Upcoming American Workshops
June 10 -13, Yoga and Qigong: The Dance of Heaven and Earth
The Sivananda Ashram, Paradise Island, The Bahamas
When the body flows like running water, it is always renewed, always fresh. This is true freedom.
While yoga has its roots in the Vedic scriptures of India, Qigong grew out of the Chinese Taoist pursuit of longevity. Explore the Taoist concept of “effortless flow” through qigong exercises and then bring the same ease of motion into vinyasa yoga sequences. The movements in both forms are graceful and gentle, with powerful effects that detoxify the body as they increase strength, flexibility, and peace of mind.
These "Yoga Holiday" workshops focus on Qigong practices to open the meridians, meditative flow in yoga sequences, breathing exercises to enhance life energy, and concentration techniques for mental clarity.
You will learn:
• Breathing exercises to enhance life energy
• The Eight Brocades, Swimming Dragon, and other Qigong practices to open the meridians
• Meditative flow in yoga asana
• Concentration techniques for mental clarity
• Suggestions for a simple and productive home practice.
Please Note: This is not a single, standalone workshop, but rather a series of shorter sessions offered as part of the Sivananda Ashram’s “Yoga Holiday” program. These workshops are included with your stay at no additional cost.
Register July 11-13, Connecting to Better Vision & Optimal Eye Health
The Omega Institute, Rheinbeck, NY
The increased hours spent staring at our computers screens and smartphones are taking a toll on our eyes. Join yoga and qigong teacher Daniel Orlansky and behavioral optometrist Dr. Marc Grossman for a program that combines the best practices from Eastern and Western methods for improving eye health. Through breath work, yoga, and gentle movement designed to allow for more circulation to your brain and eyes, and more, you will gain skills to enhance your perception of the world and improve your vision—whether you have myopia, presbyopia, cataracts, macular degeneration, or other eye conditions.
You will learn:
• How to rejuvenate your eyes with the five “B’s” of eye healthcare
• Ways to bathe the eyes with oxygen
• Stretches and simple qigong movements to relax your neck and shoulders
• Chinese eye massage using powerful acupressure points
• Techniques to develop convergence—the ability of both eyes to look at the same point
• Exercises to develop accommodation—the ability to change focus from one point to another.
Register July 18-25, Yoga of Energy Flow: The Power of Prana
The Omega Institute, Rheinbeck, NY
When the body flows like running water, it is always renewed, always fresh. This is true freedom.
Daniel will be teaching daily Yoga of Energy Flow classes for guests, as well as special workshops for Omega staff. These drop-in classes are included in the cost of your stay—whether you’re there for Rest & Rejuvenation or attending a catalog course.
Learn More Saturday, September 20, 1:30-4:00 PM ~ Partner Stretching and Thai Yoga Massage: A Relaxing Afternoon
Down Under Yoga, Cambridge, MA
Partner Assisted Stretching reduces muscle tension, enhances circulation, helps alleviate lower back pain, improves balance and coordination, and increases flexibility in a safe and effective way.
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of partner stretching and Thai Yoga Massage designed to open blocked areas in the body and restore a sense of harmony and lightness. The partner work includes PNF (resistance) stretching, a modern technique that improves flexibility and range of motion. Thai Yoga Massage uses gentle pressure, acupressure points, and soothing joint movements to release tension and increase circulation. This powerful combination can reduce muscle tension, increase flexability, relieve back and neck pain, and leave you feeling both relaxed and energized. All are welcome!
Registration November 2–5, Yoga and Qigong: The Dance of Heaven and Earth
The Kripalu Center, Lenox, MA
When the body flows like running water, it is always renewed, always fresh. This is true freedom.
While yoga has its roots in the Vedic scriptures of India, Qigong grew out of the Chinese Taoist pursuit of longevity. Explore the Taoist concept of “effortless flow” through qigong exercises and then bring the same ease of motion into vinyasa yoga sequences. The movements in both forms are graceful and gentle, with powerful effects that detoxify the body as they increase strength, flexibility, and peace of mind.
This workshop focuses on Qigong practices to open the meridians, meditative flow in yoga sequences, breathing exercises to enhance life energy, and concentration techniques for mental clarity.
You will learn:
• Breathing exercises to enhance life energy
• The Eight Brocades, Swimming Dragon, and other Qigong practices to open the meridians
• Meditative flow in yoga asana
• Concentration techniques for mental clarity
• Suggestions for a simple and productive home practice.
