WEEKEND WORKSHOP
May 16th, Fri to May 18th, Sun
CHICAGO
Adjustments: The Perfect Adjustment
Friday, May 16th, 1:00pm-3:00pm
In this workshop, we will introduce the essential elements to create the perfect adjustment. From a grounded position, the placement and use of the hands, the use of your own weight and skeletal structure, reading when to stop, when to hold weight and when to let go, how to identify the most strenuous area in the pose and how to identify the lines of energy in the asana. We will do this by practicing hands on and learning from experience.
Adjustments: Adjusting Balance
Friday, May 16th, 3:30pm-5:30pm
Of the three elements of a yoga pose, strength, flexibility and balance, balance is the most challenging to adjust. The teacher must be subtle, imperceptible, so the student can practice as if alone, trusting on one’s own capabilities, while allowing the nervous system to have an experience that it would not have been able to have without the adjustment.
Yoga: Twists, Lateral Flexions & Inversions
Friday, May 16th, 6:00pm-8:00pm
When we improve our flexibility and strength in the spine for twists and side bends, the rest of our practice also takes a leap. Anatomically, we’ll focus on the spine, neck, shoulder internal rotation and adductors. We’ll find new stability points and strengthen with the help of arm balances, inversions and multiple floor drills. This class is one of the most unique of the whole weekend.
Yoga: External & Internal Hip Rotations
Saturday, May 17th, 2:00pm-4:00pm
This class will work both the external and internal rotation of the hips (ER/IR) while taking care of the lower joints (knees, ankles) and sacrum. We’ll also focus on strengthening legs, squats, arm balances and related inversions. It is for all levels, especially those that struggle with unlocking their hips!
Handstands: Entries, Jumps, Drills, Abs, Alignment, Leg Shapes
Saturday, May 17th, 4:30pm-6:30pm
This is one of the most popular workshops that includes a detailed warm up for shoulders, elbows, wrists, as well as abdominal work, gluts & legs activation, alignment drills (both on the floor & at the wall), resistance training, different kinds of jumps, analysis, bad habits and Q&As. Not to be missed! Though for all levels, this workshop is ideal for those that can already jump into Handstand at the wall.
Meditation: Emotions and Intellect
Saturday, May 17th, 7:00pm-9:00pm
Once the mind and the emotions are calmed down, one can use them as a tool to gather information in the meditation realm. We explore meditations that help us understand the role of the mind and our emotions within our meditations. Instead of aiming to calm the mind, the mind now becomes a tool for the meditator.
Yoga: Changing Our Perception of Backbends
Sunday, May 18th, 1:00pm-3:00pm
This class will cover a correct spinal segmentation, how to arch the thoracic portion and understand the important rol of the abs, TVA and pelvic floor. We’ll also cover how to protect the shoulders while increasing range, as well as how to strengthen and release hip flexors. We’ll tie all of that together with some peak poses like Scorpions and variations of Eka Pada Rajakapotasana. If backbends are not your jam, this class is for you!
More Handstands: Lifts, Presses and Abs
Sunday, May 18th, 3:30pm-5:30pm
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.
Philosophy: The Chakras According to C. G. Jung
Sunday, May 18th, 6:00pm-8:00pm
We will explore the psychological relationships Carl Jung discovered between the chakras and western modern psychology. This methodology offers insights to our own personal nature and present a path of self improvement that combines eastern and western traditions.
WEEKEND WORKSHOP
Jun 6th, Fri to Jun 8th, Sun
AUSTIN, TX
Twists, Side Bends & Inversions
Friday, June 6th, 6:00PM-8:00PM
We start the weekend with one of the most unique and original workshops. When we improve this kind of flexibility and strengthen our spine, all our practice takes a leap forward, including Handstands, backbends & hip openers. Anatomically, we’ll pay special attention to spine, neck, shoulder internal rotation and adductors. We’ll find new stability points and increase the role of the upper body with fun arm balances and some upside down time.
For Handstand Lovers
Saturday, June 7th, 12:00PM-2:00PM
One of the most popular workshops, it includes a thorough warm up for shoulders, elbows and wrists, as well as deep abdominal work, gluts & leg activation. For alignment drills, with and without weight, we will alternate between wall and floor to not overload upper body but still reprogram nervous system. We will also work on resistance training, several kinds of jumps and entries into Handstands, eliminate bad habits and Q&A at the end. Though for all levels, this workshop is ideal for those that can already jump into Handstands against a wall.
Happy hips: from Pigeon to Yogidandasana
Saturday, June 7th, 2:30PM-4:30PM
This workshop will cover both external and internal hip rotation (ER/IR) while protecting knees, ankles and sacroiliac joints. Leg strengthening poses, squats, arm balances and a few inversions are a few of the postures we’ll play with. We’ll progressively reach deeper hip openers like “foot-to-armpit” (Yogidandasana), cover other alternatives, best practices, specific mobility drills and tips to enjoy this family of poses. Energetically, you’ll leave more connected to the extraordinary power of your hips.
Meditation: Everyday Tools
Saturday, June 7th, 5:00PM-7:00PM
It is not what happens to us but what we do about it, right? We have heard this before but it would be nice to now lose our temper when the next not so great thing happens to us again. In this session we will explore techniques to manage our own mind functions to learn to look at life with new eyes and make the best out of every day,
Backbends for everyone: 4 backbends to revolutionize your practice
Sunday, June 8th, 12:00PM-2:00PM
Finishing with a bang, this workshop is packed with info about 4 of the most useful backbends to move your t-spine, strengthen lumbar, open shoulders & actively elongate flexors. If backbends are not your jam, this class is for you! Especial attention will be paid to increase shoulder flexion, while stabilizing this joint. We’ll also cover in depth a correct spinal segmentation, as well as understanding the important role of the deeper abs (TVA), obliques and pelvic floor. Expect a careful warm up, lots of isolated drills to incorporate into your routine, plenty of options to play with, and a few fun inversions. Not to be missed!
