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Ashtanga Weekend Intensive with Kino MacGregor
     Saturday-Sunday, May 10 & 11, 2008

 

About Kino: Kino MacGregor is one of the youngest certified woman in the lineage of Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. The founder of Miami Life Center, a new space for Ashtanga yoga, holistic health and consciousness on Miami Beach, she leads classes, workshops and retreats internationally. As a life coach and Ph.D. student with a Master's Degree from New York University, Kino integrates her commitment to consciousness with her yoga teaching in an inspirational and playful approach. For more information, please see www.ashtanga-awareness.com

An Ashtanga Weekend: this specialized approach to Ashtanga yoga will enable you to tap into another level of your innate physical intelligence. Through an in-depth technical exploration of the moving body, you will learn how Ashtanga’s mind-body-breath connection integrates and synthesizes the potential of the body in motion.

You will be introduced to fundamental tools that will heighten your sensory awareness and concentration, build strength and flexibility, and enhance your well-being. You will gain an understanding of how an anatomically correct use of your body frees your energies and enhances your natural movement potential.

Full Weekend: $175, Individual Sessions $50 each

Saturday, May 10

9:00-11:00 am - Session One: Guided Ashtanga Practice
SOLD OUT! 1:00-3:00 pm - Session Two: Techniques Workshop-Strength: Yes, You Can!
If you think you'll never be able to really lift up or if you want to take your lifting up to a new level, this class if for you. This class integrates the illusive "bandha" and core work in a way that is accessible for everyone. By using natural and scientific principles, like gravity, weight distribution, and mind-body connection, you will gain a new understanding of the potential for natural strength in your body. You will leave this workshop with tools you can apply to reach a new level of strength, presence and awareness. All levels welcome.

Please email liana@georgetownyoga.com if you would like to be put on the wait list.

Sunday, May 11

SOLD OUT! 9:00 am-Noon - Session Three: Mysore Practice and Yoga Talks
The traditional Ashtanga self-practice, with adjustments from Kino, followed by a yoga talks seminar. In this seminar, explore a contemporary approach to yoga philosophy. For example, openness in the body relates to acceptance as a state of mind. See and experience how this ancient tradition holds many life lessons in the postures and technique. Ask questions & discuss the inner journey openly.

Please email liana@georgetownyoga.com if you would like to be put on the wait list.

SOLD OUT! 1:00-3:00 - Session Four: Techniques Workshop: Unlocking the Spine
 In this workshop you will learn what it takes to open your back in a safe way. Explore what it really means to bend your body on all levels: physically, emotionally and mentally. By integrating sounds anatomical principles, body awareness techniques and movement mechanics, you will leave with an elevated understanding of what the journey inside your joints really is. You will begin to expand your natural potential to go deeply into some very challenging stretches in a safe, fun way over time.

Please email liana@georgetownyoga.com if you would like to be put on the wait list.

Please contact the studio with any questions at 202.342.7779, or via email info@georgetownyoga.com.