Are you interested in leveling up your practice or explore new challenges this summer?

Join Lucie for a three-part yoga workshop series designed to support Ashtanga Yoga practitioners seeking to improve their asana practice. Each workshop will focus on a family of poses: arm balances & inversions, backbends and transitions - offering tools, techniques and guided exploration needed to move with greater confidence, strength and awareness.

Workshop 1: Arm Balances & Inversions

Sunday, June 29th 11:00-1:00pm

This session will break down foundational arm balances and versions found int he Ashtanga Primary & Intermediate Series; including Bakasana (crow pose), Bhujapidasana (arm pressure pose), Srisasana (headstand) and Pincha Mayurasana (forearm stand).

We’ll explore the mechanics of weight-bearing through the hands, and how to build strength in the shoulders, core and wrists. This workshop is suitable for all levels as we explore different versions of each asana, including how to safely enter and exit the pose.

Workshop 2: Exploring Backbands

Sunday, July 20th 11:00-1:00pm

Backbends can be both energizing and challenging. This workshop will focus on safely opening the front body & strengthening the back body to support a healthy, sustainable extension of the spine.

We’ll discuss key anatomical patterns in backbends and work on preparatory movements that prepare your spine and supporting limbs for backbends. We will explore postures such as Urdhva Mukha Svanasana (upward facing dog), Shalabasana (locust pose), Dhanurasana (bow pose), Ustransana (camel pose) and Urdhva Dhanuransa (upward bow pose).

This workshop is suitable for all levels. Modifications and techniques will be offered to help you approach backbends in a safe and sustainable way.

Workshop 3: Transitions of the Primary Series

Sunday, August 3rd 11:00-1:00pm

In this final session, we’ll focus on cultivating smooth and mindful transitions between poses to create a more fluid and meditative practice. We’ll break down jump-backs, jump-throughs, and other transitions specific to the Primary Series, helping you link breath and movement with greater efficiency and grace.

This workshop and suitable for all levels and will strengthen your connection to the rhythm of the sequence, provide techniques to conquer these transitions and support the development of a mer seamless, integrated flow.

Total Investments for all 3 sessions:

Individual Pass $50 |. AYS Members: $120. | Non-Members $135