Brahmani Yoga Weekend Workshops
November, 2011
Chanting Through The Chakras
Jane Sleven- Sunday 27 November 2011
- 2:00 - 5:00
Finding your true voice through chanting the simple, seed sounds of each chakra; relating the elements, colours and qualities of the chakras to your own personal development and understanding of life, self and others. How to develop your own practice... more
December, 2011
Backbending Workshop
Julie Martin- Saturday 3 December 2011
- 2:00 - 5:00
Back bending can be one of the most challenging postures in our asana practise. Sometimes we work with lower back pain in our back bends and believe it is about our back being stiff. However, the truth is that lower back pain is usually caused by stiff hips (psoas) and incorrect use of feet. Limitation in the movement of the shoulders also inhibits ease in these postures. .. more
Get Upside Down! Arm Balance and Inversions Workshop
Susen Pijur- Saturday 10 December
- 2:00 - 5:00
In this workshop we will playfully explore the art and science of being upside down. Inversions can give us a feeling of freedom and strength, but they can also bring up fears and limitations. Learn how to drop your fears by understanding the basics of alignment and foundation to build each inversion from the ground up... more
Clean Up Goa
Everyone is welcome!- Sunday 11 December 2011
- 8:00 - 11:00
On Sunday 11 December 2011, Brahmani Yoga will hold it's annual 'Karma Yoga' day, to help reduce plastic pollution in Anjuna. Organized by Brahmani Yoga and supported by Satsanga Retreat, the initiative aims to clear up plastic and trash pollution from various locations around Anjuna beach. Help us for 2 hours by collecting garbage and clean up the beaches and raise awareness for a great cause!.. more
Alignment Workshop
Jennie Wadsten- Sunday 18 December 2011
- 2:00 - 5:00
Do you want your yoga practice to be safe, but still energizing and fun?
How to integrate modern science with ancient yogic wisdom to create a safe, effective and life-enhancing practice for your needs, both on and off the mat.
Biomechanics has gotten trendy – you’ve probably come across instructions such as: squeeze the midline, inner spiral, root to rise, shoulder loop and so on – but what does it REALLY mean? We’ll break down these weird expressions and discover how and why they are useful in your practice, no matter what style you do.
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Vinyasa Flow with Live Music
Julie Martin- Saturday 24, December 2011
- 10:15 - 12:15
Celebrate Christmas with this dynamic vinyasa class. Live music will be provided by Paco from Kundalini Airport. All proceeds go to Green Goa Works. This class will be in place of the regular Vinyasa 2/3 Class at Brahmani Yoga... more
January, 2012
Vinyasa Flow with Live Music
Julie Martin- Monday 2 January 2012
- 5:00 - 7:00pm
Celebrate the new year with this dynamic vinyasa class at Satsanga Retreat. Live music will be provided by Paco from Kundalini Airport. All proceeds go to Green Goa Works... more
Rediscovering yourself in 2012…
Viriam Kaur- Saturday 7 January 2012
- 2:00 - 5:30
Some believe and many prophesize a big shift in consciousness in 2012 – whether it’s conspiracy theory about the world ending or some big wake up call for the way we live our lives – let’s take this time to make changes in our lives and create space for conscious change. Together we will use Kundalini Yoga, Meditations and Mantras to take us to the next level – the Aquarian Age... more
It's All About Feet!
Helen Noakes- Sunday 8 January
- 2:00 - 5:00
In this Scaravelli inspired hatha yoga workshop we will go on a journey of discovering how important it is to create a deep relationship with our feet. It will not only deepen your yoga practice but also nourish you in your postural awareness in the everyday experience of life. We will learn together simple and easy techniques to ground the body, and learn foot opening exercises that will enlighten you to a deeper sense of how gravity and lightness can play an important role in your life. Everyone is welcome!.. more
Begin Understanding and Start Using Homeopathy.
