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David Swenson
made his first trip to
Mysore in 1977, learning
the full Ashtanga system
as originally taught by
Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. He is
recognized today as one
of the world's foremost
practitioners and instructors
of Ashtanga Yoga and has
produced numerous videos
and DVDs, and the book
Ashtanga Yoga: The Practice
Manual.
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Instructor: David Swenson
Thursday, September 24
9:00am - 4:30pm: Thursday All-Day Intensive
Code: ALSWEN
mixed levels
Come for a fun-filled and educational day of Ashtanga Yoga. Whether you are new to Ashtanga or are an experienced practitioner, you'll learn about its philosophical and practical aspects, including vinyasa, ujjayi breathing, bandhas, and pranayama. You'll be sure to finish the day with a greater awareness of your practice-and with a smile on your face. Discussion and asana practice.
Instructor: David Swenson
Friday, September 25
8:00am - 10:00am: Main Conference: Session 1
Code: M1SWEN
continue your education
View your practice from a teacher's perspective. Develop an eye for alignment and energy flow in the asanas through hands-on adjusting techniques and partner work. You need not be a teacher to attend; there is much to learn about your own practice through assisting and observing others. Mostly asana with partner work.
Instructor: David Swenson
Friday, September 25
11:00am - 1:00pm: Main Conference: Session 2b
Code: M2SWEN
mixed levels
In Ashtanga Yoga, the mantra is the sound of our breath, or ujjayi. We'll focus on the mantra of ujjayi within asana practice as well as during pranayama, and explore the invisible world of the bandhas. Come gain a greater understanding of these subtle yet powerful tools. Mostly asana.
Instructor: David Swenson
Saturday, September 26
8:00am - 10:00am: Main Conference: Session 4
Code: M4SWEN
mixed levels
Everything around us is composed of opposing forces. If we inhale, we must also exhale. To go up, we must also move down. We'll look at methods of creating a balance between opposing forces as well as the benefit of facilitating length within the spine during practice. Mostly asana.
Instructor: David Swenson
Saturday, September 26
11:00am - 1:00pm: Main Conference: Session 5b
Code: M5SWEN
mixed levels
One of the greatest challenges of Ashtanga flow is vinyasa. Learn to break vinyasa down into its components as we explore the elements of Handstands and Arm Balances through the avenue of partner work. All levels may attend, even if you have never done a Handstand before- alternatives are always given. Mostly asana.
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