Sound bath: Breath, Light and Electricity
Sunday, June 8th, 2:30PM-4:00PM
We will use the power of sound to connect the physical and the energy field in our bodies. We will start with a deep relaxation, then we will let the vibrations of sound affect the water in our bodies, and finally we will aim to feel how energy moves in new patterns through our muscles, organs, blood and bones.
Philosophy: The Chakras according to Jung
Sunday, June 8th, 4:30PM-6:00PM
We will start with Jung's view on the chakra system and the psychological opportunities that the Indian tradition offers for our personal development. Then we will go one step further...
YTT MODULE
Jun 9th, Mon to Jun 14th, Sat
AUSTIN, TX
This 50hr YTT MODULE is a most unique experience because of its focus and practicality. Besides a DAILY 90-MIN PRACTICE with Carmen, the rest of the hours will be solely dedicated to HANDS-ON ADJUSTMENTS as well as HOW TO TEACH HANDSTANDS from beginners to advanced hand balancers.
Highlights of what we’ll be covering are:
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DAILY YOGA CLASSES with a different theme and peak poses;
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Dozens of assists and ANATOMICAL EXPLANATIONS for backbends, hip openers, spinal rotations, lateral flexions, arm balances and all inversions;
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Precise exercises to INCREASE ROM along thoracic spine & promote correct segmentation;
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Specific upper body work to increase SHOULDER CIRCUMDUCTION (for all kind of asanas) and power (for Handstands and arm balances);
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Correct WRISTS & ELBOWS’ manipulation for Handstands;
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Tapping into the ABS POWER, especially TVA, obliques & psoas;
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Daily sessions dedicated extensively to HANDSTANDS THEORY, alignment, anatomy, as well as dozens of DRILLS, from the most fundamental ones to others more specific, depending on the student’s level and personal difficulties.
Doing handstands is not the same as being able to teach handstands. Doing deep backbends is not the same as being able to break them down and safely assist students into them, and that’s why this training IS NOT TO BE MISSED!
This is a once-a-year-opportunity (if that!) and is geared towards teachers and practitioners that want to DEEPEN THEIR KNOWLEDGE about anatomy, know how to give great adjustments and have a clear path on how to advance in the endless Handstand ocean of drills and tips.
For those looking to complete a 200 OR 300 HR YTT with me, this is the first module for it.
Hours can also be used towards CE credits for teachers.
Body+Shine Wellness
28 N. Main Street
Elgin, TX, 78621
PRICE
$950 ($1100 after March 1st)
Yoga classes are open to students not in the TT
Single class: $50
Monday, Jun 9th
10:45am-12:45pm: HSTAND TRAINING & HOW TO TEACH IT
12:45pm-1:30pm: BREAK
1:30pm-3:30pm: ADJUSTMENTS
3:30pm-3:45pm: BREAK
3:45pm-5:15pm: CLASS (Theme: BBends: Eka Pada Rajakapotasanas & hollowbacks)
Tuesday, Jun 10th
10:45am-12:45pm: HSTAND TRAINING & HOW TO TEACH IT
12:45pm-1:30pm: BREAK
1:30pm-3:30pm: ADJUSTMENTS
3:30pm-3:45pm: BREAK
3:45pm-5:15pm: CLASS (Theme: Hip balancing towards Yogidandasana)
Wednesday, Jun 11th
10:45am-12:45pm: HSTAND TRAINING & HOW TO TEACH IT
12:45pm-1:30pm: BREAK
1:30pm-3:30pm: ADJUSTMENTS
3:30pm-3:45pm: BREAK
3:45pm-5:15pm: CLASS (Theme: Splits, twists, arm balances & inversions)
Thursday, Jun 12th:
10:45am-12:45pm: HSTAND TRAINING & HOW TO TEACH IT
12:45pm-1:30pm: BREAK
1:30pm-3:30pm: ADJUSTMENTS
3:30pm-3:345pm: BREAK
3:45pm-5:15pm: CLASS (Theme: BBends: Wheels & Scorpions)
Friday, Jun 13th
1pm-3pm: HSTAND TRAINING & HOW TO TEACH IT
3pm-3:45pm: BREAK
3:45pm-6:15pm: ADJUSTMENTS
6:15pm-6:30pm: BREAK
6:30pm-8pm: CLASS (Theme: Squats & hip rotations towards Eka Pada Sirsasana)
Saturday, Jun 14th
12:00pm-1:30pm: CLASS (Theme: Lateral flexion for arm balances & inversions)
1:30pm-1:45pm: BREAK
1:45pm-3:15pm: HSTAND TRAINING & HOW TO TEACH IT
3:15pm-3:45pm: BREAK
3:45pm-5:30pm: ADJUSTMENTS
5:30pm-6:00pm: FINAL Q&A’s, diploma ceremony & goodbyes
20HR TRAINING MODULE
Sep 5th, Fri to 7th, Sun
SEONGNAM, KOREA
cYoga Principles & Adjustments For Twists & Arm Balances
Friday, Sep 5th
During these 3 hands-on adjustments’ workshops we will cover how to safely and effectively assists students, regardless of their level and experience. We will carefully dissect dozens of twists and arm balances, understanding the main principles behind them, as well as their own uniqueness.
This workshop is extremely practical, having students work with one another, while we discuss best practices, special cases, and learn to individualize the poses for each body. While it is geared toward teachers, you do not have to be one to attend. It’s ideal to take this with the other 2 adjustments’ workshops
Creative cYoga Sequencing
Friday, Sep 5th
In this workshop we’ll uncover some of the secrets of cYoga’s intelligent and creative sequencing, so not only will you feel ready to tackle tougher asanas, but also learn to incorporate specific mobility drills 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.
