‘the anatomy of Yoga’

Saturday 29th November 2008

Falmouth sports Club, Western Terrace, Falmouth.

9.30am – 12.30pm

cost £12 (£10 concessions)

This morning workshop takes a look inside your Yoga practice and explores some of the challenges of practising Yoga in a human body. We ask questions like ‘why can’t I touch my toes? Why are my shoulders so tight? Why do my knees hurt in this pose? And many more! Whilst staying primarily with the physiological process of Yoga postures we will also look at the role of the mind by exploring how memory, intention and emotion can affect our physical movement.
We will build the morning around a typical Yoga class, pausing frequently to address questions as they arise. By the end of the morning it is hoped that you will have a working knowledge of your own musculature and the basic physiological process of practising Yoga. There will be ample opportunity to address any specific issues you may have. Andrew will lead the workshop assisted by his life-size skeleton model so that you can have a visual, tactile and experiential reference to the postures we do.
Booking will be in advance only and spaces are limited so please book your place early. If you have any questions prior to booking please contact us on 01326 375191 or by email at info@athayoga.co.uk

day workshops with andrew.

Andrew has studied all aspects of the Classical Yoga system and worked with many teachers from the diverse schools of Yoga. He is also interested in how the ancient Yoga philosophies of Vedanta and Samkhya, and its sister sciences like Ayurveda can be incorporated into our contemporary understanding and practice of Yoga. For him, Yoga is truly an holistic practise which sheds light on all of our experiences, sensations and feelings as human beings. As such Yoga becomes part of our personal evolution encouraging effort and acceptance in equal measure, a way of finding peacefulness within and without.

Andrew’s aim is to make each day a complete experience, establishing good practice in what you already understand and opening up new paths of interest for the future. Both seasoned Yogis and beginners are welcome as each person is encouraged to practise within their own abilities. However, anyone with acute or long term injury or illness should talk to Andrew before booking.

Our Yoga teacher training programme offers you a unique and flexible curriculum of practise and study which will recognise your own aspirations and motivations and help you become the teacher you want to be. Our programme is delivered on a small group or one-to-one basis through tutorial, supervised practise and personal study.

Our approach is one of intuitive and creative learning through dialogue, experimentation, practise and reflection. We aim to enable students to fully digest and assimilate their learning in order that they may become confident, inspirational and well informed Yoga teachers.

We offer a three module programme which gives you a well rounded foundation in the philosophy and practise of Yoga and an in depth exploration of the teaching process. This aims to help you find the most creative way of expressing yourself as a Yoga teacher who can draw on all Yoga traditions but is bound by none.

There is no formal requirement for this course but we welcome applications from any potential students who have a dedicated interest in developing their Yoga practise and who wish to become Yoga Teachers. We also feel this course is an excellent consolidation for any student who has undertaken a basic course overseas and who wishes to clarify and broaden their personal approach to teaching. Depending on previous experience, you will need to complete a recognised Anatomy and Physiology qualification.

On a practical level, we will aim at the outset to construct a personal programme which will take account of your existing commitments, your personal strengths and the time frame you have for completion and qualification.

On completion of study with us you will be qualified at the 200 hour level and have access to the appropriate Insurance to teach Yoga. We also offer ongoing support and supervision to all Teacher Trainees. For a full outline of the course Download (Right click open or save)  the prospectus.

For those students who do not necessarily wish to become Yoga Teachers we offer enrolment on our Yoga Mentoring programme which incorporates modules one and two of the Teacher Training Course. This enables students to add new dimensions to their knowledge and practise and builds a foundation for future completion of the Teacher Training programme where appropriate.