Practicing Yoga Beyond The Asana
A 3 dayworkshop with Emil Wendel (our main Teacher)
Emil was born in Switzerland and has been living in Asia since the mid-seventies, studying Sanskrit and Indian Dharma on the Subcontinent, as well as Chinese Philosophy and Taoism in East Asia.
His long residency of 25 years in India and Nepal has allowed Emil an exceptional insight into the depth of Indian civilization and its philosophical current. He is sharing this insight in teacher training courses, retreats and workshops a.ll around the world, serving to develop and deepen the yogic process.
As our guest in Galway for a few days, he is presenting a method of merging Hatha Asanas and Pranayamas with the lesser known disciplines of Mantras and Mudras - creating a potential of Dhyana, the perfectly still meditation, to unfold.
The information part covers the early sources of Yoga, the development of Prânâyâma, Mudras and Mantras as yogic disciplines, and finally, an overview of the latest finding in neuroscience, designed to assist us in making sense of our daily yogic efforts.
For more information on Emil’s yoga and his tour schedule see www.beyond-the-asana.com
Emil 's only Workshop in Ireland this year is on from:
August 31st, September 1st& 2nd 7am-10am each day at The Yoga Shala Galway.
Philosophy-Pranayama–Asana.
‘Early-bird’ rate before August 7th of €120.
Book Early as We are always full when Emil is in town!
Our first teacher training intensive........ just thought we'd start with one of the best teachers in the world.
Max Strom Teacher Training Intensive
February 3-6 2011
Thursday 3rd Feb 9.00am to 12.00pm + 2.30pm to 5.30pm
Friday 4th Feb 9.00am to 1.00pm
Saturday 5th Feb 9.00am to 12.00pm
Sunday 6th Feb 9.00am to 12.00pm
total hours: 16 hours
Course Description:
Why and How to Teach Breathing
Emotional Healing/ Internal Transformation
Ethical Precepts
Meditation
Philosophy
Posture alignment
Working with Beginners
Seeing Bodies
SafetyPrinciples of Sequencing VinyasaTechniques for Adjusting without Touch
Skills for Effective Teaching
Enhancing your Communication Skills and Confidence
Wisdom Beyond the Mat
This teacher training intensive is designed to reveal both essentials and subtleties of teaching Yoga as a system of transformation and healing, and as a Way of Life. If you are looking to become a teacher or simply have the desire to deepen your knowledge and practice of transformation, you will find this course inspiring, practical and indispensable to your journey.
The curriculum encompasses Max’s signature vinyasa style yoga, with both eastern and western wisdom and selfinquiry work.
The practices and insights of this course will help you to deepen your own personal practice and encourage you to step into your place as a teacher with knowledge, confidence, and clear intention.
Ultimately, it will change the way you see yourself and others as you gain greater understanding of yourself and others.
Enrollment is limited and by permission only.
Contact: The yoga shala for an application form.
Booking is open from July 4th 2010
Requirements: Students wishing to enroll need to have a passionate interest in Yoga and healing and a basic understanding of Yoga practice. We ask as a minimum that you have had at least two years of studying Hatha yoga.
This teacher training is focused on helping to educate and inspire teachers of transformation who will help to bring about both personal and global changes through the practice of yoga, breathing, and ethics.
For more on Max see www.maxstrom.com
Cost €420
(€100 discount when paying a deposit before August 31st so thats €320 in total)
Other Events
The Papillon Programme: Yoga for Heart Healing Launches in Galway
Never before in Ireland has there been an aftercare programme specifically designed with the unique needs of post-surgery cardiac patients in mind… until now. Under the expert guidance of Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Mr Mark da Costa, of Galway University Hospitals together with David and Laragh Cunningham of Galway’s Yoga Shala, participants will be offered a unique yoga programme designed specificially for those with a history of cardio-problems.
Yoga has been shown in many studies to improve health in cardiac patients by specifically lowering blood pressure, controlling blood sugar in diabetics, lowering cholesterol levels, regularising irregular heart rhythms and improving function in cardiac failure. The Papillon Programme offers techniques to transform and sustain a healthy lifestyle based on the principles of yoga. The intense nature of the course: 1 hour, 3 times a week for 4 weeks; means that participants can expect to see many changes and transformations due to the frequency and discipline of the practices.
Commenting on the development of the programme, Mr Mark da Costa said:
“This programme will be the first of its kind in Ireland helping cardiac patients develop a healthy lifestyle for life after cardiac surgery. I am pleased and honoured to be able to work with dedicated yoga teachers David and Laragh Cunnigham”.
For more information on The Papillon Programme, you are welcome to a free special information meeting on Wednesday, 17th February, at Mulberry’s Restaurant, Barna Village Centre, at 10:30am. Or phone 085-1573153 for more details. The first Papillon Programme is due to start Monday 22nd Februrary, in The Yoga Shala, Barna. Places are limited so early booking is advised.
