ashtanga yoga

1 week training

Makawao, Maui

' Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana '

July 13 - 19, 2008

The Yoga Awareness one and two week Trainings are held each year on Maui in February and July. Ted Surman presents an in-depth study of Yoga and Ayurveda which empowers us to deepen our daily practice and to share with others. The Yoga Teachings of Patanjali is Raja Yoga, which means ‘to shine’. Patanjali gives us two methods to shine and achieve peacefulness to our body, breath and mind.

Ashtanga Yoga is the method of practice to reach our goal. It comprises of eight parts: Asana (3rd limb) body flexibility and strength. Pranayama (4th limb) breath and lifeforce awareness. Pratyahara (5th limb) the appropriate use of our five senses. Dharana (6th limb) focused strong mind with clarity.

Sunday
5 - 7 pm
• opening ceremony

Monday
10 am - 5:30 pm
• ashtanga (8 limbs) theory & practice (2 hr)
• asana (3rd limb) theory & practice (4 hr)

Tuesday
10 am - 5:30 pm
• asana (3rd limb) theory & practice (2 hr)
• pranayama (4th limb) theory & practice (4 hr)

Wednesday
10 am - 5:30 pm
• pranayama (4th limb) theory & practice (2 hr)
• pratyahara (5th limb) theory & practice (4 hr)

Thursday
10 am - 5:30 pm
• pratyahara (5th limb) theory & practice (2 hr)
• dharana (6th limb) theory & practice (4 hr)

Friday
10 am - 5:30 pm
• dharana (6th limb) theory & practice (2 hr)
• ashtanga theory, chanting & practice (4 hr)

Saturday
10 am - 5:30 pm
• asana practice & exam / review (3 hr)
• introduction to Ayurveda ( 3 hr)
• closing ceremony 5:30 - 7 pm

Cost
$600

Deposit: US$180 on registration.
Balance Due: 30 days prior to the Training.
All payments are non-refundable. US tax included.

Included
Teaching Handouts, Catered Lunch.

Participation

Those wishing to participate must have the willingness to learn, practice and to share the knowledge gained. The 'beginner's mind' is the best mind for this Training, no matter if you're an advanced practitioner or an absolute beginner. Physical limitations are no constraint for this training.

Certification

Students who successfully complete the one and two week Trainings will be awarded a Yoga Awareness Certification of Completion. This certification is a minimum requirement for Yoga Awareness 2009 one year Training and ‘Ongoing Studies’ (Teacher Internship and Trainings in South India).

Location
Yoga Awareness Makawao

Register early, maximum 20 students.