Ashtanga Yoga North East

The Art of Back Bending and Inversion with Brian Cooper
21st & 22nd August 2010

Ingleton Village Hall, Darlington DL2 3HL

Sat AM: 11:00-13:00 Sat PM: 14:30-16:30
Sun AM: 10:00-12:00 Sun PM: 14:00-16:00

Saturday: Back-bending asanas are energizing, challenging and best of all, very satisfying. However, many students feel they are not ‘ready’ to practice them and this is a pity. Everyone can learn to back bend and progress towards ever more challenging postures. Brian will be showing how an understanding of the mechanics involved makes it possible for backbends to be accessible and fun. In this work-shop we will
be exploring a wide range of asanas and create skills that may be incorporated into personal practice.

Sunday: Inversions – invaluable techniques to build strength in arms, shoulders, chest, abdomen, and back. Apart from profound physical benefits inversions also increase mental focus, give new insights and help promote confidence as those supposedly ‘impossible’ challenges are met. Learn the skills and find fulfilling new ways to work.

Minimum requirements: at least two year’s yoga practice.

Two days: £66, or £60 for members BWY, Union Yoga Members or Yoga Alliance (UK Members Only).

Single days: £36 or £32 for members.

About Brian Cooper
The ancient art and science of yoga is as powerful now as it was thousands of years ago. Unlocking its secrets requires patience, perseverance and intense study. After three decades, Brian continues on his path of exploration and discovery. He teaches directly from his personal experience and studies and runs teacher training courses approved by Yoga Alliance UK, which is dedicated to setting and maintaining high standards of teaching yoga in Britain and Europe. His book ‘The Art of Adjusting’ written specifically for yoga teachers includes many ways of working towards back bends both independently or
with a partner.

To book contact Vera Oates on (01325) 730092 or email vera.astanga@btinternet.com