A powerful, yet rapidly mastered, combination of movement, awareness of the breath, and control of the mind, asana practice improves strength and flexibility….. True. That is one aspect. But there is more. So much more.
This is a workshop to bring a new dimension to your asana practice.
We will begin by examining the full potential of this yogic tool. It is, above all, a way to get back to yourself, to re-centre your being.
And it doesn’t require years of dedicated training to get there. Practices during this workshop will allow you to experience what it really feels like to be centred, here and now, as you are.
Reach your full potential
Probably the most important reason to come and give it a try though is the “off the mat” result of this kind of practice. You are the key to your own well-being. How can you transform your every day life, just by getting back to yourself?
How can you improve your relationships with yourself and with others, increase your general focus and awareness? Can your responsibilities be met more calmly and efficiently? In short, how can you reach your full potential in professional, creative, and personal domains?
The approach will be twofold – theoretical and practical:
- Holistic health: How to practice asana to obtain or maintain physical but also mental, emotional, and spiritual health.
- Adaptation: How to adapt asana to your own individual needs for a more effective practice
- Beyond the mat: How to be more centred in every day life with the help of asana.
But we won’t just talk about it, practices lead throughout the weekend will bring you immediate practical experience too.
Who can come?
This workshop is open to everybody. It promises to be as rich in revelations and experience for long-term yoga students and teachers as for beginners. Whether you are super flexible, or more on the stiff side, the practices will be adaptable to your individual needs. The only pre-requisite for this workshop is a desire to take things into your own hands and regain everyday happiness and stability.
Practical Information
Dates and Schedule
- Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th July 2009
- 10 hours of teaching in total.
- Saturday: 10.30 – 17.30; Lunch break from 13.30 to 15.00
- Sunday: 9.30 – 16.30; Lunch break from 13.00 to 14.30
Location
Union Yoga, 25 Rodney Street, Edinburgh EH7 4EL, Scotland
Please note that all booking enquiries should be directed to us, not to Union Yoga.
What to bring/facilities
- Please bring your own mat, and comfortable clothes to practise in.
- You will probably want to take notes, so remember your notebook too.
- Mixed changing facilities and lockers are available.
- If you bring your own food and drink, note that no food may be consumed in the studio. Cafes and the Botanic gardens are within walking distance for the lunch break.
- As soon as we receive your booking form or letter and payment, we will send you confirmation.
Cost
- £120 for the whole weekend.
- Early bird price: £100 for the whole weekend,
for bookings made by 31st May 8th June. - Group bookings: £90 per person for the whole weekend for group bookings of six people or more made by by 31st May 8th June in a single payment.
Please note these prices do not include any food or accommodation.
How to book
You may book by various methods:
- Online booking and payment via Paypal
- Online booking, with payment by post or bank transfer
- Booking and payment both by post
Places are limited, and will be allocated on a first come first served basis, so it is advisable to book on line as your registration will reach us sooner.
Full payment must be made in order to make a definite booking.
Cancellation policy
- For cancellations before or on the 31st May, 25% of your payment will be retained.
- For cancellations from the 1st June, 75% of your payment will be retained.
- You can also sell your place to a friend – in which case we just need to be informed of the change of name, and of the new person’s details.
- In the unlikely situation that we not receive enough registrations to run the workshop, regardless of any booking confirmations sent out, it may be cancelled . In this case you will be informed by the 27th June.
Questions? Need to contact us?
» Ask us any questions you may have about this workshop. Alternatively you can call Graeme (workshop organiser) on +44 (0) 77 037 44456
Booking
Book online
Here you can book and pay online or just book online and pay by bank transfer or post. Note that payments via Paypal will be made to Graeme (gbal4).
