YOGA YUJ
Friday Sep 15th
Creative Sequencing
2:00pm-3:30pm
In this workshop we’ll talk about some of the secrets of cYoga’s intelligent sequencing, so not only will you feel ready to tackle tougher asanas but also learn to incorporate mobility drills and find new neuromuscular pathways in a creative and safe way. A must for teachers or those looking to deepen their knowledge about the human body and its functionalities.
Yoga Workshop: Sidebends & Twists
4:00pm-6:00pm
In this workshop we’ll work on the 2 less known spinal moves: lateral flexion and rotation. Developing a strong lateral flexion will allow us to have more steady inversions, solid arm balances and stronger core & lumbar area. More degrees to rotate in the spine will translate into easier back and forward folds, better breathing patterns and a calmer nervous system. One of the most unique workshops offered, where we will explore moves & ranges we don't usually practice, as well as asanas that may be more unknown. Anatomically, we’ll pay extra attention to the spine, lats, QL, obliques, transverse abs, adductors and hip flexors. Not to miss!
Saturday Sep 16th
Handstand Playground: Line and Jumps
11:00am-1:00pm
Spectacular workshop filled with information on how to achieve that most desired 'straight line’ and how to consistently nail your jumps. Concepts like optimum shoulder/ribcage/pelvis position, what to pay attention to, how to dissociate legs from shoulders without falling, and much more, will be covered in depth. Although it is for all levels, this workshop is perfect for those that can already kick into Handstand at the wall, as well as those working on different leg shapes, or those on their quest to open their shoulders further. Come ready to get upside down, do floor conditioning, drills and lots of abs!
Yoga Workshop: Bendy Backbends
1:30pm-3:30pm
This workshop will cover in depth some of the elements that people feel stuck with: (1) lack of movement along thoracic spine, (2) lack of strength in the lumbar area, (3) lack of stability or pain in the shoulders. Understanding how each part moves and integrates with the rest, is crucial to deepen, and enjoy, backbending! Although we’ll cover some theory, this workshop is mostly practical, where we’ll use props like a wall, blocks and bands, to understand, and refine, movements. You’ll walk out with a set of tools to apply right away into your practice. Open to everyone, both to those that struggle with backbends and those that want to go deeper in their journey. Come ready to feel amazing at the end!
Sunday Sep 17th
Handstand playground: Lifts, Presses & Abs
11:00am-1:00pm
A continuation to the first Handstand workshop, we’ll carry on where we left things at. In this one we’ll focus on lighter lifts, hollow low back, scapular protraction and leg activation to, eventually, press in and out of Handstand. As with the first one, expect lots of time upside down, floor conditioning, drills to improve proprioception and some more abs!! You'll also leave with a clear path on how to keep growing your inversion practice. (Note: this workshop is not required to be taken with the other Handstand one, but it’s highly recommended as concepts will build up).
Yoga Workshop: Active Hip Openers
1:30pm-3:30pm
In this workshop we will work on the necessary elements to articulate the hips in an organic, active and safe way, protecting knees and ankles, while taking advantage of some of the largest muscles in the body (gluts, quads, hamstrings, obliques…) We will improve both external and internal rotation while exploring poses like Yogidandasana, squats, arm balances or inversions. 2 hours to unlock the lower body that will make you feel strong and connected with it! All levels.
GONG YOGA
Thursday Sep 21st
Yoga Workshop: Sidebends & Inversions
1:00pm-3:00pm
This workshop will focus on lateral flexion (side bends), and how to improve your range to have better inversions and arm balances. Side bending is the least practiced spinal move. Flexion (forward bends) and extension (backbends) are far more common, yet improving side bends will support both, and take your practice to a new level. We’ll work on connecting with the ‘belt’ between ribcage and hips (lats, QL, obliques, transverse abs and rectus abdomini), gain freedom of movement and discover new stability points for Handstand and Pincha Mayurasana. Very interesting and unique poses will be covered!
cYoga sequencing, Part 1
3:30pm-5:00pm
In this workshop we’ll uncover some of the secrets of cYoga’s intelligent sequencing, so not only will you feel ready to tackle tougher asanas but also learn to incorporate specific mobility drills, apply static/dynamic stabilization connections and create new neuromuscular pathways. You’ll discover how to progressively gain control, freedom and stability of your movement, as well as minimizing soreness the next day. A must for teachers or those looking to deepen their knowledge about the human body and its functionalities.
