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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, DVDs, and the popular book Ashtanga Yoga: The Practice Manual.

Reach Out and Touch Someone: Hands-On Adjustments
Instructor: David Swenson
Friday, May 16
2:30pm-5:30pm: CET Conference
Code:

Learn the basic techniques of applying safe and practical methods of hands-on adjusting. Starting with Downward-Facing Dog, we’ll use partner work to explore a handful of asanas to gain insight into our own practice as we assist others. Mostly asana with partner work.



Yoga Chikitsa: A Fully Conducted Primary Series Class
Instructor: David Swenson
Saturday, May 17
9:00am-10:30am: Main Conference
Code: M1SWEN
Intermediate


Designed for those already familiar with the First Series of Ashtanga Yoga, this class will be conducted like a train ride that continues moving from the opening Sun Salutations to the closing sequence, with time at the end to enjoy a deep relaxation. Mostly asana.



Flying, Floating, and Handstanding
Instructor: David Swenson
Saturday, May 17
3:30pm-5:30pm: Main Conference
Code: M3SWEN
Intermediate


One of the greatest challenges of the Ashtanga flow is the vinyasa. Through partner work, we’ll explore the elements of handstands and arm balances, and break the vinyasa down into its components. All levelswelcome—evenifyou’ve never done a handstand. Mostly asana with partner work.



Inversions, Backbends, and Sitting with Your Breath
Instructor: David Swenson
Sunday, May 18
8:00am-10:00am: Main Conference
Code: M4SWEN
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 self-exploration. Develop a relationship with your lifelong companion, the breath. Mostly asana.



Eight Limbs and Daily Life
Instructor: David Swenson
Sunday, May 18
3:00pm-5:00pm: Main Conference
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 Eight Limbs and talk about how we can use them in our modern lives. Lecture.




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