chi in Chinese medicine, pervades the whole body, following flow patterns, called nadis, which are responsible for maintaining all individual cellular activity. Stiffness of the body is due to blocked prana and a subsequent accumulation of toxins. When prana begins to flow, the toxins are removed from the system, ensuring the health of the whole body . As the body becomes supple, postures which seemed impossible becomes easy to perform and steadiness and grace of movement develops. When the quantum of prana is increased to a great degree, the body moves into certain postures by itself and asanas, mudras and pranayamas occur spontaneously. This workshop is an integrated asana and pranayama session to tune into the flow of your prana, shedding light on mudras and bandhas and why and how they complement the asana practice to create pranic upliftment and hence preserving universal consciousness. |
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| Context : 70% Practice, 30% Lecture |
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| 12 June 10:30 - 12:30 |
The Mind Body Connection and Managing your Stress | Mark Laham | Lecture |
| Class Description : You will be guided through an experiential talk about the mind-body connection and how it relates to managing stress. This talk will include different exercises and simple tools that can be done at the workplace or at home that help support an overall sense of mental, physical and emotional health and well-being. The overall goal is to empower you to be able to deal with all of life's challenges with calmness, focus and ease. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 70% Lecture, 30% Self Reflection & Written Exercise |
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| Language(s) : English |
| Props : Notebook and Pen |
| 12 June 10:35 - 10:55 |
Faculty Book Signing (AYC Booth A08-A11) | Andrey Lappa | Complimentary Event |
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| 12 June 11:30 - 13:30 |
®Shiva Nata: ®Dance of Shiva | Andrey Lappa | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Theory (1 hour): This is a dynamic form of ancient yogic moving meditation used to dispel conditioned patterning of the mind and to improve conscious control over the physical, mental and energetic processes of the body. There are synchronised, spiralling movements used in both arms and legs that can be traced back to yogic practices. These yogic movements became the foundation for many Eastern training systems such as Classic Indian Dancing, and Indian/Chinese Martial Arts, for the development of coordination and reaction speed. This is a deeply yogic system that will enhance new neurologic connections in the brain and liberate the practitioner from negative patterns. Practice (1 hour): You will learn the basic movements of the first level of Shiva Nata in a step-by-step fashion by Andrey himself. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 50% Lecture, 50% Practice |
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| Language(s) : English, Mandarin |
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| 12 June 11:30 - 13:30 |
Aspects of True Love, Meditation & Thai massage | Jason Nemer | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : In Buddhism there are four aspects of true love: maitri, karuna, mudita and upeksha. We will cultivate self-love with an asana sequence that helps us embody Thai massage techniques and stances. With the support of meditation, Buddhist philosophy, chanting & Thai massage, we will not just talk about true love, we will practise it! |
| Level : All Levels, Therapeutic |
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| Context : 50% Lecture, 50% Practice |
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| Language(s) : English |
| Props : 1 Blanket/ Towel |
| 12 June 11:30 - 13:30 |
Ayurveda and Yoga: Asana, Pranayama and Meditation for Balancing the Doshas | Frank Jude Boccio | Lecture |
| Class Description : An understanding of Ayurvedic principles can support the yoga student's practices of asana, pranayama and meditation, by fine-tuning them to the student's unique constitution. In this lecture, Poep Sa Frank Jude Boccio offers a survey of general principles that you can begin to apply to your practice immediately. |
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| Context : 100% Lecture |
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| Class Description : Asia Yoga Conference (AYC) believes that we must come together and learn from each other in order to get a clearer perspective on what yoga is and how we can better define it. AYC honours the tradition, and welcomes new styles and developments. Our aspiration is to build bridges of understanding between the various practitioners and styles - so that the global support of and fascination with Yoga may grow stronger within us all. |
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| 12 June 13:00 - 14:00 |
BODYBALANCE™ | Xiomara Gonzalez, Andres Vesga | Complimentary Event |