Yoga: Twists, Obliques & Arm Balances
Friday, Sep 5th
In this 2hr, pure asana, workshop, we’ll focus on the rotation of the different segments of the spine, the role of obliques, lats, hip flexors, serratus and rotator cuffs. We’ll cover several passive (binds) and active (no-bind) twists and explore a number of arm balances and inversions to improve overall awareness and range. This is one of the most unique sequences of the whole weekend. Not to be missed!
Precision For Your Handstand Practice: Alignment, Drills & Core
Saturday, Sep 6th
It is no secret that Handstand is one of the most pursued asanas because of its complexity and how equally challenging, frustrating and fun they are! It demands tremendous precision, concentration, lots of repetition and constant self-evaluation. In this workshop we’ll cover the best way to way to warm up shoulders, elbows, wrists, knees and back, floor & wall drills necessary to incorporate into your practice, lots of abs & core work, partner spotting and plenty of rubber bands & blocks’ uses to integrate things into your nervous system. This workshop is packed with useful info!
Yoga: Understand How To Unlock Your Hips To Their Next Level
Saturday, Sep 6th
In this workshop we’ll start with some anatomy understanding, setting the right parameters, what sensations to look for, how to isolate each lower body joint and how to integrate them seamlessly and pain free. When it comes to hip openers, “pushing” or using more force, is rarely the answer. Precision, patience and establishing an honest conversation with our bodies is everything. If you’re frustrated or bored with your hip openers because you don’t see significant changes in your hips, or you’re tired of doing the same asanas over and over, this workshop is for you. Come ready to explore.
cYoga Principles & Adjustments For Hip Openers & Inversions
Saturday, Sep 6th
In this workshop we will dissect the main principles of hip openers, the most important limitations, what do look for and what to avoid as a practitioner and an adjuster. We will discuss best practices, special cases, and learn to individualize the poses for each body. Ideal to take this with the other 2 adjustments’ workshops as concepts will build up and we’ll work on very different asanas.
Yoga: Active Backbends & Splits
Sunday, Sep 7th
This incredible workshop will dissect the complexity of healthy backbends, isolate thoracic & hip extension, comfortable shoulder flexion, all that combined with the grace & strength needed for Splits resulting in a variety of unique asanas that’ll clarify concepts and expand your imagination. Expect lots of work with bands & other props uses to facilitate and enhance your practice.
Asana Clinic: In-depth Spine, Hips & Shoulders Study
Sunday, Sep 7th
During these clinics we will continue to approach hands-on adjustments safely and efficiently, 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).
cYoga Principles & Adjustments For Backbends
Sunday, Sep 7th
In this last adjustments’ workshop we will cover the biggest (and scariest!) family of asanas, backbends. We’ll study proper form for spine, hips & shoulders, main limitations, do’s and dont’s and how to individualize different variants for each student. Ideal to take this with the other 2 adjustments’ workshops as concepts will build up and we’ll work on very different asanas.
20HR TRAINING MODULE
Sep 12th, Fri to 14th, Sun
BUSAN, KOREA
cYoga Principles & Adjustments For Twists & Arm Balances
Friday, Sep 12th
During these 3 hands-on adjustments’ workshops we will cover how to safely and effectively assists students, regardless of their level and experience. We will carefully dissect dozens of twists and arm balances, understanding the main principles behind them, as well as their own uniqueness.
This workshop is extremely practical, having students work with one another, while we discuss best practices, special cases, and learn to individualize the poses for each body. While it is geared toward teachers, you do not have to be one to attend. It’s ideal to take this with the other 2 adjustments’ workshops
Creative cYoga Sequencing
Friday, Sep 12th
In this workshop we’ll uncover some of the secrets of cYoga’s intelligent and creative sequencing, so not only will you feel ready to tackle tougher asanas, but also learn to incorporate specific mobility drills 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.
Yoga: Twists, Obliques & Arm Balances
Friday, Sep 12th
In this 2hr, pure asana, workshop, we’ll focus on the rotation of the different segments of the spine, the role of obliques, lats, hip flexors, serratus and rotator cuffs. We’ll cover several passive (binds) and active (no-bind) twists and explore a number of arm balances and inversions to improve overall awareness and range. This is one of the most unique sequences of the whole weekend. Not to be missed!
Precision For Your Handstand Practice: Alignment, Drills & Core
Saturday, Sep 13th
It is no secret that Handstand is one of the most pursued asanas because of its complexity and how equally challenging, frustrating and fun they are! It demands tremendous precision, concentration, lots of repetition and constant self-evaluation. In this workshop we’ll cover the best way to way to warm up shoulders, elbows, wrists, knees and back, floor & wall drills necessary to incorporate into your practice, lots of abs & core work, partner spotting and plenty of rubber bands & blocks’ uses to integrate things into your nervous system. This workshop is packed with useful info!
Yoga: Understand How To Unlock Your Hips To Their Next Level
Saturday, Sep 13th
In this workshop we’ll start with some anatomy understanding, setting the right parameters, what sensations to look for, how to isolate each lower body joint and how to integrate them seamlessly and pain free. When it comes to hip openers, “pushing” or using more force, is rarely the answer. Precision, patience and establishing an honest conversation with our bodies is everything. If you’re frustrated or bored with your hip openers because you don’t see significant changes in your hips, or you’re tired of doing the same asanas over and over, this workshop is for you. Come ready to explore.
cYoga Principles & Adjustments For Hip Openers & Inversions
Saturday, Sep 13th
In this workshop we will dissect the main principles of hip openers, the most important limitations, what do look for and what to avoid as a practitioner and an adjuster. We will discuss best practices, special cases, and learn to individualize the poses for each body. Ideal to take this with the other 2 adjustments’ workshops as concepts will build up and we’ll work on very different asanas.
