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Registration Open for next 4 Week Beginner Yoga Series in April!

2/7/2020

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​Four, 2-hour workshops designed to give beginners a jump start by reviewing the fundamentals of vinyasa yoga practice, i.e. correct breathing, 3 body locks (bandha), and the theory and practice of drishti.

We will break down the 10-step Sun Salutation A, 18-step Sun Salutation B, and 12-step Classical Sun Salutation along with the alignment and modifications for each posture. 

We will end the 4 week series with dissecting "open and closed-hip" standing postures, such as crescent, warrior 1 and 2, side angle, triangle, and revolving side angle and triangle. 

We will introduce some applicable anatomy, integrated philosophy and Sanskrit.

Whether you are brand new to the practice or have been doing this for years, this series will undoubtedly take your practice to the next level!

Space is limited to 12. Bring your own mat and water. Props will be provided.

Yoga Alliance CE available. Ask me how!

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Tonight's ARM BALANCE workshop recap

2/6/2020

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Picturesayanasana (couch pose) was mentioned in the talk. this image was at the ashtanga yoga mela 2010 at kripalu, MA
key points from tonight's part 1 of 3 arm balance and handstands series
  1. an arm balance isn't necessarily an inversion
  2. an inversion isn't necessarily an arm balance 
  3. an inversion is head below the heart PLUS legs up (viparita kranani)
  4. hands become feet
  5. wrist stretch warm up exercises
  6. wrist releasing exercises  in between poses
  7. bakasana (crow) and supta bakasana (sleeping crow)
  8. rocking and rolling
  9. planks, low planks, shoulders back, head up and forward, legs firm, push through heels
  10. 3rd floor, 2nd floor, 1st floor, 1 breath each floor
  11. side plank variations and assists
  12. breaking bread
  13. introduction of the jedi warm ups
  14. mentioned the rishi series

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Registration is open for upcoming workshops!

2/6/2020

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Registration is open for the next few trainings:

March - Flight of the Crow (Pose)
April - Intro to Yoga Philosophy
April - 4 week Beginner Series II
April - Roots of Vinyasa Weekend (Ashtanga-based) in Yuma, Arizona
April - Road Trip? I'm teaching a day intensive in Norman, Oklahoma
May - Hosting Andrew Eppler for Day Intensive
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3 Week Arm Balance and Handstand Series, Feb 6 - Feb 20

2/6/2020

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WORKSHOP FULL

PictureCon, my student of 8 years performing bakasana b (crow with straight arms)
I'm super excited about our upcoming arm balance and handstand series! Let's use this board to communicate and share along the way. If you have any questions or requests, please comment below!

If you're new to my shala (yoga school), I'm at 3922 Saint Christopher Lane, Dallas TX 75287, duplex entrance on the right. We begin at 6:30pm sharp. Doors open at 6pm. 

​See you soon!

Week 1 - Foundations of arm balancing and what to do to get there faster + Basic arm balancing postures
Week 2 - Jedi warm ups and handstands
Week 3 - Handstands and other arm balancing postures

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    This is my blog about the yoga teachings at the shala and beyond... feel free to comment with compassion.

    pranami

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To whom I lend loving credit.

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Srivatsa Ramaswami, one-on-one student of T Krishnamacharya for 33 years. He is the teacher whom I have learned the most about yoga. He's taught me Krishnamacharya's Vinyasa Krama (asana, vinyasa, pranayama), direct translation of ancient texts, e.g. Yoga Sutra, Bhagavad Gita, Samkhya Karika, just to name a few. I have learned a tremendous amount of Sanskrit through this master's blessings.
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Original Ashtanga Yogis David Swenson, David Williams, (Ricky Tran) and Danny Paradise @Ashtanga Mela 2010. These first generation Ashtangis showed me by example how one can continue to practice yoga for the rest of your life.
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The Amazing Kumar Pallana, actor, performer, comedian, yogi, taught me that no matter the age of the student, everyone must be taught to laugh and breathe.
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Sri Dharma Mitra, circa 2009 taught me about ahimsa and devotion. The master reminds us that the goal of yoga is Self-Realization. He is as his name implies, a friend to all.
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Inspired by Bryan Kest Power Yoga, through Suze Curtis, my first yoga teacher. Learn to be comfortable when uncomfortable. Listen. Respond vs. React.
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“Before you've practiced, the theory is useless. After you've practiced, the theory is obvious.” David Williams

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    • Testimonials
    • My lineage
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  • Private Lessons
  • Postures
    • 77 Surprising Health Benefits of Yoga
    • Online 30 Days FREE
    • New Students
    • 2023 Continuing Education
  • Beyond Poses
    • Yoga Sutra Book Club 2023 >
      • 2023 Yoga Sutra Book Club
    • Complete Yoga Sutra Lecture
    • Suggested Reading
    • Intro to Sanskrit for Yoga
    • Patanjali
    • 4 Attitudes
    • Quotes
    • Chant
    • Bandhas
    • 3 Gunas
    • My Father's Yoga by Desikachar
    • Yoga Makaranda
    • Bhagavad Gita
    • Ramaswami Chants
  • Booking
  • Insurance
  • Grounding