Iyengar Yoga : Discover Yourself - Yoga in Fiji with Tara Er (Event Id 105) Iyengar Yoga : Discover Yourself - Yoga in Fiji with Tara Er (Event Id 105)
Venue: Yoga in Fiji - Paradise Courses Primary phone: +61 (02) 8094 1613 Tara Er 6 – 13 August, 2011 Tara’s retreat in Fiji is a week of revitalisation and renewal in a beautiful tropical setting. Morning classes follow the Iyengar tradition of a powerful physical practice that develops a strong, focused mind along with agility, balance, endurance and great vitality. The evening practice allows a gentler period of meditation and restorative yoga. In between there is time for swimming, snorkelling on the reef, having a spa massage or just relaxing by the pool. Iyengar Yoga is a form of Hatha yoga that focuses on correct positioning and alignment of the body in asanas (postures). It incorporates the use of props such as bolsters, blankets, belts and blocks. It is a powerful physical practice that is also capable of assisting those with any special needs such as injuries or skeletal imbalances. Iyengar Yoga will also develop a strong, focused mind along with agility, balance, endurance and great vitality. Tara’s teaching combines a compassionate and caring approach with her belief that students should be serious about exploring their postures to gain the best for themselves. She uses the practice of a talking circle in which her students begin to consciously connect with others, and is greatly beneficial in learning to resolve conflict. Her teaching concentrates on exploring alignments of body and mind. She says: “Practising yoga provides us with so many benefits. If you’re wanting to get fit, lose weight, prevent backache, migraines and headaches, develop core strength, gain a supple, flexible and toned body, are preparing for pregnancy or pregnant, want to control your asthma, stabilize blood pressure, control depression, nervous tension, stress or anxiety then yoga is for you.” ‘The yogi conquers the body by the practice of asanas and makes it a fit vehicle for the spirit. She knows that it is a necessary vehicle for the spirit. A soul without a body is like a bird deprived of its power to fly.’ BKS Iyengar Tara Er Tara Er is the principal teacher at Cronulla Yoga Centre and has been practicing yoga since 1988. She has attended classes with the Iyengar family in Pune, India and regularly attends workshops & classes with senior Iyengar Yoga teachers in Sydney & Melbourne. Tara is also a member of the BKS Iyengar Yoga Association of Australia. Over many years Tara has facilitated talking circles in the tradition of indigenous cultures and has attended workshops & retreats with Aboriginal senior woman, Min Mia. Tara’s Discover Yourself Iyengar Yoga Retreat also ran in August 2010. You can read about the retreat and see photos from the week-long course at the Daku Resort blog page. Programme Each day will consist of a morning and afternoon practice leaving you with several hours of free time to enjoy the lifestyle that Fiji has to offer. This may include swimming, walking, reading, relaxing or exploring the sites. The daily practice will thread and flow into the week’s practice to open you up to the path of yoga or continue to ignite the flame of yoga that may already be growing in your heart. The week’s retreat will cater for all levels. The programme is based on a morning practice of three hours. The first hour will consist of Silent Meditation followed by Pranayama (breathing exercises), along with Restorative asanas. This design is to create a solid foundation and lead the Sudhaka (student/pupil) into her asana practice. The next two hours will consist of dynamic asanas which will stretch and tone the body, increasing fitness, flexibility, and awareness of self. The late afternoon practice will consist of restorative asanas to recuperate and revitalize your being by recharging your batteries. Visit http://www.yogainfiji.com for more information. Read more at Paradise Courses. We run art, writing and singing retreats too! - http://www.paradisecourses.com And check out lovely Daku Resort to see more about our blissful location. - http://www.dakuresort.com
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