« Less is more » The balance of opposites in the practice of Ashtanga Yoga. Sergine Laloux
Sat, Oct 23
|Tertsa yoga and retreats
“Less is more.” L’équilibre des opposés dans la pratique de l’Ashtanga Yoga/ The balance of opposites in the practice of Ashtanga Yoga.
Time & Location
Oct 23, 2027, 4:00 PM GMT+3 – Oct 30, 2027, 11:00 AM GMT+3
Tertsa yoga and retreats, St. George Church, Τέρτσα 700 04, Greece
About the Event
“Less is more.” The balance of opposites in the practice of Ashtanga Yoga.
Too often, the practice of Ashtanga yoga is perceived as a challenge where we push our bodies to reach a particular posture that seems essential. Hence its reputation: it's too physically demanding, I'm going to injure myself… etc.
However, Ashtanga yoga is above all a wonderful method, constructed with great intelligence, that develops a subtle perception of one's body.
During this retreat, I propose that you understand the balance between "pranic" and "apanic" energies, improve the quality of your breath, become aware of the bandhas, and let go of postural obsession. Approach the practice in a gentler, more conscious, more balanced way, and with less muscular effort.
"Sthira sukham āsana" the union of stability and gentleness, a blissful space where one ceases to be agitated.
Practice of the first half of the first series (up to Navasana)…