| Class Description : BODYBALANCE is a unique blend of Yoga, Tai Chi and Pilates set to inspirational music. BODYBALANCE represents a revolution in mind-body fitness classes. It is the ultimate class for flexibility, posture and inner peace. |
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| 12 June 13:00 - 14:00 |
Kids Yoga | Samantha Chan | Complimentary Event |
| Class Description : Adults know the enjoyment of yoga, so why not bring you children and share the joy with them! The little ones will fly on mystical birds, float on magic carpets, ride supersonic space shuttles to the moon and play football with crabs on the beach! This class will also include some helpful breathing, relaxation and visualisation techniques that improve children's concentration, capture their imagination and help them to feel more confident. Children ages 4-10. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 100% Yoga for kids (Children ages 4-10) |
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| 12 June 13:15 - 13:40 |
Faculty Book Signing (AYC Booth A08-A11) | Gahl Sasson | Complimentary Event |
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| 12 June 13:15 - 13:40 |
Faculty Book Signing (AYC Booth A08-A11) | Jason Crandell | Complimentary Event |
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| 12 June 13:45 - 14:10 |
Faculty Book Signing (AYC Booth A08-A11) | Sharath Ranganswamy | Complimentary Event |
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| 12 June 13:45 - 14:10 |
Faculty Book Signing (AYC Booth A08-A11) | David Moreno | Complimentary Event |
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| 12 June 13:45 - 14:10 |
Faculty Book Signing (AYC Booth A08-A11) | Simon Low | Complimentary Event |
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| 12 June 14:00 - 17:00 |
Presentation of Unique ®Universal Yoga Asanas for the Arms, Legs and Spine | Andrey Lappa | Half Day Intensive |
| Class Description : Theory (1 hour): Learn unique arm asanas found exclusively in the Universal Yoga System. Study the energy zones in the body (marmas) that make arm asanas vital to a balanced asana practice. Explore the simple concept of the ranges of mobility for legs, arms and spine, and how to apply it to the sequencing of asanas in order to use a wider variety of asanas in your classes. Understand how to recognise ranges of mobility in your practice that require further development. Practice (2 hours): Enjoy the Mandala Asana Vinyasa™ yoga method originally created by Andrey Lappa through the Universal Yoga System using all ranges of mobility for legs, arms and spine. You will learn to recognise marma energy in your practice. Your practice will touch every joint in your body for a complete practice that restores balance both physically and mentally. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 65% Asana, 35% Lecture |
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| Language(s) : English, Mandarin |
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| 12 June 14:00 - 17:00 |
The Radiance of the Divine Shines All Around Us: Shiva Sutras Meditation Series 4 | Carlos Pomeda | Lecture |
| Class Description : The purpose of this workshop is to explore a set of very profound practices that probe beyond the surface of reality to uncover the awareness of the divine in every aspect of life. Drawing from The Shiva Sutras, a foundational text of the Tantric Shaivism of Kashmir, we will uncover a deeper way of looking at life, one that uncovers profound joy and a sense of wonder. In this final session of the workshop, we will explore the deeper dimensions of Tantric meditation, based on two revolutionary approaches that the Shiva Sutras offer. These practices seek to find the divine in every situation and to integrate the highest experience of meditation with the rest of our lives. The Shiva Sutras program consists of 4 sessions, which can be taken separately or as a package. Each session is independent but also builds on the previous one. |
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| Context : 100% Lecture/ Meditation |
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| Language(s) : English |
| Props : Notebook and Pen |
| 12 June 14:30 - 16:30 |
Urban Priestess: Women Only | Ashley Turner | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : The world needs women, everywhere, to reclaim their natural power in body, emotion, soul, psyche, nature and intuition. Learn to wield power in the feminine way - with an authentic voice, intuition, deep wisdom, beauty and inner confidence. Together, we gather in an artfully designed ritual to rescue the Divine Feminine in all her faces. The Priestess is the archetype of stillness, silence and centered presence - needed now more than ever in our technologically addicted culture. In deep receptivity and equilibrium, we become clear reflections of inner truth, and allow others to see themselves and their journey with more clarity. Slow, luscious yoga with deep, restorative poses create plenty of space to unwind and remember the magic within. |
| Level : All Levels, Women only |
