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
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?
Blessings, Lea & Tarik
loveashtangayoga@gmail.com






