‘Ashtanga – Enriching the Experience’, is a course designed to take you beyond the yoga class and heighten your experience of the practice. It’s perfect for students who wish to broaden their understanding of the ancient art and its relevance to our daily lives.
Throughout the course, you’ll receive mentorship and training from Angelika Knoerzer, the director of North Sydney Yoga, along with a support system of professional teachers and fellow practitioners.
Course Benefits
Gain an overall understanding of the science of yoga & Ashtanga Yoga in particular. Heighten your concentration and observational skills. Understand how to apply yoga to your day-to-day life. Experience internal stability, clarity, physical and emotional well-being through yoga. Learn how to look deeply into your asana practice and beyond, for a life changing experience. Be a part of our yoga community, where you can share your experiences with like-minded people.
Course Content
Theory classes on selected Sundays – 24 hours
Weekly practice with your teacher and other participants
Discussion and chanting of the Yoga Sutras
- In-depth discussion of Asana, including execution, alignment and benefits
- Asana adjustments, including for special needs
- Understanding Vinyasa, Ujjayi breath, bandhas and dristis
- The practice of Pranayama and meditation
- Discussion of the eight limbs of yoga, focusing on the first four limbs and deep self-inquiry
- Yoga physiology, philosophy and history
Participation Requirements
Students with a minimum of three months of consistent yoga practice are welcome to apply.
You are also required to have:
A genuine interest in and understanding of yoga and your own practice
Willingness to undertake considerable self-inquiry
Commitment to asana practice four times each week
Openness in communicating with the group and your teacher
The time and mental space for weekly homework, assignments, self-reflection and processing
Dates
Sundays 10:45am – 3:00pm
- February 11 & 25
- March 10 & 24
- April 7 & 21
Cost
- Option 1 – Theory & all practice classes
$1,650 This is inclusive of all Sunday theory classes and practice classes for three months. - Option 2 – Theory only $950 This covers all Sunday theory classes. Practice classes will have to be covered separately e.g. monthly passes or multiple class passes.
Cost includes
All theory classes held on above stated Sundays
All weekly practice classes for the length of the course (option 1 only)
Additional contact time with your teacher as required
10% discount on workshops held during the course – 11 February – 21 April
Bank Details
North Sydney Yoga, Bendigo Bank BSB 633000 A/C 154 764 955
Please let us know if you require a payment plan. *
All training fees are non-refundable and non-transferable