Friday Advanced Practice

I'm  leading practice this afternoon.  We'll work through some of the Junior 3 poses  looking at this demonstrated practice sequence.  

http://www.iyengar.com.br/certificacao/listas-de-certificacao/junior-intermediario-iii.html

Three Workshops this Spring: Laurie, Manouso, and Randy

I saw my mentor, Laurie Blakeney, this weekend.  She will be coming to Austin  the third weekend it January. She is an awesome teacher, friendly and accessible. She’s also chair of the certification  committee for IYNAUS so she knows a lot about the assessment process and she’ll just be back from a month of study in Pune when she comes to Austin. January 19-21, 2018

  You can sign up online  at 

http://clearspringstudio.com/laurie-blakeney-january-2022-2017/

The following month, Manouso Manos, will be coming to town. Manouso is a legendary Iyengar Yoga teacher. He’s really the person who got me on the path of Iyengar Yoga  about 21 years ago.   He has not come to Austin in Many years and  Austin Yoga Tree, Clear Spring , and Austin Iyengar Yoga    are collaborating and co-sponsoring this event.   You can sign up on line. 

http://clearspringstudio.com/manouso-manos-february-1618-2018/

Finally, one other spring workshop.  My great friend and teacher Randy Just will be coming back to Austin the First weekend in April. This will be at  Castle Hill fitness again. There is not online sign up  yet,  but  please save the date  for Friday April 6 and Saturday April 7.  Randy is a super fun, dynamic teacher. This is his second visit to Austin in what I hope will become one of the amazing annual Iyengar workshops we host in Austin each year.

Bekir Memorial

Memorial Service for Bekir Algon

Austin Yogis and Yoginis,  There will be a  Memorial for Bekir Algon November 11 at 4pm in the Umlauf Sculpture Gardens.  

All are welcome. 

Peggy is leading Advanced Practice today 4-6

Standing Sequence with Inversions,

Based on a class with Lara Warren, NY Iyengar Institute, 2015?

Adho mukha virasana

Adho mukha svanasana, 3 minutes, leg emphasis, could use wall for heels

Parsvottanasana, do as in LOY pp. 78-84

Classic Uttanasana, concave, then downward extending, use blovks as nec.

Padangusthasana, concave, then downward, use belt as nec.

Padahastasana, concave, then downward, do the best you can or repeat above

Adho mukha vrksasana, fingers to sides, fingers forward x 2

Uttanasana, feet hip width

Surya namaskar x 4 with chaturangas

Adho mukha vrksasana, x 3, alternate legs, then legs together

Surya Namaskar x 4 with chaturangas

Pincha Mayurasana, alternate legs, then legs together, x 3, use props as nec

Sirsasana, no variations, 4-5 minutes

Roll over back of chair as preparation for ustrasana, or just regular chair bb

Ustrasana and ustra dropbacks to chair or blocks or combo

Urdhva dhanurasana, leg emphasis, wrists to wall, walk in, legs straighter, x 2

Adho mukha virasana

Parsva uttanasana

Parivrtta trikonasana

Parivrtta parsvakosana, near wall so you can use hands on wall to help turning

Salamba sarvangasana from one minute halasana, 4-5 minutes

Then halasana again, alternate hand positions

Chair savasana

Jaki Nett, September 8-10 at Energies Balanced yoga

Here's the link to the info for Jaki's workshop. cid:2161EC25-1EB6-4879-90F8-78EAD0E3D1D9

energiesbalanced.com


 

The Friday Advanced Group Practice at Clear Spring is Starting Back August 25, 2017. 4-6 PM.

 The Friday Advanced Group Practice at Clear Spring is Starting Back  August  25, 2017.  4-6 PM.    

 Pay what you can. 

Hello Everyone,  I am pleased to announce that the Advanced Practices  will resume soon.   For those of you unfamiliar with group practice,  let me explain a bit about what it entails.  Each week, a certified Iyengar yoga teacher will lead the group through a sequence of poses.  Often, the sequence is one from a recent workshop with a Senior Teacher in the Iyengar method. Sometimes, it is a sequence that the instructor wants to work on.   Sometimes, it is oriented toward  assessment preparation, but mostly the aim is to share the love of yoga and deepen our practice and sense of community.    

