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lasater Judith Hanson Lasater is president of the California Yoga Teachers Association and cofounder of Yoga Journal. A yoga teacher since 1971 and a practicing physical therapist, she holds a PhD in East- West psychology and is the author of Living Your Yoga: Finding the Spiritual in Everyday Life.

Moving from the Organs
Instructor: Judith Hanson Lasater
Friday, May 15
9:00am-4:30pm: Friday All-Day Intensive
Code: AILASA
All Levels, Therapeutic


We often focus on practicing our poses from the spine, arms, and legs. But the ancient teachings of yoga also deal with opening and quieting the body's organs, such as the heart, kidneys, and liver. This class includes active and restorative practices. Bring a bolster, three blankets, and a block.



Freedom of the Hip Joint
Instructor: Judith Hanson Lasater
Saturday, May 16
10:30am-12:30pm: Session 2
Code: M2LASA
All Levels, Therapeutic


While practicing, we will focus on hip movements and deal with problems with this core joint in asana. Lecture and asana. **This class has been approved by American Council on Exercise (ACE) for 0.2 CECs.**



What Is This Thing Called Yoga?
Instructor: Judith Hanson Lasater
Saturday, May 16
3:00pm-5:00pm: Beginners Conference
All Levels


What is yoga, and why do we do it? We'll help answer these questions by introducing the basic philosophy of asana and the wider practice of yoga. We'll also discuss what we gain from the practice and why it affects us so strongly. Lecture and discussion.



Moving from the Organs
Instructor: Judith Hanson Lasater
Sunday, May 17
10:30am-12:30pm: Session 5
Code: M5LASA
All Levels


We usually focus on practicing our poses from the spine, arms, and legs. But the ancient teachings of yoga also deal with opening and quieting the organs. We'll focus on specific poses that create a healthy balance of the organs, and explore the theories of why these poses work. Mostly asana. **This class has been approved by American Council on Exercise (ACE) for 0.2 CECs.**


Sunday, May 17

1:30pm-2:30pm

Panel Discussion: "Living the Yamas and Niyamas in Daily Life"
with Seane Corn, Gary Kraftsow, Judith Hanson Lasater, and Aadil Palkhivala.



Restorative Yoga
Instructor: Judith Hanson Lasater
Sunday, May 17
3:00pm-5:00pm: Session 6
Code: M6LASA
All Levels


Explore the theory and the practice of restorative yoga. Bring at least three blankets, an eye cover, a strap, and if possible, a bolster. The more props, the more relaxation. **This class has been approved by American Council on Exercise (ACE) for 0.2 CECs.**




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