Yoga Health & Fitness
Cowichan Valley Yoga news for September 2008
Valley Yoga Centre, located in Duncan, BC, has posted an extensive fall class schedule at www.valleyyoga.ca/Schedule.htm Also they are hosting a seminar "The Divine Science of Yoga" by Dean Smith (see below).
Lise Duncan has an updated fall schedule posted on her site at www.equipoisebodyworks.com.
The Divine Science of Yoga
October 26, 2008 Workshop in Duncan BC
Dean Smith is a respected physiotherapist, and international lecturer/teacher from Vancouver. Dean began studying yoga with Gioia Irwin over 20 years ago and did his teacher training with Gioia in the early 90’s. Dean has been teaching workshops in anatomy, biomechanics, muscle balance and muscle function for over 15 years. In this workshop he is pleased to meld his knowledge and experience in the field physiotherapy and yoga to bring you a unique educational experience.
This seminar will:
- Review the important functional anatomy in the spine and shoulder regions as it relates to yoga
- Learn about common muscle imbalances, optimal alignment, postural changes and normal movement patterns
- Learn to look at ourselves and our clients with new and better educated “eye”
- Look at the risks inherent to various posture types in our yoga practices
- Examine ways to correct various movement and postural faults that can lead to limitation and/or risk of injury in yoga
- Learn new ways to fill in the “gaps” for ourselves and our clients, to allow us to excel and optimize our practice time
This is a hands on workshop where we will work on ourselves and with others to develop the observational skills to work effectively and safely in our own practice and with others.
This exciting yoga and anatomy workshop is coming to Vancouver Island on October 26, 2008 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. The cost is $100.00 per person with cheques payable to Sandy Crichton at Valley Yoga.
Valley Yoga Centre, 1021 Islay St, Duncan, B.C. V9L 2E2
For more information contact Ana Philippson at 250-748-3230 or Sandy Crichton at 250-715-6075
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