This is not a class, but rather a led practice where the  leader does the poses with the whole group.    We also help each other a lot with poses.  It is a lot of  fun and  a great way to connect with others who share the love of yoga practice.

We welcome practitioners from all methods of yoga. We welcome people  at all levels of practice.  This is a space where we work together to understand the poses we explore each week.

A note about the donation. We ask for a donation to cover approximately 2.5   hours of  studio rental time. If there is any money collected beyond that, we offer some compensation to the leader of the practice that week.   The suggested donation is $20.00. This amount is only a suggestion. It reflects what the average attendance is at the practice and the rental rate of the studio.  However, we recognize that  $20.00 may be beyond the budget of some yogis and yoginis. If that is the case, just offer what you can afford to donate that week.

The aim is practice, not financial profit.

8-25   Anne leading  a sequence from Pune

9-1   Karuna leading   a sequence from  Pune

9-8 No practice, Jackie Nett workshop at Lisa’s place. 

9-15 Devon Leading

9-22 Peggy Leading

9-29 Peggy Leading

Oct  6    Need leader.

Oct 13  Mary leading. A John Schumacher sequence. 

Oct 20  Devon leading

Oct  27  Devon leading 

Nov  3   Peggy leading   

Nov  10    Melissa leading

Nov 17   Anne leading.

Nov  24   Thanksgiving  weekend,  no practice 

Dec  1  Anne leading

Dec  8   Val leading, a sequence from Amsterdam. 

Dec  15  NEED LEADER    

Sign Up for Randy's Workshop It is going to be great

Hi All,

Randy will be here a week from  today at  Castle Hill for a Mini Workshop.  He's  a great teacher.  He's been through six levels of Iyengar Certification and is working on his seventh right now.  This is is first Austin workshop.  Come be part of this part new exciting tradition in Austin Iyengar Yoga. 



https://www.castlehillfitness.com/calendar/1256/the-basics-and-beyond-weekend-workshop

Gillian is doing a Rope Wall Workshop Next weekend

Hi friends!

I'm leading a Yoga Rope Wall Workshop next weekend at Castle Hill Fitness focusing on standing poses.  Join in the fun as we practice these fundamental asanas in very creative and supportive ways to gain a fresh perspective on these basic yet challenging poses. 

Next Saturday, February 4, 1:30-3:30pm.
See flyer below for details and sign-up information.

http://www.castlehillfitness.com/calendar/1155/yoga-wall-workshops

Have a beautiful weekend!
Best,
Gillian Barksdale
Www.castlehillfitness.com

Laurie Workshop this weekend

Grow Your Practice: The Roots and Wings of Iyengar Yoga

A Weekend Workshop with

LAURIE  BLAKENEY

January 20-22, 2017

Laurie Blakeney has an Advanced Level Teaching Certificate granted to her by B.K.S. Iyengar. She began her Iyengar yoga studies in 1971, and has studied annually in Pune India at the Iyengar Institute since 1983.  Laurie has served our national Iyengar Yoga community by being on the IYNAUS Board, chair of the Certification Committee, Curriculum co-chair of 4 national conventions among other committee service. 

 She brings to her class a uniquely personal and direct style of teaching, challenging students while helping them to enjoy exploring their potential. She loves to include artistic and philosophical considerations while staying true to the precision we know to be a cornerstone of the Iyengar method. She is also Anne’s mentor in the assessment process. 

Schedule:                                                                 Price:

  Friday 6:30 - 8:30pm           

  Saturday 9:30am - Noon      

  Saturday 2:30 - 5:00 pm      

  Sunday 9:30am - Noon      

 2 Hour  Class  $50.00

 2.5 Hour Classes  $60.00

 Whole Workshop discount $210.00

 Contact  Anne  at  Anne_Marie_Schultz@baylor.edu  or   Devon at    Devond108@gmail.com to enroll or  just enroll  online through the workshops link for the  Clear Spring Web Page. 

Send Checks to Clear Spring Studio  605 A Copeland St 78704   

Cash and Credit Cards are accepted at the studio and online  through  Clear Spring web page.   