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| Context : 80% Asana, 20% Lecture |
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| 12 June 14:30 - 16:30 |
Guided by Breath | Colleen Saidman, Rodney Yee | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : We will work with letting the breath guide us through our asana and meditation. By observing the way the breath is moving in the body, we can appropriately change our alignment to allow the breath to flow more freely. This in turn will quiet the mind, which will allow you to see even finer aspects of the breath. This will require our mind to concentrate on the more subtle aspects of who we are. We will do a balanced asana practice appropriate for all levels and end class with sitting meditation. |
| Level : All Levels, Therapeutic |
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| Context : 100% Asana and Meditation |
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| Props : Blanket, strap, block (if you can) |
| 12 June 14:30 - 16:30 |
Cancelled Class | 2hr Session |
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| 12 June 14:30 - 16:30 |
TriYoga® Hips & Spine Flow | Yogini Kaliji | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Free the Hips and Spine develops strength and flexibility, as well as greater health and vitality with an emphasis on hips and wavelike spinal movements. As sustained and flowing postures are synchronised with breath and focus harmonises, one experiences the inner flow of prana. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 90% Asana Flow, 10% Lecture |
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| Language(s) : English, Mandarin |
| Props : If possibl;e bring block, cushion, and strap. |
| 12 June 14:30 - 16:30 |
Change Your Mood Through Yoga | Marla Apt | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : The ancient yogis understood the connection between posture, breath and emotions. In this workshop we will explore how various aspects of the yoga practice affects our mental state, and how we can use yoga to help balance our thoughts and emotions. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 70% Asana, 30% Lecture |
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| Props : 1 Belt, 1 Block, 3 Blankets |
| 12 June 14:30 - 16:30 |
Deeper Core Power: Access Your Myofascial Meridians | Sadie Nardini | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Flow through a mindfully vigorous Core Strength Vinyasa Yoga class while you go deeper into anatomy, alignment and new poses to reveal the groundbreaking new findings on the Deep Core Lines of the body. Sadie shows you how to integrate their power into all your yoga poses. Use these muscular and energetic sources optimally to bring you to a whole new level, no matter what style of yoga you practise! |
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| 12 June 14:30 - 16:30 |
The 6 Conditions for Healing | Daniel Li Ox | Lecture |
| Class Description : Understanding that diseases and illnesses respond to the Universal Law of Cause and Effect, one needs to find out what lies at the root within oneself. For this reason, no healer can ever heal anyone fully but can only help one to find out the causes. The Taoist Qi Gong healing process responds to six essential conditions that have to be met in order to allow the process to be completed. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 100% Lecture |
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| 12 June 14:30 - 16:30 |
Yin Yoga Intensive | Simon Low | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Simon will share his very popular interpretation of Yin Yoga, focusing on the feminine, lunar, passive, deep, restorative & meditative practices. Yin Yoga uses long passive holds to work on the connective tissues of the physical anatomy and on the energy systems of the 'subtle anatomy' resulting in a profound balancing of your 'inner' strength and 'outer' flexibility. The perfect antidote to urban stress and a great balance to a more 'yang' style yoga practice like Ashtanga. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 80% Asana, 20% Lecture |
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| Language(s) : English |
| Props : Yoga bolster, foam block, blankets |
| 12 June 14:30 - 16:30 |
Dheesan 108 Flow | Sudhakar Dheenan | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Explore a rejuvenating creative flow sequence that we guarantee you have never experienced before. Class begins with Dheesan Dharisanum, a powerful and effective 28-step warm-up sequence designed by Master Sudhakar to warm and loosen up your muscles, and to strengthen them for the asana flow that follows. The class will then move to a challenging asana-flow sequence that explores a full spectrum of hatha yoga asanas - 108 asanas - with a combination of backbends, forward-bends, standing balances, arm balances, and twistings. Options and variations will be given. Ready for the challenge? Come, experience and enjoy! |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 100% Asana |
