Saturday November 11, 10am - 1pm
This workshop will be taught in both English and Lao Language
While strength and flexibility are key towards rising into advanced postures such as arm balances and inversions, even more important is an understanding of how to integrate the body in such a way that creates lightness and stability. Integration takes place when we can experience the body as a whole, rather than its individual parts, so that back, core, legs and shoulders become one, and that this integration can be created and informed through the sound and the rhythm of our breath. Furthermore, when the body and the breath are integrated, there is an expansiveness through which we also become integrated with space and with the universe around us.
We will use Ujayi pranayama to expand energy through the body in such a way that it begins to inform the way we move. Through moving the body naturally with breath, we begin to experience how lifting off the floor can take place with less effort. This workshop is intended for those who would like to learn how to move into inversions with greater effortlessness as well as those who would like to just learn how to integrate the body, even if you're not quite ready to go upside down yet. We promise you'll have fun while taking your understanding of movement and yoga to the next level.
ABOUT JULIE
A Singaporean born, third culture, globe trekking teacher and life-long student of yoga who has made Laos her home for the past four years. Julie is the creative force behind Luang Prabang Yoga and is also a co-owner and teacher at Yangon Yoga House. She has been running yoga retreats in Laos for the past four years. Julie endeavors to take her students beyond asana, to discover how a complete yoga practice can positively impact life. ABOUT KHOUN Luang Prabang native, Khoun, trained as a teacher in Bangkok at Yoga Elements Studio with Adrian Cox. Khoun has a love for yoga that is apparent in the genuine energy that she brings to her classes. She has practiced Hatha, Ashtanga and Vinyasa Flow, which she combines to create classes that are both strong and relaxing at the same time. Khoun guides her students through their practice with dedication and precision, which means that while she is nurturing, she also focuses on proper alignment techniques. Students in Khoun's classes will be gently encouraged to find their edge and to practice steadily around this edge.
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AREAS OF FOCUS:
Ujayi pranayama (expansive breathing) How the breath moves the body Creating continuous space in movement Vinyasa practice versus asana practice Experiencing prana (energy) through vinyasa flow Using prana to lift off Arm variations in headstand Forearm stand DATE AND TIME:
Saturday November 11, 2017 10am - 1pm LOCATION: Sena Restaurant, 3rd floor yoga studio space FEE: USD30 |
