Welcome to The Willows
THE WILLOWS YOGA is Tantra and Anusara inspired; transformation thru movement, breath, meditation, purification, kindness, surrender and devotion. Each moment presents itself in exactly the perfect way, each moment a gift of realization. To be grounded by yoga that is a"celebration of the heart," with an elegant system of alignment principles that sees good in all people, all things, encouraging students of all abilities and experience. Also offering Jivamukti and blended yoga styles. Full schedule of yoga classes, yoga studies, teacher training, kirtan, sound concerts and inspiring special events in North County San Diego: Carlsbad, Encinitas, Solana Beach, Cardiff, Leucadia, Oceanside, Del Mar, and Vista.
SPECIAL EVENTS:
SVATANTRYA -The Freedom Within
Two Special Yoga Classes with Sherry Schreck on Independence Day
SAT JUL 4th 8:30 – 10 am Level 2-3 and 10:30 – noon Level 1-2
"Svatantrya is the seed of everything. Everything exists in the mirror of Consciousness with svatantrya as its cause." -Swami Lakshmanjoo
THE BASIS OF AYURVEDA SAT JUL 11th 1-5 pm $75
The Maha Bhutas(5 Elements)and their Attributes
Basic Attributes of the Doshas: Vata, Pitta & Kapha
The Constitution(Prakruti), the Imbalance (Vikruti)
Doshas and Daily Cycle
The Digestive Fire(Agni)
The 7 Dhatus - Protecting the body
Ideal routine for your dosha
AYURVEDIC NUTRITION & DIGESTION SAT JUL 25th 1-5 pm $75
Rasa, the taste of food
The SixTastes:sweet,sour,salty,pungent,bitter,astringent
Digestion(Agni) and stages of Digestion
Balanced Ayurvedic eating
Food Combining
Simple Balancing Ayurvedic Herbs& Remedies
The body is the temple of spirit. Ayurveda offers a blend of science and philosophy 5,000 years old that balances physical, mental, emotional and spiritual components key to optimal health and your unique body constitution. To live in harmony with cosmic law is the Ayurvedic way of life, establishing the equilibrium between human nature and environment with established practices. FOR MORE INFO: jutta
Reservations required for one or both sessions:
Michele Bollo 760-840-0414 michele@willowsyoga.com
An Ayurvedic Practioner, Jutta Hecht studied in India the arts of Hatha Yoga, Yoga Therapy, Ayurvedic Dietetics, Marma massage and treatments. She has also taught Ayurveda in Germany, India and California for the past 16 years, consulting with clients on lifestyle, diet, and female health issues and recommending necessary changes according to Ayurvedic principles to bring about vibrant health.
ROOTED IN GRACE
TAKE YOUR PRACTICE TO THE NEXT LEVEL
Anusara Alignment Principles with Sherry Schreck
SAT AUG 1st 1-4 pm $45
There are five main alignment principles applied sequentially in each pose: Opening to Grace, Muscular Energy, Inner Spiral, Outer Spiral, and Organic Energy. Also there are secondary alignment principles used to refine alignment. All the principles are applied in every pose. As you move in sequence through the principles, maintain the action of the preceding principle for a cumulative effect. —John Friend, Founder Anusara Yoga
Reservations WITH DEPOSIT kindly required by July 28th.Michele@willlowsyoga.com or call 760-840-0414
HOT SUMMER NIGHTS COUPLES YOGA with Andrew Alter and Devi Adea
Coming in August, Date To Be Announced
Couples Yoga as the dance of the divine masculine and divine feminine forces within your relationship. Playfulness between these two forces allows the breath of vitality and passion to assert soulpower--to open to each other thru intent, humor, love and presence. Create the movement as an extension of sensuality, touch that extends from the heart thru the fingertips, the gaze transmits sacred messages as each partner recognizes the other as Self. One heart, one moment in the divine play of love. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. PLEASE CONTACT MICHELE 760-840-0414 or michele@willowsyoga.com. Space is limited.
ANUSARA YOGA STUDIES:
ANUSARA STUDENT IMMERSION
OR TEACHER TRAINING STARTS SEP 18 2009
With Sherry Schreck
Now accepting reservations. Explore science beyond movement, the body beyond the physical. Includes metaphysics and cosmology, the performance of asana reflecting attitude, mindfulness, balanced action, strength, stamina and flexibility and knowledge of Anusara alignment principles and form. The teaching program is registered with Yoga Alliance at the 200 hour level, and may be applied toward inspired or certified Anusara status. (Consists of Immersions I-III, the Teacher Immersion, Apprenticeship, homework and reading.)
Immersion Overview:
Learn the art of yoga in a nurturing environment, and share deeply with others on your journey to the truth of your practice. John Friend, Anusara founder, has designated this Immersion program as a prerequisite for the Teacher Training in the Anusara tradition. This program is designed to accommodate school, work, holidays and family and the time frame allows for optimal processing of reading and assignments, and the development of your personal practice.
The full series is offered twice a year. The first three Immersions consist of two weekends each, delivering fundamental Anusara philosophy in the Tantric tradition to enhance your own practice with elegance and strength. These foundational segments are the pre-requisite for the three weekends of Teacher Training that follow, as you learn the art of teaching: sequencing, powerful use of language, practical hands on adjustments, student observation skills, class thematics and more.
More info about Teacher Training
More info about the Yoga Student Immersions
ADVANCED TEACHER TRAINING FALL DATES TBA
Tantric Awakening with Sherry Schreck
At the heart of teaching yoga is the process of adhikara, applying oneself to continual study. Bringing together elements of personal experience, expression, compassion and ancient wisdom together within the context of a yoga class is simply art. An effective yoga teacher communicates their own playful expression from the heart and in turn students can connect with their innate joyand goodness. More info about Advanced Teacher Training
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