Sutra ll.46

Sthira-sukham-asanam

Asana is firmness of body, steadiness of intelligence and benevolence of spirit

The form of the body gives impact to the quality of the mind-

And the steadiness of the mind allows us to transition & flow with life, keeping our attention centered internally to the Self.  In yoga we say that when we come into the alignment of our innate intelligence, we align with the divinity within

We all have imbalances in the body that may have been caused from past accidents, injuries & lifestyle habits.  These imbalances are caused by muscle weakening in some areas & tightness in others that may result in structural misalignments, rotations in bones & disc problems.  So the alignment of the poses helps us shift these old patterns  

This workshop will provide you with clear Iyengar alignment principles. We will explore how “technique” or awareness of action provides a steadiness, stability and ease to move you deeper into refining your poses with a reflective, calm mind that builds confidence.  Instruction will be given to building a strong base through standing poses, lateral extensions, twists, forward & back bends, balancing poses & inversions to allow the asanas to build on each other.  We will also explore the koshas / sheaths or the layers of our being: physical, pranic (energy) flow, mental, wisdom, and bliss. This examination will deepen our understanding of the practice. 

It’s not about how much or far we can go but the quality with how we practice.  With reflection we can move from our habitual patterns to feel something new, shifting away from old habitual patterns.  Through practice, the inner light of intelligence awakens penetrating through the layers of our koshas/beingness to reveal our essential nature.

About Paula Weithman m.ed, lpc

Paula uses a mindfulness based practice to guide students into a place of receptivity that develops insight and self-understanding. Her style is clear and compassionate. Paula’s personal practice started in 1976. She is a certified senior level Iyengar Instructor. She is also accredited through the Yoga Alliance E-RYT 500hr and is certified 500hr. through Namaste International. She believes that yoga is a medicine for the body/mind &incorporates her background as a yoga therapist and mindfulness-based psychotherapist into her private practice. Her aim is in facilitating people’s development of a stronger relationship with themselves as it relates to vitality & well-being.

Workshop Hours & Location:

Saturday 10/12 10 AM- 12:30 PM held at Second Side Yoga 4333 Belmont Ave. Dallas, TX 75204

Saturday 10/12 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM held at Second Side Yoga 4333 Belmont Ave. Dallas, TX 75204

Sunday 10/13 10 AM- 12:30 PM held at White Rock YMCA 7112 Gaston Avenue, Dallas TX 75214

If possible, please bring 2 blocks, 1 strap and 2 blankets or shower towels from home and a strap for the workshop.

 Investment:

Each Workshop a la carte $80 (First 5 sign up will get it for $60) 4 left at this price

Two Workshops $160 (First 5 to sign up will get it for $100) 4 left at this price

Three Workshops $240 (First 5 to sign up will get it for $140) 2 left at this price

What you will experience:

Saturday 10 am-12:30 pm STANDING POSES/ ARM BALANCING

Saturday’s Workshop will be held at Second Side Yoga 4333 Belmont Ave. Dallas, TX 75204

Poses covered:

1. Uttanasana (उत्तानासन)

2. Trikonasana (त्रिकोणासन)

3. Parsvakonasana (पार्श्वकोणासन)

4. Virabhadrasana II (वीरभद्रासन II)

5. Ardha Chandrasana (अर्ध चन्द्रासन)

6. Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana (उत्थित हस्त पादाङ्गुष्ठासन)

   • Parsva (पार्श्व) and Parivrtta (परिवृत्त)

7. Anantasana (अनन्तासन)

8. Vasisthasana (वसिष्ठासन)

9. Visvamitrasana (विश्वामित्रासन)

10. Parsvottanasana (पार्श्वोत्तानासन)

11. Parivrtta Trikonasana (परिवृत्त त्रिकोणासन)

12. Parivrtta Parsvakonasana (परिवृत्त पार्श्वकोणासन)

13. Bakasana (बकासन)

14. Parsva Bakasana (पार्श्व बकासन)

15. Eka Pada Koundinyasana I & II (एक पाद कौण्डिन्यासन I & II)

16. Ardha Matsyendrasana (अर्ध मत्स्येन्द्रासन)

17. Pasasana (पाशासन)

18. Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana (अर्ध बद्ध पद्मोत्तानासन)

19. Eka Pada Galavasana (एक पाद गलवासन)

20. Prasarita Padottanasana (प्रसारित पादोत्तानासन)

21. Gomukhasana (गोमुखासन)

22. Lolasana (लोलासन)

23. Tolasana (तोलासन)

24. Bharadvajasana (भरद्वाजासन)

25. Savasana (शवासन)

Saturday 1:30 pm -4 pm INVERSIONS, FORWARD BENDS, TWISTS/ABDOMINALS

Saturday’s Workshop will be held at Second Side Yoga 4333 Belmont Ave. Dallas, TX 75204

