Workshops
BREATH OF LIFE: PRANAYAMA INTENSIVE
with Mirka Kraftsow
*Learn breath adaptation in asana to prepare for pranayama
*Practice-directional flow of breath karma technique, breath threshold, and other various pranayama techniques
*Explore the principles of Bhramana & Langhana
*Study Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras on pranayama
*Chant the “5 Prana”
SCHEDULE:
Date
- June 9th & 23rd
Time
Fridays, 4:30 – 6:30pm
Cost
- $30 drop in
- $108 for any 4 sessions, $185 for all 8
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WSYS Members: $25 drop in, $90 for 4 sessions, $160 for all 8
Mirka Scalco Kraftsow is a health practitioner and educator. In addition to her role as Co-Director of AVI and Co-Teacher of the AVI Yoga Teacher Training Program, Mirka has been a yoga teacher in the Viniyoga ™ methodology since 1981 and a Yoga Therapist since 1988. Born and raised in Italy, Mirka traveled and studied different modalities of dance, movement, psychology and meditation in India, Europe and the United States. Over the years Mirka has helped hundreds of individuals develop and maintain a personal practice and manage challenging personal and therapeutic conditions.
YOGA FOR SCOLIOSIS: Part 1 with Tessa Manning
Date
June 25th
Times
Sunday, 10:30am – 12pm
Cost
Tessa Manning is a certified Iyengar Yoga teacher. She has been practicing Iyengar yoga since 2007 and received her teacher training at the Iyengar Yoga Institute of San Francisco. She recently studied with the Iyengar family in India. Tessa is dedicated to the Iyengar method because of its attention to alignment and the thorough change it brings about in the body. An avid practitioner, Tessa has used Iyengar Yoga to help treat her scoliosis. She teaches in a way that is safe, accessible, and compassionate – providing individual attention to each student.
YOGA FOR SCOLIOSIS: Part 2 with Tessa Manning
Date
June 25th
Times
Sunday, 12:30 – 2pm
Cost
Tessa Manning is a certified Iyengar Yoga teacher. She has been practicing Iyengar yoga since 2007 and received her teacher training at the Iyengar Yoga Institute of San Francisco. She recently studied with the Iyengar family in India. Tessa is dedicated to the Iyengar method because of its attention to alignment and the thorough change it brings about in the body. An avid practitioner, Tessa has used Iyengar Yoga to help treat her scoliosis. She teaches in a way that is safe, accessible, and compassionate – providing individual attention to each student.
Intermediate Iyengar Workshop with Brian Hogencamp
Come learn more about B.K.S. Iyengar’s brilliant method of yoga with Brian’s clear approach and hearty enthusiasm.
Prerequisite: This course is open to students with at least one year of Iyengar yoga experience.
Dates
- July 30th
- September 10th
- November 5th
Time
Sundays, 10:30am – 1pm
Cost
- $60 drop in, $55 early bird (registered 1-week prior to the workshop)
- $48 for WSYS members
Brian Hogencamp is a full-time practitioner, and certified instructor of Iyengar yoga. He is a student of Manouso Manos and returns annually to RIMYI in Pune, India to study with the Iyengar family. As yoga is an experiential subject, he believes the distance between what is taught and what is learned can only be illumined by one’s own practice. Consistent, dedicated practice continues to reveal to him the universality and completeness of the Iyengar approach to yoga. Drawing from his evolving experience and with deep gratitude for the teachings received, he is eager to share the light yoga can bring.
Intermediate Iyengar Workshop with Brian Hogencamp
Come learn more about B.K.S. Iyengar’s brilliant method of yoga with Brian’s clear approach and hearty enthusiasm.
Prerequisite: This course is open to students with at least one year of Iyengar yoga experience.
Dates
- September 10th
- November 5th
Time
Sundays, 10:30am – 1pm
Cost
- $60 drop in, $55 early bird (registered 1-week prior to the workshop)
- $48 for WSYS members
Brian Hogencamp is a full-time practitioner, and certified instructor of Iyengar yoga. He is a student of Manouso Manos and returns annually to RIMYI in Pune, India to study with the Iyengar family. As yoga is an experiential subject, he believes the distance between what is taught and what is learned can only be illumined by one’s own practice. Consistent, dedicated practice continues to reveal to him the universality and completeness of the Iyengar approach to yoga. Drawing from his evolving experience and with deep gratitude for the teachings received, he is eager to share the light yoga can bring.
200 HOUR TEACHER TRAINING with Eddie Modestini
- Asana (Standing poses, twisting, forward & back bending, inversions, restoratives)
- Pranayama
- Kriya
- Diet
- Meditation
- Chanting
This training is appropriate for serious students who are wanting to deepen their personal practice. It’s ideal territory for those interested in becoming a yoga teacher, and those already teaching yoga. There will be high value learning for all involved…
SCHEDULE
Dates
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September 22nd – 24th
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October 20th – 22nd
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November 10th – 12th
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December 8th – 10th
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January 12th – 14th
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February 9th – 11th
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March 9th – 11th
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April 6th – 8th
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May 4th – 6th
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June 1st – 3rd
Times
Friday, 1:30 – 7pm
Saturday, 7 – 9am, 1:30 – 7pm
Sunday, 10:30am – 5pm
Cost
- Early bird rate (If paid in full by July 1st): $2,995, Regular rate (after July 1st): $3,495
- $595 nonrefundable deposit
*Payment plan available upon request.
Eddie is a 35-year practitioner and teacher who has dedicated his life to the study and exploration of the practice and healing of yoga. His wish is to share this knowledge with you so that you can develop a loving relationship with yourself and your practice and become the true, radiant being that you are meant to be!
Intermediate Iyengar Workshop with Brian Hogencamp
Come learn more about B.K.S. Iyengar’s brilliant method of yoga with Brian’s clear approach and hearty enthusiasm.
Prerequisite: This course is open to students with at least one year of Iyengar yoga experience.
Date
- November 5th
Time
Sunday, 10:30am – 1pm
Cost
- $60 drop in, $55 early bird (registered 1-week prior to the workshop)
- $48 for WSYS members
Brian Hogencamp is a full-time practitioner, and certified instructor of Iyengar yoga. He is a student of Manouso Manos and returns annually to RIMYI in Pune, India to study with the Iyengar family. As yoga is an experiential subject, he believes the distance between what is taught and what is learned can only be illumined by one’s own practice. Consistent, dedicated practice continues to reveal to him the universality and completeness of the Iyengar approach to yoga. Drawing from his evolving experience and with deep gratitude for the teachings received, he is eager to share the light yoga can bring.