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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 Ph.D. in East-West psychology and is the author of Living Your Yoga: Finding the Spiritual in Everyday Life. The Lower Back: Practice, Anatomy, and Therapeutics Instructor: Judith Hanson Lasater Thursday, September 25 9:00am-4:30pm: All-Day Intensives Code: TILASA All Levels Probably no pain is more common in yoga practice than lower back pain. We'll study the anatomy of the area, identify common reasons for pain, then practice with this awareness and apply therapeutic movements as needed. What Is This Thing Called Yoga? Instructor: Judith Hanson Lasater Saturday, September 27 11:00am-1:00pm: Beginners Conference A & B Code: Beg Conf A/B Beginners What is yoga, and why do we do it? We'll help answer this question by introducing the basic philosophy of asana and the wider practice of yoga. We'll discuss what we gain from the practice and why it affects us so strongly. Lecture and discussion. This lecture will be combined with students from Beginners Conference B. Arm Balances and Chaturanga for the Strength-Challenged Instructor: Judith Hanson Lasater Friday, September 26 3:30pm-5:30pm: Main Conference - Session 3 Code: M3LASA All Levels Are your triceps nonexistent? Do you slip out of class when it's time for Chaturanga? We'll practice challenging poses in a fun and easy way, learning how to slowly build strength in your arms and shoulders. Bring a block , two blankets, and a strap. Mostly asana. **This class has been approved by American Council on Exercise (ACE) for 0.2 CECs.** Restorative Yoga Instructor: Judith Hanson Lasater Saturday, September 27 3:30pm-5:30pm: Main Conference - 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.** Freedom of the Hip Joint Instructor: Judith Hanson Lasater Sunday, September 28 10:00am-12:00pm: Main Conference - Session 7 Code: M7LASA 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.**

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