Eric Powell in Istanbul Sessions, Workshops & Art of Assist

Name: Eric Powell in Istanbul Sessions, Workshops & Art of Assist
Start: 2024-08-31T11:00:00+03:00
End: 2024-08-31T13:00:00+03:00
Location: YogaŞala (Nişantaşı)

Schedule

Sat Aug 31 2024 at 11:00 am to 01:00 pm

UTC+03:00

Location

YogaŞala (Nişantaşı) | Istanbul, IB

Eric Powell in Istanbul
Sessions, Workshops & Art of Assist

Sessions: Updated Session schedule is available on our website

2 Day Workshop: Posterior Stretch Sequence:

August 31st - September 1st
11:00-13:00

This sequence will focus on seated forward folds that primarily help to stretch the ankles, calves, hamstrings and gluteal muscles. In addition to the primary purpose, the sequence will address the back, spine, shoulders, and neck as well as help to improve blood circulation. For those interested in the esoteric aspects of yoga it is thought that seated forward folds help to energize the kundalini. From a meditative point of view, forward folding is considered to aid in an inward turning of awareness.

For the first day of practice (August 31st), we will explore the foundational postures of the sequence: paschimattasana + upavishtakonasana with some variations.

For day two (September 1st), we will expand on the foundational poses by incorporating variations and adaptations of the seated forward fold and the open angle pose.
For both days, the lessons will begin with a brief period of stillness and easy breath work to prepare for the practice and end with a short session of pranayama and relaxation.

Art of the Assist Program:

August 31st - September 13th
As a continuation and expansion upon the Posterior Stretch Sequence Workshop, Art of the Assist is a comprehensive program that will begin to deepen our understanding of posture in yoga through bandha (energetic and physical core engagement), proper alignment, modifications to help students access the practice in ways beneficial to their needs and how to effectively and dynamically use assists to aid the student/practitioner in developing a practice incorporating breath-movement-bandha-contemplation into a coherent whole.
Participants in the Art of Assist Program will participate in the 2 day workshop and after this will meet with Eric on the following dates:
September 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th
(*no sessions September 5th-8th)

Each meeting will be 2 hours, meeting hours will be determined to accommodate the participants in the program.

VENUE: YogaŞala Etiler

DATE: August 30th – September 13th, 2024

FEES:

Yoga Sessions (Regular yoga sessions are subject to regular membership/session pricing. Please refer to YogaŞala’s “FEES” page for more details)
2 Day Workshop – 100USD
(Early Bird price until July 31st – 75USD)
Art of Assist Program – 500USD
(Early Bird price until July 31st – 375USD)

** Art of Assist program includes the Workshops on August 31st and September 1st.
Prices above are in US Dollars and would be paid in Turkish Lira taking into consideration the exchange rate on the date of payment.

Sessions will be conducted in English with no translations
No refunds

Eric Powell:

Eric began his yoga practice 30 years ago in Chicago with a wonderful teacher, Suddha Weixler. The studio offered a wide array of classes and styles which continue to inform his teaching. Ashtanga, Iyengar, Hatha all have made an impact and he is grateful for the experience and exposure that he received at the center. From Chicago, Eric moved to New York City where he met and became both a friend and student of Manju Jois. As his practice has evolved over the years he found himself studying with yet another student of Krishnamacharya, Srivatsa Ramaswami, whose style of yoga he now practices.