The course will include sequencing- how to link postures together, while flowing with the breath. We will explore sequences that work specifically towards deepening the asana practice- logical sequences to facilitate deep opening.

We will work to understand and approve our own physical alignment, and on how to adapt and adjust the posture of our students while keeping the flow of the class.

The course includes asana practices suitable for all levels of students- from near beginners to experienced practitioner. We will also look at how to teach various "levels" of students within one class. 

Beyond the asana:

We will work on the development of dharana/ concentration through the flowing practice- one of the benefits of this method of yoga is that it enables you to deepen your concentration- and for teachers to lead a really focused practice session.

The course will also explore the concept of prana- class energy & the energetics of the practice.

You will cover practicing & teaching ujjayi breath, bandhas  for lightness in the physical body, for core strength and for increased prana through the spine.

You will learn to teach both beginners- with modification to make the practice accessible for them and intermediate students.

We will work on simple phrases and expressions to use in teaching so as to guide your students succinctly through the practice

We will also touch on voicework- relaxing the vocal chords and breath to enhance your voice range and tone

Sequences covered will include:

-Releasing to the forward bend
-Heart opening and backbends
-Working with stability in standing postures
-Incorporating Inversions to the flow
-Shoulders and hips 
-Balance and bandha

-We will include some slow, held postures as a way of starting a class with deep release

The teachers Laura Gilmore and Scott Hickman are both experienced practitioners and teachers of Hatha and Ashtanga yoga. They both have their yoga "roots" in Iyengar yoga and enjoy combining attention to correct alignment within flowing and creative sequences of postures.

''Entering into a training course you never know what gems are going to come up.  I came out of the 4 days with some new friends and plenty of new ideas to try out. Thank you''. Sophie, Intensive student 2011
''It's great to have a place here in Bristol to meet new pepole, try out new ideas and developin my yoga practice.  The studio is such an easy and friendly environment to work in'' Intensive student 2011

Course dates: Thursday 28th June - Sunday 1st July 2012

Timing: 9.30am-17.30pm Thursday-Sunday

Certification: You will receive a BCY certificate of attendance to the course, for those of you on the BCY (or Yoga campus) Yoga Alliance Course this Intensive counts towards your Diploma. 

Cost & booking: please pay £375 by cash/ cheque to bristol City yoga to hold your place

Application

To apply please send us an email/ written page detailing:

Your name and contact details

Your yoga experience to date

Your current practice

Why you wish to do this course

Please send the above with payment for the course - £375 to Bristol City Yoga by cheque, or transfer online.

If you cannot attend all 4 days you may take x2 or x3 days at £200/ £300 respectively. 

(If we are not able to accept you onto the course we will make a full refund, or destroy the cheque.)

A full refund will be made in the case of cancellation up to 30 days before the course start date, minus a £30 cancellation fee. After this time we will not refund the fees unless we can replace you on the course from a waiting list.

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