The Arms, Shoulders, and Neck as the Wings of Yoga
The Therapeutic Wisdom of Yoga weekend
With Doug Keller
Join Doug in this workshop - (the 4th of 4) he will offer this weekend all touching the theme, Practical and Profound: The Therapeutic Wisdom of Yoga.
The realm of the upper body is the realm of the upper chakras — our most conscious and intentional movement and expression. (The Thursday session was an introduction to the shoulders.) This day will be a reinforcement of those principles, as well as an exploration of the wrists and elbows, in connection with the shoulders, neck, and upper torso.
This very practical work with the upper body in asana practice will also include an exploration of the connection between the psoas and the deep muscles of the neck, in breath as well as in movement. This will take us further into breath practice, as well as an understanding of the chakras and their practical role in meditative practice.
The ‘nadis’ emphasized by the hatha yogis reflect our evolving understanding of the vagus nerve as the key to regulation of our health, emotional balance, and cognitive health and clarity. The essentials of hatha yoga — asana, bandha, and mudra — are fully intended to support the stimulation and function of the vagus nerve in movement and breath.
This last day will be a practice for the arms and upper body, and an enlightening exploration of the wisdom of the core elements of the hatha yoga tradition in pranayama and Yoga Nidra, understood in modern terms.
Practical and Profound:
The Therapeutic Wisdom of Yoga
The true power of yoga practice and its therapeutic value goes beyond muscles and joints. It influences the nervous system — particularly through the Vagus nerve — in ways that touch every level of our health and well-being.
In the Upanishads, this was described in terms of the ‘Vayus’ of the Prana. In this weekend of training topics, we’ll unveil in contemporary, relatable terms the full significance of these ideas, and tie them directly to the practices — with emphasis on asana, but also extending to pranayama, meditation, and Yoga Nidra.
Each day covers a major area of the body, and realm of the nervous system. You are free to take one day, two, three or all four!
Doug came to teach hatha yoga by way of meditation and years of academic study: philosophy, both western and eastern approaches spirituality, anatomy, movement and yoga. Doug’s depth, intelligence and accessibility for translating hard concepts into digestible ones is profound.
Join him during his long awaited European tour, in one or all of these workshops at Yoga Moves this November.
Don’t miss these other sessions with Doug:
Thursday, Nov 21: Keys to the Shoulders
Friday, Nov 22: Muscular Freedom Starts with the Joints — Feet, Knees, and Hips
Saturday, Nov 23: The Heart of Movement: the Sacrum and Spine
Sunday, Nov 24: The Upper Body: The Arms, Shoulders, & Neck as the Wings of Yoga
Get the whole package: All four days & sessions
Price*: €299
Sign up for Sundays Session:
Date: Sunday 24 November 2024
Time: 11.30-18.30
Location: Studio Fly | Croeselaan 209 | Utrecht
Price*: €99
This course offers continuing education hours if you are a yoga professional. YACEP CE=6
*We are CRKBO certified and therefore no vat.
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