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| 12 June 14:30 - 16:30 |
Finding Balance, Finding Happiness | Young Ho Kim | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Balance between effort and surrender is the key to correct asana practice. This is also the right navigation for our daily life. Asana practice can help you to realise in order to achieve balance. The way you work with your body in your asana practice is the same way in which you find balance in your life. Let's practise yoga on the mat to live this wisdom off the mat. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 90% Asana, 10% Lecture |
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| Language(s) : English, Korean |
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| 12 June 17:00 - 19:00 |
Contact: The Yoga of Relationship | Anodea Judith | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : How do you bring two people into deeper contact with their own body and another's at the same time? How do the chakras play out in a relationship? Contact Yoga is partner poses that are fun, enlivening, challenging, and transformative. Come to play, to meet yourself and another on a deeper level. Partner NOT necessary. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 80% Practice, 20% Lecture |
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| 12 June 17:00 - 19:00 |
Medical Qi Gong: Unlocking and Harmonising Energy in the Body’s Channels | Daniel Li Ox | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Part of the process of self-healing implies restoring the flow and harmonising the energy in the 12 Collateral Meridians. These 12 energy channels feed and regulate specific organs or viscera. During this workshop, the participant learns to apply movements, sounds, images, and conscious commands in order to feel, open, clear, increase and balance the Qi in the organs and their respective meridians. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 80% Practice, 20% Lecture |
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| 12 June 17:00 - 19:00 |
Deep Flow Lateral Sequence: Sensation, Pulsation, Inner Rhythm | David Moreno | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Experience the immediate and profound unwinding of mental and physical tension, the inner wave of subtle energetic movements, the harmonisation of the solar (pingala) and lunar (ida) channels, plus, the strengthening and toning of the oblique abdominals and organs. Deep Flow is immensely engaging for all levels of practitioners. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 90% Asana, 10% Lecture |
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| 12 June 17:00 - 19:00 |
Bhangra Funk | Hari Om | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Bhangra is the most popular Indian folk music from the land of 5 rivers - Punjab. Favoured for its upbeat rhythm and use of drums that produce a lively style of music, most of the world now enjoys it as a fusion other styles of western music like pop and hip hop. This class is based on choreography using traditional bhangra moves fused with western style funky, jazz moves. It's high energy and the mood is very upbeat - get ready to sweat a lot and have loads of fun. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 100% Dance |
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| 12 June 17:00 - 19:00 |
Movement and Meditation in Vinyasa Yoga | Jason Crandell | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : In this workshop you will explore the subtle, meditative aspects of vinyasa yoga. Come learn how a mindful approach to vinyasa yoga can help deepen your practice, reduce stress, and prepare you for seated meditation and pranayama. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 70% Asana, 30% Meditation & Pranayama |
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| 12 June 17:00 - 19:00 |
Living Liberated | Jules Febre | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : We will explore how to utilise the ancient teachings of yoga in a modern city to bring us closer to enlightenment. How can we use our asana practice to strengthen our resolve and focus on the mat, then draw it out into our daily lives to make the poses of life come and pass with ease? |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 80% Asana, 20% Thought Provoking & Insightful Comments along with Sanskrit Chanting |
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| Language(s) : English, Japanese, Korean |
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| 12 June 17:00 - 19:00 |
Heartsong Chanting Circle | Kevin James | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Chanting is a profound and effective way to dissolve the ego, still the mind and enter the bliss of the heart. The chanting of Mantras is a direct route to the ultimate goal of all yoga practice..."Samadhi" or Unification with God. Yet it's easy and enjoyable. Come and sing your heartsong, and experience the incredible bliss that comes with chanting these powerful mantras. The songs are simple and easy to catch on. No previous experience necessary, just a willingness to let go and sing. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 100% Chanting |
