Deconstructed Yoga
WORKSHOP
I used to slightly dread
when it was time to go into downward dog pose
and chair pose was a close second. It wasn’t until I started learning how to modify the postures for my body, that I found myself enjoying the chance to refine my down dog during yoga class.
If this slight dread sounds familiar you might be good fit for deconstructed yoga.
what it is
deconstructed yoga is a two day, collaborative learning experience where 8 of the common yoga poses will be broken down into their smallest parts. we will dig into the do’s and don’ts of alignment, exploring how anatomy and biomechanics impacts our yoga.
what you get
1
increase your understanding
of yoga poses as we break down how to do them and why they’re beneficial for us.
2
build more
confidence
in your yoga practice by exploring the different ways you can adjust these common poses to best suit your body.
3
decrease
worry
about if you are doing a yoga pose “right” by learning what muscles are being targeted and how to know when you are engaging those muscles.
the poses
we will deconstruct
1.
downward dog
2.
plank
3.
warrior 1
4.
warrior 2
5.
forward fold
6.
pyramid
7.
chair
8.
cat - cow
as we deconstruct
each yoga pose we will
do alternative positions that support and enhance the main posture. For example, we will do pelvic tilts and discuss how they impact down dog.
you will get a handout of each of these postures summarizing the movements we do and the discussions we have. these can be helpful to take notes on and refer back to after the workshop is done or to share with others.
who might be a fit
for this workshop + get a lot of benefit from attending
01
new to yoga
if you're new to yoga and want to feel more confident during classes or want to have the confidence to attend a variety of classes...this might be a good fit for you. you will learn foundational concepts of movement that can be applied to a variety of poses.
03
back, knee or hip pain
if you're dealing with back, knee or hip pain and wanting to learn how to do yoga with out hurting yourself...this might be a good fit for you. you will learn the anatomy, bio-mechanics and sensations to pay attention to with each pose and how to modify yoga to best suit your specific situation.
02
wanting to be new to yoga
if you're wanting to be new to yoga but you feel overwhelmed with where to start or what to learn first...this might be a good fit for you. you will learn some of the most common poses in such a deep way that you'll have the confidence to go to a beginners yoga class with excitement instead of anxiety.
04
not new to yoga
if you're wanting to get more strength, stretch or relaxation out of your current yoga practice...this might be a good fit for you. you will learn the subtle shifts you can make to get deeper into your postures that might not be easy for a teacher to suggest during a full class.
who I am
and how it relates to this workshop
I'm slightly obsessed with the body, how it works and moves and the variety of things in life that impact it. strength + beauty are based in awareness, not in results.
I have master's degree in occupational therapy, I've been teaching yoga for 8 years and I'm currently immersing myself in all things pelvic health related...because "our hips don't lie"
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overall, this workshop and beyond, I want to help people reconnect with themselves so they can be their best version. because when we're our best we can give our best to others + that's what builds a beautiful life.
