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DEEP DIVE:
INTERMEDIATE YOGA FOR MIDDLE-AGE BODIES afternoon intensives with ann dyer cervantes SATURDAYS 2-4PM IN-PERSON (strongly encouraged) AT OYS at 4 Yosemite Ave, Oakland ZOOM + 7 DAYS RECORDING $40 EARLY REG | $50 WEEK OF |
"Our asana practice can continue to expand and 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." ~ ann dyer cervantes Ann's new Deep Dive Series unpacks hallmark yoga poses so we may 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 these poses as tools for growth, not performances." In her new series Ann methodically deconstructs these poses associated with intermediate yoga, offering new approaches and knowledgable support to lead you toward them safely and pleasurably. Discover the satisfaction of opening to new possibilities in your practice and your life. deep dive into
BACKBEND URDVHA DHANURASANA sat FEB 25th | 2-4PM Urdva 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
HANDSTAND ADHO MUKHA VRKASANA sat MAR 18 | 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! deep dive into
CATARANGA FOUR LIMB STAFF POSE sat APR 08 | 2-4pm Let's give cataranga — of "four limbed staff" it's proper due. Many of us have spent years "faking" cataranga, and understandably — it takes patience to learn how to do properly. 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 have fun nailing this one down, step by step! deep dive into
LOTUS POSE PADMASANA + IT'S RELATIVES sat MAY 27 | 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
SQUATS MALASANA sat JUN 17 | 2-4pm Children can drop into a squat without missing a beat. Most of the third word eats, rests and gives birth while squatting. But in the west we lost the ability to squat with the invention of the chair — and we have been suffering the consequences ever since. Squats help us maintain balance, resilience, healthy digestion and emotional grounded-ness as we grow older. Together we will learn how to safely move into a squat and its countless variations found in traditional hatha yoga asana texts.
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