August 6-8, David Swenson

by Dana Blonde
(Calgary)

Yoga Shala, Calgary, AB

David Swenson Hosted by the Yoga Shala and Yoga Passage!
Weekend Workshop & One Week Teacher Training......

Weekend Workshop August 6-8

Come and immerse yourself in the wonderful depths of Ashtanga Yoga with one of the world's top instructors.
David has been practicing Ashtanga for over three decades. His expertise as a practitioner is matched by his ability
to share a wealth of knowledge in a very personable, fun and down-to-earth manner. His courses are presented in a
supportive and compassionate fashion making it accessible to all levels of practitioner to participate.

There are always practical tips offered such as his "Physics of Flight" class in which he breaks down the dynamics of vinyasa into minute details. In another class he may explore what he calls "Equality of Opposition and the Six Directions." Here he explains how to seek balance through uniting the opposing forces that form every asana as well as the world around us. On a philosophical level he offers practical insights into Patanjalis Yoga Sutras in a class entitled "Eight Limbs and Daily Life." David sheds light onto the more ethereal areas of the internal practice through explorations of pranayama and the
energetic realms of bandhas. Whether new to Ashtanga or a seasoned practitioner all are sure to gain benefit from attending the classes. Don't miss the opportunity to study with David. You are sure to return home with greater insights into your practice and a smile on your face.

$320.00 plus GST for the weekend ($295 early bird price if registered prior to June 1/10)

or $65 per session if space is available after June 1/10

Register by calling Yoga Passage Calgary at 403.277.3058 or online.

Detailed Schedule:

Friday

ASHTANGA YOGA: AN INTRODUCTION 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Saturday

ALL ABOARD THE ASHTANGA TRAIN 9:00 - 11:00am

FLYING FLOATING AND HANDSTANDING 1:00 - 3:30pm

BREATH, BANDHAS AND PRANAYAMA 4:00 - 5:30pm

Sunday

NADI SHODANA / A GUIDED TOUR 9:00 - 11:00am

INVERSIONS, BACKBENDS AND SITTING WITH YOUR BREATH 1:00 - 3:30pm

EIGHT LIMBS AND DAILY LIFE 4:00 - 5:30pm

One week Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training
(40 hours seven days) Aug 9-15

First Series Teacher Training / Yoga Immersion

This 40-hour course is designed as an intensive immersion into the teaching techniques of the Primary Series of Ashtanga Yoga. It is NOT a certification course. Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion at the end of the course but NOT a Teaching Certification. Participants will gain great insights and depth of knowledge as to how to share the practice of Ashtanga Yoga with all levels of students. The information contained in this course is invaluable and will be beneficial to those already teaching as well as to students wishing only to attend to deepen their personal practice. This course will cover the teaching techniques of the Primary Series of Ashtanga Yoga. The participants will learn safe and effective hands-on adjustment techniques through partner work for all of the asanas, practicalities of conducting a class and yoga theory. This is a deep immersion into the details underlying the practice and teaching of Ashtanga Yoga. One need not be a teacher to attend or even desire to be a teacher. Many students have attended this course to merely enhance their personal practice. Those that do wish to teach however will find a wealth of invaluable tools to share with their students.

It is necessary for participants to have a consistent personal practice of Ashtanga Yoga and an understanding of the flow and sequencing of the asanas. The course is not designed as an avenue to learn the sequence but rather to learn to teach Ashtanga Yoga or to deepen an existing practice.

As in all courses run by David Swenson there is sure to be plenty of laughter and fun as well as an incredible depth of knowledge shared. Participants are certain to learn more than they ever imagined possible in a weeklong course and have a great time in the process. Don?t miss this opportunity!

This is a deep immersion into the details underlying the practice and teaching of Ashtanga Yoga. One need not be a teacher to attend or even desire to become a teacher. Many participants attend simply to deepen their own practice. Those that do wish to teach, however, will find a wealth of invaluable tools to share with their students. The course is open to all levels of practice however, it is recommended for participants to have a consistent personal practice of Ashtanga Yoga and an understanding of the flow and sequencing of the asanas in order to gain the greatest benefits from the course. The information contained in this course is invaluable and will be beneficial to all levels of practitioners! Participants who complete the entire 40 hour course will receive a Certificate of Completion from David at the end of the training.


SCHEDULE:

Monday through Friday 9:00 - 11:00 / 1:00 - 4:00 pm.
Saturday 9:00 - 1:00 pm / 3:00 - 5:00 pm.
Sunday 9:00 - 1:00 pm

To register please contact Yoga Passage: phone 403.277.3058 or online.

$1,100 plus GST for the One Week Teacher Training ($995.00 early bird rate if registered before June 1/10)