Energetic approaches in yoga:  An exploration of the concepts of langhana (relaxing, releasing), brhmana (dynamic, energizing) and samana (balancing), through the play of asana and pranayama in relaxing, stimulating and stabilizing practices.

Friday – Sunday
October 22-24, 2010

Edmonton, Alberta
Yoga Association of Alberta
yaa@yoga.ca

Bandhas: theory and practice in asana and pranayama. This will be a gradual and progressive teaching, through which we will explore varying degrees of intensity as well as alternative practices when these intense “locks” are contra-indicated.

Friday – Sunday
January 21-23, 2011

Edmonton, Alberta
Yoga Association of Alberta
yaa@yoga.ca

Yoga Energetics: langhana – cultivating ease; brhmana - enhancing energy; samana – maintaining balance

Three workshops for Toronto Yoga Festival.  National Ballet School, Toronto.

Friday – Sunday
August 19-21, 2011

Yoga Community Toronto.  www.yogacommunity.ca

Classic poses, their variations and adaptations:  how breath and intention shape our experience.

Friday – Sunday
November 4-6, 2011

Sound and Mantra in asana, pranayama and meditation: Sound is a natural extension of breath which provides ways to deepen yoga practice on all levels. This workshop will include asana practice with breath and sound, enhancing our experience of poses while developing mental focus. We will also explore the use of mantra, both chanted and silent, in pranayama and in meditation.

January 20-22, 2012

Edmonton, Alberta

Chanting Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras:

This workshop will give you an opportunity to develop keen listening and an accurate pronunciation of Sanskrit.  We will begin with simple sounds and move to mantras and Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras,  following the traditional way of teaching, of call and response.     Chanting is a fantastic way to develop breath and attention, to embody essential teachings and to find new energy.  We will follow principles of  Vedic chant, which are both ancient and rigorous, yet freeing and fun.   All levels are welcome, from beginners to experienced chanters.

April 1, 2012

The Yoga Conference, Toronto

Asana and pranayama: delving deeper. In this workshop we will continue exploring the role of breath in asana with a special focus on preparing for advanced pranayama practices to stablize and clear the mind.

November 2-4, 2012

Edmonton, Alberta
Yoga Association of Alberta
yaa@yoga.ca

Rosemary is available for invited workshops. Contact rosemary@anaama-yoga.ca.