5 Hours Yoga Alliance CEUs
Yogic sages of India have long described an “energy body”, the Pranamaya Kosha, and refer to this energy as flowing through myriad “little rivers” they called Nadis. Taoists shamans, martial artists, and acupuncturists have described similar networks of channels that conduct “Chi”, regulating emotional and physical health. These ancient traditions are now gathering support from Western scientist who have observed previously unnoticed energies moving through the physical tissues of the body, forming the fundamental, primordial organizational and communications systems that correlate with these ancient descriptions of the subtle body.
Learn about the ancient theories, the modern research, and most importantly the direct practical relevance to our yoga practice, and how it can enhance your teaching. Explore what is in the recent years being formulated as a “Modern Meridian Theory”, and directly experience these energies with exercises that help a yogi first to become aware of, then to learn to guide, this primal energy. We will investigate underlying anatomy and cutting-edge theory, practice simple but powerful techniques including movement and breathwork to illuminate the unseen. Expect a weekend immersive experience that will leave you open and inspired.
Friday 7-9pm Yin Yoga Master Class - “Tuck You Yin”
The Yin aspect of Taoist yoga is a slow, relaxed practice holding simple floor postures for three to five minutes at a time with muscles relaxed. It is the ideal complement for more dynamic or “Yang” forms of yoga that emphasize muscles and movement. This style of practice is not only therapeutic for the body, it also allows for a calming of the mind and spirit, and a balancing of the energetic system. It is a perfect end to a day, putting the practitioner in just the right place to crawl slowly home and sleep very soundly.
Saturday 10am-Noon Intro to Taoist Yoga, led practice
What is Taoist Yoga? Yin Yoga is one half of a Taoist Yoga practice. Based on Eastern systems of medicine and energy work, this class is the ideal blend of yin and yang, sure to inspire and balance any practice. Yang refers to dynamic and fluid movement sequences to challenge the muscular tissues of the body, mobilizing the energy and lifting the spirit. Taoist yoga practice will also include passive, relaxed Yin floor poses for deep tissue stretching, and time for relaxation and meditation. Expect a radically different perspective and practice.
Saturday 1-6pm - History, Anatomy, and Theory of the Subtle Body
- Overview of Ancient descriptions of Prana/Chi
- WTF (What’s The Fascia?)
- Modern Meridian Theory
- Anatomy of Breath and Foundations of Pranayama
Sunday 10-Noon Meridian Exercises and Meditation
Experience simple movements that help to balance and enhance the flow of “Chi”, a term for the the energy and information which helps maintain the health of the body and mind. A simple but powerful practice, this class is appropriate for all levels of ability and experience. This practice will conclude with a guided meditation to enhance awareness of Chi.
Sunday 1-5pm Application to our Practice and Teaching
- Where and What are the Meridians?
- How can we effect the Subtle Body with our practice?
- Building a model for teaching based on Subtle Anatomy
- Q & more Q
Cost: Full Weekend: $140 if paid and registered by August 23rd; $160 thereafter.
Friday evening Yin Yoga Class: $30 if paid and registered by August 23rd; $35 thereafter.
Saturday morning: $25 if paid and registered by August 23rd; $30 thereafter.
Saturday afternoon: $45 if paid and registered by August 23rd; $50 thereafter.
Sunday morning: $25 if paid and registered by August 23rd; $30 thereafter.
Sunday afternoon: Saturday afternoon: $45 if paid and registered by August 23rd; $50 thereafter.
*There is a $15 deposit built into single sessions and a $50 deposit built into the cost of the full weekend. There will be no refunds within 30 start days of the workshop.