FREEDOM OF THE MIND - FREEDOM OF THE HIPS
NLP Mind techniques for Yogis
with Helene Liu and Michel Besnard 6 & 7 December Tsim Sha Tsui
Freedom of the Mind: NLP Mind techniques for Yogis
"Yoga is perfect evenness of the mind" -- Bhagavad Gita
"The Map is not the Territory" -- Alfred Korzybski
Would you like to learn "mind" techniques that allow you to exponentially improve not only your "body" asana practice, but also your effectiveness in the world in general?
"The Map is not the Territory" means that what we create in our mind (the map) does not necessarily represent reality (the territory). NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) presents some simple techniques that assist us with mastering our mind and our representation of reality, changing it if needed, and living a more centred and meaningful life.
In this weekend body & mind workshop, you will be introduced to the basis of NLP re-programming.
Helene Liu is a Certified NLP, Hypnosis and Glasswalk Trainer. She trains corporations and individuals in body-mind techniques to assist them with achieving results. Helene is also a teacher and student of Yoga and Yoga philosophy. She studied Yoga with Michel for 5 years.
Freedom of the Hips
"Whenever one does anything, one has no success whatsoever without practice" - Yoga-Vasistha
"The goal of yoga is about adaptability not flexibility" - Judith Lassiter
A careful study of the anatomy of the hips shows that they are very specific joints, determined by gender and culture.
Would you like to understand the ONE part of the anatomy that has a direct effect on your whole asana practice?
This introductory workshop will give you a better understanding of the anatomy of the hips, how it affects our stance, and its direct relationship with most of the asanas, whether we do standing / sitting back bends or inverted poses.
Through a progressive sequence of poses over two days, Michel will guide you into a deeper emotional, mental and physical foundation of your asanas practice.
Michel Besnard has been practising yoga since 1978 and teaching since 1983. He was a direct student of B.K.S. IYENGAR AND PATTABHI JOIS, and an avid student of Advaita Vedanta. He is also a Certified Postural Integrator by the Psycho-Physical Institute of San Francisco and holds a certificate of Gestalt therapy from the Institute of Melbourne, Australia.
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Saturday, 6 December
9:00am - 12:00pm & 1:30pm - 3:30pm
| 9:00am - 9:30am | Theory on Anatomy of the hips "Slide presentation" | | 9:30am - 10:00am | Practical Anatomy - Looking at Individuals | | 10:00am - 12:00pm | Hips Opener Asana | | Break | | | 1:30pm - 3:30pm | N.L.P | | * Open to all levels |
Sunday, 7 December
9:00am - 12:30pm & 1:30pm - 3:30pm
| 9:00am - 9:30am | Theory of the influence of the Hips Flexors in relation to our asanas | | 9:30am - 11:30am | Hips Sequencing | | 11:30am - 12:30pm | N.L.P | | Break | | | 1:30pm - 3:00pm | N.L.P | | 3:00pm - 3:30pm | Questions & Answer "Michel and Helene" | | * Open to all levels |
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DAY SESSION DROP-IN
| Session 1: | 6 December (Sat)
• 9:00am - 12:00pm & 1:30pm - 3:30pm (5.0 hrs)
• All levels
- Regular Price: HK$1,580
- Early-Bird 40%: HK$950 (ends 23 Nov) | | Session 2: | 7 December (Sun)
• 9:00am - 12:30pm & 1:30pm - 3:30pm (5.5 hrs)
• All levels
- Regular Price: HK$1,580
- Early-Bird 40%: HK$950 (ends 23 Nov) |
PACKAGE
• Sessions 1 + 2
- Regular Price: HK$1,900 (HK$950 per session)
- Early-Bird 40%: HK$1,140 (HK$570 per session, ends 23 Nov) |
| Terms & Conditions |
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Early-Bird/ Refunds/Cancellation:
• Early-Bird 40% Discount ends 23 November 2008.
• No refund or credit will be for cancellation after 23 November 2008.
To register, please contact our Tsim Sha Tsui studio or see reception. |
| About Michel Besnard and Helene Liu |
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MICHEL BESNARD
Michel is a practitioner of Iyengar yoga and was a direct student of BKS Iyengar. He has been to Pune, India to study under Mr. Iyengar several times. Michel also has been practising Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga since 1993 and studied directly under Sri K. Pattabhi Jois in Mysore, India during various trips. In 2002, Michel met Avaida Vedanta Teacher Ramesh Balshekar from Mumbai and has been his avid student since. Besides his rich experience and knowledge in Yoga, Michel was engaged in the area of bodywork for many years. He is an advanced Reiki practitioner and a certified Advanced Postural Integrator certified by the Psycho-Physical institute of San Francisco and holds a certificate from the Gestalt Institute of Melbourne, Australia. He has trained hundreds of students and has also conducted Teacher Trainings for well over 10 years in different parts of the world.
His teaching philosophy is to provide students with clear and sensitive guidance, listening to the needs of the body without pushing or straining, thus making space for their own understanding. Ultimately, Michel encourages everyone to take the practice seriously - but not himself or herself.
Michel is a senior Yoga Teacher with a certificate of IYTA [International Yoga Teacher Association] and registered Experience 500 hrs Yoga Alliance.
HELENE LIU
Hélène is the founder of THE MASTER MINDS, an organisation offering trainings and coaching services on the theme of mind mastery. She has been promoting excellence through various means for nearly two decades, both in the corporate world and with individuals. Hélène is also a Certified Trainer of NLP and Hypnotherapy, a Master Firewalk Instructor and Master Glasswalk Trainer as well as a Reiki Master. She has been practising Ashtanga Yoga for 5 years and is registered with the Yoga Alliance. |
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