Ty Landrum Black Lotus 5 Day Workshop

Service Description

Black Lotus Yoga is the latest blossom of modern vinyasa tradition. Though rooted in old principles, it gives tradition new life, welcoming improvisation within an overarching structure. With 6 balanced and exhilarating sequences, it reaches deep into the body, rouses vital energy and invites creative sap to flow. In this introduction we learn how Black Lotus works, to balance subtle breath and how to advance through the sequences over time. We learn First Series covering all postures and movements, while exploring internal forms of breath, bandha and mudra that bring it alive. Experience is not necessary. Ashtanga practitioners will find the system both familiar and refreshing. The whole system is new and you’re invited to share in the excitement. DAILY SCHEDULE 08.00-10.30 Guided Practice (Sat, Sun,) Mysore (Mon, Tues, Wed) 10.30-11.00 Break 11.00-13.00 Asana Workshop 13.00-14.00 Break 14.00-16.00 Technique, Philosophy, Pranayama The Rise of Black Lotus (Sat) An overview of the system, explaining fundamental energetic principles upon which it is based and most importantly, explains prana and apana, the 2 most crucial movement patterns of organic life. Standing Asanas (Sun) Here we study all the standing asanas. To align the asanas from the inside and use them intelligently to find deeper energetic balance. Supple Spine (Mon) We learn how our spinal movements impact the energetic balance of the body and mind and how to move the spine more naturally as we breathe. Mula Bandha (Tues) The bandhas are among the most crucial elements of asana practice. We will learn what bandhas are and why they matter. Backbending (Wed) Here we learn to orchestrate the movements of the spine and diaphragm, while connecting to our internal ground of support. Through these techniques, our backbends become deep and exhilarating. Opening the Flower (Wed PM) We will reflect on the process of opening the heart through yoga. We contemplate ideas and images from Indian mythology that illuminate the connection between inner and outer dimensions and learn powerful techniques to engage physical and emotional obstacles finding balance between darkness and light. Ty is a poet, philosopher, somatic explorer and apprentice to the body. Renowned for his profound explorations of traditional yogic ideas, Ty has unique talent for bringing yoga philosophy alive. His passion as a teacher is to share the brilliance of yoga with anyone who wants to learn.