workshops 2011 &12
2011
Awareness through Movement, Breath and Yoga.
The Ground of Being:
an experiential workshop exploring the cellular level of the body, and the element of Ether (Akash Tattva).
Saturday 26th November 2011
Oulton, Nr Aylsham, North Norfolk
10-4
Cells are the ground material from which all body systems differentiate.
Akash is the primordial matter out of which the other elements emerge.
Both models will be explored during the day, through focussing inward, discussion, movement, breath and asana, making connections between the inner and outer experience- the micro and macrocosmic grounds of being.
(Macrocosm and microcosm: an ancient Greek Neo-Platonic way scheme of seeing the same patterns reproduced in all levels of the cosmos, from the largest scale (macrocosm or universe-level) all the way down to the smallest scale (microcosm or sub-sub-atomic or even metaphysical-level). In the system the mid-point is Man, who summarizes the cosmos.)
Places limited. Booking essential.
Venue:
Oulton, Near Aylsham (email for directions)
£45 Includes light lunch, and tea and cake afterwards
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2012
A series of five one day experiential workshops exploring the Pancha Tattva (the Vedic Five Elements, Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Space).
Each day starts with an introduction to the concept of the Pancha Tattva, focussing on one element.
Different body systems and principles of movement will be explored, to give a felt sense of each element within the physical practice.
There will be reference to the Vedas, and the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, as well as asana, breathing and meditation practice. Discussion and interaction is integral.
Foundation: Prithvi Tattva – Earth Element.:
bones, muscles, gravity, levity, feet, legs, hips. Yamas. Mula bandha.
The Fluid Body: Apas Tattva – Water Element.
Spirals, the pelvis, the subconscious, Niyamas. Nauli.
Transformation. Moving from the Internal Organs: Agni Tattva - Fire Element.
T12-the pivot: the abdominal area: Tapas (refinement), uddiyana bandha.
Transcendence: Vayu Tattva- Air Element:
ribs, chest, heart, lungs. Freeing the thoracic spine, releasing trauma from the nervous system: transforming attachment.
The Ground of Being. Akash Tattva- Space Element:
The cellular body. The neck – bridge between mind and body. Jalandhara Bandha. Ishvara Pranidhana.
Each workshop stands alone, so it is not necessary to attend previously.
Contact jane@yogalightness.com for more information.
