In this course we take a much closer look at the key actions, shapes and benefits of the fundamental poses that are practiced most often. Creating a new pattern of practice and shifting unconscious tendencies is the main intention of this series, which allows progress and helps avoid injury. Each week in class we will refine a sequence of asanas that are the substructure for the intermediate and advanced poses. You will also be given sequences to practice at home. You will progressively build strength, flexibility, endurance, and balance as you become consistent in the profoundly healthy habit of yoga.
FORMAT
-Six 2-hour weekly classes - mostly movement with some discussion. In this course you will learn a syllabus of of foundational postures. Each week we will revisit, deepen and refine.
-homework contemplation assignments, asana worksheets and home practice sequence
-participation in FB group
WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE
- This series in NOT meant for newbies.
-A101 grads, advanced beginners, intermediate and advanced students and teachers who want to practice and teach better basics.
-Anyone who has fallen out of the habit of practicing regularly and needs a reboot.
-Ongoing students who are confused about alignment.
WHAT TO BRING
willingness to commit
yoga mat, if you have one (we have a few to borrow if not)
notebook
camera if you have one
RECOMMENDED STUDY MATERIALS (optional: depending on how deep you want to go with the svadhyaya aspect of the course (aka homework))
Light on Yoga by BKS Iyengar
Yoga the Iyengar Way, by Silva Mira & Shyam Mehta
Yoga Resource Guide (eBook), by Darren Rhodes
Yoga as Medicine, by Timothy McCall, M.D.
http://www.yogajournal.com/
LOCATION
Anjaneya Yoga Shala
1480 Violet Ave, Boulder
DATES AND TIME
Mondays, Feb 17 - Mar 24, 2014
6-8pm (doors open 5:45)