The Essence of Sadhana
Workshop mit Tim Miller

July 14th – 16th 2017.

Tim Miller has been studying and teaching Ashtanga Yoga for over thirty years and was the first American certified to teach by Pattabhi Jois at the Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute in Mysore, India. Tim has a thorough knowledge of this ancient system, which he imparts in a dynamic, yet compassionate and playful manner. “My goal as a teacher is to inspire a passion for practice. The practice itself, done consistently and accurately, is the real teacher.” Tim teaches workshops and retreats throughout the United States and abroad.

The practice of Ashtanga Yoga is an ancient and powerful discipline for cultivating physical, mental and spiritual health. Progressive techniques of breath, posture and movement, cleanse, stretch and strengthen the body as well as focus and calm the mind. A deeper experience of the self becomes possible through
consistent practice.

Costs:
Full workshop: 390€ (Incl. 19%VAT)
without Mysore Friday morning: 360€ (Incl. 19%VAT)

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Friday Morning 7 am – 10 am:
Mysore with Tim Miller
This class will be limited to 40 students. (2 groups of 20 students)
Prior Mysore experience with an established Ashtanga Yoga practice is required to attend this session.

Friday Evening 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm:
„taming the mind—the marriage of philosophy and methodology”
Pattabhi Jois often said, “ashtanga yoga is patanjali yoga.” his teacher, Krishnamacharya, considered the yoga sutras to be the single most important yogic text, and the most instrumental in the development of his teaching
methodology. in this workshop we will explore chapter one of the yoga sutras – samadhi pada – and explore the connection between the philosophy of patanjali and the methodology of ashtanga yoga.
(light practice, suitable for anyone—2.5hours)

Saturday Morning, 9 am – 11:30 am:
“The Primary Series of Asanas—An Archetype of Sadhana”
A brief synopsis of Sadhana Pada (Chapter Two of the Yoga Sutras) followed by Yoga Chikitsa (Primary Series), a systematic and profound methodology for reducing Tamas by detoxifying the body, removing excess Apana from the system, and quite literally, bringing us to our senses. The class will conclude with the Hanuman Chalisa—40 verses in praise of the embodiment of perfect Sadhana (Hanuman).
(Strong practice—2.5 hours)

Saturday 1 pm – 3:30 pm
“Roots and Wings—The Mysterious and Elusive Bandhas”
Foundational to the practice of Ashtanga Yoga is the application of Mula Bandha and Uddhiyana Bandha to bring steadiness and lightness to the body, length and smoothness to the breath, and concentration to the mind. Through an exploration of different asanas and pranayamas we will discover how the proper application of the bandhas can take our practice to the next level of “Mindfulness” by tempering the excessive Rajasic quality of our minds.
(Light practice, suitable for anyone—2.5 hours)

Sunday Morning 9 am – 11:30 am:
“Nadi Shodana – An Introduction to the Intermediate Series of Asanas”
An explanation of the purpose of the second series and its relationship to the Pranamaya Kosha (Energy Body), the Chakras, and the Kundalini Shakti, plus an introduction to Nadi Shodana that includes an in depth preparation for some of the more challenging poses, like bhekasana, kapotasana, and eka pada sirsasana.
(strong practice—2.5 hours)

Sunday Afternoon 1 pm – 3:30 pm:
“Polishing the Mirror—Pranayama, Mantra and Kirtan”
An explanation of the three Gunas and the Pancha Koshas (five bodies), and an exploration of Pranayama and Mantra to cultivate the Sattvic quality and awaken the Buddhi (natural intelligence), plus a grand finale of Kirtan to take us Nirguna (beyond the gunas) and into the Anandamaya Kosha (the body of bliss).
(No asana—2.5 hours)

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