Ashtanga Yoga of Cary: September 2012

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Stacy Ingham teaches Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga in the tradition of the late Sri K Pattabhi Jois, and the Moon Sequence from Matthew Sweeney's Vinyasa Krama. Ashtanga Yoga of Cary (AYC) encompasses classes Stacy teaches at studios in Cary and Apex, NC. A variety of classes are available from introductory/led classes to a fully accessible Mysore program open to all levels and abilities. Please contact Stacy directly for registration and location information and any other questions.

email Stacy Ingham
by phone: 919-880-9409
Website: www.ashtangayogacary.com

Monday, September 24, 2012

Hi all - I've been busy scheduling the upcoming Moon Sequence classes and a couple of workshops for the next month or so - trying to balance teaching and practicing yoga along with household and community responsibilities. Below are some highlights of what is coming up - the calendar on the right is up to date with the complete schedule. And be sure to check back to the blog later this week with a new post about Balance in Practice. You can also friend me on Facebook and like my page (Ashtanga Yoga of Cary) to stay updated instantly. Hope to see you soon!

Full Moon on the Pond - Saturday, September 29, 10:30am-12:00pm at AYC; donations only. This Saturday is the next full moon, and it also happens to be the weekend that I'll be in a workshop with Eddie Stern at Ride the Breath in Durham. Since I'll be practicing with Eddie till around 9:30, I'm pushing my regular Saturday Mysore back to 10:30am and changing it up to Guided Moon Sequence in honor of the full moon on the horizon. If you haven't had a chance to try this practice, this is your chance. Accessible to all levels of student, this practice will leave you relaxed and energized for the weekend to come. Contact me to reserve a space - 919-880-9409 or inghamsk@gmail.com

Workshop: Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series - The Full Flow; Sunday, October 7, 1-3pm at Lifetime Fitness in Cary; $25, for Lifetime Fitness members only. Beginning with a short discussion, we'll flow through the entire Ashtang yoga Primary Series of poses, including Vinyasa, Backbends and Closing Sequence. Experience with Vinyasa yoga required. Ashtanga yoga is a traditional vinyasa style practice with its modern roots in Mysore, India. This is a dynamic practice designed to purify the body and calm the mind by combining a set sequence of poses with breath and movement. Lifetime members can sign up for this workshop at the Member's Services desk

Guided Moon Sequence at Yoga Garden - Monday, October 29, 6-7:15pm; payment same as for a regular class. Since the October full moon falls on a Monday evening, we'll simply replace that evening's Ashtanga class with a Guided Moon class instead. Sign up for this class at www.yogagardennc.com

Workshop: Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series - The Full Flow; Sunday November 4, 1-3pm at Yoga Garden; $25 preregistration / $30 at the door. Beginning with a short discussion, we'll flow through the entire Ashtang yoga Primary Series of poses, including Vinyasa, Backbends and Closing Sequence. Experience with Vinyasa yoga required. Ashtanga yoga is a traditional vinyasa style practice with its modern roots in Mysore, India. This is a dynamic practice designed to purify the body and calm the mind by combining a set sequence of poses with breath and movement. Sign up for this workshop at www.yogagardennc.com

Namaste

Class Descriptions

Ashtanga Level 1/2: Students are led through Sun Salutations, Standing poses, and the first half of the seated poses of Primary Series, followed by backbends as appropriate, and closing sequence. Appropriate for those with some vinyasa experience.

Ashtanga Level 2/3: Students are led through most of the Primary Series practice, stopping to discuss or introduce techniques as needed. Appropriate for those with experience in Ashtanga yoga, either mysore style or led classes.

Led Primary Series: Students are led through the entire Primary Series practice, including Sun Salutations, Standing, Seated, Backbending and closing. Appropriate for those with experience in Ashtanga yoga, either mysore style or led classes.

Mysore: Self-paced practice. Students commit the Ashtanga practice to memory, and practice at their own pace, with teacher guidance. Appropriate for all levels, new beginners to advanced.

Moon Sequence:

The Moon Sequence was developed by Matthew Sweeney as a complement to the Ashtanga Primary Series. It is appropriate to do this practice on New Moon, and Full Moon days, as well as those days when your energy is flagging. This series shifts the focus of practice from upper body to lower body and core, giving the shoulders and wrists a break, and going deep into the hips and sacrum with grounding energy and innovative backbends. The closing sequence is restorative and lovely, resetting the body for what lies ahead.

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