Vinyasa Yoga Workshop with Vincent Tam ( 10th Sat & 11th Sun April )

All levels are welcomed to join this workshop!!!

Vinyasa is a flow practice that integrates fluidity and strength , alignment and inner awareness , movement and stillness. To flow gracefully and effortlessly in and out of poses. It's essential to stay vibrant and grounded in the breath. This workshop is based on a study of the essential activity of mula Bandha and the strong grounding effect of practicing correct Ujjayi Pranayama

Saturday Date ( Apr 10th ) : 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Building the foundation : Learn the foundation of a solid practice through alignment , core awareness , and breathing techniques. Understand the basic principles of Sun Salutation A and B and how they are the cornerstone of every vinyasa practice. Discover preparation , inner cues and dissection of the fundamentals of standing poses, backbends , twists and inversions.

Saturday Date ( Apr 10th ): 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Flying High : Arm Balance within vinyasa requires focus , creates gracefully strength , and builds confidence. We will explore alignment of upper body in beginner and advanced version of arm poses and learn to " fly" while staying connected to the breath and spirit.

Sunday Date ( Apr 11th ) : 9:30am - 13:30pm

Upside Down World : Because of the way the organs of the heart and lungs are nourished , going upside down is an invaluable way to elevate one's spirit. We'll lay a stable foundation for students so they can build the confidence and self-trust to do inversions safely. We will then learn a sequence that incorporates inversions.

Sunday Date ( Apr 11th ) : 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Twisting Your Way : Twists and sidebends bring tremendous energy to the body and reduce asymmetry in the sacrum and lower back. We will emphasize supine , standing and seated spinal twists that have a wringing effect on the internal organs and promote abundant circulation of blood thorugh all the spinal nerves.

Venue :OMPlace Studio

Address : A9 , First Floor , Bangunan Habza ,Block A , Simpang 150
Kampong Kuilap , Mukim Gadong , BSB , Brunei Darussalam

Date : 10th ( Saturday ) and 11th ( Sunday ) April 2010

INVESTMENT : BND $ 340 for the entire workshop. BND $ 95 per workshop

EARLY BIRD : BND $ 280 for 4 workshops
BND $ 75 per workshop

( Payment before 31st March 2010 )

Certificate of Attendance will be issued to participants who attend the entire workshop
Places are strictly limited , early payment ( non-refundable ) will secure a place.

or contact - William 8767019 / 8168930
Jacky 8734425 / 8118930

or visit Yoga Arts Association Brunei - www.yogabrunei.blogspot.com/

Brief Profile:

Vincent Tam has been studying yoga and qi gong since 1992. He started teaching yoga in 1995 while he was still studying Tibetan Buddhist Meditation at the Kopan Monastery in Nepal. Vincent's early success inspired him to further his yoga practice at the Himalayan Institute in Pennsylvania , USA immersing him fully in yoga and the yogic way of living.

Vincent , who is a graduate from the Yoga Arts of Australia, has studied under some of the world's most respected yogis and qi gong masters, including Simon Borg-Olivier, Louisa Sear , Edward Clark, Richard Freeman , Chang Yun Fang and Mantak Chai. He is alo an Anusara-inspired yoga teacher after having studied under the founder, John Friend , Desiree Rumbaugh and Amy Ippoliti. Vincent's own teachings are distilled from his vast experience of the different yoga schools and qi gong traditions he has studied over the years. His teachings harmonize the flowing movement-based practice ( vinyasa ) with postures ( asana ) that are held for extended periods.

Vincent is currently the Regional Yoga Trainer for Fitness First Asia and has conducted many teacher trainings , workshops and retreats in Asia. For more information
Visit www.vincenttamyoga.com


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