aYs Introductory Course: Asana and Beyond
with Claire Hincks
Starting Autumn 2008 in Christchurch over 4 Saturday mornings. Suitable for students who wish to find out more about this approach where emphasis is placed on the fundamental concepts of practice design and the philosophy which underlies Yoga for personal development.
Sept 6th, Oct 4th, Oct 25th, Dec 6th
Booking essential.
Cost £115.00
Course Outline:-
The Introductory Course is a 12 hour course designed for those who wish to deepen their study of yoga. The approach has developed from the work of T Krishnamacharya, TKV Desikachar and his student Paul Harvey. The course gives background material and a structure which is developed further within the Foundation Course.
The course outline is as follows:
1) BACKGROUND TO YOGA
Origins of yoga, time-line with main texts
2) PRACTICE DESIGN
Use of breath, and the link with movement
Movement and stillness in postures
SKLIBS
Counterpose
Sthira / sukha
3) ASANA
Asana groups ( Name, form, vinyasa, place in the practice, counterpose, breathing, modifications, contraindications, focus / bhavana )
The role of postures, intention, form and function
Simple Modifications
4) PRANAYAMA
Basics of breathing, location (and physiology)
Length, quality and rhythm
Ujjayi
5) YOGA PHILOSOPHY
Overview of main texts, especially
Yoga Sutra, Hatha Yoga Pradipika
Key concepts linking to role of yoga - Citta vritti nirodha
and to practice -Sthira sukha
6) ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
How we breathe, and the main organs and muscles, lungs, diaphragm.
How we move: function of muscles, joints and bones
7) HOME STUDY
Simple practice to take away
Relevant reading
Contact: Claire Hincks
Tel: 01202 482497
email: yoga@clairehincks.net