Friday Sep 22nd
Yoga Workshop: Active Hip Openers
1:00pm-3:00pm
Often, hip openers are taught too statically, with no breath emphasis or flow, but there’s a lot of room for exploration, movement and active strengthening that can enhance the arduous process of “unlocking the hips”. This workshop will cover various elements to articulate and actively release the hips, while preserving the integrity of other lower joints, like knees or ankles. We will dive into postures like Eka Pada Sirsasana, squats, arm balances or linking those with inversions. Everyone hits a wall, so this workshop is relevant to all levels!
cYoga sequencing, Part 2
3:30pm-5:00pm
In this workshop we’ll continue to uncover some of the the secrets of cYoga’s intelligent sequencing and how to spark your imagination to create new asanas as well as new neuro pathways. Ideally it should be taken with part 1, as we will build on the concepts covered the previous day.
Saturday Sep 23rd
Yoga Workshop: Handstands: Alignment & Drills
1:00pm-3:00pm
This very thorough and comprehensive workshop is filled with information and drills on how to open your shoulders to have a real straight line, how to lock ribcage and pelvis, engage legs and be able to balance. We’ll also cover compression and dissociation exercises to be able to press into Handstand, work on the “negatives” (coming down slowly from Handstand), and we’ll play with different leg shapes to improve strength and balancing skills. A must for those obsessed with Handstands! Although it’s for all levels, the workshop is ideal for those that can already jump to Handstand at the wall, as well as those working on “pressing up”. Come ready to spend time upside down, do floor conditioning and lots of abs!
cYoga Adjustments & Asana Clinic, Part 1
3:30pm-5:30pm
During these clinics we will learn how to approach hands-on adjustments in a safe and efficiently manner, as well as carefully dissecting dozens of asanas to understand its mechanics and how they reflect on a variety of bodies. These workshops are extremely practical, having the students work with one another, while we discuss best practices, special cases, and learn to individualize the poses for each body. While this workshop is geared toward teachers, you do not have to be one to attend. Teacher or not, it will amplify your skill set. (Different information will be covered in Session 1 and Session 2. You can take one, but it’s encouraged to do both, as concepts will build up).
Sunday Sep 24th
Yoga Workshop: Backbends & Scorpions
1:00pm-3:00pm
Carmen is known for helping her students find space in their backbends, go deeper than ever, without any discomfort. In this workshop we will: (1) work on shoulder mobility, respecting the integrity of that joint; (2) bend thoracic spine in conjunction with cervical extension and lumbar strengthening, (3) activate and lengthen hip flexors, analyzing the role of the abdominal wall, obliques, gluts and the relationship between pelvis and spine. This workshop is for everyone but highly recommended if you usually run into resistance, back compression or lack of strength. You’ll gain important insights into which part of your anatomy may need to readjust to move forward in your backbend journey.
cYoga Adjustments & Asana Clinic, Part 2
3:30pm-5:30pm
During these clinics we will continue to approach hands-on adjustments in a safe and efficiently manner, carefully dissecting dozens of asanas to understand its mechanics and how they reflect on a variety of bodies. We’ll continue to discuss best practices, special cases, and learn to individualize the poses for each person. Geared toward teachers, but not a must. (Different information will be covered in Session 1 and Session 2. You can take one, but it’s encouraged to do both, as concepts will build up).
SINGAPORE
YOGA INC
Thursday Sep 28th
Creative Sequencing
4:30pm-6:30pm
In this workshop we’ll uncover some of the secrets of cYoga’s intelligent sequencing, so not only will you feel ready to tackle tougher asanas but also learn to incorporate specific mobility drills, apply static/dynamic stabilization connections and create new neuromuscular pathways. You’ll discover how to progressively gain control, freedom and stability of your movement, as well as minimizing soreness the next day. A must for teachers or those looking to deepen their knowledge about the human body and its functionalities.
