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Universal® Yoga Weekend Immersion Series: “Sacred Offering” with Will Lau & Carrie Pun
Mandala I: Absolute Beginners - 6 & 7 October, Mandala II: Sacred Offering - 20 & 21 October, Mandala III: Kundalini-Rising - 17 & 18 November
| About the Workshop |
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Sacred Offering is a 3-part series of Weekend Workshops aimed at all levels of yoga practitioners, whether new or wishing to deepen their practice in Universal® Yoga. This unique yoga system created by one of today's most influential Yoga Masters, Andrey Lappa of Ukraine, is renowned as the most complete modern-day yoga system. Led by Pure Yoga's Universal Yoga Instructors Will Lau and Carrie Pun, these three weekend immersions are designed to be taken as a complete series for a well-balanced yogic experience for today's yogi & yogini. But each weekend workshop can also be taken as a stand-alone unique experience.
Traditionally, the yogi relies on the blessing of the Guru to attain "enlightenment", that which is Yoga. Taking refuge under their guidance, the yogi seeks the master's acceptance as a lifelong devotee. In order for the master to take care and nurture the devotee, one's most valuable belongings (very often jewellery) have to be offered to the master as a genuine gesture of commitment and devotion. In return, the master will take care of the student for their whole life. If the students are well-off, jewels are offered on gold or silver plates. If they are poor, they will find a nice round piece of stone from the riverbed and place atop of it whatever valuable things they have to offer.
In Tantric Yoga terminology, "Mandala" is the perfect symbol that contains all there is inside the Universe. Used as a ritual offering, the devotee's intention is to renounce all the treasures of the whole universe as well as their own merits. The Mandala becomes the ultimate offering to the divine, which is embodied inside their master or "Guru".
The "Mandala Yoga" practice is created by world-renowned Yoga Genius Andrey Lappa in his UNIVERSAL® YOGA system. In it, the practitioner uses his body, mind and speech to create the Mandala in 3-Dimentional Space. It is a poetic practice that activates all 7-koshas (layers) of the human body. Requiring fluidity in movements in all directions of mobility, the practitioner weaves their awareness and attention control with asana, vinyasa, pranayama, visualisation, mantra recitation, and ultimately deep shavasana and meditation. It is a complete practice that guarantees the yogi a heightened state of awareness. |
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Mandala I: Absolute Beginners with Will Lau - Langham Place
Absolute Beginners is meant for all levels of practitioners. It establishes a firm foundation in the true understanding of asana alignment, and its effect on our physical and energetic systems.
6 October (Sat)
10:00am - 1:00pm: Asana Practicum
T-Shape Static Dynamic Stretching Class for Absolute Beginners
2:00pm - 4:00pm: Universal® Theorem
Complete Balance with all possible mobility of joints
7 October (Sun)
10:00am - 1:00pm: Asana Practicum
8-Dimensional-cross Stretching Class for Absolute Beginners
2:00pm - 4:00pm: In-depth study of Universal® Asana complexity levels and energy orientations
Mandala II: Sacred Offering with Carrie Pun - TaiKoo Place
Sacred Offering is meant for all levels of practitioners but is geared towards more adept yoga practitioners that have a regular asana practice. The Universal® Mandala will be created with full integration of asana, pranayama, visualisation, mantra, concentration, meditation and yoga nidra. It is meant for anyone who wishes for a complete yogic experience.
20 October (Sat)
10:00am - 1:00pm: Asana Practicum
Universal® Mandala Yoga: Samavritti Vyanayama for All-Level
2:00pm - 3:30pm: Universal® Theorem
Complete pairing system of asana for Legs & Arms
21 October (Sun)
10:00am - 1:00pm: Asana Practicum
Universal® Mandala Yoga: Visamavritti Vyanayama for All-Level
2:00pm - 3:30pm: Universal® Theorem
Ethical Pancha-Kosha practice with Yama & Niyama
Mandala III: Kundalini-Rising with Will & Carrie - Causeway Bay
Kundalini-Rising aims to demystify the secret of Tantric Yoga. The practitioner will be led through unique sequences of asana as mudra in combination with authentic integration with pranayama and meditation practices. Three special individual classes will be done this weekend for a very unique energetic experience.