Yoga: Active Backbends & Splits
Sunday, Sep 14th
This incredible workshop will dissect the complexity of healthy backbends, isolate thoracic & hip extension, comfortable shoulder flexion, all that combined with the grace & strength needed for Splits resulting in a variety of unique asanas that’ll clarify concepts and expand your imagination. Expect lots of work with bands & other props uses to facilitate and enhance your practice.
Asana Clinic: In-depth Spine, Hips & Shoulders Study
Sunday, Sep 14th
During these clinics we will continue to approach hands-on adjustments safely and efficiently, 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).
cYoga Principles & Adjustments For Backbends
Sunday, Sep 14th
In this last adjustments’ workshop we will cover the biggest (and scariest!) family of asanas, backbends. We’ll study proper form for spine, hips & shoulders, main limitations, do’s and dont’s and how to individualize different variants for each student. Ideal to take this with the other 2 adjustments’ workshops as concepts will build up and we’ll work on very different asanas.
WEEKEND WORKSHOP
Sep 25th, Thu to 28th, Sun
SINGAPORE
Thursday, Sep 25th
Adjustments For Hip Openers & Arm Balances
In the hands-on adjustments’ workshops we will cover how to safely and effectively assists students in a variety of arm balances, regardless of their level and experience. We will also dissect the complexity of hip openers, the most important limitations what to look for and what to avoid as a practitioner and an adjuster. We’ll discuss best practices, special cases, and learn to individualize the poses for each body. While it is geared toward teachers, you do not have to be one to attend. Ideal to take this with the other adjustments’ workshop as concepts will build up and we’ll work on different asanas.
Creative Sequencing
In these 2 sequencing workshops we’ll uncover some of the secrets for an intelligent and creative sequence so, not only you’ll ready to tackle tough asanas, but also learn to incorporate specific drills and create neuromuscular pathways. You’ll discover how to progressively gain control, freedom and stability in your movements, as well as minimizing soreness the next day. A must for teachers and those looking to deepen their knowledge about the human body and its functionalities. Ideal to be taking with the other creative sequencing workshop as concepts will build up and we’ll cover different topics.
Yoga: Twists & Forearm Stand
In this first, only-asana, workshop, will focus on all abs’ layers, lats, QL, proper engagement, unique arm balances and spinal rotations. We’ll break down several “active” twists (no-bind), as well as more “passive” ones (binding), understanding the differences between them and how to maximize rotation & compression. We’ll also find some upside down time to put it all together. By unlocking this kind of range, a lot of overall stability and strength will be quickly gained.
Friday, Sep 26th
Adjustments For Backbends & Inversions
In this packed adjustments’ workshop we will cover the biggest (and probably scariest) families of asanas: backbends and handstands. Despite appearances, these 2 families have a lot of elements in common and can help each other tremendously. We’ll study proper form for spine, hips & shoulders, main limitations, do’s and dont’s and how to individualize different variants for each student. Ideal to take this with the other adjustments’ workshops as concepts will build up and we’ll work on different asanas.
Creative Sequencing
In this second sequencing workshop we’ll continue to uncover the secrets for an intelligent and creative sequence, tackle harder asanas, learn to incorporate specific drills and create new neuromuscular pathways. Perfect for teachers and those looking to deepen their knowledge about the human body and its functionalities. Ideal to be taking with the other creative sequencing workshop.
Yoga: Splits & Arm Balances
This workshop will pay special attention to our front & lateral splits, hip abduction/adduction, flexion & extension. We’ll actively work that range and apply it to several arm balances & inversions that require that kind of leg activation in order to float. This is one of the most unique sessions that’ll make us look at our legs from a new vantage point and maximize their potency.
Saturday, Sep 27th
Yoga: Hips & Hamstrings
This workshop will cover the elements necessary to actively mobilize hips and hamstrings in a safe way, protecting knees, while involving some of the strongest muscles (gluts, flexors, adductors, obliques…). We’ll visit both internal (IR) and external (ER) hip rotation in a non-threatening, multilevel way, so that poses like Yogidandasana (aka, foot-to-armpit) or Eka Pada Sirsasana (leg behind the head) will be part of your repertoire.
Effortless Handstand & Inversions: Line, Drills & Jumps
This workshop will focus on a variety of entries into Handstand & Pincha, drills, as well as partner work, to improve endurance, alignment and end of range, without sacrificing stability. We’ll pay especial attention to shoulder flexion, scapular elevation, thoracic isolation and pelvic tilts. We’ll also look for individual blind spots that prevent you from advancing in our Handstand or Pincha practice.
Restorative Movement
This unique workshop uses gentle movement pattern re-conditioning techniques developed by Dr. Feldenkrais. Our goal is to create opportunities for clear sensory input via gentle and repetitive exercises in order to aid the nervous system to develop new motor adaptations for every day movement. The entire workshop is based on gentle pattern re-conditioning, spending most of the time on the floor exploring how it feels when our bodies move.
Sunday, Sep 28th
Yoga: Backbends, Finding More Thoracic Movement, Shoulder Flexion & Lumbar Support
This workshop will heavily focus on proper spinal segmentation, understanding the role of the scapulas as well as TVA & psoas. We’ll work on plenty of specific isolated moves before putting things together with asanas like Eka Pada Rajakapotasana or Scorpions. If your mid back feels ‘rigid’, your low back or shoulders ‘hurt’, or you ‘can’t find’ your abs when you do backbends, this class is for you!
Handstands, Presses, Core & Abs
This workshop will pay special attention to hip flexion, quads and psoas, in order to hover, tuck, compress or press into Handstand or Pincha. Expect floor drills, wall and partner collab, as well as a thorough wrists’ warm up, quads’ activation and a break down of the different shoulder positions required. The workshop is for all levels but ideal for those that can kick by themselves into Handstand against a wall.
Sound Bath: Physical and Mental Release
When reaching full body relaxation with the help of sound, we offer an opportunity to the nervous system to reset and recover areas that require healing. Once physical relaxation is achieved, we will use chakra energy to release and relax the mind.
