LIQUID FLOW MSTERCLASS
Friday 18:30 - 21:00
A Vinyasa Flow practice that holds the structure and discipline of Ashtanga and Iyengar Yoga, infused with an immense creativity and dance-like flow.. a fresh and inspired blend of modern vinyasa with classical roots. Practice dynamic asana as a movement mediation in an open system with close attention to physical + energetic alignment, and awareness of complimentary + opposing actions. Also, there is an artful focus on creative transitions that add elegance and uniqueness to the flow of the practice. Throughout the practice, there is a keen observation upon the subtleties of the breath and how it effects the physical + energetic body and mind. Principles of Vinyasa Krama are utilized in a modern way to create an evolutionary practice that aims to awaken, invigorate and harmonize body, mind and spirit.
FREEDOM IN THE AIR
Saturday 09:30 - 12:30
Inversions and Arm Balances are a pure expression of creative energy flowing through the body. Experience fearless flying, pranic body of power, agility and lightness. Float effortlessly by integrating physical + energetic alignment, dynamic movement + bandha, creative core work and intelligent vinyasa krama sequencing. Learn a pathway of creative flows within a powerful Vinyasa workshop so that you can seamlessly integrate handstands, arm-balances, inversions and flying transitions, to energize your practice. Progressively build toward practicing inversions and arm-balances, first at the wall and with partner assists, then move toward practicing in the center of the room with creative energy and empowered vitality.
THERAPEUTIC ASSISTS & THAI MASSAGE
Saturday 14:30 - 17:30
Learn the approach towards energetic hands-on-assists that help the body relax more deeply into Asanas. Assisting is a very important element of teaching; a great compliment to good verbal cues. It requires vision, precision, sensitivity, multiple points of awareness and an ego-free approach. A skillful touch has the power to transport your students to a whole new level of awareness. What could take years for a student to understand a particular action or movement, could be done with one precise, effective, supportive assist from a well-trained teacher. The second half of the workshop will focus on traditional Thai Massage. Experience this ancient system of energy lines, pressure points and techniques using hands, feet, knees and elbows. You will assist your partner into asana-like positions while you apply deep, rhythmic compression along lines of energy. Intention toward loving kindness, sharing and healing touch is the philosophy of Thai Massage. Attending with a partner is not necessary.. come solo or with a friend!
BEAUTIFUL BACKBENDS
Sunday 14:30 - 17:30
Backbends are a beautiful balance of grounding and rooting while learning to become fluid and receptive. Learn alignment principles that are inherent in simple backbends such as cobra, locust and upward dog; while integrating complementary hip + shoulder openers and energetic keys that will help you advance toward more complex backbends such as Raja-Kapotasana (King Pigeon), Naturajasana (Cosmic Dancer), Vrichikasana (Scorpion) and drop-backs. A full Vinyasa practice of creative sun salutations, standing poses, complimentary core work, twists and inversions. Sometimes students are fearful of backbends because of back-pain. Learn the actions and proper preparation that can make backbends pain-free and truly blissful!
ABOUT SIMON
Simon Park began his Yoga journey in 1995 with Shiva Rea in the World Arts and Cultures Department at UCLA. Later acclaimed by Yoga Journal as "one of the most influential and gifted Yoga teachers of the next generation”, he has been leading workshops, teacher trainings, and retreats around the world since 2002. His free-style Vinyasa is fluid, intuitive, and encourages freedom through self-expression. Profoundly influenced by the teachings of Shiva Rea, Richard Freeman, Maty Ezraty, Joan White, and Dharma Mitra, 'Liquid Flow Yoga' feels like a beautiful dance between classical and modern Yoga. Dubbed the "Flying Nomad", he draws inspiration from road legends such as Jimi Hendrix, who said, "the Earth is my home”. www.liquidflowyoga.com
SPACE LIMITED & FOR PRACTITIONERS OF ALL LEVELS EXCEPT TOTAL BEGINNERS. TAUGHT IN ENGLISH
To keep you safe : We require proof of a negative test or vaccine card. A rapid test works too !
RATES
1 class 70.-
2 classes 140.-
3 classes 180.-
Full workshop 210.-