Barbara McEwan DSH- Saturday 14 January and Sunday 15 January 2012
- 2:00 - 5:30
Begin understanding and start using homeopathy. An introduction to home prescribing with homeopathic medicines. Healing with many modern drugs often leads to dependence, side effects or damage to immune system. There is a choice; there are alternatives that work to strengthen your immune system. Holistic treatment, working to heal from within. Healing that empowers patients, not leaving them dependent on treatment or weakened from it. Homeopathy is an effective alternative... more
Yin & Yang Yoga Vinyasa Flow Workshop
Christina Waltner- Sunday 15 January 2012
- 2:00 - 5:00
Roots to ground-wings to fly-earth to restore. In this workshop you will explore how to establish a strong foundation to your feet and legs to flow freely, vinyasa style. Get grounded, grow roots with standing asana work, take of, spread wings and fly with balance poses and backbends. Reach up to your heart and gain courage to try asanas that take you beyond the mind, right in to the heart space... more
Stilling The Restless Mind
Jane Sleven- Saturday 21 January 2012
- 2:00 - 5:00
Discussion and reflection on inspirational writings (The Bhagavad Gita, Raja Yoga, The Prophet,) ....moving into asana, pranayama, meditation, ending with Yoga Nidra (The Yoga of deep sleep)... more
Yoga Workshop
Glenn Ceresoli, Senior Iyengar Yoga Teacher- Sunday 22 January 2012
- 2:00 - 5:00
Take advantage of this 3 hour workshop to imbibe and learn from someone that has the ability to transform your understanding and approach to your practice and give it an added dimension. Glenn will guide and direct you to inspire you further along the yoga path by focusing on these essential ingredients for the practice of yoga. He will explore, discuss and give practical examples of how to implement these into the process of your practice... more
Core Strength Vinyasa: Join the experience
Marlene Henny- Sunday 29 January 2012
- 2:00 - 5:30
Focus is on an aspect of building core strength that can move one's yoga practice on to a different level forward! Not just abdominal work, but a multi-layered experience of holistic all-body core most students never discover!.. more
February, 2012
Restorative Yoga Immersion / Teacher Training Course 2012
Jodi Boone- 4 - 7 February 2012
- 10:30 - 5:00pm
Today, the need for restorative yoga couldn’t be greater. As a teacher and/or practitioner, integrating restorative postures into your yoga classes and personal practice feels more like a necessity than a luxury. Like all styles of yoga, there is a science and art behind teaching and practicing restorative postures. Studies show that restorative yoga decreases stress and improves a myriad of conditions including symptoms related to perimenopause, fatigue, high blood pressure, infertility and depression... more
A Leap of Faith - The Hidden Treasures of Hanuman
Rachel Zinman- Sunday 5 February 2012
- 2:00 - 5:00
In Yoga it is believed that the universe is composed of refractions of light called Devatas. The first Devata is OM and each division of OM has a specific seed sound (mantra), a geometric pattern (yantra) and a more concrete form (a deity), which the everyday person can relate to. The deities are brought to life through stories recorded in the Puranas or in larger texts like the Ramayana. One of the main characters in the Ramayana is the devoted monkey king, Hanuman who undertakes a huge task. He devotes himself completely to his master Ram and promises to rescue his beloved Sita from the clutches of the evil demon Ravana. Through a series of magical adventures Hanuman achieves his goal and Sita and Ram are reunited.The story of Hanuman is a parable for the human journey. It is one of bravery, courage and faith that no matter what the challenges, the heart knows best.
In this workshop join Rachel Zinman as she shares her understanding of the hidden treasures of Hanuman through asana, pranayama, mantra, and meditation... more
An Afternoon of Story-Telling
Emil Wendel- Saturday 11 February 2012
- 2:30 - 6:00 pm
The Yogic Message in the Mahabharata in two Parts: 1. An Outline of the Greatest Story Ever Told 2. A Critical but Loving Look at the Bhagavad-Gita Emil, who has lived and studied in the Himalayas for a quarter of a century, will be sharing stories that lead the way to a deeper understanding of India, of Yoga and who we are. .. more
The Ecstatic Soul - a Dance Odyssey of the Heart.
Jo Cobbett- 11th - 15th February 2012
- £299 (double share)
- £374 (single)
- £249 (workshop only, no accommodation)
Join Jo Cobbett on this embodied experience in the beauty of Satsanga Retreat Center
where we will dance from our core, find the words that rise up through our hearts
and share them through our creative play and expression.
This is a ride of the inner dance, prayer made visible, the heart rendered in motion.
We will dance each day, write, witness and journey together into the unknown.
For the dancer who has lived a lifetime in their body and the dancer simply finding their way home.