Poses covered:

1. Uttanasana (उत्तानासन)

2. Urdhva Prasarita Eka Padasana (ऊर्ध्व प्रसारित एक पादासन)

3. Adho Mukha Svanasana (अधो मुख श्वानासन)

4. Adho Mukha Vrksasana (अधो मुख वृक्षासन)

5. Sirsasana (शीर्षासन)

   • Eka Pada Sirsasana (एक पाद शीर्षासन)

   • Parśva Sirsasana (पार्श्व शीर्षासन)

   • Parivrtta Eka Pada Sirsasana (परिवृत्त एक पाद शीर्षासन)

   • Padmasana in Sirsasana (पद्मासन शीर्षासन)

6. Paripurna Navasana (परिपूर्ण नावासन)

7. Ardha Navasana (अर्ध नावासन)

8. Janu Sirsasana (जानु शीर्षासन)

9. Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana (परिवृत्त जानु शीर्षासन)

10. Paschimottanasana (पश्चिमोत्तानासन)

11. Akarna Dhanurasana (आकर्ण धनुरासन)

12. Trianga Mukhaikapada Paschimottanasana (त्र्यङ्ग मुखैकपाद पश्चिमोत्तानासन)

13. Krounchasana (क्रौञ्चासन)

14. Ubhaya Padangusthasana (उभय पादाङ्गुष्ठासन)

15. Marichyasana I (मरीच्यासन I)

16. Eka Hasta Bhujasana (एक हस्त भुजासन)

17. Upavistha Konasana (उपविष्ठ कोणासन)

18. Parsva Upavistha Konasana (पार्श्व उपविष्ठ कोणासन)

19. Baddha Konasana (बद्ध कोणासन)

20. Malasana (मालासन)

21. Bhujapidasana (भुजपीडासन)

22. Kurmasana (कूर्मासन)

23. Purvottanasana (पूर्वोत्तानासन)

24. Ardha Baddha Padma Paschimottanasana (अर्ध बद्ध पद्म पश्चिमोत्तानासन)

25. Marichyasana II & III (मरीच्यासन II & III)

26. Ardha Matsyendrasana II (अर्ध मत्स्येन्द्रासन II)

27. Mayurasana (मयूरासन)

28. Halasana (हलासन)

29. Sarvangasana (सर्वाङ्गासन)

30. Setu Bandha Sarvangasana (सेतु बन्ध सर्वाङ्गासन)

31. Savasana (शवासन)

Sunday 10 am -12:30 pm BACK EXTENSIONS, BELLY BACKBENDS, BACKBENDS

Sunday’s Workshop will be held at White Rock YMCA 7112 Gaston Avenue, Dallas TX 75214, please meet us there.

Poses covered:

1. Virabhadrasana I (वीरभद्रासन I)

2. Virabhadrasana III (वीरभद्रासन III)

3. Utkatasana (उत्कटासन)

4. Supta Virasana (सुप्त वीरासन)

5. Paryankasana (पर्यङ्कासन)

6. Adho Mukha Vrksasana (अधो मुख वृक्षासन)

7. Pincha Mayurasana (पिञ्च मयूरासन)

8. Urdhva Mukha Svanasana (ऊर्ध्व मुख श्वानासन)

9. Salabhasana (शलभासन)

10. Dhanurasana (धनुरासन)

11. Parsva Dhanurasana (पार्श्व धनुरासन)

12. Bhekasana (भेकासन)

13. Ustrasana (उष्ट्रासन)

14. Urdhva Dhanurasana (ऊर्ध्व धनुरासन)

15. Eka Pada Dhanurasana (एक पाद धनुरासन)

16. Dwi Pada Viparita Dhanurasana (द्विपाद विपरीत धनुरासन)

17. Eka Pada Rajakapotasana I, II, III, IV (एक पाद राजकपोतासन I, II, III, IV)

18. Hanumanasana (हनुमानासन)

19. Adho Mukha Svanasana (अधो मुख श्वानासन)

20. Adho Mukha Virasana (अधो मुख वीरासन)

21. Bharadvajasana (भरद्वाजासन)

22. Jathara Parivartanasana (जठर परिवर्त्तनासन)

23. Viparita Karani (विपरीत करणी)

Refund Policy

We understand that plans can change, and we want to be as accommodating as possible. While all purchases are non-refundable, you can transfer your spot to someone else if you’re unable to attend. Just let us know by sending an e-mail to hello@secondsideyoga.com and we’ll help you with the details!

Thank you for your understanding and support.