asana & balance: exploring the qualities of nature
with diana martinez
march 14, 2010
sunday, 1 - 4 pm

Our lives can be like a rough ocean: a lot of energy involved but without a specific destination. How can we channel that tremendous energy in a constructive way so we are more like a vast and calm ocean, little waves here and there included?

about the workshop

Through the exploration of the gunas or qualities of nature: lightness, dynamism, inertia (sattva, rajas and tamas) we will connect our minds and bodies in order to find stability and comfort. The gunas manifest themselves in our minds in different degrees. Depending on which one of these qualities predominates at any given time in our lives we could feel calmed, energized or dull. In this workshop we will study different groups of asanas (standing, forward bending and inverted poses) and how the energy coming from them can helps us find the balance we are searching for.

prerequisites: for students with a minimum of six months of continuous practice. all traditions welcome.

“Whatever asana is performed, it should be done with a feeling of firmness (tamas), steadiness and endurance in the body (rajas); goodwill in the intelligence of the head, and awareness and delight in the intelligence of the heart (sattva). Performance of the asana should be nourishing and illuminative.” ~ B.K.S. Iyengar download flyer:  asana & balance

fees & policies

fees
$45 by March 4th
$50 after March 4th
yoga alliance approved ~ $5 additional for CEU certificate
community discounts available; does not apply for CEU certificates

registration & attendance
Registration required to attend. Please call 804.359.YOGA (9642) to enroll. Spaces limited. Students must check in at the front desk before entering the classroom.

refunds & cancellations
There are no refunds after March 4th. All cancellations will be charged a one time $15 administrative fee. In the event of illness or emergency, credit will be issued to your account only if notified before the start of the workshop. No credits issued on or after March 14th.