Module 7- Strength Yoga Weekend

In this powerful weekend of yoga study we will learn how the methods of muscular contraction and isometric movements can be used in yoga practice to build strength.  We will examine the musculoskeletal system and discuss the functionality of body-weight movements.   Learn how power yoga and hot yoga affect Heart Rate Variability while applying yogic principles of discernment - viveka. Learn how to become the observer and cultivate Self-Inquiry with Neti-Neti Meditation.  This weekend is great for crossing-over into the world of fitness and noticing how and when the two worlds inform the other through modern exercise science.

Learn;

• Where Exercise Science and Yoga meet
• Discern appropriate levels of difficulty relative to muscular strength
• Figure out how to balance the fire with the Gunas
• Be able to identify and name major muscles of the body
• Understand the benefits of hot yoga and power yoga
• Chant to remove obstacles ‘Ganapataye Namaha’
• Introduction to Ashtanga and Bikram style yoga
• Use the power of breath to clear the mind with Kapalabhati Pranayama
• How to prioritize the effects of your yoga practice
• Yoga Poses Taught and their key concepts - Chaturanga, Upward Dog, Warrior 3, Twisted Half-Moon, Forearm Balance, Crow and more!

Saturday 11:30am - 7pm

Sunday 11:30am - 6:30pm