Practical Foundations with Mark and Joanne Darby

Weekend Workshop:

November 30 - December 2

Special two day Morning Mysore and Evening Lecture

December 3rd and 4th

Mysore 8:00-10:00am

Lecture

Friday, November 30th

6:30-9:00pm - Practice
Learn how to move with your body instead of against it. By going with your body’s natural alignment the prana will flow through you without blocks stopping it. Explore basic asanas, with a particular focus on alignment and breathing, as well as how to link the asanas into a flowing sequence. We will cover the sun salutations & standing poses, building a solid foundation from which to progress and get the most out of your practice.

Saturday, December 1st

11am-12:30pm - Led Primary Series
1:00pm-3:00pm Lecture “Focus on Core Strength”
No stability without a strong core! Improve your practice through simple exercises and key asanas. We will also explore the interdependency and contradictions of the apparently opposite actions of connecting to the core versus reaching through the limbs.

Sunday, December 2nd

8:30-10:30am - Mysore
11:00am-1:00pm - Lecture “Chakra Chanting + Principles of Pranayama”
Sound has incredible power to influence the mind and body! The particular sounds given for chakra cleanising are those that energize each of the psychic centers respectively. Open up, chant, experience a room full of resonating sound and leave invigorated! We will explore the principles of pranayama
to help your body open, your mind to settle into one-pointed focus and to free your body.

Two Day Mysore and Lecture
Monday, December 3rd

Morning Mysore 8:00-10:00am

Lecture: 6:30-8:30pm - Back bending
We will work step by step in practicing the key alignment points that help us practice these poses with ease and safety. We will help students build confidence while finding ways to work with common issues surrounding these poses. With a focus on how to protect vulnerable areas such as the lower back, shoulders and neck.

Tuesday, December 4th

Morning Mysore 8:00-10:00am

Lecture: 6:30-8:30pm - Bandha , Drishti & Vinyasa
In this workshop you will locate your locks and move into your breath to free your practice. One of the challenges of the Ashtanga flow is the vinyasa. Breaking the vinyasa down into its components, we will look at ways in which we can work towards achieving the float back and float through by combining various techniques with breath, bandha, foundation, alignment and Drishti. With these under control, anything can become possible!

COST:
$ 45 for ANY individual session
$175 Weekend Workshop ONLY
$140 Two Day Morning Mysore and Evening Lecture
$300 Weekend Workshop and Two Day Morning Mysore and Evening Lecture

For questions or to register, please contact Krista Shirley at 407.506.4626.

LOCATION:
Event will take place at The Yoga Shala 927 N. Pennsylvania Avenue in
Winter Park, FL 32789. For more information, please visit our website at
www.TheYogaShala.org.

Workshop Cancellation Policy/Refunds:
All cancellations must be made 10 days prior to the start of the workshop. Refunds will be given in the form of studio credit only (less a $15 processing fee). No credits will be given within 10 days of the start of workshop.