Sharing Knowledge
The Essentials Immersion: the Foundations of Practice
with Richard FreemanLondon
So often, we seem to find gaps in our practice and understanding of yoga. We get confused not just about the bothersome gaps between the great variety of techniques and philosophies, but also about the apparent gaps between alignment and flow, asana and pranayama, theory and practice.
This 5 day intensive will help to fill in some of these gaps. In the morning sessions we will ground our study with an in depth exploration of the internal patterns of breath and alignment found in the Primary Series of the Ashtanga Vinyasa system. In the afternoons there will be an introduction to Sanskrit chanting, an introduction to the internal pleasures of pranayama and a comprehensive overview of the foundational philosophies which form the context for yoga practice. We will read and discuss the Kena and the Katha Upanishads, selections from the Yoga Sutras and then learn to appreciate the plurality of approaches to yoga through an introduction to the Bhagavad Gita.
Richard’s extensive yoga experience and inimitable combination of erudition and humour make this intensive highly recommended not just for students of the Ashtanga Vinyasa tradition, but for students of all yoga styles and backgrounds.
Richard Freeman is one of the world’s leading teachers of Astanga Vinyasa yoga. He began the practice of yoga asana and meditation in 1968 and subsequently found an integrative vision in the teachings of the late Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. Richard’s teaching style is unique in that it continuously restructures and reframes the biomechanical and perceptual forms of the asanas and movements in the context of a profound understanding of yoga philosophy, all laden with humour and compassion. Richard spent nearly nine years in Asia studying various traditions which he incorporates into the Astanga yoga practice. Read Richard Freeman's full biography.
Certification
You will receive a Yogacampus certificate of attendance on attendance of all intensive hours.
Are you eligible?
Open to yoga teachers, trainee teachers and experienced yoga students. Some experience of Astanga Vinyasa yoga will be helpful, but is not essential.
How to book
When there are still places available you will see a Book Now link in the Action column of the table below. Clicking this will take you to our a online booking area (which opens in a new window) where you will need to log in, or create an account if you do not yet have one, before proceeding to select and book your chosen sessions. If you see a Waiting List link this means the session is sold out but you can still register and join the waiting list.
For more information please email info@yogacampus.com or call +44 (0) 20 7042 9900
Dates, Costs and Venue
Dates
Sunday 17th to Thursday 21st October 2010
Date and time details
9.30am to 5.00pm each day
Cost
£450
Cost details
Please note that you are not able to book individual days on this intensive.
Includes manual.
Venue
Other info
Maximum participants: 50
Total hours: 30
What our students say
I liked everything about Richard Freeman's intensive. The practical classes were filled with clear instruction, humour, fun and were very aware from a safety point of view. I learned so much which can be integrated into everyday life.
Yogacampus student on Yoga Practice in the Mirror of Buddhism Intensive, September 2009