Tony Briggs Pranayama
with tony briggs
Tuesdays, 7:45-9:00 pm
March 17, 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21
$108 series only; no drop-ins
Turtle Island Yoga
7A Mariposa Avenue,
San Anselmo
415. 488.1930
www.turtleislandyoga.com
In this 6-week series we will explore the connections
between body, breath and mind. There will be discussions of the relationship
between asana and pranayama and how pranayama fits into the overall scheme of
ashtanga yoga, and the psychological effects of pranayama practice. Practice topics
will include work on the seated position and jalandhara bandha, ongoing practice of
ujjayi plus nadi shodana. Expect reading assignments.
Pre-requisites: Two years’ asana experience in the Iyengar method.
Required text: The Yoga of Breath by Richard Rosen.
Tony Briggs has been teaching yoga for over 25 years in a humorous and direct way
without compromise or new-age veneer. He is a true teacher, creating space for the
kind of intimate but demanding relationship where students can genuinely explore
themselves and grow. Tony encourages his students to tread the path of self-discovery
with a cool head, a wide heart and a warm belly. He considers teaching a creative act
that demands devotion, insight, spontaneity and leaps of faith. While Tony’s three
decades of study in both India and the US include many years of Iyengar Yoga, his
teaching is also deeply influenced by the insights and practices of Hua Shan Taoist
Chi Gong. Tony is the founder and director of Turtle Island Yoga in Marin County ,
where he offers ongoing public classes, workshops and retreats.
Pranayama, Spring 2009
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“Prana is the energy permeating the
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mental, intellectual, sexual, spiritual
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