with Susanne Lahusen
Sat 13 May 2023
Studio
2:00pm
2hrs
What happens between postures is as important as the asanas themselves.
For teachers (and interested students).
- £25 -
Moving from one asana to another can take many different forms.
What happens between postures is as important as the asanas themselves; transitions can mobilize the body, they can create strength and stability, they can be grounding and meditative, whilst they also might be playful, creative and energizing.
Recent research in fascial science suggests that our bodies might benefit from regular changes in how we move. The new focus is on movement that varies its angles, direction, speed and energetic qualities, but most of all, movement that gets us out of our habitual zone. Only then might we be ready for stillness.
Findings in neuroscience indicate that we can improve how our brain functions by continually creating new neural pathways. These might be encouraged by including more playful explorations and more varied movement.
The afternoon starts with a somatically based, fascia friendly warm-up, then spends time practicing a variety of transitions as part of mini sequences. Everything comes together in a number of connected longer flows.
The workshop is suitable for anyone who loves to move and explore, you do not have to be a teacher. Everything is optional, and variations are offered throughout.
This practical workshop will last 2hrs.
About Susanne :
Susanne has been teaching yoga since the early 1990’s. Her own practice started with Ashtanga, Iyengar and Scaravelli yoga. She gradually began to evolve her unique style of teaching vinyasa flow classes based on somatic principles as well as addressing current research in anatomy and biomechanics.
Susanne holds a Yogacampus level 2 teaching qualification accredited by the British Wheel of Yoga. She also has a BSc in Movement Studies and Sports Science, an MA in Dance, and advanced certification in Pilates, fitness, gyrotonic, and The Alexander Technique. In addition, she has attended many courses on movement improvisation, Feldenkrais, Body Mind Centring, breath work and myofascial techniques. Susanne previously ran a Pilates Foundation teacher training course, and, for many years, has taught at London Contemporary Dance School, and previously at the Circus Space and Trinity Laban.
She is a teacher for experiential anatomy and sequencing on the Yogacampus Teacher Training and Yoga Therapy Diploma courses, as well as giving classes at The Life Centre. In recent years, she has run many workshops: on yoga as a somatic practice, on hypermobility, and how to include more dynamic stability into yoga, as well as on the art of sequencing.
Her teaching philosophy is to respect individual variations and solutions, whilst encouraging personal challenges and continuous growth and learning.
** PRACTICAL BITS **
Due to the nature of the Crescent Bakery building, it's ideal to wear layers of clothing for cooler / warmer fluctuations.
If you're looking for somewhere to stay near the studio, click here for info.
Please note workshops will be refunded only if we can find someone to take your place. Obviously, we will take account of exceptional circumstances. If you have chosen to pay in instalments, payments to completion will still be due.
Please contact studio@orangeyoga.co.uk and we’ll be happy to help.