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Forward Bending: Moving Forward into the Past
September 30, 2017 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
When we practice forward bends in our asana practice, we become acutely aware of tightness in our hamstrings or hips, sensitivity in our lower backs or fear, anger or sadness that arise seemingly out of the blue. Forward bends take us into our past, giving us opportunities to resolve deep psychological issues which over time have become lodged in the joints, muscles, organs and other tissues of our bodies. Forward bends activate the second chakra – swadhishthana chakra – located at the level of the sacrum, pelvis, hips and groin.
Forward bends yield many physical benefits. They tone the abdominal glands and organs; they improve digestion; and they can relieve menstrual cramps. These asanas also tone and strengthen the hip flexors and the muscles on the entire front of the body, while increasing the freedom of the muscles on the back of the body, including the hamstrings. The forward bending position is a humble position, a position of surrender and letting go. A consistent forward bend practice can help develop humility, patience, endurance and focus. Forward bending offers a chance to reflect on and heal the past, leaving you free to move forward effortlessly into the future.
The first 2 hours will include Meditation, Chanting & Asana Practice, followed by an asana lab: breaking down and exploring several forward bends (Uttanasana, Paschimottanasana, Baddha Konasana,etc). This workshop is OPEN to all levels.
Banka Jennifer Schneider has spent much of her life as a seeker, student, and spiritual practitioner. In 2003 Banka completed her first teacher training at Kalani with Kathy Elder. Her second yoga teacher training, in 2007, was in the Sivananda method. Also in 2007 Banka completed her third teacher training in Jivamukti Yoga. And her fourth teacher training came in 2015 in Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan. Banka became an Advanced Certified Jivamukti Yoga Teacher in 2015.
Location: Kalani. Blue Moon Room
Admission: $50 Guests, $30 Kama’aina, $20 Kalani Volunteers
Reservations: Call Tony at 808-965-0468 ext. 108 or tony@kalani.com. You may also contact our Guest Services team at 808-965-7828 to register. Walk-ins welcome.