Welcome... more
Backbending Workshop
Julie Martin- Saturday 18 February 2012
- 2:00 - 5:30
Back bending can be one of the most challenging postures in our asana practise. Sometimes we work with lower back pain in our back bends and believe it is about our back being stiff. However, the truth is that lower back pain is usually caused by stiff hips (psoas) and incorrect use of feet. Limitation in the movement of the shoulders also inhibits ease in these postures. In this workshop we will discover what limits us in our back bends, whether it be shoulders, hips, breath or even just fear, and how to move beyond these obstacles to create free flowing movement in our backs. This workshop is suitable for all levels and styles of yoga practitioners... more
Introduction to the Ashtanga 2nd Series
Melanie Cooper- Saturday 25 February 2012
- 2:00 - 5:00
Whether you do second series or not this workshop will be a great exploration into the way the 2nd series works on the muscles, nervous and cardiovascular systems. Years ago the Primary and Secondary series used to always be practised together as they create a compliment for each other. Primary focusing on forwarding bending and Second on backbending and hip opening. Therefore adding second series postures to the end of your Primary practise will allow your body and mind to feel more complete in its movement. .. more
Yoga for Women
Viriam Kaur- Sunday 26 February 2012
- 2:00 - 5:00
Honouring the Goddess within is a deep form of self-healing. When we honour the Goddess, we create self-respect, self-love and a healing that vibrates through every layer of our being – physical, emotional, mental, environmental and spiritual – we honour the universe around us and the universe within. We honour and heal the past, the present and the future….. more
March, 2012
Yoga Basics
Julie Martin- Saturday 3 March 2012
- 2:00 - 5:30
Our first introduction to yoga can often be a daunting one. It is not uncommon to believe that everyone else in the class knows what they are doing or just find postures difficult, not understanding what is needed to find the right place for your body. Our Yoga Basics Workshop is a perfect opportunity for students new to yoga or wishing to gain more confidence in their postures. Focusing on the basics, sun salutations, connecting core and foundation you will be given tools to help fine tune your asana practice. All aspects will be broken down for a better insight into alignment and breath. Questions will be encouraged and all levels are welcome. This is also good place to start if you have been hesitant to start a yoga class... more
Technique Of Asana
Jane Sleven- Sunday 4 March 2012
- 2:00 - 5:00
Understanding how the precise placement of foot, hand, body can affect your whole being. Using breath with bandha to transform and bring each posture to life. Moving naturally from a practical exploration of technique into the quietness of tranquility that arises from being fully present. Simple strategies and techniques to harness the restless mind... more
2-Week Sequencing And Teaching Skills
Julie Martin- 5 - 16 March 2012
- 9:45 - 16:00
- This course is Monday to Friday with weekends off.
This workshop/training is designed for teachers who have already completed at least a 200 hours teacher training course and are looking to enhance their skills and learn to sequence with creativity and integrity. Julie Martin of Brahmani Yoga is renown for her sequencing structure in her lively vinyasa flow classes. This two week course will cover the basic structure of how to sequence, using themes and developing an understanding of how and why certain postures and use of repetition work together to produce alignment and freedom in the body. We will also look at our skills as teachers in order to communicate and deliver information organically with integrity to hold space for the students... more
Yoga Stops Traffick
All classes today will benefit Yoga Stops Traffick- Saturday 10 March 2012
- All classes at Brahmani Yoga will benefit this cause
YOGA STOPS TRAFFICK is a one-day global Yoga event to raise awareness about human trafficking in India and across the world. On MARCH 12th 2011 Yogis everywhere will roll out their Yoga mats to take a stand against trafficking and show their support to its millions of victims... more
Yin Yoga for Ashtanga
Melanie Cooper- Sunday 18 March 2012
- 2:00 - 5:30
Yin yoga uses slow passive stretches to open the body at a deep level. In this workshop we will look at ways of using yin yoga to work towards the more challenging postures in the Ashtanga Vinyasa primary and second series... more
Journey through the Chakras
Viriam Kaur- Sunday 25 March 2012
- 2:00 - 5:00
Kundalini Yoga and Meditations to experience the subtle energy of the chakras within. We will go on a yogic journey through the chakras and end with a gong healing. We will work with the energy of the seven main chakras and what we call the eighth chakra in Kundalini Yoga – the aura – the resonation of all of the chakras working together. We will also work with chakra dowsing crystals and mantra... more
