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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. Through the Eyes of a Teacher: Learning About Ourselves Through Assisting Others Instructor: David Swenson Friday, May 15 9:00am-4:30pm: Friday All-Day Intensive Code: AISWEN All Levels, Continue Your Education Through partner work, we'll develop an eye for alignment and energy flow in the asanas through observation and hands-on adjusting techniques. We'll start with Downward Dog and move through a sampling of asanas from the standing, seated, and closing sequences. Mostly asana with partner work. Yoga Chikitsa: A Fully Conducted Primary Series Class Instructor: David Swenson Saturday, May 16 8:00am-10:00am: Session 1 Code: M1SWEN Intermediate Designed for those already familiar with the First Series of Ashtanga Yoga, this class will continuosly move from the opening Sun Salutations to the closing sequence, with time at the end to enjoy a deep relaxation. Mostly asana. Inversions, Backbends, and Sitting with Your Breath Instructor: David Swenson Saturday, May 16 3:00pm-5:00pm: Session 3 Code: M3SWEN Intermediate Turn your world upside down! Learn inversions by building a solid foundation from which to grow. Redefine backbends as front openings. Explore sitting quietly as an active participation in selfexploration. Develop a relationship with your lifelong companion, the breath. Mostly asana. Flying, Floating, and Handstanding Instructor: David Swenson Sunday, May 17 8:00am-10:00am: Session 4 Code: M4SWEN All Levels One of the greatest challenges of the Ashtanga flow is the vinyasa. We'll explore the elements of handstands and arm balances, and break the vinyasa down into its components. Mostly asana with partner work. Eight Limbs and Daily Life Instructor: David Swenson Sunday, May 17 3:00pm-5:00pm: Session 6 Code: M6SWEN All Levels, Contemplative How does yoga apply within the context of daily living? Underlying the mystery and complexity of Patanjali's description of yoga exists a truly profound simplicity. We'll discuss the eightfold path and talk about how we can use it in our modern lives. Lecture.

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