8-week Beginners Foundation
Yoga Course
Kaanchan Adhikary will be offering an 8-week Beginners Course at Peggy Kelley's Yoga Studio on Sunday mornings running from August 30 to October 18. Each class includes asana, pranyama, mudra, and prepatory meditation practices. The course includes development of the full 8-stage Satyananda Yoga Nidra™ practice and a practical workshop on nasal passage cleansing/irrigation (jala neti). This course is most suitable for those wishing to develop a fundamental foundation in joint & body awareness, proper breathing, and deep relaxation. Click here for more details regarding curriculum.
Kaanchan has
spent the last four years living and travelling in
Nepal, India, and Australia. For the past three years he has pursued
yogic studies at Bihar
School of Yoga (India) and SATYANANDA YOGA®
Academy (Australia),
learning from experienced swamis in ashram residential courses and
programs. Kaanchan is an accredited Level II SATYANANDA
YOGA® Teacher
(SYA ID 23280) and has taught yoga classes, cleanses, and workshops in
yoga centers large and small, and academic courses. He currently
resides in Austin, TX where he continues to share his love of
teaching and living yoga. Please call 512-850-5213 or email kaanchan.yoga "at" gmail.com if you have any questions or if you plan to attend the Open House.
Peace
| Class Details | |
| Location: | Peggy Kelly's Yoga Studio 1608 Dexter St., Austin, TX 78704 For Neti Workshop: 1610 Elvas Way, Austin, TX 78758 |
| Time: | 11:00am - 12:30pm |
| Dates (2009): | Aug 16 - Open House 1 Aug 23 - Open House 2 Aug 30 - Class 1 Sep 6 - Class 2 Sep 13 - Class 3 Sep 20 - Class 4: Jala Neti (Nasal Irrigation) Workshop* Sep 27 - Class 5 Oct 4 - Class 6 Oct 11 - Class 7 Oct 18 - Class 8 |
| Price: |
Entire course (includes
workshop*) - $120 Per class - $16 Per workshop - $30* (this workshop will now be 2 hours instead of 1.5, hence the $5 price increase from previously posted) 15% discount available for full time students on course, class, and workshop price. Please ask if applicable. *Neti pot for Jala Neti Workshop must be purchased seperately. You may order a 16oz stainless steel one from Kaanchan for $20 or purchase/bring your own. |
| Content: |
Note: This is a brief summary of
practices which may be drawn from and developed throughout the course. Asana - Body Awareness and Physical Development "Subtle exercise" series - Pawanmuktasana parts 1-3 Yoga eye exercises Balancing poses Meditation postures Standing, Sitting, and Lying postures Forward, Backward, Spinal bending postures Pranayama - Breath Awareness and Energy Development Lung Sensitizing Techniques Natural Breath Awareness Yogic Complete Breathing Rythmic Breathing Mudra - Hand Gestures and Psych Development Gesture of Knowledge - Gyan Mudra Gesture of Consciousness - Chin Mudra Prepatory Meditation - Internalization, 3D* Relaxation, and Development of Awareness Satyananda Yoga Nidra™ Body Stillness - Kaya Sthairyam Breath Awareness *referring to three dimensions, i.e. physical, emotional, and mental |
| Other | >Spots are limited! The
studio will accomodate 10-12 students. Sign-up early :) >Yoga mats and blankets are provided. You are welcome to bring your own as well. >Recordings of each class for home practice can be made available. Please inquire for details. |
Accredited SATYANANDA YOGA® Academy 23280
SATYANANDA YOGA® and Satyananda Yoga Nidra™ are
trademarks of IYFM used under license.
Jala Neti Workshop Details
Material Covered:Background and theory of yogic cleanses (shatkarmas).
Application of nasal irrigation.
Asanas or exercises which support nasal health and awareness.
Pranayama or breathing techniques which foster awareness of breath and the breathing process.
Satyananda Yoga Nidra™; full 8-stages.
Location:
1610 Elvas Way, Austin, TX 78758
Park anywhere. On right side of house is path leading to backyard. Please use that entrance, or if unsure, feel free to ring doorbell.
Time:
10:30AM - 12:30PM
Please allow yourself to be a few mintues early to get settled and comfortable.
What to wear & bring:
Comfortable, semi-loose clothing. As some postures require legs to open, please consider wearing clothing which is not revealing, but loose enough for comfort.
Please bring a mat if you have one or prefer to use one. The floor is carpeted, hence a matter of personal preference.
Neti pots will be provided for the workshop. Please bring your own, if you have one. Stainless steel neti pots may be purchased for $20.
Cost:
$30. Please contact me if price is a factor for you.
Other:
Yoga can be practiced comfortably when the stomach is not full. There is no need to fast or have the stomach empty either. Eating a meal 2-4 hours before the class is ideal, giving time for the digestive process to fulfill its function.