Register
June 10 -13, Yoga and Qigong: The Dance of Heaven and Earth
The Sivananda Ashram, Paradise Island, The Bahamas
When the body flows like running water, it is always renewed, always fresh. This is true freedom.
While yoga has its roots in the Vedic scriptures of India, Qigong grew out of the Chinese Taoist pursuit of longevity. Explore the Taoist concept of “effortless flow” through qigong exercises and then bring the same ease of motion into vinyasa yoga sequences. The movements in both forms are graceful and gentle, with powerful effects that detoxify the body as they increase strength, flexibility, and peace of mind.
These "Yoga Holiday" workshops focus on Qigong practices to open the meridians, meditative flow in yoga sequences, breathing exercises to enhance life energy, and concentration techniques for mental clarity.
You will learn:
• Breathing exercises to enhance life energy
• The Eight Brocades, Swimming Dragon, and other Qigong practices to open the meridians
• Meditative flow in yoga asana
• Concentration techniques for mental clarity
• Suggestions for a simple and productive home practice.
Please Note: This is not a single, standalone workshop, but rather a series of shorter sessions offered as part of the Sivananda Ashram’s “Yoga Holiday” program. These workshops are included with your stay at no additional cost.
July 11-13, Connecting to Better Vision & Optimal Eye Health
The Omega Institute, Rheinbeck, NY
The increased hours spent staring at our computers screens and smartphones are taking a toll on our eyes. Join yoga and qigong teacher Daniel Orlansky and behavioral optometrist Dr. Marc Grossman for a program that combines the best practices from Eastern and Western methods for improving eye health. Through breath work, yoga, and gentle movement designed to allow for more circulation to your brain and eyes, and more, you will gain skills to enhance your perception of the world and improve your vision—whether you have myopia, presbyopia, cataracts, macular degeneration, or other eye conditions.
You will learn:
• How to rejuvenate your eyes with the five “B’s” of eye healthcare
• Ways to bathe the eyes with oxygen
• Stretches and simple qigong movements to relax your neck and shoulders
• Chinese eye massage using powerful acupressure points
• Techniques to develop convergence—the ability of both eyes to look at the same point
• Exercises to develop accommodation—the ability to change focus from one point to another.
Register
July 18-25, Yoga of Energy Flow: The Power of Prana
The Omega Institute, Rheinbeck, NY
When the body flows like running water, it is always renewed, always fresh. This is true freedom.
Daniel will be teaching daily Yoga of Energy Flow classes for guests, as well as special workshops for Omega staff. These drop-in classes are included in the cost of your stay—whether you’re there for Rest & Rejuvenation or attending a catalog course.
Learn More Saturday, September 20, 1:30-4:00 PM ~ Partner Stretching and Thai Yoga Massage: A Relaxing Afternoon
Down Under Yoga, Cambridge, MA
Partner Assisted Stretching reduces muscle tension, enhances circulation, helps alleviate lower back pain, improves balance and coordination, and increases flexibility in a safe and effective way.
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of partner stretching and Thai Yoga Massage designed to open blocked areas in the body and restore a sense of harmony and lightness. The partner work includes PNF (resistance) stretching, a modern technique that improves flexibility and range of motion. Thai Yoga Massage uses gentle pressure, acupressure points, and soothing joint movements to release tension and increase circulation. This powerful combination can reduce muscle tension, increase flexability, relieve back and neck pain, and leave you feeling both relaxed and energized. All are welcome!
Registration
November 2–5, Yoga and Qigong: The Dance of Heaven and Earth
The Kripalu Center, Lenox, MA
When the body flows like running water, it is always renewed, always fresh. This is true freedom.
While yoga has its roots in the Vedic scriptures of India, Qigong grew out of the Chinese Taoist pursuit of longevity. Explore the Taoist concept of “effortless flow” through qigong exercises and then bring the same ease of motion into vinyasa yoga sequences. The movements in both forms are graceful and gentle, with powerful effects that detoxify the body as they increase strength, flexibility, and peace of mind.
This workshop focuses on Qigong practices to open the meridians, meditative flow in yoga sequences, breathing exercises to enhance life energy, and concentration techniques for mental clarity.
You will learn:
• Breathing exercises to enhance life energy
• The Eight Brocades, Swimming Dragon, and other Qigong practices to open the meridians
• Meditative flow in yoga asana
• Concentration techniques for mental clarity
• Suggestions for a simple and productive home practice.
Register
