If you have ever wondered why the order of poses is as it is, or why some of the poses are even in the Primary series, then this workshop is for you. The sequential nature of the practice has an order or methodology that may not be obvious at first. Jock will guide you through the practice step by step so you will gain a deeper understanding of the order of things.
As with all things in life, some of the poses in the Ashtanga’s Primary series may come easily to you but some poses seem almost impossible! In this workshop you will be given tools to overcome these challenging poses. Jock will break down these difficult poses into their individual segments and with this knowledge you will be able to progress in your yoga asana practice. He has an ability to make challenging poses accessible and above all fun.
A playful workshop where you will get a chance to safely explore some of the more complex and /or challenging asanas of the Intermediate series and beyond, including backbends, inversions and arm balances. Don’t be put off thinking this workshop will be too advanced, Jock is knowledgeable enough to give you alternatives that will challenge you without it being intimidating. Remember it’s not the final destination we’re trying to get to, it’s the journey of how we get there.
This workshop will include seated meditation, pranayama (yogic breathing practices) and chanting.
This workshop is designed for practitioners and teachers of Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga and other yoga styles.
Jock started on his yoga journey after breaking his back in numerous places and shattering his collar bone. Over the course of two years and a number of unsuccessful operations to try and get his collar bone to heal he was told that his bone was still broken and he would require further surgery. He elected not to have go down this path but rather to seek alternatives. He started to increase his yoga practice, had regular chiropractic adjustments and started a course of homeopathic treatment. His collarbone healed itself within a year. His dedication to his yoga practice has not only seen him recover fully from his injuries but he is far fitter, flexible and healthier than he was before.
It is this transformative healing experience that he wants to share with his students. Yoga is meant to be a healing practice for not only the body but also the mind.
Along with his partner Emma, Jock owns a studio in Cornwall, Lime House Yoga, and is about to build a new bespoke studio so that he will be able to share this amazing practice with even more students. We love Lime House Yoga and hope that one day you will come to experience a tranquil, beautiful and heart warming space Jock and Emma hold.
