GROUP YOGA CLASS: Flow with Carla
Monday, 1 July •
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
4 Ward Street, Kaitaia, Studio
Carla Werner
I have been, and remain a dedicated yoga student for 29 years with much of my energy devoted to Iyengar, Synergy, Ashtanga, Level 3 Flow and Bikram. I began the exploration of body-breath work as a gymnast, competing nationally in New Zealand at age 11 but quit to pursue my love of music, which has been profession ever since.
I was introduced to yoga by a friend in 1992, and there I began my deep love of this ancient whole body system with Joyce Negrine in Sydney, a reputable yoga teacher with deep roots in the Iyengar tradition, and who with grace and generosity, taught me one on one for a year and a half. Along with her guidance, I heavily devoted to daily self-practice through Mr. Iyengar's book, 'Light on Yoga'. Self study and practicing under the tutelage of an extremely knowledgable teacher, was a boon, and I reflect daily on how blessed I was to begin to my journey there.
I never aspired to be a teacher because I loved being a student so much (and still do), but a few years ago I realised I might be of service to others in this way due to the length of time I've practiced, but also because of a yearning for deeper knowledge about the lineage, body and energy. I hold great reverence for this whole-body system, and am continually grateful that this knowledge has traveled thousands of years so we can all practice it today. As an instructor, I teach intuitively - what is in my physiology and what I have learned from my venerable teachers Joyce Negrine, Simon Borg-Olivier and Steve Walther. Their mastery has led me to be a mindful practitioner. There have been many teachers along the way that I am also grateful for, whose classes I have enjoyed (and not) but always learned from. Much gratitude to Steve and Jolene Asia Pacific Yoga in New Zealand, whom I completed my 200hr teacher training with.
I have, and always will be devoted to supporting anyone I can on their quest for a healthful, peaceful life. I wish these divinities for all sentient beings. Ultimately we are here to share with one another.
Honour the body you are in, with Satya (truth) and Ahimsa (kindness) and be patient ... yoga is for life.
Description
STUDENT LEVEL: Experienced Beginner to Intermediate *see definitions below
This class combines the lineages of Iyengar, Ashtanga and Yin along with breath work. You can expect longer holds in poses (isometric), flow/movement (vinyasa) mixed with deep release poses to reach connective tissue (yin). This could be a moderate to complex sequence dependent on the student, with options offered to those ready to practice more advanced versions of the poses. Let your body decide!
For the experienced beginner - this is an opportunity to develop confidence in your practice, by participating in a more challenging class and feel inspired to learn and explore. For the intermediate student - this is an opportunity to brush up on basics and pull together the components of practice, to get a solid, traditional practice in.
DEFINITIONS:
Experienced Beginner:
You understand connection between movement and breath, knowing when to take rest and incorporating props without guidance. You practice yoga with a teacher regularly, and have an understanding of the basic principles of alignment and foundation, including the sthira-sukham principle.
Intermediate:
You can maintain all beginner level classes without straining in the breath at all or need to rest, and embody understanding of the alignment principles, energetic actions and modifications for the asanas, respecting your body’s limitations, knowing when to explore more advanced possibilities. You work within the sthira-sukham principle, and are able to hold asana longer, strengthening the body while stimulating the deeper process of self-reflection that makes the asana practice a more meditative one.
This class combines the lineages of Iyengar, Ashtanga and Yin along with breath work. You can expect longer holds in poses (isometric), flow/movement (vinyasa) mixed with deep release poses to reach connective tissue (yin). This could be a moderate to complex sequence dependent on the student, with options offered to those ready to practice more advanced versions of the poses. Let your body decide!
For the experienced beginner - this is an opportunity to develop confidence in your practice, by participating in a more challenging class and feel inspired to learn and explore. For the intermediate student - this is an opportunity to brush up on basics and pull together the components of practice, to get a solid, traditional practice in.
DEFINITIONS:
Experienced Beginner:
You understand connection between movement and breath, knowing when to take rest and incorporating props without guidance. You practice yoga with a teacher regularly, and have an understanding of the basic principles of alignment and foundation, including the sthira-sukham principle.
Intermediate:
You can maintain all beginner level classes without straining in the breath at all or need to rest, and embody understanding of the alignment principles, energetic actions and modifications for the asanas, respecting your body’s limitations, knowing when to explore more advanced possibilities. You work within the sthira-sukham principle, and are able to hold asana longer, strengthening the body while stimulating the deeper process of self-reflection that makes the asana practice a more meditative one.