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schumacher John Schumacher is the founder and director of Unity Woods Yoga Center. He has studied with B.K.S. Iyengar for the past 28 years and holds one of the few Advanced Iyengar Teaching Certificates in the United States. John's teaching brings you into the present through his precision, clarity, and humor.

Inversions: How Yoga Turns Your World Upside Down
Instructor: John Schumacher
Saturday, May 16
8:00am-10:00am: Session 1
Code: M1SCHU
Intermediate


Headstand and Shoulderstand are among the most beneficial poses— and some of the most feared. Learn how to gradually prepare for and perform these poses safely, and with confidence and skill. Bring two blankets for a more comfortable experience. No neck problems, please. Active asana practice.



Legs, Legs, Legs
Instructor: John Schumacher
Saturday, May 16
3:00pm-5:00pm: Session 3
Code: M3SCHU
All Levels


Your legs are karmendriyas, or organs of action. How you use your legs determines the health of your back and the freedom of your spine. Through a variety of different poses, we'll discover the truth and value of that statement. Active asana practice.



Backbends: Moving from the Known to the Unknown
Instructor: John Schumacher
Sunday, May 17
8:00am-10:00am: Session 4
Code: M4SCHU
Advanced


In backbends, your awareness begins to move from the known, visible front of the body and brain to the unknown, invisible back body and brain. Through challenging backbending poses, begin to explore the deeper aspects of your mind and body. No back problems, please. Rigorous asana practice.



Observing and Correcting Alignment
Instructor: John Schumacher
Sunday, May 17
3:00pm-5:00pm: Session 6
Code: M6SCHU
Continue Your Education


Alignment is a hallmark of B.K.S. Iyengar's teaching. Proper alignment optimizes the benefits and safe performance of the poses and refines the quality of awareness. We'll practice observing and correcting alignment in a number of basic poses. Some discussion; moderately active.




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