On Sat, Nov 2nd & Sun, Nov 3rd, 2013 BodyandBalance will host Ame Wren who will give two Workshops and two Master Classes in Ottawa. All will be held at the Old Ottawa South Community Center. Click HERE to view our poster.
Join Senior Instructor Ame Wren for two Workshops that will transform your practice AND two Master Classes that will challenge you to perform at the next level!
Ame has been featured in Yoga Journal and at Wanderlust. She travels worldwide leading retreats, Master Class training and Workshops. For more information on Ame Wren, read her Bio HERE or visit her web site at AmeWren.com.
Saturday, Nov. 2rd
Workshops with Ame Wren
Workshop #1
| Core Focus: Breath and Bandhas Tools to Ignite Your Yoga Practice Open-Level Asana and workshop 2 to 4pm Cost $60 – Register HERE using Pay Pal |
In this workshop, Ame will explore the uses of pranayama and bandha engagement to create deeper strength and connection within asana practice. Through a sequence tailored to cultivate understanding of the 3 bandhas- mula, uddiyana, and jalandhara, you will learn how to integrate them into your normal practice and subsequently transform your asana experience. From twists to arm balances to hip openers and backbends, breath and bandha integration will help you to stabilize and support yourself from the inside out. Come on an empty stomach. |
Workshop #2
| Align Yourself: Safe and Sustainable Vinyasa Techniques Open-Level Asana and Workshop 4:30 to 6:30 pm Cost $60 – Register HERE using Pay Pal |
You love flow yoga. You’re a chaturanga-holic and you couldn’t possibly live without the sweat, surrender and challenge of a good Vinyasa class. You plan to practice for a long time. If you meet this description, this workshop is for you. Come and learn techniques to avoid the most common yoga injuries (wrists, shoulders, hamstrings) and prepare a long-term, intelligent vinyasa practice. Through exercises and a thorough alignment refresher, you will gain skills and knowledge to make sure you never end up with “up-dog shoulder” or “yoga butt “(not the desirable kind) |
Sunday Nov. 3rd
Master Classes with Ame Wren
Master Class #1
| Sweat and Sequencing: Hip Opening Focus 10-12pm Cost $60 – Register HERE using Pay Pal |
Suffer from lower-back pain, angry hip flexors or impossible hamstrings? This workshop is for you. One of the most stubborn regions in the body, "hip-opening" can often seem vague and random. Beginning with a slow flow opening, this class will build on itself through creative variations on surya namaskar, alignment-heavy standing posture work, and the ever-important family of seated postures. You will learn the common mistakes made in hip-focused work, and how to coax and encourage flexibility rather than hinder it. Looser hips can lead to freer back bends, forward bends and arm balances, along with better posture and mobility off the mat. Come ready to stretch, sweat and tackle the demons in the hip joints. |
Master Class #2
| Sweat and Sequencing: Backbending Focus 12:30-2:30 pm Cost $60 – Register HERE using Pay Pal |
The art of backbending is often elusive, sometimes scary and intangible for many. Beginning with a slow flow opening, this class will build on itself through creative variations on surya namaskar, alignment-heavy standing posture work, and the ever-important family of seated postures.By opening the hip flexors, spine and shoulders, you will be in optimal shape to backbend. Once you're warmed up you will learn, in detail, the proper shoulder alignment for various backbends and useful techniques to get past physical and mental blocks that keep you from fully experiencing them. Backbends are exhilarating postures when done well and can dramatically alter your practice and emotional state. Come ready to be challenged, elongated and inspired. |