Enjoy this immersion in the beautiful Yoga style known as Iyengar, named after it’s founder.
“Yoga allows you to find a new kind of freedom that you may not have known ever existed.” – BKS Iyengar
This is a weekend to explore Iyengar yoga asana (postures), pranayama (breathing exercises), and restoratives (just like it sounds – relax:) within the theme of “Cultivating Balance”.
During the weekend we will focus on yoga teachings which encourage balance in the body, breath and the mind. Through the practice of asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing), and restoratives (just like it sounds – relax, rejuvenate and refresh) each student will learn ways to experience the transformational effects of a focused and individually inspired yoga practice. The practice will be creative and organic but also structured and methodical in regards to sequencing and teaching techniques. Playing with the concepts of being active and passive in the physical practice, along with the concepts of action and counteraction to create a sense of balance and equanimity students will experience, first hand, yoga that will take them deeper — towards the self.
This intentional practice enhances our awareness and consciousness and teaches us a lot about ourselves. When we can learn to reframe the way we see ourselves, we can experience the essence of living in our own true nature.
“Shift your focus and your heart will grow.” Geeta Iyengar
Asana and Pranayama provide great tools to cultivate awareness of balance (or lack thereof) in both our practice and our daily lives. This is an All Levels workshop, everyone is welcome to attend.
Iyengar Yoga was created by world-renowned yogi BKS Iyengar, who was named one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the world in 2004. He was one of the first teachers to introduce yoga to the West, and there are now hundreds of centres around the world where Iyengar yoga is taught.
The Iyengar method places special focus on developing strength, endurance and correct body alignment – in addition to flexibility and relaxation. Standing poses unique to this system of yoga build strong legs, increase general vitality and improve circulation, coordination and balance.
Certified Iyengar Yoga teachers are extremely well trained. Teacher training is rigorous and spans a three to five year period in which teachers follow a program based on the standards set by B.K.S. Iyengar.
Lori Berenz, your teacher for the weekend, has studied with Iyengar and his senior teachers since 1998.