If you want to kick off your year with energy and intention and have been longing to go on a yoga retreat but just can’t seem to fit one into your busy schedule, Summer School at Urban Yoga is for you!
Join Kelly Fisher and David Driscole January 23, 24 and 25th for this fun, informative and inspiring weekend workshop series to get clear on your direction for 2015.
Dive into your yoga year with five sessions, each based on a different natural element. Whether you are holidaying in the city, or working over summer this is an amazing opportunity to start the year off well.
If you book and pay for the whole Urban Intensive by December 19,
the Early Bird cost is just $175 (regular $200). Makes a great gift!
BOOKINGS ARE NOW FULL.
Bookings Essential: email bookings (at) urbanyoga (dot) co (dot) nz. Policies
DETAILS
The series is designed to be taken all together for a powerful transformative effect. It may seem like a lot of practice for one weekend but we’ve planned it to be a good mix of asana, pranayama, contemplation and meditation so that the overall result is a sense of being strengthened and supported for the year ahead, rather than depleted and exhausted. Read more about the topics covered.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 23. 5:30 – 7:30 pm EARTH – Standing
We’ll start off the workshop by grounding ourselves with the Earth element (Prithivi). The particles of energy in Earth are tightly packed and vibrate at a low frequency, thus we experience earth as dense, solid and heavy. Prithivi brings qualities of steadfast commitment, patience and humility. Standing postures will help us cultivate earth in ourselves and give us a solid foundation upon which to build our vision for the year.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 24. 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. WATER – Hip Openers
The Water element (Apas) is the cool, flowing, accommodating juice of life. Water is more mobile than earth and is vital to our life and creativity. It brings qualities of sensitivity, receptivity and creativity. We will use a flowing practice to deepen into our hip openers and unlock our creative potential.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 24. 2:00 – 4:00pm. FIRE – Core Strength and Twisting
Fire (Agni) is the hot, sharp, transformative force behind any change, growth or evolution. Agni brings qualities of initiative, drive, passion and confidence. We will delve into our core strength with a strong practice of core strengthening, twists and maybe some arm balances! This session is unmissable if you’re serious about your commitments for the coming year.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 25. 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. AIR – Heart Openers
The Air element (Vayu) is the dry, changeable, kinetic energy of the universe. Vayu brings qualities of intellectual dexterity, perspective and mental flexibility. It enhances our capacity to connect with others around us. We will use backbends and partner postures to leverage the dynamism of Air.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 25. 2:00 – 4:00pm. SPACE/ETHER – Inversions, Restoratives, Pranayama and Meditation Plus LIVE music
The Space/Ether element (Akasha) is the vast open spaciousness within which all of the matter of the universe becomes existent. Ether is formless and limitless. Ether is thought to govern our emotions and passions. We will enjoy a very special practice to help you settle into the vastness where you have greater access to your own deepest wisdom and nature.
