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Patricia Walden,
renowned for her
international retreats,
teacher trainings, and
workshops, is one of two
Americans who hold a
senior advanced Iyengar
Yoga teaching certificate.
She was named one of "25
American Yoga Originals
Who Are Shaping Yoga
Today" by Yoga Journal and
featured in Time for her
work with yoga and healing.
She has a special interest in
yoga for emotional healing.
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Patricia Walden is unable to attend the Conference due to an injury to her foot. She is very disappointed to be missing the conference this year and looks forward to seeing you next year in Estes Park.
Two of her classes have been cancelled and two will be subbed by Marla Apt. Please see below for the schedule. Students already enrolled in the classes being subbed by Marla Apt will remain in those classes.
Students enrolled in the cancelled classes should email yoga@horizonconference.com with your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choices for replacement classes. We will do our best to place you in your 1st choice.
You may also make any class changes on-site at the conference. |
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Instructor: Patricia Walden and Timothy McCall
Thursday, September 24
9:00am - 4:30pm: Thursday All-Day Intensive
Code: CANCELLED
mixed levels, therapeutic
Yoga includes a wide variety of tools to help heal psychological and emotional problems. In this workshop, we'll explore using asana, breathing practices, chanting, meditation, and ideas from yogic philosophy in the treatment of anxiety and depression. We'll review the science involved, including yoga's effects on the nervous system, neurotransmitters like serotonin, and the stress hormone cortisol. We'll also discuss how to integrate yoga into a broader holistic framework, including ideas from Ayurveda and other therapeutic approaches, both alternative and conventional. Bring a block and two to three blankets.
Instructor: Marla Apt for Patricia Walden
Friday, September 25
3:30pm - 5:30pm: Main Conference: Session 3
Code: M3WALD
mixed levels
Explore the different stages of forward bends with a methodical progression of poses that takes you from the physical through the physiological and into refined states of mind. Learn to use the qualities of rajas and tamas in forward bends to cultivate insight, clarity, and deep peace. Bring two blankets and a belt; they are essential to this practice. Mostly asana.
--CANCELLED
Instructor: Patricia Walden
Saturday, September 26
11:00am - 1:00pm: Main Conference: Session 5b
Code: CANCELLED
intermediate, advanced
Learn the joyful art of dropping back, from Tadasana (Mountain Pose) to Urdhva Dhanurasana (Wheel Pose). Practice a methodical sequence that develops strength, flexibility, and fearlessness in body and mind. Reach for the sky. Surrender to the earth. Awaken the intelligence of your heart. Bring a bolster and a belt.
Instructor: Marla Apt for Patricia Walden
Saturday, September 26
3:30pm - 5:30pm: Main Conference: Session 6
Code: M6WALD
mixed levels
Learn two sequences that will lead you to a practical understanding of your hips: one to prepare for forward bends, and the other to prepare for backbends. By opening your hips, you also will release the pelvic floor and bring awareness to the root chakra. Bring a blanket and strap; they are essential to this practice. Mostly asana.
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