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SankalpaYogi
BEGINNERS COURSE Discover Ashtanga Yoga Mysore Practice Suriname February 2017 with Bela Lipat
KPJAYI Authorized Teacher Join us in Suriname, South America from February 20 until March 3. 2 weeks course
Monday-Friday - 2 hours per session total of 20 hours Begin your journey with our Beginners Course and explore the power of Ashtanga Yoga. This ancient art and science of healing uses yogic postures, deep breathing and specific gazing points to leave you feeling more peaceful and your body more healthy and fit. This yoga system involves synchronizing the breath with progressive series of postures, combined with concentration (dhrishti) and internal focus (bandhas). If practiced and memorized in its correct sequential order, Ashtanga Yoga gradually leads the practitioner to rediscovering his or her fullest potential on all levels of human consciousness (physical, psychological and spiritual). By maintaining this discipline with regularity and devotion, one acquires steadiness of body and mind. This Beginners Course is ideal for those who are completely new to Ashtanga Yoga as well as those who have recently started an Ashtanga practice or those current practitioners seeking a refresher course.
Important note: You will receive group instruction during the first week of the course and then group and individualized instruction from Bela on the second week, who will grow to be familiar with your specific needs. This one-to-one work with the teacher is invaluable in developing an inspiring and deeply fulfilling practice. The Mysore class is the traditional method of teaching as established by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois in Mysore, India. Even if you are brand new to the practice, you will learn slowly, at your own pace with the supportive energy of a group and the guidance of a qualified teacher. This course includes breathwork and philosophy All levels and abilities are welcome, especially beginners. This course is designed for beginners to Ashtanga Yoga, making the practice simple enough that anyone can do this course successfully. Continuing students who want to deepen their experience of the subtleties of the practice will also benefit. To get maximum benefit of this course, a full commitment of attendance with an open mind is advised.
moment, breath to breath. Ashtanga Yoga is a dynamic style of yoga that traces its roots all the way to the source of this tradition in Mysore, India. Your teacher for the course will be Bela Lipat, who is a KPJAYI Authorized Ashtanga Teacher in Mysore, India. ABOUT BELA
ASHTANGA BEGINNERS COURSE Costs: EUR 200,-* Dates: Mon to Fri Feb 20-24 and Mon to Fri Feb 27- March 3 Time: 16:30 - 18:30 During the course the tradition, lineage and fundamentals for this practice as taught by Sri K Pattabhi Jois will be introduced to you. Starting with the basics of the fundamental movements and breath synchronization, and then applying this to the Sun Salutations, and developing into the Standing Postures, we will explore the key elements of the practice of Ashtanga Yoga; breath, gaze, bandhas (energy locks) and alignment. Together we will learn to link these elements with various asanas (postures) while practicing being present moment to
Bela has been teaching Yoga since 1996. Born in the Philippines, and raised in San Francisco, California, Bela was introduced to Yoga, Vedanta and Buddhist practices in her childhood by her mother. She practiced Sivananda Yoga for 10 years and tried other styles as well until she found Ashtanga Yoga, which transformed her life. In 2004, she started going to Mysore to study with Shri K. Pattabhi Jois and his grandson Sharath Rangaswamy Jois and is Authorized to teach the Primary Series by Sharath R. Jois. Bela is dedicated to Ashtanga Yoga’s traditional style as taught by Guruji and Sharath. She follows the firm belief that the method is actually the “teacher” and the best teacher is one who inspires students to “practice, practice, practice.” She has unequivocal faith in the Magic that is in Mysore at the Feet of the Guru. For Bela's complete bio, find it here: http://ashtangayogarovaniemi.com/ teacher/ * For residents of Suriname the Intensive and the workshops can be paid in SRD. SankalpaYogi will apply the applicable daily exchange rate.
ENROL ONLINE To enrol for the Intensive you can sign up online here: http://bit.ly/1sv8r25 Go to tab courses / training. Or contact us at
[email protected] The total costs for Beginners Course is EUR 200,-. After online registration we will contact you for payment details. To reserve your spot we ask you to pay in advance.
SankalpaYogi ABOUT SANKALPAYOGI SankalpaYogi is a yoga studio in Paramaribo, Suriname offering yoga classes, workshops and training since 2014. Founded by Riim van den Berg the aim of Sankalpayogi is to provide a yoga community where regardless your background, religion, age or lifestyle you can practice yoga and calm the mind, relax and connect. At SankalpaYogi we acknowledge that everyone and every body is different. Offering a personal approach, SankalpaYogi loves to share with you ancient and modern knowledge of yoga. Although offering different forms of hatha yoga, the main focus in on Ashtanga yoga, yin yoga and restorative yoga. www.sankalpayogi.com
EXPLORE SURINAME Besides serving our local community we welcome vistors from abroad*. Suriname is geographically located on the mainland of South America, it is part of the history and culture of the Carribean. The population of
only half a million inhabitants, has an unique mix of cultures, customs, music, languages and culinary surprises. Indians, Creoles, East Indians, Chinese, Maroons, Javanese, Dutch and many others live in this beautiful country. The tropical climate with temperatures between 25 and 32 degrees Celsius makes it enjoyable stay. Through this climate Suriname has an abundant flora and fauna, with the majority of the country is still green and untouched.On the left bank of the wide Suriname River is the capital Paramaribo. The historic center of Paramaribo, has long een UNESCO World Heritage site, and was founded in colonial times and is characterized by monumental white wooden buildings. Suriname is great to combine with travel to Brazil, French Guiana, British Guyana, Venezuela, Florida, Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao. From Amsterdam, the Netherlands you can fly directly to Paramaribo with KLM or SLM. * For more information on accomodation in hotel, guest house, studios or apartments please contact us at
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