Assisting + Yoga Lab

This workshop is designed to deepen the practice and understanding of yoga to know oneself through self study (svadhyaya) and supporting others.

This hands-on workshop focuses on the art of assisting and adjusting yoga postures to enhance alignment, create profound connections with the practice, and promote safety and awareness.

During the yoga lab we will take an experimental approach and encourage us all to question, explore and discover new dimensions of our practice. 

During the workshop, participants will learn:

• Prana Vayus/directions of life force: We’ll explore the prana vayus as a fundamental principle of alignment that supports both physical and energetic alignment
• Experiential learning: We’ll use our bodies as a laboratory to better understand our relationship to postures. 
• Hands-On Assists: Explore effective physical assists in common poses to support greater depth, stability, and ease in their practice.
• Modifications: Understand how to adapt assists for students with different abilities, injuries, or limitations, and cultivate a safe and inclusive environment.
• Energetic Assists: Exploring the subtle aspects of assisting, such as using breath, intention, and energy to support students in their practice.
• Ethics and Boundaries: Discussing the importance of ethical considerations when offering assists, including respecting students' consent and personal boundaries.

By the end of the workshop, participants will have gained confidence in their assisting skills, enabling them to elevate their own practice and support others on their yoga journey.

Let’s go beyond the routine and unlock the full rainbow of this practice while connecting with community in a supportive environment. It's a place to experiment, play, and grow on the yoga mat and beyond.

Location

Columbia Gorge Yoga

177 W. Jewett

White Salmon, WA 98672

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Schedule

Sunday, February 16

12-5 pm

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Public class

Janet will also offer a public practice, from 9-10:30 that day. We encourage you to attend if you can.

Those attending the workshop will get a $10 discount on the practice (we'll send details on how to register for the class and get the discount in the workshop confirmation).

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Enrollment

Early rates are in effect through January 15. Tuition will increase by $20 on January 16.