Anatomy Workshop with Sam

Sam is  doing  a    workshop series on anatomy and yoga the last saturday of Jan, Feb, March April and May at Energies Balanced 3:00-5:30 it is for all levels. The info is  linked info below

for more info see http://www.kineticguidance.org/classes/

Sign up for Yoga at ACC

Here's a note from Patti G  about her  classes  at  ACC



I've been working on reserving some slots in my classes for Continuing Ed., but as of yesterday it hasn't happened. Anyone who wants to take my student classes will have to register for ACC. Classes with low enrollment may be cancelled today at 5pm.


Iyengar Yoga classes taught for college credit at ACC January 17 - May 14, 2017: To enroll in these classes go to austincc.edu and follow the prompts. High School students age 16 and older receive dual high school/ college credit. You will need the 5 digit number to register.

20562 sec. 010 Hays campus (KYLE) Fridays - 1-3:40pm
20566 sec. 014 Northridge campus gym Sundays 12-2:40pm

12 week session: February 13 - May 14, 2017
17655 sec. 019 Round Rock campus rm 3339 MW 6:30- 8:20pm

Free Iyengar yoga classes for faculty and staff are held at Northridge campus on Mondays and Wednesdays, 12 - 1pm, and begin January 23. Register through employee benefits. YOur campus manager's office will send a direct link.

Questions? Contact Patti Gagne- pgagne@austincc.edu

Grow Your Practice: The Roots and Wings of Iyengar Yoga

A Weekend Workshop with

LAURIE  BLAKENEY

January 20-22, 2017

Laurie Blakeney has an Advanced Level Teaching Certificate granted to her by B.K.S. Iyengar. She began her Iyengar yoga studies in 1971, and has studied annually in Pune India at the Iyengar Institute since 1983.  Laurie has served our national Iyengar Yoga community by being on the IYNAUS Board, chair of the Certification Committee, Curriculum co-chair of 4 national conventions among other committee service. 

 She brings to her class a uniquely personal and direct style of teaching, challenging students while helping them to enjoy exploring their potential. She loves to include artistic and philosophical considerations while staying true to the precision we know to be a cornerstone of the Iyengar method. She is also Anne’s mentor in the assessment process. 

Schedule:                                                                 Price:

  Friday 6:30 - 8:30pm           

  Saturday 9:30am - Noon      

  Saturday 2:30 - 5:00 pm      

  Sunday 9:30am - Noon      

 2 Hour  Class  $50.00

 2.5 Hour Classes  $60.00

 Whole Workshop discount $210.00

 Contact  Anne  at  Anne_Marie_Schultz@baylor.edu  or   Devon at    Devond108@gmail.com to enroll or  just enroll  online through the workshops link for the  Clear Spring Web Page. 

Send Checks to Clear Spring Studio  605 A Copeland St 78704   

Cash and Credit Cards are accepted at the studio and online  through  Clear Spring web page.   

Austin Iyengar Yoga

Austin  now has a yoga studio that  actually has Iyengar Yoga in the  Name.

Peggy has changed the Austin Yoga Institute  into   Austin Iyengar Yoga.

Here's the web  page link.

Spiffy new  format also.


http://www.austiniyengaryoga.org/

No Friday Practice for a while

Hi All,

After long consultation with the various leaders, we've decided to stop the Friday Afternoon Advanced Practice.  Devon is teaching on Saturdays now and Anne cannot really take it on with all her other duties. We've tried rotating the leaders but attendance is  generally pretty low. 

Anyway,  it has been a good run with the Advanced Practice.  Keep up the good work on your mat at home and  we'll see you in class around and  about.

Just a reminder that Laurie will be at Clear  Spring  Jan 20-22.    Come and get your mind off politics!

Randy is Coming to Austin in February

 The Basics and beyond.

Regardless of the method of yoga you study, the precision, intelligence, and dynamism of Iyengar can help you bring your practice to the next level.

Join guest instructor, Randy Just, Director of the BKS Iyengar Studio of Dallas and Senior Intermediate I Certified Iyengar Yoga teacher for a weekend of Iyengar themed workshops. Randy has studied many years with the Iyengars in Pune, India as well as many Sr Iyengar teachers globally and in the US.

