ashtanga workshop
with graeme northfield
sunday february 5 to friday february 10 2012
Graeme has been a dedicated practitioner of Ashtanga Yoga for over 28 years and continues with passion and enthusiasm. He maintains an insightful and investigative approach to practice and teaching and is always excited to share his depth of experience and knowledge with others.
In this 6 day workshop graeme will present a combination of led and self-practice classes. The Sunday afternoon class will focus on increasing strength, stability and stamina, the benefits being to make practice more achievable and enjoyable, whilst decreasing pain and the risk of injury.
sunday 8.45-11am & 12-2pm
monday to friday 5.30-7.30am
full workshop: $360
monday to friday: $290
sunday only: $120
Full payment (cash or chq only) required to secure a place.
Please call the office on 0404 120 409 or email info@8limbs.com for more info or to book a place.
Kriya Workshop
with Gregor Maehle
The kriyas (shatkarmas) have two functions: firstly they are powerful methods of purification of the body and secondly their advanced versions are important ancillaries for the process of raising Kundalini. As purification exercises they support the work of the postures and are especially important for people who live in large cities. They aid in removing contamination from chemical, environmental, electrical, electromagnetic and radioactive sources.
Purification through the kriyas brings true progress in yoga and meditation. Without purification through the kriyas the nadis (energy channels) remain clogged. According to yogic authorities, this prevents true progress in meditation. Along with asana, kriya is the main preparation for pranayama. Unless you have a very sophisticated asana practice, asana alone will not be enough to prepare the body for pranayama and meditation.
This workshop will focus on the kriyas Nauli, Kapalabhati and Trataka, which can be practiced without any external aid. However, the technique, background and purpose of the kriyas Dhauti, Basti and Neti will also be explained. Particularly Kapalabhati and Nauli are the most straightforward way to mastery of Mula and Uddiyana Bandhas and hence will strongly benefit your asana practice.
