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Asana Clinic and Intensive with Donna Farhi
Cohesion: Stability as a Source of Equanimity
September 17 - 22, 2010
Yoga Yoga Westgate

Donna Farhi is a world-renowned yoga teacher who has been practicing for over 30 years and teaching since 1982. She is one of the most sought after guest teachers in the world, leading intensives and teacher training programs internationally. Donna is best known for her unique ability to help students and teachers embody their spiritual practice. We are honored to host her at Yoga Yoga for this training.

Sthira sukham asanam - Yoga Sutra II:46
"Through steadfastly abiding in the part of the self that is unchanging
one finds ease within the posture of the moment." - Donna Farhi


Advanced Training
If you are a 200-hour Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher and are interested in becoming a 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher please contact Yoga Yoga Teacher Training, training@yogayoga.com or (512) 326-2273, to learn how this course can apply! To receive your Advanced Training credit, you will register through Teacher Training, not through this web page

Cohesion Intensive: Stability as a Source of Equanimity
"Cohesion is the molecular force between particles within a body that acts to unite them."

In Patanjali's famous sutra where he defines the practice of asana, we are advised to use the practice of asana to bring about steadiness in the body, in the heart and in the mind. In this 25-hour intensive training we will explore how to balance strength and flexibility as a precursor to stability in practice.

A central theme of this intensive training will be learning how to safely mobilize inherently stable structures in the body such as the upper back, while strengthening vulnerable structures such as the lower back and neck to prevent injury. We will learn how to work systematically to relax, lengthen and then strengthen muscles so they can support maximal spacing and integrity within the joints. This intensive is an essential investment for yoga teachers wanting to either heal or prevent hyper-mobility which can be a common cause of chronic pain and injury.

Each day of this intensive will be divided into two sessions. In the morning session we will explore finding stability and ease within the practice of asana. We will also investigate how we can elevate the practice of asana to a new level by drawing the mind into a deep state of focused relaxation. The afternoon sessions will incorporate the practice of sitting meditation, restoratives and the ancient practice of Yoga Nidra as a way of finding stability within the heart and mind. There will also be time for philosophical discussion and questions each day.

Schedule:
Friday September 17, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Saturday September 18, 9:30am -12:30pm & 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Sunday September 19, 9:30am -12:30pm & 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Monday September 20, 9:30am -12:30pm & 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tuesday September 21, 9:30am -12:30pm & 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Wednesday September 22, 9:30am - 12:30pm

Prerequisites:
This intensive is suitable for anyone with at least one year of consistent yoga experience.

Course Length:
25 hours

Cost: $550 ($595 after August 15)

Click here to register or call (512) 358-1200.
Please note that Advanced Training students will need to register through Yoga Yoga Teacher Training, (512) 326-2273.


Special Bonus Clinic:
Preparing for Headstand & Shoulderstand – Clever Alternatives to the Classics!
Friday September 17, 1pm-4pm

In this three hour clinic we will move through a series of “prerequisite” skills that are necessary building blocks for the safe and comfortable practice of headstand and shoulderstand Even if you cannot or do not go upside-down, the preparatory movements may be of great benefit to you both physically and physiologically. We will also learn smart alternatives postures and restorative postures that can replace inversions, especially for those of you with spinal conditions in the neck that preclude bearing the full weight of your body through the head. This clinic is suitable for any student who has had at least one years consistent instruction up to teacher level. There will be absolutely no pressure for you to do the classic headstand or shoulderstand. Rather you will be encouraged to find the practice that feels comfortable and safe for you.

Space is limited so please register early to avoid disappointment.

Cost: $55 ($65 after August 15)
Click here to register or call (512) 358-1200.


About Donna
Donna Farhi is a yoga teacher who has been practicing for over 30 years and teaching since 1982. She leads intensives and teacher training programs internationally. Donna is best known for her unique ability to help students and teachers alike access a deeper connection with the body as a vehicle for the regeneration of the spirit. Her work focuses on the refinement of natural and universal movement principles that underlie all yoga practice. This concentration on fundamental principles allows student of all levels of experience and from all traditions to build their own authentic yoga practice. Donna has been the asana columnist for both Yoga Journal and Yoga International, and is the author of four books: The Breathing Book, Yoga Mind, Body & Spirit: A Return to Wholeness, Bringing Yoga to Life: The Everyday Practice of Enlightened Living, and Teaching Yoga: Exploring the Teacher-Student Relationship. American born, Donna now resides in North Canterbury, New Zealand.