Workshops
THE ESSENTIAL PRACTICE: Structure, Energy & Intention with David Sirgany
An Iyengar Yoga Intensive
PART 2
This weekend workshop will clarify and deepen your understanding of asana practice as a dynamic experiential learning process, that offers relevant applications for daily living, while furthering us along the path of Yoga. Specific attention will be placed on helping each person to develop the values and skills necessary to progressively deepen in the practice. We will explore a range of classic poses and variations, and how to gain access to the particular benefits that each pose offers. Key elements of the Iyengar Yoga method will be presented and refined including: action, extension, support and balance.
This workshop will be of benefit to all levels of practitioners and teachers. Beginners are welcome.
October 26-27
SCHEDULE:
Sundays, 10:30-2pm
David Sirgany has been an ardent practioner of Iyengar Yoga and of meditation, for more than thirty years. His depth and passion for these subjects shines forth brightly in his teaching. He has studied directly with BKS Iyengar and his family on numerous occasions in India, and teaches both nationally and internationally. For more information, visit sirgany.blogspot.com
Register!
ALL WORKSHOPS ARE NONREFUNDABLE. If you are making a reservation for more than one student, please contact the studio directly.
THE ESSENTIAL PRACTICE: Structure, Energy & Intention with David Sirgany
An Iyengar Yoga Intensive
PART 2
This weekend workshop will clarify and deepen your understanding of asana practice as a dynamic experiential learning process, that offers relevant applications for daily living, while furthering us along the path of Yoga. Specific attention will be placed on helping each person to develop the values and skills necessary to progressively deepen in the practice. We will explore a range of classic poses and variations, and how to gain access to the particular benefits that each pose offers. Key elements of the Iyengar Yoga method will be presented and refined including: action, extension, support and balance.
This workshop will be of benefit to all levels of practitioners and teachers. Beginners are welcome.
October 26-27
SCHEDULE:
Sundays, 10:30-2pm
David Sirgany has been an ardent practioner of Iyengar Yoga and of meditation, for more than thirty years. His depth and passion for these subjects shines forth brightly in his teaching. He has studied directly with BKS Iyengar and his family on numerous occasions in India, and teaches both nationally and internationally. For more information, visit sirgany.blogspot.com
Register!
ALL WORKSHOPS ARE NONREFUNDABLE. If you are making a reservation for more than one student, please contact the studio directly.
Iyengar Yoga Intensive with Brian Hogencamp
Certified Senior Iyengar Teacher, Brian comes from SF to boost our Iyengar Program with vigor and a teaching style infused with heart-felt dedication.
June 29th-30th
August 3rd-4th
November 2nd-3rd
SCHEDULE:
Saturday, 4-6:30pm
Sunday, 10:30am-1pm
COST: $65 drop-in
Early-Bird Discount through June 5th (Save $5!)
2-day intensive – $115
WSYS Members: $55 drop in
Brian Hogencamp is a yoga practitioner and Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher (CIYT). He has devoted his life to sharing the art, science, and philosophy of yoga according to the teachings of B.K.S. Iyengar. He as taught full-time since 2004 and travels annually to RIMYI in Pune, India to study with the Iyengar family. With Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra as philosophical foundation, the writings of B.K.S., Geeta, and Prashant Iyengar provide structure to his textual study, and insight to his practice. 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.
ALL WORKSHOPS ARE NONREFUNDABLE. If you are making a reservation for more than one student, please contact the studio directly.
Iyengar Yoga Intensive with Brian Hogencamp
Certified Senior Iyengar Teacher, Brian comes from SF to boost our Iyengar Program with vigor and a teaching style infused with heart-felt dedication.
June 29th-30th
August 3rd-4th
November 2nd-3rd
SCHEDULE:
Saturday, 4-6:30pm
Sunday, 10:30am-1pm
COST: $65 drop-in
Early-Bird Discount through June 5th (Save $5!)
2-day intensive – $115
WSYS Members: $55 drop in
Brian Hogencamp is a yoga practitioner and Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher (CIYT). He has devoted his life to sharing the art, science, and philosophy of yoga according to the teachings of B.K.S. Iyengar. He as taught full-time since 2004 and travels annually to RIMYI in Pune, India to study with the Iyengar family. With Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra as philosophical foundation, the writings of B.K.S., Geeta, and Prashant Iyengar provide structure to his textual study, and insight to his practice. 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.