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| 12 June 17:00 - 19:00 |
Action and Reaction | Peter Scott | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Effortlessness in yoga practice requires an understanding of the laws of karma where the actions of practice are studied to observe the natural reactions of body, senses, mind, intellect and ego. |
| Level : Intermediate, Advanced |
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| Context : 95% Asana, 5 % Lecture |
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| Language(s) : English, Mandarin |
| Props : 3 Blankets, 2 Belts |
| 12 June 17:00 - 19:00 |
The Alchemy of Relationships – Soul-Mates and Love-Signs | Gahl Sasson | Lecture |
| Class Description : • What are soul-mates and how do I know if my lover is my twin-flame? • Why do most marriages happen during our Saturn Return? • If 44% of young Americans believe marriage is heading for extinction, why do 95% of them still want to get married? • What are the mystical, energetic and astrological meanings of relationships? • How does astrological compatibility work? This fun and entertaining workshop blends together practical relationship advice from different mystical traditions with storytelling and myths - all designed to make your relationships a spiritual practice. This fun and entertaining workshop blends together practical relationship advice from different mystical traditions with storytelling and myths - all designed to make your relationships a spiritual practice. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 100% Lecture |
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| 12 June 17:00 - 19:00 |
Reiki: The Energy Source That Keeps You Strong | Stephen Clasper, Pervin Clasper | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : The talk will include exploring the nature of the energy field that's all around us and tips on how to stop self-sabotaging our natural high-energy level and health. In the second hour, you will experience Reiki energy healing either sitting or lying down. Reiki is a leading alternative healing therapy that works on physical, mental and emotional levels to balance all the chakras of the body. This hands-on healing method channels energy to where you need it most, helping your body's natural healing ability. Reiki is the Awakener and it will increase your self-awareness. |
| Level : All Levels, Therapeutic |
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| Context : 80% Lecture, 20% Hands-on Practice |
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| 12 June 17:30 - 19:30 |
Yin Yoga | Mark Laham | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : You will learn the theory and reasoning behind Yin Yoga, the alignment, positioning and purpose of the postures, and how and when to practise them. The practice itself assists us in accepting what is happening in both our bodies and our lives, while remaining functionally unattached to the experiences. Accessible and beneficial to practitioners and teachers of all levels and styles. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 90% Asana, 10% Lecture |
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| Language(s) : English |
| Props : 1 Block and 1 Bolster |
| 12 June 17:30 - 19:30 |
The Feeling Buddha: Working with Emotions | Frank Jude Boccio | Lecture |
| Class Description : Many yoga students experience confusion around the topic of emotions and their place in practice and living one's yoga. The stories of the great sages' equanimity can lead students into thinking that the goal is to transcend all emotion. In this lecture and meditation presentation, Poep Sa Frank Jude Boccio offers a creative way to work with the emotional intelligence of the body in order to create greater ease and joy in life. |
| Level : All Levels |
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| Context : 75% Lecture, 25% Meditation |
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| 12 June 19:45 - 20:15 |
Closing Keynote - Many Practices, One Intention | Yogini Kaliji | Complimentary Event |
| Class Description : "Truth is one; sages call it by various names." -The Rig Veda, one of Vedanta's most ancient texts. "Truth expresses itself through various paths, just as the sun shines through its rays of light". - Yogini Kaliji There are various yoga methods, yet each has the same intention: To come more into wholeness ~ the unity of body, mind and spirit.Yoga offers as many paths as there are individual temperaments and needs. A seeker on the path to self-discovery can explore the variety of yoga methodsand practices to discover what gives them more chi, prana. With increased energy, the body and mind become fit instruments for life and meditation. |
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| Context : 100% Lecture |
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Total sessions: 218
