About the EVENT
DATE+ TIME: Saturday & Sunday, April 6 & 7, 2024. 11:00-19:30
Join Alex on a transformative journey of hands-on wisdom, where science converges with the art of touch. As a licensed medical doctor and dedicated yoga instructor, Alex invites you to explore the rich interplay of anatomical knowledge and sacred touch in yoga assists.
Philosophy:
Mastery comes not just from technique but from a profound connection to oneself and others. With the safety of your students as the foundation, you will learn to offer assists with clarity of intention, guided by an in-depth understanding of the human body and basic biomechanics.
Training Highlights:
Anatomy and Alignment: Dive deep into the anatomical intricacies of yoga poses. Understand alignment principles that ensure both safety and efficacy in your assists.
Sacred Touch: Explore the sacred dimension of touch. Learn to feel and connect, fostering a space of healing and transformation for yourself and your students.
Real Class Setting Practice: Apply your learning in real class settings. Practice assisting in live classes, honing your skills under the guidance of Alex or other teachers at SHA-LA.
Thai Massage Principles: Uncover the principles of Thai Massage, enriching your toolkit with holistic and therapeutic touch techniques.
Outcomes:
Upon completion, you will emerge equipped to assist any pose, grounded in a solid understanding of underlying principles of hands-on assists. Able to develop your unique style and approach to touch, empowered to create a nurturing and transformative experience in your classes.
Dive in this exploration of mindful touch—a journey that transcends technique, embraces anatomy, and unfolds the sacred essence of hands-on assists.
Participants need to have completed a 200h YTT, online or in person.
Schedule:
Saturday :
11:00 - 12:30 - Asana Masterclass
12:30 - 14:00 - Underlying principles of alignment
14:00 - 15:00 - Break
15:00 - 17:30 - Asana Lab + Assists practice
17:45 - 19:30 - Intro to Thai Massage and Sacred Touch
Sunday :
11:00 - 12:30 - Asana Masterclass
12:30 - 14:00 - Asana Lab + Assists practice session one
14:00 - 15:00 - Break
15:00 - 17:30 - Asana Lab + Assists practice session two
17:45 - 19:00 - Body reading and freedom of touch
19:00 - 19:30 - Closing circle and chanting
Bio
Alex is a yoga teacher and a licensed medical doctor.
Over the course of his apprenticeship, Alex developed his own way of teaching yoga, a non-rigid and modern form based on a scientific understanding of movement and of the body. His classes contain elements from many styles of yoga along with his unique touch of creativity and play.
Alex uses his profound anatomical and physiological knowledge to adapt his guidance to the unique physiognomy of each of his students, herewith creating a safe environment for all to freely express their body wisdom through movement.
Alex teaches workshops, trainings and festivals internationally. He is currently based in Berlin, Germany.
Date: Saturday & Sunday, April 6 & 7, 2024. 11:00-19:30
Price: 290€ early bird (ends on Jan 30, 2023 and 340€ regular).