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Connection Weekend

Saturday February 18, 2017 @ 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm

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An all-levels, beginner-friendly exploration of therapeutic Acro Yoga, Thai Yoga massage, and partner yoga poses.

Join us for this special 3hour workshop, a Partner Yoga fusion combining an Elevation Class (Thai & Fly Partner Yoga Playshop) followed by a full body Dragonfly Thai Align sequence (Thai massage).

Explore. Movement as meditation. Connection as medicine.

Focusing on Breath, Awareness, and Intention, we learn to cultivate an impeccable presence and bring exquisite attention to the meeting of Self and Other.

Explore the key points of contact for partner poses in a number of fun configurations.

Learn how to connect with a deep dive into the language before words.

Elevation Take Aways:

  • Grounding, Centering, Stacking, Midline & Balance.
  • Learn how to hold space for Self, Other, CommUnity.
  • Basic static AcroYoga poses (therapeutics that are fun & relaxing).
  • Intro AcroYoga safety and principles for making practice fun.
  • Awareness
  • Clarity
  • Support
  • Integration
  • Collaboration
  • Presence
  • Communication
  • CommUnity
  • Synergy
  • Fusion
  • Play

Partner Yoga Fusion: Partner Yoga + Thai Massage
Explorations & Take Aways

  • What is Good Touch?
  • Making the Case for Touch …
  • Grounding & Centering.
  • Learning how to hold sacred space.
  • Heart-centered Partner Practice.
  • Breath, Awareness, Intention
  • Making Contact.
  • Energetics – Open, Enter, Close.

FAQs

  • Do I have to bring someone? (Can I come stag?) No (and yes!)
  • Where is the studio? Practice Yoga Austin is on E. 6th Street.
  • Where do I park? Street parking is available and there is a pay lot just east of the studio.
  • What do I wear? Dress comfortably for movement. Yoga attire.
  • What do I bring? Yoga mat, journal, water, blanket or cushion if you like
  • Anything else? Please arrive 10-15 minutes before class to get settled.

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Details

Date:
Saturday February 18, 2017
Time:
2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Website:
https://squareup.com/store/practice-yoga-austin/item/connection-weekend

Venue

Practice Yoga Austin
Austin, TX