YOGAFORMA WORKSHOPS
FACTS, AWARENESS, PRACTICE
YOGA FORMA WORKSHOPS, 2024
I present workshops on a wide range of topics throughout the year. These in-depth workshops are ideal for instructors and practitioners of all levels who wish to deepen their knowledge of yoga, meditation, and pranayama. View my schedule of upcoming workshops that are offered live in the studio or online.
FEBRUARY 4, 2024
SAFE BACK BENDS FOR EVERYONE
Feb 4 1:00-3:00pm
Yoga Center of Columbia
Early Bird $35 by Jan 31, after $45
Backbends can range from simple to complex but all are based on a foundation of anatomical principles that can be applied to proper sequencing to help make backbends accessible and safe. We will explore the nuances of Urdhva Mukha Svanasana, Dhanurasana, Ustrasana, and Urdhva Dhanurasana. We will use props and offer modifications to make these sometimes challenging poses more doable.
Blocks, bolsters, blankets, straps
FEBRUARY 25, 2024
FUNDAMENTALS OF INVERSIONS
Feb 25 1:00-3:00pm
Yoga Center of Columbia
Early bird $35 by Feb 20, after $45
Inversions can be intimidating, however, understanding certain concepts that can be applied to practicing these poses, such as bandhas, pranayama, anatomy, can make these postures more accessible. Proper sequencing can also help adequately prepare the body to practice these postures. We will explore the nuances of these common inversions: Urdhva Mukha Vrksasana, Sirsasana, Pincha Mayurasana and Salamba Sarvangasana.
MARCH 17, 2024
YOGA FORMA: A VISUAL RESOURCE GUIDE FOR THE SPINE AND LOWER BACK
Mar 17 1:00-4:00pm
Yoga Center of Columbia
Early bird $60 before March 12, after $75
This workshop highlights the physical benefits of yoga emphasizes the complementary aspects of science and Western medical disciplines and offers recommendations for practicing yoga to address lower back pain as featured in the book, “Yoga Forma: A Visual Resource Guide for the Spine and Lower Back.” Anatomy and biomechanics (kinesiology) will be highlighted as participants explore the nuances of traditional yoga asanas through lectures, observation, and practice. Emphasis will be placed on refining your practice, and injury prevention for healthy practitioners and for those with diagnosed health conditions. Conditions related to lower back pain, such as sciatica, lumbar sprain, herniated discs, scoliosis, stenosis, spondylosis, and more, will be discussed. Be prepared to move, all levels are welcome!
This workshop is ideal for:
● Yoga instructors and practitioners who wish to gain more knowledge about yoga asana, functional anatomy & kinesiology to use in a classroom setting with individuals or for self-practice.
● Health care professionals and bodyworkers who want to deepen their knowledge and understanding of yoga to utilize in treatment or programming (physical therapists, nurses, Pilates, personal trainers, athletes, dancers, etc.)
● Individuals who have been diagnosed with physical conditions and injuries who want to participate safely in yoga classes.
● Healthy active, people who want to improve self-awareness and Injury prevention (CECs- 2.5 or 3.0 contact hours, Anatomy and Physiology, YACEP)