The spine is a crucial component of the human body, and as yoga teachers, it is essential that we have a thorough understanding of its structure and function.
This workshop will dive deep into the anatomy of the spine, exploring its various regions, the movements it is capable of, and the muscles that support it.
Through a combination of lectures, discussions, and practical sessions, we will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to better understand and teach spinal health in your classes. Whether you’re a seasoned yoga teacher or just starting out, this workshop will provide you with valuable insights that will enhance your teaching and benefit your students. This workshop is also open to yoga practitioners who do not teach, and have a keen interest in better understanding the anatomy of movement.
When and Where
Sunday, March 12 from 1:30pm to 4:30pm
at Astanga Yoga Ottawa (200 Bank St.)
Your Investment
• Option 1: Single workshop $80
• Option 2: Register for the four part series at $62 per workshop ($250 total).
Yoga teachers and practitioners alike can hugely benefit from a solid understanding of the human body’s structure and function. This 4-part workshop series is designed to help you deepen your knowledge of anatomy, enabling you to practice and if you are a teacher, lead your classes safely and effectively. You may attend individual workshops, or register for all four!
In this workshop series, we will explore the functional anatomy of the major joints and muscles involved in yoga postures, with a particular focus on how they work together to create movement. We will also examine common anatomical variations and how they can impact the practice of yoga.
Through a combination of lectures, hands-on adjustments, and visual aids, you will learn to identify the key anatomical features of the body and how they relate to yoga postures. You will also gain an understanding of the biomechanics of movement and how they can affect yoga practice.
- Anatomy of the Spine, Sunday, March 12, 1:30pm-4:30pm
- Lower Limb: Hip, Knee and Ankle Anatomy, Saturday, April 1, 1:30pm-4:30pm
- Upper Limb: Shoulder, Elbow and Wrist, Saturday April 15, 1:30pm-4:30pm
- Breath and the Nervous System, Saturday, May 6, 1:30pm-4:30pm
By the end of this workshop series, you will have a deeper understanding of the human body and how it relates to the practice of yoga. You will be able to apply this knowledge to your own practice and, if you are teacher, you can use it to create safe and effective classes, helping your students to achieve their goals while minimizing the risk of injury.
Your investment
$80+hst per workshop, available in-studio or online
This Second Series immersion will bring both clarity and strength to your practice. We will cover the postures, vinyasas and techniques for the first half of Second Series.
Emphasis will be placed on Pasasana, Kapotasana, Ardha Matsyendrasana, Eka Pada Sirsasana and Pincha Mayurasana – as we explore these key postures we will find how they link directly back to and evolve from postures from the Primary Series.
The day begins with a led practice before we break into techniques. After a short break we will return to techniques in the afternoon and then end the day with pranayama.
Your investment: $175+hst
Earlybird $150+hst before March 5,
$175+hst after.
Everything you need to get started in a regular practice! Join Mike for a weekend course in the fundamentals of Ashtanga Yoga, the practice that has transformed so many of our lives for the better! No prior experience in Ashtanga or Yoga in general required. This course will set you up with a personal daily practice that can continue to grow with you!
Ashtanga is a powerful yoga system developed by Krishnamacharya, the godfather of modern yoga. This practice is designed for householders (those with busy lives) and balances the necessity for a time-efficient movement practice with mindfulness and breathing practice (pranayama).
Each day will include a lecture that is supported by a guided practice, followed by opportunities to have your questions addressed and receive individualized instruction within a group practice setting.
Dates:
Friday, April 28 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
April 29 from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
April 30 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location:
Astanga Yoga Ottawa,
200 Bank St, Ottawa ON
Your Investment: $130+HST
Your registration in this course includes a 2-Week full-access membership to the studio where you can immerse yourself in our community, try a variety of instructors and practice Mysore style. You’ll also receive a practice manual that covers a complete beginner practice.
Sunday May 7th, 10:30pm to Noon
As we know, yoga, community and a sense of trust between teacher and student can help promote regulation and healing. Find out how to better support your students. Guided by Will Derode in this 1.5HR module you will learn:
- What trauma is
- How it affects the human nervous system
- The biological basis for how this all works with a biometric called HRV
- How yogic breathing can positively affect it
Join us in-studio (limited spaces) or online – $40+hst
Location:
Astanga Yoga Ottawa,
200 Bank St, Ottawa ON
Four Weeks of Kinstretch®, starts Monday, May 29 at 6:00am
Join Josie Goffredo live online for a month of mini morning mobility to establish a new routine that can re-shape your day, Mondays through Thursdays at 6am! The sessions feature Kinstretch Functional Range Conditioning principles which are mobility & joint health focused. Josie incorporates a range of postures, movements and breathing exercises which change with each series.
Your Investment: $65+hst
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This day-long immersion into the Astanga Primary Series covers the postures, vinyasas and techniques for establishing a practice that will last a lifetime. The morning begins with an optional Mysore practice from 8:30-10:30am. The rest of the day is devoted to alignment workshops for the seated primary series postures, backbends and closing postures. This immersion will bring both clarity and strength to your practice. New and seasoned Astanga practitioners are invited and welcomed!
Your investment: $175+hst
Earlybird: $150+hst before September 4
4 Wednesdays from 6pm – 7:30pm
October 18 and 25, November 1 and 8
An exploration of the fundamentals of Astanga Vinyasa Yoga with Rena. Delve into the foundations of the Astanga Vinyasa practice in an accessible way, with a focus on breathing and postural alignment.
Your investment
$150+hst, includes 2 classes to use after the course.
Our Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) is designed to take you deep into the heart of yoga. We want to empower you with the tools required to skillfully teach yoga to the unique needs of your students — young or old, new or experienced. When our eyes are open, the guru is the practice itself — it’s the student you are teaching, and every moment in our waking lives.
Learning to teach yoga is practising mindfulness in action, and has the potential to transform your entire life.
DISCOVER THE YTT PROGRAM
Everything you need to get started in a regular practice! Join Mike Dynie for a weekend course in the fundamentals of Ashtanga Yoga, the practice that has transformed so many of our lives for the better! No prior experience in Ashtanga or Yoga in general required. This course will set you up with a personal daily practice that can continue to grow with you!
Ashtanga is a powerful yoga system developed by Krishnamacharya, the godfather of modern yoga. This practice is designed for householders (those with busy lives) and balances the necessity for a time-efficient movement practice with mindfulness and breathing practice (pranayama).
Each day will include a lecture that is supported by a guided practice, followed by opportunities to have your questions addressed and receive individualized instruction within a group practice setting.
Dates:
Fri, Nov 24, from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Sat & Sun, Nov 25-26 from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Location:
Astanga Yoga Ottawa,
200 Bank St, Ottawa ON
Your Investment: $140+HST
Your registration in this course includes a 2-Week full-access membership to the studio where you can immerse yourself in our community, try a variety of instructors and practice Mysore style. You’ll also receive a practice manual that covers a complete beginner practice.