Workshops

Workshops are extended classes, 3 hours in length, that focus specifically on the Integrative Dynamic Yoga-IDY Method and IDY's Seven Principles of Synergy, such as Power Sequencing, aspects of the Integrative Alignment Principles, Dynamic Functional Conditioning, Energy and Breath, Mindfulness, Realization and Expression. Workshops also focus on a particular posture theme, such as standing postures, inversions, backbends, floor postures, twists etc.. Workshops include a mixed level IDY practice with time spent on demonstrating poses and assisting each other in realizing the full freedom and potential in each posture. Workshops are taught by Kamie Noelani.

Participants may choose to attend one Workshop or all six Workshops as an Immersion Series. A Workshop can be taken by those new to Yoga as well as seasoned practitioners and Yoga Instructors. Each Workshop includes an extended mixed level Integrative Dynamic Yoga-IDY practice.

Workshop 1 - Stand Your Ground - Focus is placed on grounding standing postures and establishing the foundation of a pose. Once we experience the support of the earth we begin to test the bounds of gravity and expand and explore standing balancing postures. Starting with establishing roots, it is here that the journey begins.

Workshop 2 - The Sweetness of Desire - Experience the fluidity of asana movement through IDY Power Flow. Playing with the ebb and flow of life's rhythm in an asana practice, our focus is placed on IDY's Power Sequencing, providing a full-spectrum IDY experience. In this workshop we "let go and create flow."

Workshop 3 - Ignite the Fire - In this workshop we activate our power and move toward a higher purpose. Through the practice of standing and seated twisting postures, we will discover the spark of inspiration that ignites power and will - fueling the fire of transformation.

Workshop 4 - The Center of Being - Discover the place that unites forces from above and below, within and without. Here we integrate and balance the aspects of our being - opening the heart and expressing from our center. With patience and acceptance, and a whole lot of compassion, we will explore backbending postures. This workshop is guaranteed to loosen our self-defined boundaries.

Workshop 5 - Right Where You Should Be- There is a subtle world of vibration - tune-in and change the rhythm of your life and express your truth. In this workshop we turn our world upside-down, practicing variations of headstand and shouldstand, balancing the "active" and "introspective" energies within.

Workshop 6 - The Surrender to BE- Playing with the challenges of hand and arm-balancing postures inspires us to accept where we are along the journey of living life and recognize that we are in the perfect place, whole and complete - blissful. In this workshop we discover the true essence of being.

Chico, CA
Positive-I, 124 W. 2nd Street (downtown Chico, upstairs from The Banshee)

Touching the Power of Freedom Workshops	Date	Time
Workshop 1 - Stand Your Ground	June 13	12:00-3:00pm
Workshop 2 - The Sweetness of Desire	June 27	12:00-3:00pm
Workshop 3 - Ignite the Fire	July 11	12:00-3:00pm
Workshop 4 - The Center of Being	July 25	12:00-3:00pm
Workshop 5 - Tune-In to the Rhythm	August 8	12:00-3:00pm
Workshop 6 - Living an Inspired Life	August 22	12:00-3:00pm

For those who would like to attend all 6 workshops, registering for the Immersion Series provides a $60 savings.

Each Touching the Power of Freedom Workshop counts toward the 36-hour IDY-Methods Continuing Education program for Registered Yoga Teachers. The Immersion Series, all 6 Workshops, count for 18 hours.