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swenson 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, January 16
2:00pm-5:00pm: Half-Day Intensive
Code: HISWEN
All Levels


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 sequence, the seated sequence, and the closing sequence. Mostly asana.


Mysore Practice
Instructor: Nicki Doane Richard Freeman Eddie Modestini and David Swenson
Saturday, January 17
8:00am-10:00am: Session 1
Code: M1MYSO
Ashtanga

A Mysore-style class is the ideal format for the committed Ashtanga practitioner. It allows students of all degrees of experience to practice together in a supportive environment at their own level of ability. All four instructors will be present in the room and will offer corrections, adjustments, and individualized instruction based on the specific needs of each student. Mostly asana.



Flying, Floating, and Handstanding
Instructor: David Swenson
Saturday, January 17
10:30am-12:30pm: Session 2
Code: M2SWEN
All Levels, Ashtanga


In this fun-filled exploration of vinyasa and arm balances, we'll break down the vinyasa into its components and explore handstands and arm balances through the avenue of partner work. All levels can attend-even if you've never done a handstand. Mostly asana.



Chakrasana and Jumping Back
Instructor: David Swenson
Saturday, January 17
3:30pm-5:30pm: Session 3
Code: M3SWEN
All Levels, Ashtanga


Chakrasana and Jumping Back are two challenging maneuvers of Ashtanga Yoga. We will look at their basic components and, through partner work, explore safe, practical methods for both Chakrasana and Jumping Back that can be applied within any practice. Mostly asana.


Mysore Practice
Instructor: Nicki Doane Richard Freeman Eddie Modestini and David Swenson
Saturday, January 17
8:00am-10:00am: Session 4
Code: M4MYSO
Ashtanga

A Mysore-style class is the ideal format for the committed Ashtanga practitioner. It allows students of all degrees of experience to practice together in a supportive environment at their own level of ability. All four instructors will be present in the room and will offer corrections, adjustments, and individualized instruction based on the specific needs of each student. Mostly asana.



Eight Limbs and Daily Life
Instructor: David Swenson
Sunday, January 18
3:30pm-5:30pm: Session 6
Code: M6SWEN
All Levels, Contemplative, Ashtanga


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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