2023
In-Person Workshop in London
Sunday, January 22, 12:00 - 2:00 pm, 2:30 - 4:30 pm
TOWARD HANOMANASANA Energetically, Hanomanasana is stimulating and energizing. It opens the heart chakra (Anahata chakra), the seat of peace, harmony, and compassion.
Intermediate and experienced students, Iyengar Yoga teachers, and teachers in training.
Cautions: Please don’t come if you have hamstring or groin injuries.
Iyengar Yoga Studio, East Finchley
The Iyengar Yoga Studio
Yoga House
Leicester Road
East Finchley, London N2 9EA
In-Person Workshop at Midland Counties Iyengar Yoga Group in Worcestershire, UK
Friday, February 10 — Sunday, February 12
Friday, February 10: The Chakras
Ancient Vedic texts tell us that human life simultaneously exists in two parallel dimensions: the physical body and the psychological, emotional, and mental bodies, or the subtle body. The subtle body is energy, while the physical body is mass, and they mutually affect each other. The subtle body consists of nadi (energy channels) which are connected by nodes (knots) of psychic energy called chakra.10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Standing Poses: Proper stimulation of the first chakra, the root chakra: Muladhara, eases all lower extremity diseases, including those in the legs and feet. Hip openers: Similarly, in order to have access to the second chakra. This chakra governs your emotions, your creativity, sensitivity, sexuality, intimacy, emotional well-being, and self-expression.
1:00 – 3:00 pm: Back bends (supported and unsupported): To release stress, and to develop courage, stimulate the third and fourth chakras by practicing the back bends.
4:00 – 6:00 pm: Restorative Poses: Inversions (supported & unsupported) and Seated Forward Extensions: When the fifth chakra at the throat center, Vishudha, is properly awakened and balanced, diseases in the immune system, neurological system, throat and upper bronchial's are relieved. The sixth chakra, Ajna, located between the eyes, stimulates the pituitary gland. In addition, it boosts the immune system, enhances creative visualization, and is linked to the spiritual and soul bodies.General level: open to all levels, and all students and methods of yoga. Come with an open mind, and be prepared to explore the Chakras via Iyengar Yoga!
Saturday, February 11
9:00 – 11:30 am: Active Forward Bends: These forward bends are energizing, bring relief from anxiety and create much space in the lumbar spine.
2:00 – 4:30 pm: Support the immune system with inversions (with easy substitutes for beginners) which use gravity to help stimulate the lymphatic system, and supported backbends which support cardiovascular and respiratory health.
Suitable for all levels and abilities.
Sunday, Feb 12: Women's Day
Bobby presents a yoga day devoted entirely to women approaching, or going through Menopause. Just as physical and psychological disturbances occur when menstruation begins, you have to face them again when it comes to an end. You will learn to navigate through these transitions with practices that calm the nerves and bring emotional balance, enhance the functioning of the endocrine system, and boost the immune system. We will also explore the challenges and rewards of the post-menopausal phase.9:00 – 11:30 am
1:30 – 4:00 pmSuitable for all levels and abilities
Midland Counties Iyengar Yoga Group
Worcestershire. UK.
Tel: 01684 560253 / 07743 928 784
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Hybrid Weekend Workshop in Inverness, Scotland
Friday, February 24 — Sunday, February 26; in-person and online
Friday, February 24 6 – 9pm (GMT) Hanumanasana benefits the body by opening and elongating the quadriceps and front hip flexors, and lengthening and releasing tension in the hamstrings. Iyengar Yoga teachers, and teachers in training. Intermediate and experienced students. Cautions: Please don’t come if you have hamstring or groin injuries.
Saturday, February 25, 10:00 am – 12:30pm (GMT): Standing Poses build strength and endurance, giving us a good foundation for all of the other asanas. General Level
Saturday, February 25, 3:00 – 5:00 pm (GMT): Twists and Forward Bends. General LevelSunday, February 26, 9:30 am – 12:00pm (GMT): Backbends: Here's a way to radically rethink your backbends. General Level
Sunday, February 26, 1:30 – 3:30 pm (GMT): Restorative yoga & pranayama. General level.Mobile +44 (0) 7761628949
In-Person Workshop in North-East England Iyengar Yoga
Friday & Saturday, March 17 & 18
Friday, March 17,6:30 - 8:30 pm: Toward Mulabandhasana: Mulabandhasana activates the root chakra, the Muladhara, which is the foundation of the physical structure and the energy body. Teachers, trainee teachers and experienced students
Saturday, March 18, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm: Side Stretch: You Are as Vital, and Vibrant as Your Spine is Flexible. Standing Poses, and seated poses. General Level
Saturday, March 18, 1:30 - 3:30 pm: Active Restorative sequence: This active restorative sequence helps us elevate our emotions, leads our mind to a lighter state and balances negative thoughts with positive. (Includes supported back-bends). General Level