WORKSHOPS
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Path Program Workshops
Yoga North's PATH program (Pranayama and Asana Toward Health) is a collection of workshops that allows you to choose what you'd like to explore- history, philosophy, literature or asana / pranayama - to inform, challenge and inspire yourself. Find your PATH to a deeper understanding of your practice, and bring yoga more into your daily life.
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Understanding the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali with Val
Val will offer a short "course" on the Yoga Sutras that will cover the following: a brief overview of the historical and philosophical importance of the Sutras; why it is the philosophical foundation for the Iyengar method of yoga; how the Sutras inform and enrich the practice of asana and pranayama; and, how to integrate the Sutras into daily life.
Students should have a copy of Light on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by B.K.S. Iyengar as the primary reference. The class will be a combination of lecture/discussion and activities designed to help students understand the content of the sutras on an experiential level. Ideally participants will be able to complete reading and practical assignments from week to week.
Time:
Thursdays 5:30am - 7:30pm
Dates:
Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28
Fees:
$140 + GST
Ayurveda and Yoga Workshop with Lisa
Ayurveda ("life knowledge") is closely associated to Yoga, with both sciences originating in the Vedas and both designed to support the 4 aims of life. They are inherently different as well, with Ayurveda working on the body and Yoga on the mind. Based on writings by BKS and Geeta Iyengar, this workshop will investigate both the similarities and differences between Ayurveda and Yoga to further your own understanding of what the practice of Yoga is all about.
Time:
Friday 6 to 9 pm, Saturday 2:15 to 5:15 pm
Dates:
Friday October 29 and Saturday October 30th
Fees:
$75 + GST
Developing a Home Practice with Drew
Learn how to apply lessons from your yoga classes to develop a regular practice at home. Simple tips and sample plans for sequences will be provided to help make yoga a daily experience.
Time:
2:30am - 5:30pm
Dates:
Saturday November 13
Fees:
$50 + GST
Marlene Mawhinney Workshop
Marlene, Senior Teacher at Yoga Centre Toronto, has been teaching yoga since 1969. Her quest for depth led her to BKS Iyengar in India; since 1985, she has returned to India regularly to study and work with Mr. Iyengar directly. Marlene is one of Canada’s most senior Iyengar teachers.
Pre-requisite: 5 minute independent shoulder stand
Time:
TBA
Dates:
November 19 to 21
Fees:
TBA
Teacher Training Workshops
Teacher Training prepares experienced Iyengar practitioners for national assessment to be certified in the Iyengar Method.
Permission of the Senior Teacher is required to enroll.
For more information, please see the teacher training page on this website.
Dates:
- September 10, 11, 12
- October 29, 30, 31
- November 19, 20, 21
- December 3, 4, 5
Yoga North Book Club
Featured Book: Light on Life by BKS Iyengar
Time:
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Dates:
Friday, September 10
Fees:
$15 + GST
Discussion Questions: The discussion on Light on Life will be based on the following questions. Consider only those that are applicable to you.
- What are some of the most personally interesting and insightful concepts, ideas and thoughts by Iyengar in this book?
- How does this book deepen your understanding of yoga philosophy?
- How does this book deepen your understanding of the Iyengar method of Yoga?
- What impact has the content of this book had on your personal practice? Has it made you change your approach or the content of your practice at all? If so, how? If not, why?