Esalen, Big Sur

September 7- 12, 2008

 
 
Bringing together asana, energetics, anatomy and somatic psychology, Hala and Julian place modern yoga in a truly East meets West context. During this week long intensive we will explore yoga as both an ancient shamanic ritual practice and as a contemporary mind-body process. This engaging and multi-faceted workshop incorporates transformational flow, deep stretch, ecstatic dance, as well as group process and practical healing and teaching tools.
 
These are the topics we will cover:
 
The Healing Process of Yoga: practical tools and definitions
The body-mind connection
The triune brain: new doorways into transformation
The physiology of trauma and trauma resolution
 
 
Sacred Psychology: the teacher student relationship
Understanding Transference and Counter-transference
How to work with  projection, power and boundaries
Personal process as the foundation of effective teaching and healing
 
Fine Tuning Asana: instruction and sequencing
Asana as a multi-dimensional experience: physical, mental, energetic, emotional
Sequencing with a purpose: Intention in Form
Creating and tending to Sacred Space
Anatomical assessment and incorporating bodywork
 
Psyche and Spirit: What really works (interactive dialogue)
Contemporary spirituality, critical thinking, real world energetics, grounded transformation.
The chakras, psychological development and the shadow
 
 
Your presenters have spent over 15 years integrating yoga and counseling. Hala Khouri, M.A. is certified in Somatic Experiencing and Julian Walker is transformational bodyworker. Both teach yoga and lead workshops and retreats internationally.   
 
For more information:  halakhouri.com,  julianwalkeryoga.com or call 310/ 663-4644
 
To register go to esalen.org or call 831-667-3005