Judith Hanson Lasater, Ph. D., is an internationally-known yoga teacher and author, having literally written the book on Restorative Yoga. Judith began yoga in her 20s to find relief from arthritis. She has studied with B.K.S. Iyengar in India and the United States and serves on the advisory boards of Yoga Journal Magazine and the Yoga Research and Education Center. The author of seven books: A Year of Living Your Yoga, Yoga Abs, Yoga for Pregnancy, 30 Essential Yoga Poses, Living Your Yoga, Relax and Renew and Yogabody, she teaches ongoing yoga classes and trains yoga teachers in kinesiology, yoga therapeutics, and the Yoga Sutra in the San Francisco Bay Area. Judith also teaches workshops throughout the United States, and has taught in Canada, England, France, Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, Peru, and Russia. For more info on Judith: click here
The Shoulder: Anatomy, Asana & Therapeutics
The shoulder is not only an important joint in the body, but it is also an important symbol of our strength and our ability to succeed in the world. The position of our shoulders instantly telegraphs our mood to the world. Because of the importance of this area in the body, many yoga poses focus either on strengthening or on stretching the shoulders.
This workshop will begin with the basic principles of the "rotator cuff", both through a presentation of the basic anatomy and kinesiology of the shoulder. After this introduction, most of our time will focus on practice centered on the shoulder joint, with attention paid to the other parts of the body that are related: spine, abdomen, head and chest. Each class we will spend some time in Restorative yoga to open the shoulders and chest and quiet the mind. Open to teachers & serious students.
.... Sat., June 6th, 2009, 1:00pm - 5:00pm &
.... Sun., June 7th, 2009, from 10:00am - 1:00pm
The Shoulder: Strength, Flexibility & Practice
In this class we will spend a few minutes learning some basic anatomy and movement principles of the shoulder joint, and then practice poses to help us increase both strength and flexibility in the shoulders. We will also learn what other parts of the body need strengthening in order for us to have full shoulder function. We will even learn easy ways to practice some arm balances that seem hard but can be easier than you think. Open to all.
..... Sun., June 7th, 2009, 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Cost: Anatomy, Asana & Therapeutics $190
Strength, Flexibility & Practice $75
Full Weekend: $250
To Register:(203) 287-2277
Judith’s new book: Yogabody: Anatomy, Kinesiology, and Asana
will be out on May 1. It is Highly Recommended Reading for this
Workshop Weekend and will be available through our Bookstore.
Your Community Yoga Center at 39 Putnam Ave., Hamden, Ct 06517 located in the greater New Haven area, servicing Branford, Cheshire, East Haven, Hamden, Meriden, Milford, New Haven, Northford, North Branford, North Haven, Orange, Wallingford, West Haven, and Woodbridge. Offering yoga for Beginners, All-levels yoga, ParaYoga®, Gentle/Restorative Yoga, Chair Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, Yoga for Teens, Yoga for Tweens, Vinyasa Yoga, Pre-Natal Yoga, Senior/Gentle Yoga, Anusara Inspired Yoga, Belly Dance, Hatha-Tantra Yoga, Tantra Meditation, Buddhist Meditation, Ayurveda, Early Morning Sunrise Yoga and free yoga classes for the community. Our bookstore carries books on yoga, meditation, and ayurveda as well as cds, yoga mats, blocks, props and jewelry. Formerly The Connecticut Yoga Center.
