Immersion into the Tradition

This week, we at Yogayama are hosting David Robson while he facilitates an in depth study into the tradition of Ashtanga yoga. As you can guess, there is much to uncover when it comes to the simplicity of the practice, the most important part. With attending to the drishti  in each posture and the energetic components of bandhas and the asana, there's a reason why the wisdom of the practice only arises through doing it. However, taking the time to study each component with curiosity and contemplation builds greater awareness, hence the opportunity to immerse oneself into the practice of Ashtanga yoga. We are deeply grateful to David who has taken the time to extend his experience to the international students participating in the immersion.

David Robson is the co-owner and director of Ashtanga Yoga Centre of Toronto. With 100+ students each morning, he leads one of the world’s largest Mysore programs. After completing a degree in Comparative Religion, David made his first trip to Mysore, India in 2002, where he initiated studies with his teacher R. Sharath Jois. Since then he has returned annually to deepen and enrich his practice and teaching. David also teaches internationally. For more info visit www.learntofloat.com.

Ashtanga Yoga Immersion with David Robson

Ashtanga Yoga Immersion with David Robson

19 - 26 April 2013    Yogayama - Stockholm, Sweden

Join leading Authorized Level 2 teacher David Robson for a week long Immersion in the Primary Series of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga. The week will be based around morning Mysore practice, with the rest of the day devoted toward workshops in the following:

• Asana clinics
• Hands-on adjustment techniques
• Functional anatomy
• Sanskrit in the practice
• Learning the traditional vinyasa count for the Primary Series
• Philosophy and theory of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga and The Yoga Sutras

This Immersion is for both students and teachers. You do not have to be a teacher, or want to be a teacher, to attend. However, students should have an established practice to get the most out of this training.

Schedule

Fri 19 April          18:00 - 20:00 - Led Primary, then a 30 minute introductory meeting

Sat 20 April         12:00 - 17:00 - Breath, Bandhas & Vinyasa

Sun 21 April         6:30 - 9:00 - Mysore practice 

                            13:00 - 17:00 - Learning the Vinyasa Count. Surya Namaskar & Standing

Mon 22 April       6:30 - 9:00 - Mysore practice 

                            13:00 - 17:00 - Sitting Poses and the first half of Primary

Tue 23 April         6:30 - 9:00 - Mysore practice 

                            13:00 - 17:00 - Sitting Poses, the second half of Primary

Wed 24 April       6:30 - 9:00 -  Mysore practice

                            13:00 - 17:00 Backbends

Thu 25 April        6:30 - 9:00 - Mysore practice 

                           13:00 - 17:00 - Inversions and Closing

Fri 26 April         6:30 - 9:00 - Mysore practice

                           13:00 - 15:00 - Sadhana

Total Price for the Immersion, including Mysore practice: 5400 sek 

Price for Mysore practice only, 21 April - 26 April: 1800 sek

David Robson is the co-owner and director of Ashtanga Yoga Centre of Toronto. With 100+ students each morning, he leads one of the world’s largest Mysore programs. After completing a degree in Comparative Religion, David made his first trip to Mysore, India in 2002, where he initiated studies with his teacher R. Sharath Jois. Since then he has returned annually to deepen and enrich his practice and teaching. David also teaches workshops and retreats worldwide. For more info visit, www.learntofloat.com.




For more information and to book:
web - www.yogayama.se
email - info@yogayama.se

Toronto, Canada

Traveling to Tronto to share the practice with the AYCT community was really inspiring. AYCT you say? Otherwise know as, Ashtanga Yoga Centre of Toronto, well, if you haven't heard this is where one of the largest Mysore practice communities resides outside of Mysore, India. Yeah, really amazing. With 100+ practitioners daily and somedays close to 150, let's just say there is a multitude of tapas being burned in one room, haha. Gotta love it. The owner and director of AYCT is David Robson, and the one heading the Mysore program. So if you find yourself traveling to Toronto this is the place to go.

In the Spring we'll have the pleasure of hosting David Robson at Yogayama, as he leads a 7-day immersion for teachers and established students of the practice of Ashtanga yoga. During this course learning the traditional Sanskrit count with be covered, anatomy, adjustments for the postures of Primary series, and everything else in between. I'll be posting details of the schedule very soon!

Learn To Float with David Robson

David Robson, ONE Day Workshop, Saturday, Oct. 22!!!!

We are so happy to have David Robson back in Stockholm for a one day, jam packed, exhilarating workshop! He brings with him an amazing passion and insight for the practice of Ashtanga yoga. This is not to be missed! Personally, I feel he is one of the most talented and committed teachers of his generation in the world. To have built what he has in the Toronto yoga community is something that is never easy, and is a testament to his sincere vision and energy. However, don't take my word for it, experience for yourself. There will be something to be learned no matter what level in the practice you find yourself in. All levels welcome. 

Saturday, October 22, 2011 at Yogayama

Led Primary 9:00 - 11:00AM
Join David Robson for the Led Primary Series of Ashtanga Yoga following the traditional Sanskrit count. All levels of practitioner are welcome to attend.

The Practice and Philosophy of Vinyasa
12:00 - 2:00PM
In Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, vinyasa means moving/breathing system. More specifically, it also refers to counted movements that are done in our practices. The vinyasa system, when followed correctly, makes the Astanga practice a moving meditations. This workshop will explore the philosophy and practice of vinyasa as it is traditionally taught in Ashtanga Yoga. It's open to all levels.

Arm-Balancing 3:00 - 5:00PM
In the Astanga practice there are many movements that require us to put all of our weight into our hands. Jump-backs, jump-throughs, and the particular vinyasa from certain poses are all moments of arm-balancing. This workshop will teach you the principles of alignment and technique that are common to all arm-balances, and will help you find more ease in the air. This workshop is open to practitioners of all levels.

Bio
David Robson lives in Toronto, Canada, with his wife, Stan, his daughter Mercedes, and son Holden. He is the co-owner and director of the Astanga Yoga Centre of Toronto, where he leads one of the world's largest Mysore programs. In 1998, while completing a degree in Comparative Religion, David began a daily yoga practice. He made his first trip to India in 2002, where he initiated studies with his teacher Sharath Jois. Since then, David has returned annually to deepen and enrich his practice and teaching. He is Level-2 Authorized by the Sri K. Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga Institute.

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