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“The study of asana is not about mastering posture. It’s about using posture to understand and transform yourself." ~ BKS Iyengar
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DEEP DIVE:
INTERMEDIATE YOGA FOR MIDDLE-AGE BODIES afternoon intensives with ann dyer cervantes SATURDAYS 2-4PM IN-PERSON AT OYS 4 Yosemite Ave, Oakland or ZOOM + 14 DAYS RECORDING $40 EARLY REG | $50 WEEK OF |
Ann's new Deep Dive Series unpacks hallmark yoga poses in a way that allows us to enjoy the journey as much as the destination. "Whether you master the pose or not, working toward the pose brings opening, strengthening and aligning of your body and perspective in new, exciting ways. Think of yoga poses as tools rather than things to be performed."
In her new series Ann methodically deconstructs iconic yoga poses associated with intermediate yoga, offering new approaches and knowledgable support to lead us toward them safely and pleasurably. Discover the satisfaction of opening to new possibilities in your practice and your life. "Our asana practice can continue to grow as we age — in fact many older students experience the thrill of doing things for the first time in their 50s, 60s and 70s — and often with a lot more pleasure." ~ ann dyer cervantes
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URDVHA DHANURASANA BACKBEND OR WHEEL sat MAR 18th | 2-4PM Urdhva dhanurasana, sometimes called wheel or backbend, is one of yoga's most exhilarating postures. In this workshop we will systematically deconstruct this challenging posture, building understanding while preparing the key areas of opening and power required to free it. Whether or not you attain the final pose isn't as important as the opening that occurs in moving toward its execution. That said, with knowledge, support and patience you just may find yourself doing something you never thought possible! deep dive into
CATARANGA FOUR LIMB STAFF POSE sat APR 08 | 2-4pm Many of us have spent years "faking" cataranga, and understandably — it's a hard pose learn how to do properly on the fly. But cataranga — along with its sister pose plank and all her variations — not only stabilizes the shoulders, but is one of the best core strengtheners there is. Let's give cataranga is proper due, and have fun together nailing this one down, step by step! deep dive into
LOTUS POSE PADMASANA + IT'S RELATIVES sat JUNE 17 | 2-4pm OK, let's be honest. Few of us are going to get into full lotus or have need to. But developing a bodily understanding of this iconic pose is not only fun, but can help us with many other hip opening poses — including familiar standing poses, like warrior, and the many crossed-leg seated poses like siddhasana — which is pointed to by the ancient yogis as being the #1 most important asana! deep dive into
HANDSTAND ADHO MUKHA VRKASANA sat JULY 15 | 2-4pm Handstands — like cartwheels! — are a symbol of a carefree spirit. In this workshop we will methodically move toward the light joyousness handstands can bring, opening the shoulders, strengthening the core, learning how to get into the pose and feel safe while upside-down. Whether or not you reach the final pose, you can count on leaving class feeling light, energized and the thrill of trying something new! |
ANN DYER CERVANTES is the Director of Mountain Yoga, and a yoga teacher for over 35 years. Her teaching grows out of her beginnings as a modern dancer and foundational study in the Iyengar tradition, including graduating from Piedmont Yoga’s 750hr Teacher Training in 1999 extensive study with Donald Moyer and Ramanand Patel. Later, Ann was heavily influenced by the study of Shadow Yoga and somatic movement. Her eclectic background is integrated in a personal teaching style that balances structure and sensation, progress and pleasure. www.anndyeryoga.org