Saturday & Sunday, 12:30–5:30
with Mark Stephens
Injuries and other special conditions in show up in yoga with unfortunate frequency.ACL repairs, strained medial collateral ligaments, carpal tunnel syndrome, rotator cuff strain or weakness, various spinal conditions such as lordosis, kyphosis, scoliosis and spondalilysthesis, recent ankle sprains and strained hamstrings are some of the conditions you are likely to find in practically every class.
In this workshop, we will start with the perspective embedded in the Chinese character for “crisis,” which has the dual meaning of “danger” and “opportunity.” We will learn how to work with a variety of student challenges, exploring how to turn them into opportunities for deepening the overall practice. We will look closely at specific accommodations for different injuries and challenges, including alternative alignment, energetic actions, use of props, verbal cues and hands-on adjustments.
Open to Students & Teachers. Qualifies for 10 hours toward Yoga Alliance RYT 200, RYT 500, or Continuing Education Units. Applicable to Yoga Teacher Certification.
