WORKSHOPS
ASHTANGA YOGA FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE with David Williams
March 15-18, 2012
4 Days, 5 Classes
Full Workshop $300, $250 if paid 2 weeks in advance. For those who can't
come to the entire workshop, David really encourages everyone to attend the Thursday class. Attend Thursday's class for $60 and all other classes are $60. Otherwise, individual sessions are $70.
This is a rare and wonderful opportunity to study Yoga with the man who brought Ashtanga to the US.
Thursday - 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Talk and practice.
Discussion of how David thinks Ashtanga Yoga should be taught and practiced based on his 40 years of daily practice and teaching. This class is the foundation for all students, and particularly teachers, who want a greater depth of understanding of the "big picture" of the most beneficial way to practice and teach Ashtanga Yoga. 1st series practice led by David.
Friday - 5:30 pm- 8:00 pm
Talk and practice.
Continuation of 1st series in depth led by David with thorough explanations of every step.
Saturday - 10:00 am- 12:00 pm
1st series completed with less interruption by David's commentary, except for postures not covered the day before.
Saturday - 4:00 pm- 7:00 pm
History of Yoga, description and the history of Ashtanga Yoga, David's travels and adventures in Yoga, and his bringing Ashtanga Yoga to America and its eventual spread to the entire world. Introduction and practice of the Ashtanga yoga pranayama, as taught by Pattabhi Jois, led by David.
Sunday - 10:00 am- 12:00 pm
An introduction to 2nd series in a way that everyone at all levels can try and enjoy. 2nd session of the Ashtanga yoga pranayama led by David.
About David
David Williams has been practicing Yoga daily, without interruption, since 1971. In 1972, David met K. P. Manju , the son of K. Pattabhi Jois, and saw Manju demonstrate the Ashtanga Yoga 1st series. This was at Dr. Swami Gitananda's Ananda Ashram in Pondicherry, South India, where David received his 6 month Yoga teachers training course certification.
In 1973, David began studying Ashtanga Yoga with K. Pattabhi Jois at his home in Mysore, India, and became the first non-Indian to be taught the complete Ashtanga Yoga system of asanas and pranayama directly from Jois. David introduced K. Pattabhi Jois and Manju to America and the western world when he, along with Nancy Gilgoff, organized and sponsored their first visit to Encinitas, California, in 1975.
David is responsible for teaching the Ashtanga Yoga system to many of today's leading teachers and practitioners, including David Swenson, Doug Swenson, Danny Paradise, Bryan Kest, Jonny Kest, Tracy Rich, Chuck Miller, and Maty Ezraty.
David is 62 years old. He is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He has lived on the island of Maui, Hawaii, since l976, and teaches private individual or group classes by appointment.
Click here to read "An Open Letter to Florida Students" by David Williams.
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FOCUSED BREATHWORK WORKSHOP with Elizabeth Hess Stamper, LMHC
A chance to experience the power and magic of Breathwork.
March 25, 2012
1:00 - 5:30 pm
Sliding Scale $40-60
Join Elizabeth Hess Stamper, LMHC at Surya Yoga on Sunday, March 25, 2012 from 1:00 pm to 5:30 pm for a breath workshop. Breathwork is a highly personal, experiential process that uses breathing techniques to clear out physical, mental, and emotional blocks. The origin of most human behavioral difficulties is in very early childhood experiences. Early in life we learn to suppress our emotions physically by tensing muscles and restricting the breath. Over time, this protective process becomes chronic and automatic, and we lose the capacity to experience and express emotions. This repression can reduce our vitality and rob us of the ability to experience the positive feelings of love, joy, and pleasure.
Breathwork has been found to be a precise key to the body’s natural healing resources. It triggers a natural process of integration, cleansing, and purifying in the body, mind, and spirit. As the meeting ground between the conscious and the unconscious, it is useful in healing the split between these aspects of the psyche.
If you have never done breathwork before,
please arrive 15 minutes early for an orientation.
WHAT TO BRING: You will be lying on the floor so bring whatever you need to be comfortable: mat, pillows, blanket, etc. Also, please bring a water bottle, your journal. Eyeshades and earplugs are optional.
Rev. Elizabeth Stamper, LMHC, has been facilitating healing and spiritual connection through breathwork since 1986, and energy work and psychotherapy for 15 years. She is committed to providing a strong, safe and loving container for the group energy field and for each individual. For questions and information contact Elizabeth at 321-777-6216 or eliz121@juno.com. Preregistration is appreciated as space is limited. To register please call Surya Yoga at 772-286-YOGA (9642).
NOTE: DUE TO ITS STRENUOUS NATURE, THIS WORKSHOP IS INAPPROPRIATE FOR PREGNANT WOMEN OR ANYONE WITH HEART DISEASE, SEVERE HYPERTENSION, EPILEPSY, GLAUCOMA, OR SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS.
Please see the following .pdf documents for more information & instructions regarding the upcoming breathwork workshop:
Breathwork Information
Breathwork Instructions
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ASHTANGA VINYASA WORKSHOP with Krista Shirley
May 26-27, 2012
$40 per session or $150 for all four sessions if purchased together.
