March 2-4 2012: Exploring Yoga with Kino Macgregor
We are so excited to welcome Kino for her second trip to Balance! In her unique, inspirational and playful approach Kino helps all her students expand and deepen their understanding of yoga and life. Click here for a video clip from last year’s workshop.
Friday March 2nd 6-8 PM
Burn, Baby, Burn!
Awakening the Karmic Fire
Known in Sanskrit as Agni, the fire of purification, the karmic fire ignited by dedicated yoga practice burns through bodily impurities, negative behavior patterns and painful emotions to reveal the true nature of your inner being. The success of the Ashtanga Yoga method hinges on your understanding of your own inner agni. More than just physical strength the development of agni transcends the physical and is a gateway to the spiritual.
In this seminar you will delve deeply into the inner world to make contact with the illusive “bandhas” and discover your own true power. Through a careful, alignment-based approach to the essential postures of the Ashtanga Yoga method you will connect with this hidden power center and find a indestructible source of energy that infuses your entire practice and life with spiritual light.
Saturday March 3rd
12:30-2:30PM – Guided Full Primary Series
3-5 PM – Arm Balances for Everyone
Break a sweat while learning to safely balance on your hands, have fun while challenging yourself and gain access to your own inner strength. The magic of the arm balance is demystified and made approachable so that every practitioner who is not afraid to put in the work can feel the beauty of flight.
When done correctly arm balances can build self-esteem, increase energy flow and heal old injuries. Every student will leave with proven techniques to safely build the structural support necessary for stability in all strength based postures.
Sunday March 4th
9 AM – 11 AM – Mysore Style Ashtanga Yoga
1-3 PM – Fearless Backbends
If you enjoy a challenge but think you are too stiff to ever bend your back then this is the perfect class for you. By understanding how to work your body in a safe way you will learn what it takes to really bend over backwards with no fear. The secrets of deep backbends are available to you through the integration of sound anatomical principles, healthy alignment techniques and intensely fun stretches. The dynamic movement mechanics of bending your spine are the key to limitless flows of energy and in this class you will begin to explore you natural potential to for deep backbends with safety, support and enthusiasm.
Workshop Costs
Single workshop $50
GREAT DEAL – Whole package 5 workshops $185 if booked by Feb. 24th otherwise $225
Spaces are limited! Kino is a very popular teacher – so we advice you to BOOK NOW by clicking here.
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Yoga Stops Traffick – March 10, 3pm – Wind Chimes Tree, City Park
Three million children are currently involved in India’s illegal sex trade. Odanadi’s mission is to prevent human trafficking for the purposes of sexual exploitation and provide a place of sanctuary for survivors.
It’s a time to take a deep breath
It’s a time to see what we, as a community, can accomplish this year
It’s a time to roll out our mats and take a stand for those less fortunate than ourselves
It’s a time to take our individual awareness global
It’s a time to realise that we can all make a difference
It’s a time to turn up
Yoga Creates, drawing by Maho
SATURDAY MARCH 10TH 2012 will be the 3rd annual YST. An event to raise awareness of Human Trafficking, to raise support and awareness of the incredible work of Odanadi Trust in Mysore.
We will do 108 Sun Salutations, led by your favorite teachers from around NOLA. New Orleans has participated each year in this remarkable event, which brings community together and channels energy generated through yoga into something great. Please join us, no need to complete all sun salutations. This is a fundraiser – give whatever you can, every penny counts!
This year we will be giving away prizes – massage, yoga classes and more. Names drawn from those participating in the event.
Art by Rashmi, YST beneficiary
Date & Time: 3pm-5pm Saturday March 10, 2012
Venue: Tree with wind chimes, enter City Park at NOMA, park on Lelong Drive, right side. Walk towards the pond, the tree is between the pond and Wisner Avenue.
Questions: contact jessica@balanceyogawellness.com or call 504.309.9618
Please bring your own yoga mat, water and use the bathroom before coming (bathrooms are located behind NOMA).
We will be collecting donations for odanadi.org