Julie Gudmestad London workshops
Workshop 1:
Yoga as Therapy: Muscle Imbalances
May 24th – 25th 2012
9.30am to 1.00pm and 2.30 to 5.30pm
Workshop 2:
Exploring the Art of Sequencing Through Asana Practice
May 26th – 27th 2012
9.30am to 1.00pm and 2.30 to 5.30pm
Cost: £175 per workshop
Book by the 26th March 2012, 11:50 pm and pay the early bird price of £155
YogaCampus Training Centre
1 Britannia Row
London N1 8QH
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Workshop 1
Yoga as Therapy:
Muscle Imbalances
Muscle imbalances can contribute to pain, injury, and chronic problems in any part of the body, and a thoughtful yoga practice can help to correct these imbalances. In this workshop, we will look at the anatomy of important muscle groups, and how imbalances (strong vs. weak and tight vs. flexible) contribute to mis-alignments that set the stage for problems. Then we’ll practice yoga poses and sequences to help correct imbalances, improve alignment and relieve pain.
Day one will focus on the pelvis and low back. Important muscle groups include the psoas and hamstrings, and the abdominals and erector spinae.
Day two will focus on the shoulder and upper back. Important muscle groups include the trapezius, pectorals, serratus anterior, and rotator cuff.
Some previous study of anatomy is helpful but not mandatory.
Are you eligible?
For yoga therapists, yoga teachers, trainee teachers and advanced students only. Yogacampus Yoga Therapy Diploma Course students can count this event towards their elective tuition hours.
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Workshop 2
Exploring the Art of Sequencing through Asana Practice
Julie’s previous London workshops have focused on formal anatomy instruction, but this year, by popular demand, Julie has agreed to offer a more asana based workshop. As always, Julie will weave anatomy into her instructions to help students understand how to create strong, spacious and beautiful poses, although no previous anatomy experience is required. Teachers will be especially interested in Julie’s sequencing, which starts with fairly simple movements that students of all levels and abilities can try. She then integrates the movements into more complex patterns, which gradually builds the strength, flexibility and awareness needed to do more challenging poses and go deeper into the practice.
Each of the two days will include a wide range of asana for a fully rounded practice and exploration of applied anatomy for the whole body in asana practice. Saturday will begin at our foundation, the feet, and work up through the legs to the pelvis and spine. Sunday will continue with the focus on the spine, moving up to the neck and spread of awareness out to the shoulders and arms. During each asana practice we will, from time to time, widen the lens to awareness of the whole body within the pose, the ultimate intention in all practice.
Uptake for Julie’s workshops is usually rapid, so early booking is advised, when you will also get the advantage of the early bird price.
Are you eligible?
The workshop is open to everyone with at least one year of asana practice. It is not a therapeutics class, so won’t be appropriate for students with acute injuries or severely limited mobility.
“Finding a profound knowledge of the human body combined with a gift for clear communication is a privilege and a joy. Julie’s teaching has been of far reaching and lasting value both to my yoga teaching and my personal practice.”
Loretta Stowell, February 2011
Hosted in Partnership with Yoga Campus
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Julie Gudmestad has been active in Portland, Oregon, as a yoga teacher and licensed physical therapist for over 30 years. Her yoga teaching is primarily informed by the Iyengar method, with modifications to the traditional approach that have significantly enhanced its effectiveness, safety and clarity. Julie has integrated Western medical knowledge with yoga training into a unique teaching style, and has taught workshops in Europe, Canada and throughout the U.S. She is a certified Iyengar yoga teacher and a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, and was the author of the Yoga Journal column “Anatomy of a Yogi” for over seven years.
Julie presents her teachings in a very clear and accessible manner. You will learn materials and skills that will be highly user friendly in both teaching and practice. Julie addresses areas of the anatomy which are common areas of injury, acute and chronic pain and poor postural awareness, and shares knowledge and guidance to help you become more aware and skilled in the effective teaching and practice of yoga in a therapeutic context.