WORKSHOPS

**Pre-Registration Required due to limited space & props

Back Care Yoga Workshop with Ryoko

Saturday, October 9, 1:30pm-3:30pm, $25 (Price increases to $30 after Oct. 2, 2010), @ The Glwoing Body Yoga Studio in Knoxville

In this workshop, Ryoko addresses some common mistakes made in traditional yoga poses. These mistakes can lead you to painful injuries over the long run. You will be introduced to the power of Ujjayi Pranayama (Svaroopa® Yoga’s primary breathing method) and Core Opening (the spinal decompression technique) through two Svaroopa® Yoga spinal sequences. You can also set these up in your easy home yoga practice. They are especially beneficial for your back and neck.

You will find the release of your tailbone tension affects your entire physical body as well as the subtle (energy) body. Practicing yoga through these spinal sequences (starting with the tailbone, sacrum, lumbar spine and ribcage) is very powerful and the most effective method. “Stress relief and deep relaxation are intrinsic to the relaxation of your core tensions.” Come find out how easy it is to lengthen a short, “mounted” sacrum (one of the causes of back pain) with Svaroopa® Yoga practice! Upon completion of this workshop, you will better appreciate the importance of support from blankets and blocks and start applying this knowledge to your daily yoga practice. No previous experience with yoga is required.

*Ryoko is alos avaible for one-on-one healing session before and after this workshop at the studio. Contact Ryoko to schedule your appointment!

Neck & Shoulder Care Yoga Workshop with Ryoko

Saturday, October 30, 1:30pm-3:30pm, $25 (Price increases to $30 after Oct. 23, 2010), @ The Glwoing Body Yoga Studio in Knoxville

~ Details coming soon~

Svaroopa® style Yoga Abdominal Workshop with Ryoko:

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This workshop is designed to introduce the process of finding your abdominal muscles. You will learn the key concept “your abdominal muscles automatically work when your spine releases” as you learn your familiar yoga poses by using the correct props and alignment.  It is very easy to overwork your spinal muscles by doing typical intensive abdominal workouts. Releasing the tensions in the front of your spine and pelvic area using Svaroopa® Yoga poses creates internal space for the internal organs to rest in. You will also learn how to practice Uddhiyana Bandha, which helps your digestive systems, increases your energy level, and improves your ability to stabilize your own body temperature. Abdominal Theme works on your third Chakra, fire element, which improves clarity in your mind, your ability to focus, and your ability to see and speak your truth.

Upon completion of this workshop, you will better appreciate the importance of support from blankets and blocks and will be able to apply the practice of Svaroopa® Yoga to deepen your daily yoga and meditation. No previous experience with yoga is required. Not appropriate for pregnant women. If you have High Blood Pressure, please let Ryoko know in advance.