Formerly The Yoga Studio of Johnson County

Donna Farhi“MOVED FROM WITHIN”
June 1- 4, 2011
A FOUR-DAY YOGA INTENSIVE WORKSHOP WITH INTERNATIONLLY FAMOUS TEACHER
DONNA FARHI

In this 4-day intensive we will explore the many ways that we can access an awareness and trust in our own instinctual alignment process. Through developing a greater interior "literacy" we will learn to initiate movement from the core of the body and through the primary support of the breath. As we learn to feel and allow inner impulse to arise spontaneously we can become adept at adapting poses to our unique body structure. Using the human developmental movement patterns as our template, we will learn how to shape a sequential flow of force through the body in every posture.

Part of our shared inquiry in this intensive will be looking at the actual process of perception itself. When we abandon ambition and striving and replace these with innocent, unconditioned awareness, we are better able to truly perceive the body’s subtle messages and to skillfully respond in a way that brings about balance and integration. As we learn to let this larger mover guide our practice we open ourselves to our inner atman or wisdom mind.

Each day will be divided into a morning and afternoon class. Morning classes will consist of guided movement inquiries followed by intensive yoga asana practice, generally in the form of slow vinyasa. The afternoon sessions will include the practice of restorative postures, sitting meditation and Yoga Nidra as well as discussion of Yoga philosophy.

This intensive is suitable for those with at least one year of consistent yoga practice up to teacher level. Class numbers will be limited for this engagement and depending on numbers.

Donna FarhiYoga Workshop Schedule

June 1-4, 2011 (Wednesday through Saturday)
Wednesday - Friday: 10am to 1pm & 2:30  to 5pm
Saturday 10am to 1pm (final class)

Tuition Fee

$600 early bird rate, before April 30, $650 after May 1.
(all classes attended only)  Total Hours: 20 CEU’s
Cancellation policy: You may transfer fee to another workshop. No refunds.

This course is presented by The Yoga School approved by Kansas Board of Education.

Where to stay in Overland Park: We recommend Candlewood Suites 2 miles from the school.  There are many other hotels are in the area.

What to bring (disregard if flying from out of town we will provide your props):

  • a yoga mat
  • 3 firm blankets
  • a belt
  • a bath towel and a hand towel or wash cloth (for fine adjustments)
  • a bolster (if you have one)
  • a block (if you normally use one for standing postures)

Donna Farhi - Upward Facing Dog

DONNA FARHI

Donna is a Yoga teacher who has been practicing for 30 years and teaching since 1982. She is one of the most sought after guest teachers in the world, leading intensives and teacher training programs internationally. Donna is best known for her unique ability to help students and teachers embody their spiritual practice. Her work focuses on the refinement of natural and universal movement principles that underlie all Yoga practice. This concentration on fundamental principles allows student of all levels of experience and from all traditions to build their own authentic yoga practice.

Donna has been the asana columnist for both Yoga Journal and Yoga International Magazine (U.S.A.), and has been profiled in four separate publications on exceptional contemporary teachers of our time, including Yogini: The Power of Women in Yoga. Donna is the author of the contemporary classics, The Breathing Book, Yoga Mind, Body & Spirit: A Return to Donna Farhi Wholeness and Bringing Yoga to Life: The Everyday Practice of Enlightened Living. Her fourth book Teaching Yoga: Exploring the Teacher-Student Relationship is used as a curricular text for teaching training programs around the world.  American Born, Donna now resides in Christchurch, New Zealand where she pursues her passionate love of horses. Find her at http://www.donnafarhi.co.nz/