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February 2019
Art Of Viniyoga – St Davids
This course will be run as a single introductory day, followed by 2 three-day long weekends (Fri-Sun). It is the gateway into these teachings: if you wonder what’s different about this approach, or indeed if you’d like to review your understanding, then this course is for you. We explore the way the spine moves; the principles behind asana including counter posture; breath in asana and sequencing; concepts from the Yoga Sutra, (including learning to chant); the intelligent cultivation of a…
Find out more »March 2019
Support, Direction & Space – A CPD Weekend for Teachers and Keen Students
This is long weekend (Friday afternoon - Sunday) at the beautiful Elmslie House in Great Malvern with both Dave & Ranju. This workshop will explore the fundamental aspects of support, direction and space, as applicable to asana and pranayama practice. The weekend will be largely practical, with practice sessions and discussion of the practices in order to clarify some fundamental paradigms that can be applied to the participant's own practice and teaching. This workshop is aimed at CPD for AYS…
Find out more »Support Direction Space – Embodying The Yoga Sutra – A Sunday Workshop in London
This workshop will led by both Dave & Ranju. This workshop will explore the fundamental aspects of support, direction and space, as applicable to asana and pranayama practice. The day will be largely practical, with practice sessions and discussion of the practices in order to clarify some fundamental paradigms that can be applied to the participant's own practice and teaching. The workshop will also explore ideas from Ranju and Dave's forthcoming book Support, Direction & Space: Embodying the Yoga Sutra.…
Find out more »Art of Viniyoga – Cheltenham
This course will be run as a single introductory day, followed by 3 weekends (Sat-Sun). It is the gateway into these teachings: if you wonder what’s different about this approach, or indeed if you’d like to review your understanding, then this course is for you. We explore the way the spine moves; the principles behind asana including counter posture; breath in asana and sequencing; concepts from the Yoga Sutra, (including learning to chant); the intelligent cultivation of a pranayama practice…
Find out more »April 2019
Principles Of 1-1 Work AIT Module1
This 4 day module is both the first long weekend of our Art of Individual Teaching course and also an open event for those wishing to develop or review their skills in 1-1 teaching. The prerequisites for this module are to be found here http://www.sadhanamalayogatraining.com/art-of-individual-teaching/ This module will explore the principles of individual work as we have understood and evolved them, based on our work within the tradition of TKV Desikachar. Topics in this module are: Viniyoga Abhyāsa and vairāgya…
Find out more »May 2019
Definitive Yoga Sutra – Chapter 2 – Malvern
The "Definitive Yoga Sutra" series are our most comprehensive Yoga Sutra study courses. We explore each sutra in detail, offering word-by-word explanation and key ideas from Vyasa's traditional commentary. We expand on the meaning of the sutra from the perspective of the teachings of Krishnamacharya and TKV Desikachar, and add Peter Hersnack's unique interpretations where applicable. We try to embrace both traditional perspectives and practical modern interpretations so that students can appreciate both, understanding how we can apply the Yoga…
Find out more »June 2019
Definitive Yoga Sutra Chapter 1 – London
The "Definitive Yoga Sutra" series are our most comprehensive Yoga Sutra study courses. We explore each sutra in detail, offering word-by-word explanation and key ideas from Vyasa's traditional commentary. We expand on the meaning of the sutra from the perspective of the teachings of Krishnamacharya and TKV Desikachar, and add Peter Hersnack's unique interpretations where applicable. We try to embrace both traditional perspectives and practical modern interpretations so that students can appreciate both, understanding how we can apply the Yoga…
Find out more »July 2019
Practicalities of 1-1 Work: AIT Module 2
This 4 day module is both the second long weekend of our Art of Individual Teaching course and also an open event for those wishing to develop or review their skills in 1-1 teaching. The prerequisites for this module are to be found here http://www.sadhanamalayogatraining.com/art-of-individual-teaching/ This module will explore the practicalities of individual work as we have understood and evolved them, based on our work within the tradition of TKV Desikachar. Topics in this module are: Niyama Structuring 1-1 work…
Find out more »St Nons Open Retreat with Ranju Roy
For the past 10 years Ranju has run an open residential weekend at the beautiful retreat centre at St Nons on the Pembrokeshire coast. Looking westwards out to sea, it's right on the coastal path and Saturday afternoon is free for walking and exploring the local area. Spaces are limited (3 twin rooms and 8 single rooms). The weekend will include and early morning practice on Saturday and Sunday, theory and practice sessions and an evening open session for discussion…
Find out more »September 2019
Ethics Of 1-1 Work: AIT Module 3
This 4 day module is the third long weekend of our Art of Individual Teaching course and also an open event for those wishing to develop or review their skills in 1-1 teaching. The prerequisites for this module are to be found here http://www.sadhanamalayogatraining.com/art-of-individual-teaching/ This module will explore the practicalities of individual work as we have understood and evolved them, based on our work within the tradition of TKV Desikachar. Topics in this module include: Yama Teacher Student Relationship Introduction…
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