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Friday, Oct. 19 – Sunday, Oct. 21

Reknowned author and surgeon Ray long MD FRCSC will be leading a multimedia workshop on Yoga Anatomy, combining modern western science with the ancient art of Hatha Yoga.

Friday 6:00-8:00pm
Saturday 11:30am-2:00pm & 3:00pm-5:30pm
Sunday 11:30am-2:00pm & 3:00pm-5:30pm

September 9-11, 2011

Hours: Friday 6:00-8:00pm
Saturday 11:30am-2:00pm & 3:00pm-5:30pm
Sunday 11:30am-2:00pm & 3:00pm-5:30pm

Dr. Ray Long MD FRCSC is a board certified orthopedic surgeon and the founder of Bandha Yoga. Ray graduated from The University of Michigan Medical School with post-graduate training at Cornell University, McGill University, The University of Montreal and Florida Orthopedic Institute. He has studied hatha yoga for over twenty years, training extensively with B.K.S. Iyengar and other leading yoga masters. Dr. Long is the author of 3 user friendly anatomy books designed for yoga teachers and practitioners. Dr. Long is a board certified orthopedic surgeon. He has studied Hatha Yoga for over 20 years , training extensively with B.K.S. Iyengar and other of the world’s leading yoga masters

Friday evening — 2 hours

Fundamentals:
1. Introduction to muscle awakening and body clairvoyance
2. Form and function of the skeleton
3. Form and function of the major joints
4. Ligaments in yoga
5. Muscles and tendons
6. Stretching physiology
7. Stretching biomechanics

Saturday — 5 hours

Application of the fundamentals in asana (the lower chakras)
1. Standing poses (awkening the psoas)
2. Forward bends
3. Hip openers

Pranyama
1. Anatomy and physiology of the breath
2. Opening the thorax
3. Fundamental pranayama

Sunday — 3 hours

Application of the fundamentals in asana (the mid and upper chakras)
1. Twists
2. Back bends
3. Arm balances
4. Inversions
5. Restorative poses

Cost Information:
$50 Non-Refundable Deposit Required (if not paying in full)

Friday Only:

Saturday or Sunday Only:

REGISTER NOW!!! SPACE IS LIMITED

Friday, February 4 6-9pm
Saturday, February 5 1:30-6:30pm
Sunday, February 6 1:30-6:30pm

Flowing through a yoga practice or walking through life is often done without awareness. Yet, with some basic knowledge and simple consciousness, the journey becomes one of grace and eased.

Join Lynn Medow ERYT500 of Yoga by Design for a fun-filled and practical guide to understanding your anatomy from the feet up. Bring colored pencils, an open mind and loving heart – it’s sure to be an enjoyable expedition.