CURSO DE 4 DIAS
9 al 12 de Octubre
CIUDAD DE MEXICO
MULA Yoga Studio
Colima 220 local 406, Roma Norte
Cuauhtémoc 06700, CDMX
Jueves, 9 de Octubre
Ajustes para Torsiones, Balances en Brazos y Pincha
13:30-15:30
En estos talleres de ajustes cubriremos cómo ajustar a alumnos de una forma efectiva y segura, sin importar su nivel o experiencia. Arrancamos con torsiones de espalda, prestando atención primero a los músculos más grandes (traps, lats, serratus, deltoides, QL), seguidos de otros más pequeños (manguitos rotadores), la importancia de los abdominales, flexores y psoas, y cómo integrar todo en una variedad de posturas, incluidos algunos balances en los brazos, antebrazos y llegando a Pincha Mayurasana. Perfecta forma de empezar este intensivo! Taller ideal para maestros o aquellos interesados en profundizar este rango de movimiento y explorar nuevas posibilidades. Recomendable tomarlo con los otros 3, ya que los conceptos no se repiten sino que van creciendo cada día.
Secuencias de cYoga: Creativas, Inteligentes y Seguras.
Parte I: Torsiones y Fuerza
16:00-18:00
En estas 4 sesiones descubriremos los secretos para hacer secuencias inteligentes, creativas, seguras e inclusivas para todos los niveles. No sólo te sentirás lista para incorporar posturas más complejas, sino que aprenderás a incorporar ejercicios muy específicos y crear nuevos caminos neuro musculares. Aprenderás cómo ganar control progresivamente y minimizar dolor muscular al día siguiente. En este primer día cubriremos muchas torsiones sentadas/tumbadas/paradas, con y sin enlace de brazos, así como varios balances en los brazos para los que hace falta esa rotación.Trae un cuaderno/laptop para apuntar. Taller ideal para maestros o aquellos que quieran aprender a diseñar sus propias secuencias. Recomendable tomarlo con los otros 3 ya que los conceptos no se repiten, se acumulan y crecen!
Yoga: Torsiones, Trabajo de Oblicuos & Balances en los Brazos
18:30-20:30
En este primer taller de puro asana nos enfocaremos en todas la capas abdominales, especialmente oblícuos, latissimus y QL, necesarios para desbloquear nuestras rotaciones y tener acceso fácil a balances en los brazos e invertidas. Descompondremos varios twists más “activos” (sin enlace) así como pasivos (enlazando), entiendo las diferencias entre ellos y cómo maximizar rotación y compresión. También practicaremos invertidas en las que aplicaremos las lecciones aprendidas. Cuando mejoramos este rango de movimiento, tendremos acceso a un nuevo nivel de estabilidad y fuerza que nos ayudará en el resto de nuestra práctica.
Viernes, 10 de Octubre
Ajustes para Apertura de Cadera & Splits
13:30-15:30
Continuamos con cómo ajustar a alumnos de una forma efectiva y segura, sin importar su nivel o experiencia. En el día 2 estudiaremos la complejidad de la pelvis y cómo interacciona con el fémur y hueso sacro para crear un rango de movimiento más fluido y duradero. Miraremos las limitaciones más frecuentes, qué hacer/no hacer, discutiremos cuáles son las mejores opciones, casos especiales y aprenderemos a adaptar estos asanas según la persona que tengamos delante. Taller ideal para maestros o aquellos interesados en profundizar estos rangos de movimiento y explorar nuevos asanas. Recomendable tomarlo con los otros 3, ya que los conceptos no se repiten sino que van creciendo cada día.
Secuencias de cYoga: Creativas, Inteligentes y Seguras.
Parte II: Accediendo Caderas, Rodillas y Tobillos
16:00-18:00
En estas 4 sesiones descubriremos los secretos para hacer secuencias inteligentes, creativas, seguras e inclusivas para todos los niveles. En este segundo día estudiaremos las articulaciones de la parte baja del cuerpo, cubriremos el enorme potencial de la pelvis, en particular la rotación externa e interna, a la vez que cómo proteger y movilizar rodillas y tobillos, tanto independientemente, como en sincronicidad con el resto del cuerpo. Necesario un cuaderno/laptop para apuntar. Ideal para maestros y aquellos que quieran aprender a diseñar sus propias secuencias. Recomendable tomarlo con los otros 3 ya que los conceptos se acumulan y crecen.
Yoga: Apertura de Caderas Activa
18:30-20:30
Este taller cubre los elementos necesarios para movilizar las caderas de una forma segura, sintiéndote fuerte, protegiendo rodillas y tobillos a la vez que involucrando algunos de los músculos más fuertes del cuerpo (glúteos, flexores, adductores,…). Visitaremos la rotación interna (IR) y externa (ER) de la pelvis de una forma asequible, multinivel, para que posturas como Yogidandasana (pie a la axila) o Eka Pada Sirsasana (pierna detrás de la cabeza) serán parte de tu repertorio! Todo el mundo encuentra una pared tarde o temprano así que este taller es relevante para todos los niveles. Ven a explorar!
Sábado, 11 de Octubre
Yoga: Simplificando la Parada de Manos: Alineación, Ejercicios Específicos y Cómo Flotar
13:30-15:30
Taller super dinámico, lleno de ejercicios, información, ideas, modificaciones y deberes con los que podrás continuar tu camino hacia la parada de manos de una forma más eficiente y cometiendo menos errores. Trabajaremos en la flexión de hombros para tener una linea recta, cómo cerrar costillas, tiltear pelvis, activar piernas y crear balance. Jugaremos con distintas posiciones de piernas para mejorar fuerza y propiocepción y cubriremos conceptos como compresión y disociación con ejercicios claros y precisos que te ayudarán en tu camino hacia el “press”. También habrá trabajo abdominal para cuajar esa tableta de chocolate!
