Friday, January 12, 2007 - 00:00 to Sunday, January 14, 2007 - 00:00
Event Presenter(s): 
Judith Lasater
Locations: 
GoodBody's Yoga Studio
5301 W. Lovers Lane, #114, Dallas, TX 75209
Dallas, TX 75209
United States
Price: 
Master Class: $75 Weekend Workshop: $195 before 12/12/06 || $225 after 12/12/06
Event Description: 

MASTER CLASS
Twists: The Poses of Neutralization

Twists are poses that slow us down, making us move with great care and intelligence. They stretch the muscles of the sides of the body and can be very useful for “changing gears” after both backbends and forward bends, allowing the long muscles of the trunk to be released. Twists also effect the abdominal organs in powerful and healthy ways.

We will start with a brief anatomy review of how the spine twists, when not to twist and why. Throughout this class we will explore standing, sitting and lying twists, discovering together what they have in common and what benefits they create energetically and physically. We will work on the proper placement of twisting poses in the sequence of a class. This class will be geared more for advanced practitioners and teachers and those wanting to deepen their yoga practice and knowledge.  Participants should have a minimum of one year active yoga practice.

WEEKEND WORKSHOP
Theory and Practice of Restorative Yoga

We work very hard in our lives, and while we may sleep, we rarely take time to rest deeply.  Restorative yoga poses are special poses which use blankets and bolsters to help us relax, rest deeply and completely. During deep relaxation all the organ systems of the body are allowed to rest.  Measurable results of relaxation are the reduction of blood pressure and the improvement of immune function, as well as improvement in digestion, elimination, and the reduction of muscle tension and generalized fatigue. In a recent National Institute of Health preliminary study, they found the practice of Restorative Yoga poses done several times a week reduced blood triglyceride levels, stabilized blood sugar levels and increased the levels of the "good" cholesterol in the blood.In these classes we will learn the basic theory of why Restorative yoga works as well as we will practice and master some of the most profound Restorative poses. Not only will you learn that this work is necessary in today's world, you will leave with the knowledge of how to incorporate this practice into your own lives, and the desire to make it part of your own yoga practice.  Teachers can feel confident they will leave with the foundation and experience necessary to begin sharing the gift of restorative yoga practice. Students not interested in teaching will be able to take the information learned and apply it to their own practices and immediately begin receiving the benefits of restorative yoga.

Schedule: 

MASTER CLASS
Friday afternoon, January 12, 2007
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

WEEKEND WORKSHOP
Friday evening, January 12, 2007
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Saturday morning, January 13, 2007
10:30 am - 1:00 pm

Saturday afternoon, January 13, 2007
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Sunday morning, January 14, 2007
11:30 am - 2:00 pm

How to register: 
Register online (recommended) or call 214-366-2217
About this Presenter: 

Judith Hanson Lasater, Ph.D., Physical Therapist, has been teaching yoga since 1971. Ms. Lasater has trained students and teachers in almost every state of the Union and abroad, is one of the founders of Yoga Journal and the president of the California Yoga Teachers Association. In this master class and workshop we will learn the art and skill of teaching Restorative yoga. All aspects of the subject will be covered, including the physiology of relaxation, and the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of Restorative yoga. Teachers and yoga enthusiasts welcome. All levels.

What to Bring: 

Each participant will need a yoga mat, bolster, a block, an eye cover or eye pillow, a belt and five firm blankets. (Some of these items available in limited quantities at the studio on a first come basis.)

Contact Information: 

For more information, contact us or phone 214-366-2217