My thirteen year old son has really gotten into weightlifting this year. I am so proud of him and am inspired by his discipline. He will wake up early to hit the gym before school and will even stop by after school to get another workout in with friends. He is feeling confident and I can see a big difference in him physically and mentally. He has been talking about going into his “Winter Arc” and it partially makes me giggle because it sounds so trendy, but it also makes me want to do something like that. Do you want to join me? This intensive involves being more consistent with our asana practice, develop mental practices like reading, journaling, chanting, meditating and building a better relationship with ourselves through discipline. This is a month-long intensive that includes unlimited yoga, five semi-private classes and one consultation to make your goals clear and attainable. Let’s make some progress as we head into the holiday months with more clarity and purpose. It takes a village so let’s do this together!

Six Week Course begins January 12th at 10:30am

Enjoy four days of Ashtanga with authorized level 2 ashtanga teacher and author, David Keil.

Schedule:
Friday, March 14 6:30-8:30pm Ashtanga Yoga Anatomy Workshop
Saturday, March 15 6am, 7:30am, and 9am Mysore (12 students/time slot)
Sunday, March 16 6am, 7:30am, and 9am Mysore (12 students/time slot)
Sunday, March 16 12:30-2:30pm Anatomy of Backbends
Monday, March 17 6am, 7:30am, and 9am Mysore (12 students/time slot)

In the Ashtanga Yoga Anatomy Workshop, we will work with and talk about those pieces of anatomy that feed doing practice correctly. What “correctly” is can certainly be debated. What would Guruji mean by correctly? I think he would mean effort and attention on the core elements of the practice: breath, bandha, and dristhi (tristana), while practicing asana.

There are anatomical components that support breath, bandha and even dristi. Without these elements, how can one truly develop in the practice? Understanding these components anatomically will give our mind a new way to envision them. The more depth of understanding we have of the core elements of the practice, the more we can trust the practice in the moment.

In addition, we can use physical technique, supported by anatomical understanding, to help get us to a more comfortable place in the asana. This allows for better breath and bandha. In the Ashtanga Yoga Anatomy Workshop, we will pick apart some of the more difficult aspects of the practice from an anatomical perspective, including, but not limited to, backbending, lotus, and jump backs.

Many of us spend a lot of time sitting and we know that backbending, to a degree, can be a helpful part of undoing this pattern. The problem is that this pattern, as well as other variables, can also make this a difficult group of postures for many beginners.

Even experienced practitioners often feel discomfort and struggle with their backbends. As much as we appreciate the benefits, backbending takes us beyond the range of motion that we use on a day to day basis.

Understanding the anatomy of backbends will give you a better understanding of where you should keep your focus and intention. You’ll gain important insights into which part of YOUR anatomy may need to change to move you forward as you work with your own backbends.

This is a practical workshop where we will explore different preparation techniques so you can see which ones impact your anatomy and backbends the most.

Just so you know, it’s not all about your spine!

Students deserve individualized attention in their practice. In the Mysore class, David shares techniques and tools that are specifically relevant to you and what’s going on in your practice. In his way of seeing the practice, this is where true teaching and learning happens. When guidance specific to you is aligned with your needs, growth and change naturally follow.

For more information on David, please go to https://www.yoganatomy.com/yoga-anatomy-start-here