Secuencias de cYoga: Creativas, Inteligentes y Seguras.
Parte III: Balance en Handstand, Pincha, Headstand
16:00-18:00
En estas 4 sesiones descubriremos los secretos para hacer secuencias inteligentes, creativas, seguras e inclusivas para todos los niveles. En este tercer día estudiaremos las articulaciones de la parte alta del cuerpo, especialmente hombros, muñecas y codos. Trabajaremos los rangos de movimiento necesarios para tener invertidas estables y cómodas. Las paradas de manos y antebrazos son asanas complejos y frustrantes en los que la técnica juega un papel fundamental a la hora de mejorar y mantener el cuerpo sin lesiones. Necesario un cuaderno/laptop para apuntar. Ideal para maestros y aquellos que quieran aprender a diseñar sus propias secuencias. Recomendable tomarlo con los otros 3 ya que los conceptos se acumulan y crecen.
Ajustes para Paradas de Manos
18:30-20:30
Para ajustar bien la parada de manos es fundamental saber dosificar cuánta ayuda necesita el alumno, a la par que desarrollar un ojo que pueda asesorar rápido y con precisión. Cuanto mejor sea el ajuste, más rápido mejorará el alumno. Cuanto más clara sea la evaluación de lo que le está pasando, más fácil le será hacer correcciones, reprogramar el sistema nervioso y seguir avanzando. Es arte y ciencia a partes iguales. Ideal para maestros o aquellos interesados en profundizar su entendimiento en invertidas. Recomendable tomarlo con los otros 3, ya que los conceptos no se repiten sino que van creciendo cada día.
Domingo, 12 de Octubre
Yoga: Arcos Profundos y Sin Dolor
13:30-15:30
Las clases de arcos de Carmen son de las más populares porque sus alumnos pueden llegar más lejos que nunca sin sentir dolor. En este taller cubriremos: (1) movilidad de hombro, respetando la integridad del mismo, (2) cómo acceder y extender espalda torácica, a la par que fortalecer la parte lumbar y cervical, (3) cómo activar excéntricamente la cadera, flexores y psoas, analizando el roll de los abdominales, oblícuos y glúteos. Este taller es para todos los niveles pero especialmente recomendado para aquellos que sienten dolor en la parte lumbar, hombros o no pueden acceder la espalda media. Ganarás entendimiento de qué parte de tu cuerpo necesita más trabajo y qué tipo de ejercicios practicar en adelante para avanzar tus arcos con confianza y facilidad.
Secuencias de cYoga: Creativas, Inteligentes y Seguras.
Parte IV: Arcos para Todo el Mundo
16:00-18:00
En estas 4 sesiones descubriremos los secretos para hacer secuencias inteligentes, creativas, seguras e inclusivas para todos los niveles. En este último día estudiaremos la gran familia de los arcos, y nos sumergiremos en el fascinante mundo de la columna, hombros y pelvis, así como la íntima conexión entre ellos. Taller super recomendado e interesantísimo ya que, cómo calentar el cuerpo y qué ejercicios preparatorios hacer, hace una diferencia enorme en cómo se sienten estos asanas y te ayudarán a mantener la columna flexible y fuerte con el paso del tiempo. Necesario un cuaderno/laptop para apuntar. Ideal para maestros y aquellos que quieran aprender a diseñar sus propias secuencias. Recomendable tomarlo con los otros 3 ya que los conceptos se acumulan y crecen.
Ajustes para Arcos
18:30-20:30
En este último taller cubriremos la familia de asanas más grande (y probablemente la más temida también). Los arcos deben sentirse bien, NO hay que sufrir ni sentir dolor!
Los ajustes de arcos (bien hechos) son de los más útiles porque muestran al sistema nervioso que es posible llegar más lejos e indican qué elementos son los que se deben trabajar para llegar allí. Al igual que no hay dos arcos exactamente iguales, los ajustes también deben ser personalizados, dependiendo de cada estudiante. Ideal para maestros o aquellos interesados en profundizar su entendimiento en invertidas. Recomendable tomarlo con los otros 3, ya que los conceptos no se repiten sino que van creciendo cada día.
WEEKEND WORKSHOP
Oct 31st, Fri to Nov 2nd, Sun
CESENA, ITALY
MANDALA YOGA CESENA
Piazza Otello Magnani 61
Cesena, Italy
Prices
Regular
Price
Full Weekend
€300
Early
Bird
Handstands: Anatomy, Line & Drills
Friday, Oct 31st, 2:30pm-4:30pm
This first Handstands workshop will cover the anatomy principles, hands to toes, for an efficient and easy handstand. We’ll do lots of floor & wall drills, both alone and in partners, to establish muscle memory and improve awareness. Handstands are all about repetition and, the cleaner and clearer they are, the faster we’ll learn. Finding the right drills for each issue is key in order to succeed. This workshop is truly for all levels and ideal to be taken with the other 2 handstand workshops as concepts will build up.
Yoga: Active Hip Openers
Friday, Oct 31st, 5pm-7pm
This workshop will cover the elements necessary to actively mobilize hips in a safe way, protecting knees, while involving some of the strongest muscles (gluts, flexors, adductors, obliques…). We’ll visit both internal (IR) and external (ER) hip rotation in a non-threatening, multilevel way, so that poses like Yogidandasana (aka, foot-to-armpit) or Eka Pada Sirsasana (leg behind the head) will be part of your repertoire. If hip openers aren’t your favorites, this class if for you!
Yoga: Twists, Sidebends & Inversions
Saturday, Nov 1st, 12pm-2pm
Improving spine’s flexibility and strength for twists & side bends, will make the rest of our practice take a leap as well. Some of this class’ targets will be: longer lats, stronger QL and gluts, proper obliques firing and some upside down time to put it all together. We’ll find new stability points to rotate around, discover multiple floor drills and find strength in funky arm balances & inversions. One of the most unique workshops of the whole weekend.
