Foundations of Classical Ashtanga Yoga
Tuesdays & Thursdays 7:00-8:30am in the Redwood Room
Overnight and Mountain Experience day guests are invited to join residents and staff for practice.
This series of yoga classes is designed to give a foundation of the teachings and
practices of Ashtanga Yoga as presented by Baba Hari Dass. Pranayama (breathing techniques), meditation, asana (postures) and brief glimpses into the philosophy behind them will be taught and practiced alongside one another. The practices presented in this course are foundational for more intermediate practices also offered at Mount Madonna.
The support of a community of spiritual practice, or satsang, is one of the core values of Mount Madonna. This 12-class series will be held from 7 to 8:30am every Tuesday and Thursday for 6-weeks and is a great primer of the practices and philosophy of yoga as well as a means for either developing or strengthening your own personal practice.
Anand will be leading the series with Soma Goresky, Purnima Conway, Jaya Maxon and other teachers also supporting. Please join us in coming together to support each other in practices that bring health, clarity and peace to both the body
and mind.
Class Etiquette
- Please arrive on time.
- If class is already in session, please wait for the teacher’s okay and then enter quietly.
- All props and mats are provided.
- Please do not bring beverages of any kind onto the practice floor.
- Please sign a Liability Waiver prior to class.
Presenter
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Anand Brian DarsieBA (Music), RYT 500, E-RYT 200, RCYTUniting his passions for music, yoga, spirituality, community, and worship, Anand brings a unique perspective to his practice and teaching. He spends time in residency at Mount Madonna, where he is immersed in yoga and community studies. He serves as a primary instructor for YTT 200 and YTT for Educators. Anand seeks to promote body intelligence through asana (postures), pranayama (breathing techniques), and meditation. Enthusiastic, encouraging, creative, and compassionate, Anand inspires students of all ages through ancient methods delivered with contemporary scientific understanding and a playful, dynamic spirit.
