Ninie Ahmad: Off her yoga mat.

For those of you who have been e-mailing / leaving me comments on how does one start practicing Ashtanga before becoming a superhuman, this workshop organized by Upward conducted by a KPAJI Level 2 Ashtanga teacher is the perfect beginning for you!

An FB event has been created for the workshop, do RSVP your attendance if you are interested and read through on how to make payment to confirm your participation.

INTRODUCTION TO ASHTANGA VINYASA YOGA WORKSHOPS
WITH ELIZABETH DEROW (KPJAYI LEVEL 2 TEACHER) | 10 & 11 DEC 2011 at UPWARD

Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga is deemed the most physical yoga practice and it is said that anyone who can finish Second / Intermediate Series is to have the fitness level (strength, flexibility, control, stamina, balance, poise) of an Olympic gymnast.

Elizabeth Derow (UK) has been practising Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga since 1997. She was given Sri K Pattabhi Jois’s blessing to teach in 2004 and is authorized to teach First / Primary and Second / Intermediate Series by KPJAYI, Mysore.

WORKSHOP I: SATURDAY | 10 DECEMBER 2011 | 11.00am – 01.30noon (2 1⁄2 hours)
Introduction to Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga [Intensive I]: FUNDAMENTALS OF BREATH, ‘BANDHA’ & ‘DRISHTI’

Participants will be introduced to some of the background and theory around the practice followed by the fundamentals of breath, bandha & dristi and exploration of the Primary Series of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga. Workshop will wrap with guided relaxation after which participants will learn some simple pranayama techniques (the art of breath control).

WORKSHOP II: SUNDAY | 11 DECEMBER 2011 | 3.00pm – 5.30pm (2 1⁄2 hours)
Introduction to Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga [Intensive II]: THE PRIMARY SERIES

Building on Intensive I’s foundations, participants will continue their exploration of the Primary Series, a powerful healing tool called Yoga Chikitsa in Sanskrit (or ‘yoga therapy’). Workshop will conclude as Saturday, with some pranayama techniques after relaxation.

LEVEL / PRE-REQUISITE:

- Beginners to Intermediate
- Proficiency of Sun Salutation A & Sun Salutation B required
- A couple of Intro to Ashtanga classes at Upward before the workshop(s) is encouraged.
- Recommended reading links on Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga:

1. http://www.ashtanga.com/html/AYarticle.html
2. http://kinoyoga.com/about/
3. http://ninieahmad.com/2011/04/06/i-do-yoga-not-because-i-am-flexible-strong-and-balanced-but-yoga-makes-me-flexible-strong-and-balanced-inside-out/

PRICE:

RM120 per workshop or RM200 for both workshops.
(RM20-off for valid monthly membership. T & C)

NOTES:

1. Participants are welcome to attend only one of the two classes, but if at all possible – it is advised that they attend both.
2. Maximum 25 participants. Space will be reserved only to those who have paid in full amount.
3. Manduka BlackPRO mat is provided to all participants by Upward, simply bring your own mat towel or rent a Manduka eQua Towel from Upward for RM5 a day.

TO RSVP:

Write in to info@upwardyoga.com or register at UPWARD | Saujana Resort.
Walk-in for payment is only entertained 30 minutes before first class, in between of the first and second class and 30 minutes after the last class. Click HERE for info on Upward’s class schedule.

Confirmation is only granted once full payment have been received. Strictly no refund but attendance is transferable at your own discretion.

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Ashtanga Primary Series preview with my inspiration and virtual teacher, Kino MacGregor

I appreciate your generousity and energy to spread and share light on this workshop to your friends and family. Hope to see you at the workshop!

“Practice, practice, practice and all is coming.”
~SHRI K. PATTHABI JOIS (1915 – 2009)