Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga

Workshops

SEPTEMBER 24th – 27th

MASURIA, POLAND

Workshop for beginners

Classes are conducted in Polish and English

WORKSHOP TOPICS:

We will build a solid foundation for Ashtanga practice

  • Feet (Pada Bandha) and Hands (Hasta Bandha)
  • Legs, Elbows, Shoulders—geometry, activating, and proper alignment in poses (asanas) and in movement (Vinyasas)
  • How to press, how to push of from, how to position the feet in standing asanas, how to position the hands in standing poses
  • Our center and stability in everyday life (feet and/or pelvis)
  • Basic compensatory patterns and their consequences
  • Breathing in Ashtanga, principles of inhalation and exhalation in movement
  • Mula Bandha – significance and engagement of the pelvic floor muscles, connection to the work of the feet, a solid foundation for the spine, energy, and the body’s center (Dantian and Mingmen)
  • Jalandhara Bandha – significance and engagement of the back and neck muscles, proper alignment of the head relative to the spine, connection to pelvic alignment
  • Sun Salutation A (Surya Namaskar A)
  • Basic standing asanas
  • Concentration techniques (Dharana), breathing techniques (Pranayama), Chi Kung

Bandha (there are 5 types: 3 main and 2 secondary) is the deliberate engagement of muscles to create a kind of closure/ kind of lock. It is also called an energy valve, as it prevents energy loss (Mula Bandha) and regulates the flow of air and pressure within the torso (Uddiyana Bandha). It also protects the brain from an excessive supply of oxygen (hyperventilation) and excessive pressure in the head (Jalandhara Bandha). Pada Bandha and Hasta Bandha are additional elements of muscle group coordination, so that the synergy of their work creates a range of specific movements, such as pushing off (a trampoline-like element) or the even distribution of body weight. The use of Bandhas, which are inextricably linked to the breath, primarily imparts lightness to movement. It helps maintain the center of gravity and direct movement/energy from the center, building up energy reserves that make movement effortless—and, on the contrary, lead to deep relaxation in both the muscles and the nervous system. Thanks to this work with Bandhas and the Breath, the body more easily regenerates and repairs the structures that need it.

THE PLACE:

  • Habitat Moje Roje on Mazury (close to Olsztyn airport )
  • Surrounded by forests and with direct access to Lake Narie
  • We have two cottages available, in one of which we will have space for practice, and in the other there will be a dining room.
  • Accommodation in rooms for 2-4 people
  • directions

 

COST AND BOOKING (PRICE INCLUDES ACCOMMODATION AND VEGAN FOOD):

  • 420 euro – total
  • limited number of participants (13)
  • Application: ashtangavinyasayoga.pl@gmail.com

ADVANCE, PAYMENTS:

  • Non-refundable prepayment of 120 euro payable by the  September 1st  by bank transfer (WISE):
  • BE50 9051 4538 4718 GANNAPATHI SP. Z O.O.       IBAN: BE50 9051 4538 4718  Swift/BIC: TRWIBEB1XXX
  • the rest of the amount payable on the spot – 300 euro – cash

CHECK-IN, CHECK-OUT:

  • Starts: on September 24h (Thursday) by 1 p.m. – practice starts at 2 p.m.
  • Ends: on September 27th (Sunday) around 2 p.m. – after lunch
  • There is an option to come one day earlier
September 24th – 27th, Masuria, Poland (for beginners)