Embodied Asana 2: Outside In
Upcoming Dates:
1 November - 29 November 2023 | Wednesdays, 18:30-21:30
This course takes a deep dive into the four major planes of movement in asana, breaking them down and exploring what it means to integrate a more embodied approach to them in our personal practice, working from the outside, in.
What does it mean to feel at home in a pose? Why do we find resistance in others?
How do we reconcile both the postures that feel like home and the postures that leave us feeling bereft?
What would it mean to centre our own experience of what’s going on in our bodies, minds and breath, over the need to attain or achieve a certain version of a pose?
Together we’ll explore these questions through a combination of asana practice, group discussion, lecture, and journaling. Each session includes a 75 minute asana practice.
Our intention is to refresh, reframe and deepen our attitudes towards (and practice of) key groups of asanas towards one that is grounded in self-compassion, curiosity and care.
It is NOT a requirement to have taken Embodied Asana 1 to attend Embodied Asana 2.
Course Outline
Week One: Welcome & Introductions, Asana Practice, Course Overview
Week Two: Folding forward
Week Three: Bending backward
Week Four: Extending sideways
Week Five: Revolving around the centre
Who is this course for?
For anyone looking to build their connection to their practice. It is of benefit to yoga practitioners and yoga teachers alike. Some previous experience of yoga is required as this is not suitable for beginners. This weekend is offered as part of the 300 hour teacher training, but can be taken by any teacher wishing to improve their skills in this area as Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Live attendance is required. You are able to miss one session and a recorded session can be provided for the missed module only at no further cost.
This module is offered as part of Nourish’s 300 hour teacher training, but can be taken by any teacher wishing to improve their skills in this area as Continuing Professional Development (CPD). The module will run as five weekly sessions of three hours, and combine theory, practice and skills development.
Nourish Yoga Training’s 300 hour Advanced Teacher Training is registered with Yoga Alliance (International), and is completed as a series of standalone modules which can be taken over 3 years. There are limited spaces available. If you are taking this course as CPD or part of our 300 hours, you are able to miss one session and a recorded session can be provided for the missed module only at no further cost.
Course Materials
You will be provided with notes and reading materials for each session.
Pricing
We believe in the importance and value of this training, and would like to offer a scaled pricing system, which enables attendees to pay which tier feels most appropriate for them. Please note there are NO further discounts available (i.e. no student discounts, etc).
CPD Community Price £169
CPD Standard Price £199
CPD Supporter Price £229
About the facilitator
Harriet McAtee
is the founder and lead trainer of Nourish Yoga Training. Movement, yoga, and our minds have always fascinated her. From a young age, Harriet has nearly always been involved in some form of dance, martial art, gymnastics or sport. She found yoga as a thirteen year-old and it firmly secured its place in her heart. Harriet’s teaching emphasises empowering students to embrace and nourish their bodies and minds, with a focus on embodied movement, cultivating intuition and fun. She relishes the opportunity to make practice matter in everyday life through social justice & making yoga accessible and inclusive. Harriet is currently registered with Yoga Alliance (E-RYT® 500, YACEP®).