We often focus on practicing our poses from the spine, arms, and legs. But the ancient teachings of yoga also dealt with opening and quieting the organs of the body, like the heart, kidneys and liver that are found in the “kunda” or vessel holding these organs. During this workshop we will focus on specific poses that create a healthy balance for the organs in the chest and abdomen, as well as explore the theories of why they work. All types of poses will be studied, including backbends, inversions, forward bends and twists. We will also spend some time on specific therapeutic applications that will be immediately applicable to ourselves and to our students.
We will begin each day with a focus intention and then go directly to practicing Active poses. In the second session of the day, we will focus on a Quiet Practice – Restorative yoga, meditation, and pranayama. Throughout the workshop we will return our awareness to stabilizing and balancing from the inside, as well as focusing on how to teach others to do so.
Instructor
Judith Hanson Lasater, Ph.D, PT, C-IAYT, E-RYT-500
is a Physical Therapist and holds a doctorate in East-West Psychology. Judith has been teaching yoga since 1971, has taught on 6 continents and in almost every state in the USA. She has been teaching in Rochester on a regular basis since 1988. Judith is the author of 11 books, the most recent is Teaching Yoga with Intention.
$925 (Student/seniors 10% discount)
Before August 1, 2024: Refund minus a non-refundable $200. No refunds after August1, 2024.
Props: Sticky mat, eye bag, bolster, five firm blankets, two yoga blocks, one yoga belt (6ft), face towel (16”x30”)
Indian Community Center of Rochester
2171 Monroe Wayne County Line Rd., Macedon, NY 14502
| Option | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-refundable deposit | $200 | |
| Balance of Tuition | $725 | |
| Full Tuition | $925 |