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Our pelvis is the fulcrum point of our body and connects our torso to our legs. The base of our pelvis contains intricate muscles that are called the pelvic floor and in yoga we call this Mula Bandha. Out of the three main bandhas, Mula Bandha can be the most elusive to find and is known as our root lock. We connect to it by using our legs and understanding how to center our pelvis when in the postures. Alignment helps us to breathe easier and more efficiently helping us to move with more ease and lightness. Understanding the key muscles that support our pelvis and legs can help us feel centered and grounded in our bodies. This workshop will begin with a brief discussion on the anatomy of the pelvis and our deep core muscles, which can help us create a firm container. A stable container can help us to create a balanced relationship with our breath, and when we breathe correctly and slowly, this is how we can tap into the mystery of the bandhas. A therapeutic practice focused on the lower half of our body will follow along with pranayama helping us to connect to these subtle energies.Cost: $60
About Joan Hyman
Joan Hyman’s grounded teaching style seamlessly supports her students as they emerge from their practice with the rich and bright energy that yoga has to offer. Joan’s teachings come from an organic and intuitive place, as she draws upon the combined studies of Ashtanga and Iyengar yoga as well as Ayurveda and meditation. An authentic modern-day yogi, Joan's love and devotion show up in her practice and throughout her teaching. You will leave her class feeling transformed and deeply aligned.
Joan spent fifteen years as a distinguished YogaWorks Senior Teacher before bringing her expertise to Wanderlust as the Director of Teacher Trainings in 2016. Now, with over twenty years experience leading retreats, trainings, and international workshops, Joan continues to travel the globe leading her own signature trainings. Joan created The School of Yoga, which is a professional program that offers continuing education, including a team of teachers who are experts in their field of study. Joan continues to partner with yoga schools world wide to help develop high-quality teacher training programs and make the practice of yoga accessible to everyone!
As a leader in the yoga and wellness community, Joan also contributes to popular blogs such as International Yoga, Yoga Journal, and Wanderlust. She has been featured in conferences and festivals around the world, and offers her teaching online and live in person helping to accommodate an international community of yogis. Joan’s open-hearted approach to teaching yoga keeps both her inner spirit and her students continuously evolving.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Golden Yogi, 46 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna,Auckland, New Zealand
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