Handstands: Effortless Jumps, Holds & Different Leg Positions
Saturday, Nov 1st, 2:30pm-4:30pm
In this workshop will focus on a variety of entries into Handstands, more drills, as well as partner work, to improve endurance, alignment and end of range, without sacrificing stability. We’ll pay especial attention to shoulder flexion, scapular elevation, thoracic isolation and pelvic tilts. We’ll also look for individual blind spots that prevent you from advancing in your Handstand practice. For all levels and ideal to be taken with the other 2 handstand workshops as concepts will build up.
Restorative Movement
Saturday, Nov 1st, 5pm-6:30pm
This unique workshop uses gentle movement pattern re-conditioning techniques developed by Dr. Feldenkrais. Our goal is to create opportunities for clear sensory input via gentle and repetitive exercises in order to aid the nervous system to develop new motor adaptations for every day movement. The entire workshop is based on gentle pattern re-conditioning, spending most of the time on the floor exploring how it feels when our bodies move.
Backbends: Finding More Thoracic Movement, Shoulder Flexion & Lumbar Support
Sunday, Nov 2nd, 12pm-2pm
This workshop will heavily focus on proper spinal segmentation, understanding the role of the scapulas, pelvis, abs, quads & psoas. We’ll work on plenty of specific isolated moves, study new props’ uses (bands, blocks, strap, wall…) before putting things together with asanas like Eka Pada Rajakapotasana or Scorpions. If your mid back feels ‘rigid’, your low back or shoulders ‘hurt’, or you ‘can’t find’ your abs when you do backbends, this class is perfect for you!
Handstands: Presses, Core & Abs
Sunday, Nov 2nd, 2:30pm-4:30pm
This workshop will pay special attention to hip flexion, quads and psoas, in order to hover, tuck, compress or press into Handstand or Pincha. Expect floor drills, wall and partner collab, as well as a thorough wrists’ warm up, quads’ activation and a break down of the different shoulder positions required. The workshop is for all levels but ideal for those that can kick by themselves into Handstand against a wall. Ideal to be taken with the other 2 handstand workshops as concepts will build up.
Breathwork
Sunday, Nov 2nd, 5pm-6:30pm
During this workshop we will explore the connection between breath and the nervous system and learn how we can place our nervous system in a parasympathetic state with the use of breath. We will start by creating more space in the thoracic area, and we will them play with inhalation and exhalation times to find mental peace and physical relaxation.
YTT MODULE
Nov 5th, Wed to 9th, Sun
ATHENS, GREECE
This 40hr YTT MODULE is a most unique experience because of its focus and practicality. Besides a DAILY 2HR PRACTICE with Carmen, the rest of the hours will be solely dedicated to HANDS-ON ADJUSTMENTS as well as HOW TO TEACH HANDSTANDS from beginners to advanced hand balancers.
Highlights of what we’ll be covering are:
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DAILY YOGA CLASSES with a different theme and peak poses
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Dozens of assists and ANATOMICAL EXPLANATIONS for backbends, hip openers, spinal rotations, lateral flexions, arm balances and all inversions
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Precise exercises to INCREASE ROM along thoracic spine & promote correct segmentation
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Specific upper body work to increase SHOULDER CIRCUMDUCTION (for all kind of asanas) and power (for Handstands and arm balances)
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Correct WRIST & ELBOW manipulation for Handstands
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Tapping into the ABS POWER, especially TVA, obliques & psoas
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Daily sessions dedicated extensively to HANDSTANDS THEORY, alignment, anatomy, as well as dozens of DRILLS, from the most fundamental ones to others more specific, depending on the student’s level and personal difficulties.
Doing handstands is not the same as being able to teach handstands. Doing deep backbends is not the same as being able to break them down and safely assist students into them, and that’s why this training IS NOT TO BE MISSED!
This is a once-a-year-opportunity (if that!) and is geared towards teachers and practitioners that want to DEEPEN THEIR KNOWLEDGE about anatomy, know how to give great adjustments and have a clear path on how to advance in the endless Handstand ocean of drills and tips.
Balilo Yoga
Zoodochou Pigis 93
Exarchia, Athens
PRICE
Early Bird: €740 (€800 after September 1st)
Yoga classes are open to students not in the TT
Single class: €50
Wednesday, Nov 5th
9:30am-11:30pm: YOGA CLASS
Theme: Backbends: Eka Pada Rajakapotasanas & Hollowbacks
11:30pm-12:00pm: BREAK
12:00pm-2:00pm: HANDSTAND TRAINING & HOW TO TEACH IT
2:00pm-3:00pm: BREAK
3:00pm-5:30pm: ADJUSTMENTS
Thursday, Nov 6th
9:30am-11:30pm: YOGA CLASS
Theme: Hip balancing towards Yogidandasana
11:30pm-12:00pm: BREAK
12:00pm-2:00pm: HANDSTAND TRAINING & HOW TO TEACH IT
2:00pm-3:00pm: BREAK
3:00pm-5:30pm: MOBILITY CLINIC
Friday, Nov 7th
9:30am-11:30pm: YOGA CLASS
Theme: Splits, twists, arm balances & inversions
11:30pm-12:00pm: BREAK
12:00pm-2:00pm: HANDSTAND TRAINING & HOW TO TEACH IT
2:00pm-3:00pm: BREAK
3:00pm-5:30pm: ADJUSTMENTS
Saturday, Nov 8th
9:30am-11:30pm: YOGA CLASS
Theme: Backbends: Wheels & Scorpions
11:30pm-12:00pm: BREAK
12:00pm-2:00pm: HANDSTAND TRAINING & HOW TO TEACH IT
2:00pm-3:00pm: BREAK
3:00pm-5:30pm: MOBILITY CLINIC
Sunday, Nov 9th
9:30am-11:30pm: YOGA CLASS
Theme: Squats & hip rotations towards Eka Pada Sirsasana
11:30pm-12:00pm: BREAK
12:00pm-2:00pm: HANDSTAND TRAINING & HOW TO TEACH IT
2:00pm-3:00pm: BREAK
3:00pm-5:30pm: ADJUSTMENTS
TALLER DE FIN DE SEMANA
14 a 16 de Noviembre
MADRID
Invertidas: Encontrando el Centro
Viernes, Nov 14, 16:00h-18:00h
El centro es esencial para mantener la estabilidad cuando entramos en Pincha Mayurasana o hacemos el pino. Un buen trabajo abdominal nos permitirá encontrar el equilibrio más rápido, trasladar el peso de un lado a otro con mas control y nos ayudará a disociar la parte alta de la parte baja del cuerpo, dejándonos cambiar la posición de las piernas con control y sin caernos. Esta clase es para todos los niveles, centrándonos en condicionamiento primero e invertidas después.
