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Yoga intensive with Mark Stephens -
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THURSDAY 06.09.2018 - 3 sessions
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Morning 9.00 - 12.00, break (12:00-13:30) Topic: The Art & Science of Guiding Yoga Practices – Part I: Philosophy, Principles, Techniques – Applied to Standing Asanas Detailed exploration of the major standing poses. After close study of Mountain Pose (Tadasana), the foundational asana for all other standing poses, we look in detail at primary standing poses. With each pose, we step into the Yoga Lab to learn how to look at, see, understand, and relate in a meaningful way with effective verbal and hands–on cues to students who exhibit different challenges and tendencies in that particular pose. Also covers how and from what vantage point to best observe and demonstrate, helpful modifications and use of props, and variations for students who can go farther. Afternoon (13:30–16:30) Topic: The Art & Science of Guiding Yoga Practices – Part II: Deeper Exploration of Standing Asanas We continue with the practical applications we started in Part I, focusing on the refined teaching of a wide variety of Standing Asanas and how best to guide them in flow-style and individualized classes that help integrate and balance energy. Evening (17:00–18:30) Masterclass "Integrated Practice: Asana, Pranayama, and Meditation" for All Students and Teachers This Master Class begins with exploration of the breath, introducing natural breathing, ujjayi, viloma, sama/visama vrtti, kumbhaka, and kapalabhati pranayama techniques. We then move into a balanced Vinyasa Flow asana practice designed to guide students deeply into a series of heart-opening backbends, followed by asanas to help integrate and balance energy on the path to Savasana |
FRIDAY 07.09.2018 - 3 sessions |
Morning 9.00 - 12.00, break (12:00-13:30)
Topic: The Art & Science of Guiding Yoga Practices – Part III: Backbends First we explore guiding students in each type of Backbending Asana – Contraction, Traction, and Leveraged– including Salabhasana ABC, Bhujanghansana, Urdhva Mukha Svanasana, Dhanurasana, Ustrasana, Kapotasana, Setu Bandha Sarvanghasana, Urdhva Dhanurasana and Eka Pada Raj Kapotasana. We will focus on hands-on guidance and adjustments, use of props, and modifications that make the asanas more safe, accessible, and deeper. Afternoon (13:30–16:30) Topic: The Art & Science of Guiding Yoga Practices – Part IV: Seated and Supine forward Bends and Hip openers While we have looked at twists, forward bends and hip openers in standing asanas, here the focus on their seated and supine forms, including Supta Parivartanasana, Ardha Matsyendrasana, Bharadvajrasana, Marichyasana C, Dandasana, Paschimottanasana, Baddha Konanasana, Gomukhasana and others. Evening (17:00–18:30) Master Class: Open Hips and Deeper Forward Bends for All Students and Teachers This Master Class starts with the reality that most human beings have tight hips and difficulties in the low back. Here we will explore a gradual release of deeply held tension that restricts safe and comfortable ranges of motion in the legs, hips, pelvic girdle and spine, offering students with a variety of conditions and intentions set of pathways to healthier and more balanced movement in yoga and life. |
SATURDAY 08.09.2018 - 3 sessions |
Morning 9.00 - 12.00, break (12:00-13:30)
Topic: The Art & Science of Guiding Yoga Practices – Part V: Inversions Turning our world upside-down, here we look closely at Salambha Sarvanghasana, Halasana, Karnipidasana, Urdhva Padmasana, Salambha Sirsasana I & II, Viparita Karani. Afternoon (13:30–16:30) Topic: The Art & Science of Guiding Yoga Practices – Part V: In The Flow and Tricky Transitions Our primary focus in Parts I-V has been on individual asanas. Here we look closely at guiding students in transitions from one asana to another, including in movements that involve significant challenges with alignment, energetic actions, steadiness and ease. We will look at Surya Namaskara and other dynamic asana practices. Evening (17:00–18:30) Master Class: Heart opening backbends (for all Students and Teachers) This Master Class begins with exploration of the breath, introducing natural breathing, ujjayi, viloma, sama/visama vrtti, kumbhaka, and kapalabhati pranayama techniques. We then move into a balanced Vinyasa Flow asana practice designed to guide students deeply into a series of heart-opening backbends, followed by asanas to help integrate and balance energy on the path to Savasana. |
SUNDAY 09.09.2018 - 2 sessions |
Morning 9.00 - 12.00, break (12:00-13:30)
Theory & Practice - Levitation in the Flow: The Spine & Core in Arm Balances practice and theory for arm balances (for all Students and Teachers) This session explores how to find steadiness and ease with beginning to advanced arm balances in a Vinyasa Flow-style class. We begin by refining the traditional approach to Sun Salutations as given in Ashtanga Vinyasa with methods informed by contemporary kinesiology; opening and stabilizing the pelvic and shoulder girdles for easier access to complex arm balances; and awakening the deep core musculature that supports that helps to support the spine and to help with levity in hand balancing. Bakasana, Parsva Bakasana, Bhujapidasana, Tittibhasana, Astavakrasana, Eka Pada Koundinyasana, Galavasana, Urdhva Kukkutasana, Uttana Prasithasana and other arm balances will appear along the path of the class, with time to explore each with a variety of different approaches. Afternoon (13:30–16:30) Topic: Making Yoga More Meaningful The heart of this workshop is about becoming more self-aware, self-accepting, and self-actualized, on the mat, off mat, in practicing and in teaching. It's about becoming clearer about one's life path, what the yogis and spiritual philosophers call dharma. We go deeply into self-exploration to discover our deepest longings and inhibitions, fears and joys, obstacles and possibilities. We use breath work, guided meditations, visualization practices, reflective writing, one-on-one sharing and other tools rooted in ancient to modern yoga and other self-transformation traditions to reveal our hidden truths, passions, and potential for living the most extraordinary lives in the here and now. Rather than suggesting that everyone should take a particular path or adopt a given philosophy of life and action in the world, here we allow these insights to emerge from the inner reality of each and every unique being. |
Price |
PRICE:
Early bird price (before 01.08.2018) 4-days 425 Eur 2-days 240 Eur 3 hour workshop 55 Eur Normal price after 31.07.2018: 4-days 490 Eur 2-days 290 Eur 3 hour workshop 65 Eur Masterclass - 25 Eur REGISTRATION Reservation fee is half of the price to reserve your spot. For registration send an e-mail to info@infrajooga.ee. |
About Mark |
Described by Yoga Journal as "the teacher's teacher," Mark Stephens, a Certified Yoga Therapist and member of the International Association of Yoga Therapists, is the author of the international bestsellers Teaching Yoga (2010), Yoga Sequencing (2012), and Yoga Adjustments (2014). His newest book is Yoga Therapy: Foundations, Methods, and Practices for Common Ailments (2017). Practicing yoga for over 25 years and teaching for over 20 years, Mark has trained over 2,500 yoga teachers worldwide. He founded Yoga Inside Foundation in 1997, establishing therapeutic yoga programs in over 300 schools, treatment centers and prisons across North America, receiving Yoga Journal's 1st Annual Karma Award in 2000 for this work. His practice is rooted in many years of deep exploration in Ashtanga Vinyasa (to 3rd Series), Iyengar Yoga, Restorative Yoga and various expression of Vinyasa Flow. With a deep background in multiple yoga philosophies and methods and extensive study of human anatomy, biomechanics, and physiology, Mark brings an integrated perspective to yoga therapy that makes yoga a more refined tool for healthy living in the modern world. He lives in Santa Cruz, California and teaches globally. Learn more at: www.markstephensyoga.com
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