Spring Cleanse Yoga Workshop in Brooklyn Heights
Yoga People offers an anusara-inspired Spring Cleanse workshop.
Brooklyn, NY, April 11, 2008 --(PR.com)-- Yoga People announced today a special two day April Spring Cleanse workshop “Root to Rise: The Power Of Organic Energy” to be held at their Brooklyn Heights studio on April 26-27, 2008. Both Saturday and Sunday sessions will be co-taught by the studio’s popular Anusara teachers Tara Glazier and Jorja Rivero.
Spring is a season of change and renewal: the earth awakens and flowers bloom into stunning beauty. A Spring Cleanse is an important part of any yoga practice because as the seasons change it is important to let go of the old to allow space for the new. Winter can hold condensed energy in the body; as Spring begins to unfold it is important we reflect that change in our bodies.
The “Root To Rise” detoxifying workshop is designed to embody the expansive rhythm of the season so that the body and mind will be charged, cleansed and rejuvenated.
Although “Root To Rise” isn't technically an Anusara workshop, both Jorja and Tara are Anusara teachers and so the program is heavily influenced by that method. In fact, during both sessions Jorja and Tara will focus on particular principles that are specific to Anusara.
The Saturday April 26th session of “Root To Rise” will be an invigorating class that includes standing poses, inversions and backbends and will focus on the expansive qualities of the Spring season. This first day will get students’ prana or life force flowing optimally and the teachings will emphasize the focal points (or energy centers) of each pose or asana. Focal points are like seeds packed with energy; accessing these seeds will empower and liberate the students’ practice as they become more stable and grounded.
“Just as a seed grows and roots down into the earth, our poses grow in the same way. Every pose is an expression of this inner and outer growth--just like the literal growth occurring in Spring,” observes Tara. “Students will be empowered with information on how to literally grow their poses and in effect their consciousness will expand as well.”
The Sunday April 27th session will, in contrast, offer a contemplative and detoxifying practice that focuses on rooting or grounding. By wedding hip openers, forward bends, twists, seated and restorative poses with breathwork, this 2 hour workshop allows students to alternately experience their bodies’ natural vitality and expansive freedom while rinsing out their organs and replenishing them with oxygenated blood flow.
Appropriate for both beginning and advanced students, Root To Rise is an excellent way to rejuvenate and cleanse.
“On a physical level we want students to experience the stability that comes from the engagement of the proper muscles. Through this engagement they’ll then learn how to root their poses, and in turn grow their poses,” says Tara. “They will hopefully understand where to draw their energy into and where to extend from. With this knowledge, they’ll experience expansion on the inside and on the outside. When they walk off the mat they’ll have a newfound grounding and clarity. The energy in their bodies will be flowing and this optimal flow will allow them to feel as though expansion is possible on every level of their life.”
The fee for both Saturday and Sunday workshops is $70 or, if you’d only like to attend one session, $35 each. The fee rises to $40 per session or $75 for both if scheduled within 24 hours of the events. For more information visit www.yoga-people.com or call 718-522-9642 to register.
About
Located in the heart of Brooklyn Heights, Yoga People offers a serene studio for students to explore a full roster of yoga classes and workshops for bodies of every type and ability. With seasoned instructors that combine a variety of yoga styles, Yoga People remains dedicated to providing an intimate and compassionate community that honors the transformative power of yoga.
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Spring is a season of change and renewal: the earth awakens and flowers bloom into stunning beauty. A Spring Cleanse is an important part of any yoga practice because as the seasons change it is important to let go of the old to allow space for the new. Winter can hold condensed energy in the body; as Spring begins to unfold it is important we reflect that change in our bodies.
The “Root To Rise” detoxifying workshop is designed to embody the expansive rhythm of the season so that the body and mind will be charged, cleansed and rejuvenated.
Although “Root To Rise” isn't technically an Anusara workshop, both Jorja and Tara are Anusara teachers and so the program is heavily influenced by that method. In fact, during both sessions Jorja and Tara will focus on particular principles that are specific to Anusara.
The Saturday April 26th session of “Root To Rise” will be an invigorating class that includes standing poses, inversions and backbends and will focus on the expansive qualities of the Spring season. This first day will get students’ prana or life force flowing optimally and the teachings will emphasize the focal points (or energy centers) of each pose or asana. Focal points are like seeds packed with energy; accessing these seeds will empower and liberate the students’ practice as they become more stable and grounded.
“Just as a seed grows and roots down into the earth, our poses grow in the same way. Every pose is an expression of this inner and outer growth--just like the literal growth occurring in Spring,” observes Tara. “Students will be empowered with information on how to literally grow their poses and in effect their consciousness will expand as well.”
The Sunday April 27th session will, in contrast, offer a contemplative and detoxifying practice that focuses on rooting or grounding. By wedding hip openers, forward bends, twists, seated and restorative poses with breathwork, this 2 hour workshop allows students to alternately experience their bodies’ natural vitality and expansive freedom while rinsing out their organs and replenishing them with oxygenated blood flow.
Appropriate for both beginning and advanced students, Root To Rise is an excellent way to rejuvenate and cleanse.
“On a physical level we want students to experience the stability that comes from the engagement of the proper muscles. Through this engagement they’ll then learn how to root their poses, and in turn grow their poses,” says Tara. “They will hopefully understand where to draw their energy into and where to extend from. With this knowledge, they’ll experience expansion on the inside and on the outside. When they walk off the mat they’ll have a newfound grounding and clarity. The energy in their bodies will be flowing and this optimal flow will allow them to feel as though expansion is possible on every level of their life.”
The fee for both Saturday and Sunday workshops is $70 or, if you’d only like to attend one session, $35 each. The fee rises to $40 per session or $75 for both if scheduled within 24 hours of the events. For more information visit www.yoga-people.com or call 718-522-9642 to register.
About
Located in the heart of Brooklyn Heights, Yoga People offers a serene studio for students to explore a full roster of yoga classes and workshops for bodies of every type and ability. With seasoned instructors that combine a variety of yoga styles, Yoga People remains dedicated to providing an intimate and compassionate community that honors the transformative power of yoga.
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718-522-9642
www.yoga-people.com
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