Yoga: Torsiones, Trabajo de Oblicuos & Balances en los Brazos
Viernes, Nov 14, 18:30h-20:30h
En este primer taller de puro asana nos enfocaremos en todas la capas abdominales, especialmente oblícuos, latissimus y QL, necesarios para desbloquear nuestras rotaciones y tener acceso fácil a balances en los brazos e invertidas. Descompondremos varios twists más “activos” (sin enlace) así como pasivos (enlazando), entiendo las diferencias entre ellos y cómo maximizar rotación y compresión. También practicaremos invertidas en las que aplicaremos las lecciones aprendidas. Cuando mejoramos este rango de movimiento, tendremos acceso a un nuevo nivel de estabilidad y fuerza que nos ayudará en el resto de nuestra práctica.
Yoga: Apertura de Caderas Activa
Sábado, Nov 15, 9:00h-11:00h
Este taller cubre los elementos necesarios para movilizar las caderas de una forma segura, sintiéndote fuerte, protegiendo rodillas y tobillos a la vez que involucrando algunos de los músculos más fuertes del cuerpo (glúteos, flexores, adductores,…). Visitaremos la rotación interna (IR) y externa (ER) de la pelvis de una forma asequible, multinivel, para que posturas como Yogidandasana (pie a la axila) o Eka Pada Sirsasana (pierna detrás de la cabeza) serán parte de tu repertorio. Todo el mundo encuentra una pared tarde o temprano así que este taller es relevante para todos los niveles. Ven a explorar!
Handstands para Todos: Alineación, Ejercicios Específicos y cómo Flotar
Sábado, Nov 15, 11:30h-13:30h
Taller super dinámico, lleno de ejercicios, información, ideas, modificaciones y deberes con los que podrás continuar tu camino hacia la parada de manos de una forma más eficiente y cometiendo menos errores. Trabajaremos en la flexión de hombros para tener una linea recta, cómo cerrar costillas, tiltear pelvis, activar piernas y crear balance. Jugaremos con distintas posiciones de piernas para mejorar fuerza y propiocepción y cubriremos conceptos como compresión y disociación con ejercicios claros y precisos que te ayudarán en tu camino hacia el “press”. También habrá trabajo abdominal para cuajar esa tableta de chocolate.
Movilidad: Principios y Ejercicios
Sábado, Nov 15, 14:00h-15:30h
Entendiendo la movilidad como la capacidad de controlar el movimiento dentro del rango completo de la articulación, discutiremos por quá es mejor desarrollar flexibilidad activa, como afectan estos nuevos conocimientos a nuestra práctica de yoga, cómo el trabajo de movilidad nos ayudará a evitar lesiones a largo plazo y cubriremos maneras fáciles de incorporar nuevos ejercicios a nuestra práctica de yoga.
Yoga: Arcos Profundos y sin Dolor
Domingo, Nov 16, 9:00h-11:00h
Las clases de arcos de Carmen son de las más populares porque sus alumnos pueden llegar más lejos que nunca sin sentir dolor. En este taller cubriremos: (1) movilidad de hombro, respetando la integridad del mismo, (2) cómo acceder y extender espalda torácica, a la par que fortalecer la parte lumbar y cervical, (3) cómo activar excéntricamente la cadera, flexores y psoas, analizando el roll de los abdominales, oblícuos y glúteos. Este taller es para todos los niveles pero especialmente recomendado para aquellos que sienten dolor en la parte lumbar, hombros o no pueden acceder la espalda media.
Clínica de asanas: Diagnosticar, Asesorar y cómo mejorar Arcos en Columna, Hombros y Caderas
Domingo, Nov 16, 11:30h-13:30h
En esta sesión, 50% teoría/anatomía y 50% práctica, estudiaremos en detalle el proceso, de cómo articular la columna correctamente, analizaremos la dinámica escápula-húmero, así como rotación interna/externa/anterior/posterior de la pelvis para que todo alinee. Observaremos los distintos casos y problemas que se suelen encontrar, buscaremos los mejores ejercicios para cada uno en particular y cómo integrarlo en nuestra práctica diaria. Taller SÚPER recomendado para profesores y aquellos que quieran entender cómo funciona la mecánica del cuerpo para arcos.
Filosofía: Los Chakras según C. G. Jung
Domingo, Nov 16, 14:00h-15:30h
En este taller de filosofía, exploraremos como el sistema de chakras tradicionales de la India están relacionados con la psicología Occidental. Discutiremos las diferencias entre los chakras inferiores y superiores y como el camino presentado por los chakras nos puede ayudar en nuestro propio camino espiritual, entendiendo mejor la naturaleza humana animal y la naturaleza más sutil. Finalmente presentaremos una metodología para ayudarnos a abrir las energías de los chakras superiores en nuestras vidas.