Workshop Series in Istanbul

FRIDAY, 9/30: 7pm - 9pm at YogaŞala Nişantaşı

HIP, HOT & HOLY

A Masterclass focusing on forward bending and hip openers. The class will begin with a chant and a brief dharma talk that will be woven throughout the class. Most of the class will be taught in vinyasa format, accompanied by a playlist that will make this experience hip, hot and holy.

SATURDAY, 10/1:  10am - 1pm at YogaŞala Nişantaşı

FLOWING INTO AN OPEN HEART WITH BACKBENDS

Backbends are an age-old recipe for letting go of muscular contractions and emotional hardening in the heart region. This unleashes the discovery of an unlimited potential for physical, emotional and spiritual release and freedom. Emphasis here will be on the importance of the legs to make backbends safe and effective. Spiritual teachings will be drawn from the Jivamukti Focus of the Month.

SATURDAY, 10/1: 3pm - 6pm at YogaŞala Nişantaşı

1hr: THE SHAD DARSHANA AS A DOOR TO UNDERSTANDING THE UNIVERSALITY OF YOGA

Yoga is an applied life philosophy that includes the scientific, theistic and non-theistic approaches of six main philosophical schools, each responding to existential questions in slightly different ways. This is the beauty that makes yoga philosophy tolerant, broad-minded and universal.

2hrs: ALIGNMENT & ASSISTS

After two plus years of Covid restrictions with little possibility for live teaching and assists, this workshop will revisit some of the main alignment energetic principles that are present in all asanas, as well as a blueprint for hands-on assists that may guide the practitioner safely towards optimal alignment. Both teachers and practitioners are welcome.

SUNDAY, 10/2: 11am - 2pm at YogaŞala Etiler

SPIRALLING TOWARDS HANDSTAND - A WORKSHOP ON TWISTS AND INVERSIONS

Twists cleanse the body, mind and energetic field of stagnant, strong emotions, so we may create the space within ourselves to perceive a reality beyond the confines of selfishness and our own, personal dramas. Inversions permit us to see the world upside down, thus enhancing the breadth of our perception. The centers of higher consciousness are stimulated, and through a complete reversal of gravity, stagnant physiological processes are activated and rejuvenated. Spiritual teachings will be drawn from the Jivamukti Focus of the Month.

ALL CLASSES WILL BE TAUGHT IN ENGLISH