Ashtanga 101 with Clayton Horton
Sunday 9 November – Beginner Levels
Monday 1 December – Intermediate to Advanced Levels
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Ashtanga 101
Ashtanga Yoga is an ancient system of Yoga that was taught by Vamana Rishi in the Yoga Korunta. This text was imparted to Sri T. Krishnamacharya in the early 1900s by his Guru Rama Mohan Brahmachari and was later passed down to Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, teacher of Clayton Horton, during the duration of his studies with Krishnamacharya, beginning in 1927.
Sri K. Pattabhi Jois emphasises Vinyasa as the main components of Ashtanga Yoga.
Vinyasa means breathing and movement system. For each movement, there is one breath. The purpose of vinyasa is internal cleansing. Breathing and moving together while performing asanas makes the blood hot, or as Sri K. Pattabhi Jois says, "boils the blood". Thick blood is dirty and causes disease in the body. The heat created from yoga cleans and thins the blood, so that it may circulate freely. The combination of asanas with movement and breath make the blood circulate freely around all the joints, taking away pains in the body. When there is a lack of circulation, pain occurs. The heated blood also moves through all the internal organs removing impurities and disease, which are brought out of the body by the sweat that occurs during practice.
Sweat is an important by-product of vinyasa, because it is only through sweat that disease leaves the body and purification occurs. In the same way that gold is melted in a pot to remove its impurities, by virtue of the dirt rising to the surface as the gold boils and the dirt is then removed, yoga boils the blood and brings all our toxins to the surface, which is then removed through sweat. If the method of vinyasa is followed, the body becomes healthy, strong, and pure like gold.
After the body is purified, it is possible to purify the nervous system and then the sense organs. These first steps are very difficult and require many years of practice. The sense organs are always looking outside, and the body is always giving into laziness. However, through determination and diligent practice, these can be controlled. After this is accomplished, mind control comes automatically. Vinyasa creates the foundation for this to occur.
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Sunday 9 November, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Ashtanga 101 - Beginner Levels
In this workshop, we will explore the fundamentals of Breath, Sun Salutations, Dristhi (gazing point), basic seated postures and some finishing postures. Suitable for beginners, advanced beginners and those new to Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga. Evolutions and examples of the Jump Back and the Jump Through of the Ashtanga vinyasa system will be covered in detail. Technique and alignment of postures will be refined, allowing for efficiency of muscular force and correct breathing. Opening and finishing mantras will be explained. This is a fantastic way to be introduced to the self-paced, personal practice called "Mysore Style" Ashtanga Yoga as taught by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois of Mysore, South India.
*Open to all levels
Monday 1 December, 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Ashtanga 101 - Intermediate to Advanced Levels
This workshop will provide the student with concrete information, examples and tools to work on the Technical details of the Ashtanga vinyasa breath movement system. Alignment of more challenging postures of the Primary Series and postures from the Intermediate (Second Series) will be refined, allowing for efficiency of muscular force, correct breathing, and an increase in the flow of prana - our subtle, vital energy.
*Intermediate to advanced levels |
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INIDIVIDUAL SESSION:
| Session 1: | 9 November (Sun)
Ashtanga 101 - Beginner Levels
• 10:00am - 12:30pm (2.5 hrs)
• All levels
- Regular Price: HK$400
- Early Bird 20%: HK$320 (ends 5 Nov) | | Session 2: | 1 December (Mon)
Ashtanga 101 - Intermediate to Advanced Levels
• 7:00pm - 9:30pm (2.5 hrs)
• Intermediate Levels and above
- Regular Price: HK$400
- Early Bird 20%: HK$320 (ends 5 Nov) |
PACKAGE:
• Sessions 1 + 2
- Regular Price: HK$640 (HK$ 320 per session)
- Early Bird 20%: HK$512 (HK$ 256 per session, ends 5 Nov) |
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Early-Bird/ Refunds/Cancellation:
• Early-Bird 20% Discount ends 5 November 2008.
• No refund or credit will be given for cancellation after
5 November 2008.
To register, please contact our Central studio or see reception. |
| About Clayton Horton |
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Clayton has been a student of Yoga for over 20 years. He began teaching in 1996 and is the Director of Greenpath Yoga in San Francisco, California. His practice is rooted in the Ashtanga tradition and Greenpath meditation, being a student of Sri Pattabhi K. Jois and the Greensufi. Clayton is also a Founding Board Member of the Green Yoga Association and the Director of Teenpath Yoga for teens in San Francisco. He is a student of Sanskrit and on the Board of Directors at the Yoga Society of San Francisco Brahmananda Ashram. Clayton received formal authorisation to teach Ashtanga Yoga from Sri K. Pattabhi Jois and his Grandson Sharat of the Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute of Mysore, South India in 2003. Clayton lives and teaches in San Francisco, California, but travels regularly to Asia and South America to teach workshops and retreats.
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