ALL WORKSHOPS ARE NONREFUNDABLE. If you are making a reservation for more than one student, please contact the studio directly.
Exploring the Practice with Erick Thuss
Asana & Pranayama
In these workshops, students will be guided through a range of asana layered in such a way as to encourage their own unique expansion inward. Erick will lay the groundwork to help increase students’ connection to the body as the choice vehicle for self-exploration and absorption.
Each session will start with an asana class, followed by a short 15-20 minute break. After the break, the workshop will resume for a pranayama class.
SCHEDULE:
Sundays, 10:30-2pm
COST: $65 drop in,
Register!
ALL WORKSHOPS ARE NONREFUNDABLE. If you are making a reservation for more than one student, please contact the studio directly.
Exploring the Practice with Erick Thuss
Asana & Pranayama
In these workshops, students will be guided through a range of asana layered in such a way as to encourage their own unique expansion inward. Erick will lay the groundwork to help increase students’ connection to the body as the choice vehicle for self-exploration and absorption.
Each session will start with an asana class, followed by a short 15-20 minute break. After the break, the workshop will resume for a pranayama class.
SCHEDULE:
Sundays, 10:30-2pm
Register!
ALL WORKSHOPS ARE NONREFUNDABLE. If you are making a reservation for more than one student, please contact the studio directly.
YOGA THERAPY: SELF CARE WORKSHOP SERIES
with Mirka Kraftsow
In each session we will explore gentle strengthening and balancing movements; specific breath techniques to balance clear and stimulate our System, like fire and lion breath, viloma/anuloma alternate nostril breaths. We will Focus on healing sounds as a way to activate and smooth body and mind. Gentle visualizations and relaxation like the 61 point in the body, preparing for yoga Nidra meditation resting in stillness of our “sacred heart.”
2019 Fall Schedule:
Saturdays, 2-5pm
September 28th
Self Care for Neck & Shoulders, & Healing Mantra
October 19th
Self Care for Upper & Lower Back, & Chakra Balancing
November 30th
Self Care for Pelvis & Sacrum, & Cleansing Breaths
December 28th
Self Care for Hips Knees & Feet, & Nourishing Breaths
COST: $65 drop in, $55 early bird discount (If registered 1 week prior to each session)
WSYS Members: $48 drop in
Mirka Scalco Kraftsow is a yoga therapist bringing decades of experience as a dedicated mentor to yoga students and teachers, leading retreats & workshops in the US and Europe. A co-founder of the American Viniyoga Institute, she has helped hundreds of individuals maintain a personal practice and manage challenging therapeutic conditions.
ALL WORKSHOPS ARE NONREFUNDABLE. If you are making a reservation for more than one student, please contact the studio directly.
YOGA THERAPY: SELF CARE WORKSHOP SERIES
with Mirka Kraftsow
In each session we will explore gentle strengthening and balancing movements; specific breath techniques to balance clear and stimulate our System, like fire and lion breath, viloma/anuloma alternate nostril breaths. We will Focus on healing sounds as a way to activate and smooth body and mind. Gentle visualizations and relaxation like the 61 point in the body, preparing for yoga Nidra meditation resting in stillness of our “sacred heart.”
2019 Fall Schedule:
Saturdays, 2-5pm
September 28th
Self Care for Neck & Shoulders, & Healing Mantra
October 19th
Self Care for Upper & Lower Back, & Chakra Balancing
November 30th
Self Care for Pelvis & Sacrum, & Cleansing Breaths
December 28th
Self Care for Hips Knees & Feet, & Nourishing Breaths
COST: $65 drop in, $55 early bird discount (If registered 1 week prior to each session)
WSYS Members: $48 drop in
Mirka Scalco Kraftsow is a yoga therapist bringing decades of experience as a dedicated mentor to yoga students and teachers, leading retreats & workshops in the US and Europe. A co-founder of the American Viniyoga Institute, she has helped hundreds of individuals maintain a personal practice and manage challenging therapeutic conditions.
ALL WORKSHOPS ARE NONREFUNDABLE. If you are making a reservation for more than one student, please contact the studio directly.