17 November (Sat)
9:00am - 10:30am: Universal® Theorem
Prana Vayus, Mudra & Bandhas
10:30am - 12:00pm: Asana Practicum
Asana as Mudra for Shakti Activation Practice, All-Level
1:00pm - 3:30pm: Asana Practicum
Universal "Ha & Tha" Sub-style PARTNER Yoga
18 November (Sun)
9:00am - 12:00pm: Asana Practicum
Full Mandala Yoga with Square repetitions for All-Level
1:00pm - 2:30pm: Universal® Theorem
Complete Pranayama Theory
2:30pm - 3:30pm: Pranayama Practicum & Dhyana (Meditation) |
| Tuition |
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FULL WORKSHOP:
Universal® Yoga Immersion: "Sacred Offering"
Mandala I: 6 & 7 October - Langham Place
Mandala II: 20 & 21 October - TaiKoo Place
Mandala III: 17 & 18 November - Causeway Bay
Total 30.0 hours
All Levels
Early-bird 20% Discount: HK3,648 (ends 22 September)
Regular Price: HK4,560
INDIVIDUAL SERIES DROP-IN:
Universal® Yoga Immersion: "Sacred Offering"
Early-bird 20% Discounr: HK1,520
Regular Price: HK1,900
Mandala I: 6 & 7 October - Langham Place
Total 10.0 hours
(early-bird ends 22 September)
Mandala II: 20 & 21 October - TaiKoo Place
Total 9.0 hours
(early-bird ends 7 October)
Mandala III: 17 & 18 November - Causeway Bay
Total 11.0 hours
(early-bird ends 1 November) |
| Terms & Conditions |
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Photos and video may be taken from time to time on our premises by Pure employees, solely for Pure marketing purposes.
Early-Bird 20% Discount:
• Early-Bird Discount for Full Workshop and Mandala I ends 22 September 2012, Mandala II ends 7 October 2012 and Mandala III ends 1 November 2012. Please see above for listed prices.
Refunds/Cancellation:
• No refund or credit for cancellation of Full Workshop and Mandala I starting 22 September 2012, Mandala II starting 7 October 2012 and Mandala III starting 1 November 2012.
• All refunds are subject to a 10% processing fee that will be deducted from your refund.
To register, please contact our studios or see reception. |
| About the Faculty |
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About Will Lau
In January 2010, Will became the first Advance Certified Jivamukti Yoga Teacher in the East Asia Region. Since graduating from the 350+-hr Jivamukti Yoga teacher training at the Omega Institute in New York in 2007, Will has been passionately serving all yogis in Hong Kong and across Asia.
As a practising Buddhist, Will has intense desire to serve all devotees that tread the path toward enlightenment. Ahimsa (non-violence) is Will's prime practice, deeply inspired by the relentless stance of spiritual and political activism that is adopted by Sharon Gannon and David Life. The compassionate heart and intense loving kindness towards all beings that flow from his gurus' hearts inspires Will to seek equality, equanimity and oneness of being in all his practices.
Will is a true believer in Karma Yoga. With tremendous trust and generous support from Pure Yoga, Will and the Pure management team & teachers have been enriching many lives in Hong Kong through donation events, food drives and toy drives for various non-profit charity organisations - demonstrating the true essence of yoga-off-the-mat.
Routinely invited to teach Jivamukti Yoga workshops and teacher trainings overseas in New York, Japan and Korea, Will was the principal assistant & translator for David Life and Sharon Gannon at the Asia Yoga Conference in 2007 and 2009, as well as assistant for his two gurus' tours in Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan in 2008 and 2009. Will is set to be one of 4 mentors in the upcoming Jivamukti Yoga Teacher Training 2010 in New York.
Paying deep reverence to all holy teachers who have inspired him so much, Will is humbly grateful to Davidji & Sharonji, Geshe Michael Roach, Lama Christie McNally, Andrey Lappa, Kristina Pao Cheng, Jessica Kung, Patrick Creelman, Stephen Thomas, Joakim Olin, DL, Icy Lee, Maggie Tan, HHK, Dharma Mittra, DPR, & Paveena Atipatha.
Will currently teaches at Pure Yoga in Hong Kong. His classes are filled with wisdom and fun. Vigorous in his style, tender in his words - Will offers a class that pushes students to their limits, freeing their hearts and ultimately stilling their minds.
About Carrie Pun
Like most people that live in this metropolitan city, Carrie was always running short of time working in the fashion and accessories industry, and the pressure seemed never-ending. In 2006, a friend 'dragged' her to a yoga class. As with some practitioners, it started as a sweat routine. Then slowly but surely, subtle changes became apparent both mentally and spiritually.
Carrie delved deeper into Yoga with a daily practice. Physically it allowed stress release but beyond that, it took her into a blissful, peaceful realm. It wasn't long before she quit her job to achieve Yoga teacher qualification and share her experience with others.
Through the exploration of the science of Yoga, she realised the intricate connections with the self and the Self. "Yoga allows conscious awareness of the planet that I share with all sentient beings. It allows for a mutual understanding about the interconnectedness of all things."
Carrie is forever grateful to the gurus who have enlightened her along the Yoga path. "Namaste to Andrey Lappa, David Life & Sharon Gannon, for they tirelessly teach wisdom, instil compassion, provide so much, and have faith in me."
Langham Place
9/f Langham Place Office Tower
8 Argyle Street
Mong Kok
Kowloon
T +852 3691 3691
F +852 2186 8808
TaiKoo Place
4/f Lincoln House
TaiKoo Place
979 King's Road
Quarry Bay
Hong Kong
T +852 8129 1188
F +852 3741 1480
Causeway Bay
25/f Soundwill Plaza
38 Russell Street
Causeway Bay
Hong Kong
T +852 2970 2299
F +852 2970 2399 |
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