Jan
9
to Jan 10

LIVE 5 Hour Intensive Training: I Ching

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In Katonah Yoga, we consider the cycles of the seasons, the cycles of our lives, and metaphors of Great Nature to underpin our practice. These metaphors help us to connect to the world around us; they help us to consider the simplicities and complexities of being human. In our modern world, with the myriad choices and conundrums surrounding us, we might search for means to help us bring significance, certainty, connection, and meaning to our lives. The I Ching, or Book of Changes, is a philosophical approach to constructing, decoding, and understanding the universe. It can help bring insight to the cycles or changes we all go through in our lives.

In this workshop, we'll explore the history and construction of the I Ching, its 8 trigrams and 64 hexagrams. We'll dive into philosophical and critical understandings of the I Ching and how to use it as a guide to orient ourselves, potentially even as a divination tool.

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Great Nature in Katonah Yoga: An Exploration of Katonah Yoga and Taoism
Jul
3
to Jul 26

Great Nature in Katonah Yoga: An Exploration of Katonah Yoga and Taoism

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Friday, July 3, 12 - 2:30pm

Sunday, July 5, 12 - 2:30pm

Saturday, July 25, 12 - 2:30pm

Sunday, July 26, 12 - 2:30pm

Much of the theory we use in Katonah Yoga practice is based on ancient principles of Taoism. We use theory to support living in a body with more imagination, perception and insight. Taoism challenges us to release our personal grasp on reality and attune ourselves to the universal laws of the natural world. In this training, we will explore how Katonah Yoga integrates Taoist theory through the lens of great nature. We will consider natural processes and constructions, Katonah Yoga maps and glyphs (including the Magic Square) and their relation to Taoist thought. We will move through invigorating asana, inspiring pranayama, and insightful meditation practices.

Things to expect:

  • Katonah Yoga asana and pranayama practices

  • Taoism and Katonah Yoga theory

  • Chinese medicine concepts

  • Taoist meditation

  • Tai chi and qigong practices

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May
9
to May 17

LIVE 10-Hour Taoism Training

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Saturday & Sunday, May 9-10th (12-2:30pm daily)

Much of the theory we use in Katonah Yoga practice is based on ancient principles of Taoism. We use theory to support living in a body with more imagination, perception and insight. Taoism challenges us to release our personal grasp on reality and attune ourselves to the universal laws of the natural world.

In this training, we will explore Taoist theory through the lens of the personal narrative, saga, or epic. Throughout both weekends, we will look at our own origin stories as individuals, society, and as a planet, diving deep into the five element theory and the magic square. We will consider how our epics can be divided into sections or chapters. During the first weekend, we will uncover and explore The Outer Chapters, the portion of our stories where we are developing a personal narrative in the world, understanding our relationships, our priorities, our environment, and supporting future generations. The second weekend, we will demystify The Inner Chapters, the portion of our stories where we are developing an introspective narrative by accepting ourselves as who we truly are.

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10-Hour Intensive Training: Taoism
Apr
13
to Apr 14

10-Hour Intensive Training: Taoism

Much of the theory we use in our practice is based on the ancient principles of Taoism. We use theory to support living in a body with more imagination, perception and insight. Taoism challenges us to release our personal grasp on reality and attune ourselves to the universal laws of the natural world.

In this training, we will explore our consciousness through the lens of Taoist theory. We will study nature and its patterns to gain insights into our own patterns and we will move through asana, pranayama and meditation practices in order to engage with Taoism in a practical framework.

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10-Hour Intensive: Restorative Yoga
Feb
10
to Feb 11

10-Hour Intensive: Restorative Yoga

Restorative yoga is a dialogue with one’s inner self, a conversation with the nervous system, a refinement of the container (the body), a set of techniques and ideas to move currency through personal turf. Teaching it has to include a way of seducing each student inward to be alone with themselves for the duration of the class. Restorative practice in a public class also endorses a good home practice; this workshop is for teachers looking to reckon with this theory and assimilate it into their teaching and for students who have already doused themselves in our material to more deeply profit from it.   

In this intensive we will learn how to set up conditions for this adventure.  This will include:

  1. Mastering the set-ups of the restorative poses

  2. Learning their specific therapeutic benefits

  3. How to teach students the occupation of their imaginations while being in each pose

  4. Troubleshooting for when students arrive with injuries, physical complaints and emotional demands

  5. Ideas for sequences to teach

Saturday & Sunday, February 10-11, 2018 (2-7pm). Sign up for this intensive here.

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Oct
8
3:30 PM15:30

Fall Restorative Practice (with Dara Sendowski)

Autumn is a time to turn inward, to finish projects set forth in spring and summer, to slow down and prepare for winter. It is a time to reflect, gain insight and wisdom as we conserve our energy during the darkest and coldest time of year.

In this workshop we will move through a series of poses that facilitate the transition from the Yang energy of Spring and Summer to the Yin nature of Autumn and Winter. We will explore the elements of Metal and Water, which rule the Lungs and Kidneys, the organs most affected during this time of year.

This workshop is for students and teachers alike who wish to cultivate a restorative practice and learn how to adapt to the rhythm of the seasons for longevity and wellbeing.

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