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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.

Backbends: Between the Earth and the Sky
Instructor: Patricia Walden
Saturday, May 16
10:30am-12:30pm: Session 2
Code: M2WALD
Intermediate


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.



Forward Bends: A Meditative Practice
Instructor: Patricia Walden
Saturday, May 16
3:00pm-5:00pm: Session 3
Code: M3WALD
All 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.



Cultivate Willpower and a Fierce Heart Through Asana
Instructor: Patricia Walden
Sunday, May 17
10:30am-12:30pm: Session 5
Code: M5WALD
All Levels


What you do with your mind affects your body, and vice versa. We will practice 10 poses to cultivate willpower, build confidence, and awaken the intelligence of the heart. We will focus on the muscular power of these poses—and then how to integrate this power with the qualities of sensitivity and intelligence. Learning to cultivate willpower and determination on the mat will help you to create them off the mat. Mostly asana.



Hip Openers: Doorways to Space and Freedom
Instructor: Patricia Walden
Sunday, May 17
3:00pm-5:00pm: Session 6
Code: M6WALD
All 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 belt; they are essential to this practice.




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