Students and teachers of all Yoga traditions are welcome to attend. Some yoga experience recommended, but this will be an All levels workshop. This is Randy's first workshop in Austin. Don't miss it!

About Randy Just:
Randy guides his students to a deeper experience of themselves in Yoga Asana and Pranayama through action and reflection. Randy's devotion to Yoga, his dynamic, precise teaching style, combined with a great sense of humor create some really challenging and fun classes.

Weekend Schedule:
Friday, February 10th 6-8pm
Hip Openers

Saturday February 11th 10am-noon
Standing Poses and Backbends

Saturday, February 11th 3-5pm
Pranayama and Inversions

$35 each session or save
$99 whole weekend
VIP members receive 10% discount


You can sign up here. 

https://www.castlehillfitness.com/calendar/1256/the-basics-and-beyond-weekend-workshop

Free Day of Iyengar Yoga December 10, 2016

The Austin Iyengar Yoga  Community     is  pleased to announce   Free Day of Iyengar Yoga  in Honor of BKS Iyengar’s Birthday.   Yoga  studios across the world are participating in this event. Here are our local offerings.  

Austin Yoga   Tree 

Friday  December  9   6:00 PM - 7:15 PM   Pablo

 Austin Yoga  Institute.

Saturday  December 10  8:00-10:00   Upma  

Clear  Spring Studio.     

Saturday December 10   1:30-3:30     

 All  Levels  Backbends  with  Devon, Anne,  Sam, and Patti. 

Come join in the fun and celebrate the living legacy of B.K.S. Iyengar.  

Only Four Weeks Until Laurie is Here!

Grow Your Practice: The Roots and Wings of Iyengar Yoga

A Weekend Workshop with

LAURIE  BLAKENEY

January 20-22, 2017

Laurie Blakeney (pictured here with Shri B. K. S. Iyengar) has an Advanced Level Teaching Certificate granted to her by B.K.S. Iyengar. She began her Iyengar yoga studies in 1971, and has studied annually in Pune India at the Iyengar Institute since 1983.  Laurie has served our national Iyengar Yoga community by being on the IYNAUS Board, chair of the Certification Committee, Curriculum co-chair of 4 national conventions among other committee service. 

 She brings to her class a uniquely personal and direct style of teaching, challenging students while helping them to enjoy exploring their potential. She loves to include artistic and philosophical considerations while staying true to the precision we know to be a cornerstone of the Iyengar method. She is also Anne’s mentor in the assessment process. 

Schedule:                                                                 Price:

  Friday 6:30 - 8:30pm           

  Saturday 9:30am - Noon      

  Saturday 2:30 - 5:00 pm      

  Sunday 9:30am - Noon      

 2 Hour  Class  $50.00

 2.5 Hour Classes  $60.00

 Whole Workshop discount $210.00

 Contact  Anne  at  Anne_Marie_Schultz@baylor.edu  or   Devon at    Devond108@gmail.com to enroll.

Send Checks to Clear Spring Studio  605 A Copeland St 78704   

Cash and Credit Cards are accepted at the studio.   

Melissa is up today at 4:30

Devon is leading Friday. Nuggets from Jawahar.

Tadasana

Urdhva hastasana

Rope work, various, for the shoulders and thoracic

Adho mukha svanasana

Adho  mukha vrksasana

            AMVrks with the strong external rotation, as in Jr.III

Arch uttanasana, to full pose, feet together

Dandasana

Trikonasana

Parivrtta trikonasana

Parsvakonasana

Parivrtta parsvakonasana

Parsvottanasana I and/or II

Lolasana (or Tolasana, as possible)

Adho mukha svanasana

Adho mukha vrksasana

Pincha mayurasana and variations

Sirsasana I     and       Sirsasana variations, as possible

Salabhasana

Chair backbends for the thoracic and pelvis

Urdhva dhanurasana

Dwi pada viparita dandasana

Cool down uttanasana, Parsva uttanasana

Bharadvajasana I

Upavistha konasana, all parts, including Parivrtta

Bharadvajasana II

Sarvangasana I, II, etc.

Halasana

Savasana