Ashtanga Yoga Studies - Course

  Location: CDO-Centro de Dança de Oeiras in Algés-Portugal.


Duration: 32hours total hours of class time (practical and theoretical) divided into 4 weekends, during the months of October, November and December 2013.

Home studies: Students are expected to study around 2 hours a day at home (asana practice included).

Objectives: 

• To know the history, origin and characteristics of Ashtanga Yoga. 
• To pronounce and chant both the Opening and Closing Mantras and to understand its meaning.

• Understand the practice of Bandhas and Dristhis as well as their numbers, names and when to practice them.
• To understand the practice of Vinyasa and know their numbers for each Asana.
• Practice basic Pranayama correctly.
• Memorize the Yoga Sutras opening prayer

• To develop correct intention and discipline to practice alone.

• To know the sânscrit name of the primary series Asanas as well as their meanings, benefits and effects.
• Chant correctly the first Chapter of the Yogasutras; with the help of the book.

 

Dates:
 

October 12 / 13

8h00: Yoga Sutras de Patanjali

8h30: Mysore Style*

10h00: Pranayama / Conference

 

November 9 / 10
 

8h00: Yoga Sutras de Patanjali

8h30: Mysore Style*

10h00: Pranayama / Conference

 

November 23 / 24
 

8h00: Yoga Sutras de Patanjali

8h30: Mysore Style*

10h00: Pranayama / Conference

 

December 7 / 8

 

8h00: Yoga Sutras de Patanjali

8h30: Mysore Style*

10h00: Pranayama / Conference
 

* Mysore Style classes are open for any student (they can pay a drop-in fee) but may not attend the chanting or other classes.
 

Books:

 

Yoga Mala - Sri K Pattabhi Jois

4 chapters on Freedom - Swami Satyananda Sraswati
 

Material provided:

 

CD/file recording of the Yoga Sutras and Primary series led Class to practice at home.
 

Investment:
 

Mysore style class drop-in (open for any student): 15€

 

Course fee total: 200€
 

Conditions:
 

All students interested in participating in this course should send us an email by the 1st of October with the subject: ASHTANGA YOGA COURSE and answer the following questions: 
 

1- How experienced are you? How long and with whom have you been practicing? (no longer than 150 words)
 

2- Why would you like to take part on this course?

 

If you have any questions or doubts please write us directly and we will try to clear it up.

Blessings, Lea & Tarik

loveashtangayoga@gmail.com