Yoga for Scoliosis
with Deborah Wolk

Saturday October 18, 2008 - 2-6pm - Yogasana Center for Yoga in Park Slope  90 Fifth Avenue Brooklyn 
4-hour workshop only $60


The practice of yoga can help bring awareness to a spinal curvature and may relieve pain as well as slow the progression of scoliosis. A yoga practice that specifically addresses the scoliosis with awareness and alignment will practically assure these results.

This workshop will cover the basic anatomy concerning the three dimensional curvature of the spine and how it affects one's body/mind and health. Ways of practicing asana and using props especially geared towards those with scoliosis will be explored.

Anyone with scoliosis is encouraged to attend this workshop including those people considering yoga as a therapeutic option.  Yoga teachers and body workers are also encouraged to attend.  It is especially recommended that students attend with their teachers.

For more information or to register please call Yogasana Center for Yoga 718-789-7255 or e-mail info@yogasanacenter.com


 

Sarvangasana (shoulderstand):
A Journey to the Center of the Practice
With Alison West

Saturday October 18, 2008 - 1-4 pm - Yoga Works Downtown Studio 138 5th Avenue between 18th & 19th Streets

$45 in advance
$55 at door

Please call Yoga Works Downtown Studio at 212.647.9642 to register!

Level:  Advanced Beginners to Advanced Students

When the weight of the world is on your shoulders, put your shoulders on the world—and you will be transformed.

Both preparations for and variations in this powerful, fundamental pose will be explored. Sarvangasana, known as the Queen of Asanas, is the counterpose to Sirsasana, the King of Asanas, for deep and subtle reasons as well as obvious ones at the level of neck, shoulder and arm actions. Sarvangasana brings about profound transformation at every level while allowing for a full range of variations in forward and backbends both simple and advanced, as well as twists and poses such as padmasana.

ALISON WEST, Ph.D., known for her dynamic and precise instruction, founded Yoga Union in 1996. She is considered one of New York City's outstanding teachers, and her 200/300 Teacher Trainings one of New York’s “Gold Standards” (Time Out New York, August 2007). Together with Deborah Wolk, she is the co-founder of the new YOGA UNION CENTER FOR BACKCARE AND SCOLISIS. Please visit www.yogaunionbackcare.com

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Full payment is required to reserve a space in workshops. Refunds are given for cancellations made 48 hours or more prior to workshop start date. Store credit will be given for cancellations made less than 48 hours prior to workshop start date. No credits or refunds will be given after workshop begins. YogaWorks is not responsible for any and all costs incurred for travel arrangements or accommodations related to this event.