Krista spends her days practicing and teaching traditional Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga. She travels to Mysore, India each year to spend several months studying at the Krishna Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga Institute (KPJAYI). Krista has made 6 trips to India and spent over 16 months studying under the guidance of her teachers Sharath Rangaswamy, Saraswati Rangaswamy, and the late Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, in order that her own practice and teachings may continue to grow on the right path under their tutelage. Krista humbly gives thanks to Sharath for entrusting her to carry on the traditional teachings of the Ashtanga Vinyasa system as he has taught her.
Krista is an authorized level 2 ashtanga vinyasa yoga teacher. Her dedication to her own personal yoga practice and the Ashtanga lineage shine through in her teaching. Her energy is contagious and inspiring and she specializes in providing all of her students with much personal attention. Krista is here to help you begin or advance your Ashtanga Yoga journey.
Krista resides in Orlando, Florida and is the founder of The Yoga Shala in Winter Park where she teaches traditional Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga classes. Visit www.AshtangaYogini.com for more information about Krista.
Saturday, May 26: 9 am -11 am Mysore Style Practice with Krista Shirley
Saturday, May 26: 1 pm - 4 pm Milestones of the Primary Series
Spend the afternoon with Krista breaking down all of the asanas comprising Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga's Primary Series. Learn the correct form and purpose of each posture in the series. Krista will share many of her tips on how to work toward mastery of some of the more difficult postures such as Marichyasana B and D, Bhujapidasana, and Supta Kurmasana. Educational and eye opening for students of all levels! Will begin and end with chanting.
Sunday, May 27: 9 am - 11 am Guided Full Primary
Come light your inner agni with this Full Primary Series practice guided by Krista Shirley, authorized level 2 teacher from Winter Park, Florida.
Sunday, May 27: 1 pm - 3 pm Deconstruction before Reconstruction
Join Krista in an exploration of the deconstruction we encounter before we reconstruct ourselves through yoga. In the beginning of our yoga journey, practice feels good physically, and we feel good mentally and emotionally for doing the practice. But as we get deeper into our practice the honeymoon phase ends and we start to uncover deep-seated physical, mental, and emotional blockages. These blockages can be extremely uncomfortable and often cause practitioners to abandon yoga altogether. In this workshop we will learn how to confront and reconcile the discomfort we face in our yoga asana practice. This is a great session for all yoga students with a regular practice, regardless of the style of yoga practiced. We will begin and end with chanting.
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A WEEKEND WORKSHOP with Tim Feldmann
May 10-11, 2013
Join Tim Feldmann at Surya Yoga for a weekend workshop exploring the fundamentals of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga.
Tim Feldmann is founding director at Miami Life Center, www.miamilifecenter.com, which he runs with his wife, Kino MacGregor. He was set on the yoga path by his teacher Lino Miele and is Authorized to teach directly by the founder of the Ashtanga Yoga Method, Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, and his grandson, Sharath Rangaswami. Tim is dedicated to Ashtanga Yoga's traditional style.
Tim’s teaching integrates his extensive study of Alexander Technique and sitting meditation with 20 years of experience as a professional dancer and an internationally acclaimed choreographer - see www.timfeldmann.com. His in-depth knowledge of functional anatomy, alignment, as well as the idiosyncratic body and mind in stillness and in motion, creates the platform upon which his solid understanding of the Ashtanga method rests. See also www.yogajoy.org/writings.htm.
Tim is a cherished teacher giving workshops, retreats, classes and privates throughout Europe, India and the Americas.
Read what students say about Tim's workshops and teaching style:
'Your workshop really helped to unlock the "mystery" of some of the Astanga postures for me, making them much more accessible and enjoyable :). You explain anatomy in such a practical way--it makes so much sense!'
Kerri Marchionni / Chicago
'Tim is an immensely gifted teacher with a genuine interest in his students' well-being. He naturally embodies what all teachers strive for. He has a remarkably innate sense of his students' bodies and abilities. He is able to identify and work with the nuanced and subtle adjustments, as well as the emotional/psychological elements we all inevitably bring into our practice. Through his caring and supportive guidance, Tim has helped me thoroughly build upon my previous knowledge and take my practice to another level of depth. Incredibly, he somehow always manages to keep track of each individual's progress and generously offers ample personalized attention and instruction to every single student. I am thrilled to be able to learn from such a warm, perceptive, and extraordinary teacher. An ease and softness in Tim's manner inspires trust and confidence. He's something special.'
Amy K. / writer, editor, teacher, pianist / Los Angeles.
'Thank you so much for helping me open up into my backbends. I feel grateful for my practice, and very grateful that I have the opportunity to work with you. You are a true gift and I am fortunate to have the ability to be touched by you. Thank you for all that you do.'
Janie Borell / Entrepeneur / Tampa
Hands down, Tim is one of my favorite Ashtanga teachers. Tim's essence, character, experience, approach, humor and reverence captured the hearts of everyone who studied with him. Tim's teaching style and manner had an ingrained elegance.
Sati - ashtanga teacher & performer / Jacksonville, USA
‘You, Tim, are an amazingly devoted teacher, I feel the unfolding in my heart. Each day is a new experience... it's yoga under your guidance. Thank you so much for the practice today and your tremendous help. I know you are helping me get into the next level of my yoga practice. Thank you for that and your kindness.’
Jenny Cornero - yoga teacher / Florida, USA
