Description

This workshop is suitable for teachers and practitioners of yoga, keen to enhance their understanding of the Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras and develop confidence in transforming theory into action on – and beyond - the mat.

Topics covered on this day inlcude: 

• Asanas with attention on the fluctuations of the mind as expounded in Patanjali’s Yoga sutras
• Discussion on how to integrate (Abhyasa) and non-attachment (Vairagya) into the practice and teaching of yoga
• Debate on the cultivation of equanimity in a yoga class/ practice, dealing with the Kleshas & Antarayas
• The various meditation techniques listed by Patanjali 
• Sanskrit translations

The day will include discussion, practical posture and pranayama with particular attention to Rechaka and Bahya Kumbhaka, guided meditation and group work.

Other Information
Some background reading on Patanjali before the day would be an advantage but not absolutely essential.

Wendy Teasdill

Wendy has been practising yoga for over forty years with a strong Pranayama bias. Having studied extensively with the Iyengar family in India she has always paid attention to the pranic flow in asana, though since pregnancy she now practises and teaches a more fluid approach than would be indicated by her Iyengar background. 
She encourages students to think and act creatively while honouring the framework of their own capabilities and limitations. She has spent many years in Asia and has written several books, including Walking to the Mountain (about a pilgrimage to Mount Kailash), Yoga for Pregnancy and Integrating Philosophy into Yoga Teaching and Practice. She is a DCT and a BWY Pregnancy Yoga Module tutor.

On a practical note - Anyone who will be arriving by car and parking at the venue, please can you add your car registration number when you sign in on arrival.  Many thanks, as there have been problems in the past with cars being parked that are not using the venue. Many thanks.

Additional Information

Venue details 
St Anthony of Padua church hall 115 Headley Way, Headington OX3 7SS.  

The church is a 1950s church just by John Radclife Hospital roundabout. Parking is available at church but also possible to park in side roads as restrictions stop at 5.30pm. If possible please walk or cycle if you can as good warm up for yoga, there are bike racks by the doors into hall (as you look at the front doors of the church, the hall is round to the right side).

NB you must register your Car number plate upon arrival or the parking APN will fine you. The pad is just inside on the left of the hall lobby. Make sure you press confirmation to set your booking which requests twice to validate. 

Bus by Stagecoach
Bus 14 Oxford City Centre, Railway Station (Stop R4)  to Risinghurste Kiln Lane 
Bus 10 Oxford Speedwell Street (Stop S2). Alight John Radcliffe Hospital West Wing. Then walk from the hospital out onto Headley Way

Bus By Oxford Bus Company
Bus X3 Oxford Westgate to Abingdon Centre. Alight John Radcliffe Hospital West Wing. Then walk from the hospital out onto Headley Way 
Bus X32 Didcot and Redbridge Park and Ride to John Radcliffe Way 

What to Bring

 It would be helpful to bring a copy of Patanjali to the day so translations can be compared.

Equipment for asana practice including blocks and belts.