COHESION: STABILITY AS A SOURCE OF EQUANIMITY A Yoga Intensive with Donna Farhi

JUNE 21 – 25, 2008

Cecil Sharpe House (Kennedy Hall)
2 Regents Park Road
London NW1 7AY

9.30am – 4.30pm each day with a break for lunch

THE COURSE

Yoga Sutra II:46: Sthira sukham asanam
“Through steadfastly abiding in the part of the self that is unchanging one finds ease within the posture of the moment.” – Donna Farhi

Cohesion
“The molecular force between particles within a body that acts to unite them.”

In Patanjali’s famous sutra where he defines the practice of asana, we are advised to use the practice of asana to bring about steadiness in the body, in the heart and in the mind. In this intensive we will explore how flexibility without strength leads to instability.  By finding integrity in our movement we can bring about both a physical and psychological cohesion.  In particular we will look at how to create and sustain joint integrity, spinal ease, and prevent the development of unbalanced hypermobility which is so often the cause of chronic pain and injury in Yoga practice.  We will also investigate how we can elevate the practice of asana to a new level by drawing the mind into a deep state of focused relaxation.

Each day of this intensive will be divided into two sessions.  In the morning session we will explore finding stability and ease within the practice of asana. The afternoon sessions will incorporate the practice of sitting meditation, restoratives and the ancient practice of Yoga Nidra.  There will also be time for philosophical discussion and questions each day.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations prior to May 1st will be refunded less £50 administration charge. Cancellations after May 1st will only be refunded if a replacement is found either by yourself or by The Yoga Academy. Where booking requests exceed places available The Yoga Academy maintains a waiting list. If in the event of a cancellation after May 1st the booking is transferred by The Yoga Academy the course fee less £50 administration charge will be refunded.

HOW TO BOOK
A PDF of the booking form (click here) is available to download and print. You can open it using Acrobat Reader (if you do not have it, click here). Please print out & complete this form & send it to us with your payment cheque. If you cannot download the form, please email us here informing us of your home address & we will post you a copy.

WHAT TO BRING
• A yoga mat
• 3 wool or cotton blankets
• 1 bolster
• A yoga block (if you use one)
• A yoga belt (if you use one)
• A wash cloth

Please Note: whilst we will have some spare props available please bring items from the above list where possible.

DONNA FARHI is a Yoga teacher who has been practicing for 30 years and teaching since 1982. She is one of the most sought after guest teachers in the world, leading intensives and teacher training programs internationally. Donna is best known for her unique ability to help students and teachers embody their spiritual practice. Her work focuses on the refinement of natural and universal movement principles that underlie all Yoga practice.This concentration on fundamental principles allows student of all levels of experience and from all traditions to build their own authentic Yoga practice.

Donna has been the asana columnist for both Yoga Journal and Yoga International Magazine (U.S.A.), and has been profiled in four separate publications on exceptional contemporary teachers of our time, including Yogini: The Power of Women in Yoga.  Donna is the author of the contemporary classics, The Breathing Book, Yoga Mind, Body & Spirit: A Return to Wholeness and Bringing Yoga to Life: The Everyday Practice of Enlightened Living. Her fourth book Teaching Yoga: Exploring the Teacher-Student Relationship was released in 2006 by Rodmell Press. American Born, Donna now resides in Christchurch, New Zealand where she pursues her passionate love of horses. www.donnafarhi.co.nz