Schedule and Description

Fall Semester 2012:
Ashtanga Yoga and the Yoga Sutras (100 hours taught over five weekends)

  
September 21 – 23
October 5 – 7
October 26 – 28
November 2 – 4
November 30 – December 2

• Ashtanga Primary Series – 74 different postures systematically linked together through breath and movement that promote the integration of body, mind and spirit.
• Pranayama – Learn three breath practices that are integral to Ashtanga and their effect on the physical, subtle and causal bodies.
• The Yoga Sutras – Study the aphorisms that elucidate the path to liberation through control of the mind.
• Anatomy and Alignment – Understand the intention, biomechanics and energetics of each posture.
• Cuing and Adjustments – Learn the cues and adjustments that safely guide practitioners in and out of postures using both Sanskrit and English.
• Meditation – Learn simple techniques to quiet the mind.

Winter Semester 2013:
Ayurveda and Yoga – Vitality and Resilience (100 hours taught over five weekends)

 
January 11 – 13
January 25 – 27
February 8 – 10
February 22 – 24
March 15 – 17

• Yoga and Ayurveda – Study the history, philosophy, theory and practice of yoga and Ayurveda and how they form a natural system for healing and rejuvenation.
• Dosha Balancing Vinyasa Flows – Learn asana, mantras, mudras and meditations to balance the physical, emotional, mental, intellectual and spiritual sheaths.
• Pranayama – Learn five breath practices that can be utilized for specific purposes such as anxiety, fear, inflammation, congestion and consciousness/meditation.
• Yoga Nidra – Learn a technique that helps to restore calm to the body mind and spirit.

Times

Friday Evening: 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 am – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 12:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Register

Register at www.kines.umich.edu/umove

• Ashtanga Yoga and the Yoga Sutras - #210244-01 ($1,687.50 due at fall semester registration)
• Ayurveda and Yoga – Vitality and Resilience #310244-01 ($1,687.50 due at winter semester registration)