Asana Clinic/Adjustments, Part 1
7:00pm-9:00pm
During these clinics we will learn how to approach hands-on adjustments in a safe and efficiently manner, as well as carefully dissecting dozens of asanas to understand its mechanics and how they reflect on a variety of bodies. These workshops are extremely practical, having the students work with one another, while we discuss best practices, special cases, and learn to individualize the poses for each body. While this workshop is geared toward teachers, you do not have to be one to attend. Teacher or not, it will amplify your skill set. (Different information will be covered in Session 1 and Session 2. You can take one, but it’s encouraged to do both, as concepts will build up).
Friday Sep 29th
Asana Clinic/Adjustments, Part 2
4:30pm-6:30pm
During these clinics we will continue to approach hands-on adjustments in a safe and efficiently manner, carefully dissecting dozens of asanas to understand its mechanics and how they reflect on a variety of bodies. We’ll continue to discuss best practices, special cases, and learn to individualize the poses for each person. Geared toward teachers, but not a must. (Different information will be covered in Session 1 and Session 2. You can take one, but it’s encouraged to do both, as concepts will build up).
Yoga Workshop: Sidebends & Twists
7:00pm-9:00pm
In this workshop we’ll work on the 2 less known spinal moves: lateral flexion and rotation. Developing a strong lateral flexion will allow us to have more steady inversions, solid arm balances and stronger core & lumbar area. More degrees to rotate in the spine will translate into easier back and forward folds, better breathing patterns and a calmer nervous system. One of the most unique workshops offered, where we will explore moves & ranges we don't usually practice, as well as asanas that may be more unknown. Anatomically, we’ll pay extra attention to the spine, lats, QL, obliques, transverse abs, adductors and hip flexors. Not to miss!
Saturday Sep 30th
Handstand Playground: Line & Jumps
10:30am-12:30pm
Spectacular workshop filled with information on how to achieve that most desired 'straight line’ and how to consistently nail your jumps. Concepts like optimum shoulder/ribcage/pelvis position, what to pay attention to, how to dissociate legs from shoulders without falling, and much more, will be covered in depth. Although it is for all levels, this workshop is perfect for those that can already kick into Handstand at the wall, as well as those working on different leg shapes, or those on their quest to open their shoulders further. Come ready to get upside down, do floor conditioning, drills and lots of abs!
Yoga Workshop: Backbends & Scorpions
1:00pm-3:00pm
Carmen is known for helping her students find space in their backbends, go deeper than ever, without any discomfort. In this workshop we will: (1) work on shoulder mobility, respecting the integrity of that joint; (2) bend thoracic spine in conjunction with cervical extension and lumbar strengthening, (3) activate and lengthen hip flexors, analyzing the role of the abdominal wall, obliques, gluts and the relationship between pelvis and spine. This workshop is for everyone but highly recommended if you usually run into resistance, back compression or lack of strength. You’ll gain important insights into which part of your anatomy may need to readjust to move forward in your backbend journey.
Sunday Oct 1st
Handstand playground: Lifts, Presses & Abs
10:30am-12:30pm
A continuation to the first Handstand workshop, we’ll carry on where we left things at. In this one we’ll focus on lighter lifts, hollow low back, scapular protraction and leg activation to, eventually, press in and out of Handstand. As with the first one, expect lots of time upside down, floor conditioning, drills to improve proprioception and some more abs!! You'll also leave with a clear path on how to keep growing your inversion practice. (Note: this workshop is not required to be taken with the other Handstand one, but it’s highly recommended as concepts will build up).
Yoga Workshop: Active Hip openers
1:00pm-3:00pm
In this workshop we will work on the necessary elements to articulate the hips in an organic, active and safe way, protecting knees and ankles, while taking advantage of some of the largest muscles in the body (gluts, quads, hamstrings, obliques…) We will improve both external and internal rotation while exploring poses like Yogidandasana, squats, arm balances or inversions. 2 hours to unlock the lower body that will make you feel strong and connected with it! All levels.