The Wainwright House Fall 2008
OWNING YOUR YOGA
Owning your Yoga is a collective effort of A Jewel in the Lotus Yoga and Always-at-Aum.
This retreat was designed to help individuals take that next step forward, deeper into their yoga practice. It’s not just enough to show up and do asana. You must be willing to take your practice into your own hands.
On this retreat participants learned:
What was taught and practiced:
Wainwright House - 260 Stuyvesant Avenue, Rye, NY 10580
On this retreat participants learned:
- why ancient yoga was taught hands on from teacher to student
- how to respond to physical adjustments
- to better understand your mind and body
- to apply yamas & niyamas of Patanjali’s Sutras to your yoga on and off the mat
- to understand, accept and appreciate your unique self in both mind and body
What was taught and practiced:
- various forms of yoga (vinyasa, iyengar, ashtanga, restorative and contact)
- being mindful and staying present while receiving adjustments
- identifying and breaking through self imposed walls
Wainwright House - 260 Stuyvesant Avenue, Rye, NY 10580