Description

Achieve body–mind unity with Simon Borg-Olivier through an in-depth immersion in the traditional ashtanga vinyasa yoga system! Simon explains each asana in detail, gives instructions for each joint complex, and expands on how to perform every vinyasa in a safe and effective way to avoid the most common injuries among ashtanga practitioners.

According to a research on musculoskeletal injury among ashtanga vinyasa yoga practitioners, ‘62% of survey participants had suffered one or more musculoskeletal injuries that lasted in excess of one month. The three most common injury locations were hamstring, knee, and lower back.’

Simon’s approach to traditional ashtanga vinyasa yoga is based on his wealth of knowledge derived from his practice as an exercise-based physiotherapist, and a yoga teacher of more than three decades. His method ensures that even the possibility of these common injuries is eliminated from the practice, and he also teaches you how to tailor each asana to the needs of all levels of practitioner, including those with physical or physiological limitations.

You will learn :

• Detailed instructions on how to get the most out of each posture in the primary ashtanga sequence (and many clues for more advanced practices)
• How to perform the traditional ashtanga yoga vinyasas in a safe and effective manner
• How to do safe, accessible, and effective, but easier versions of each posture
• How to make the ashtanga vinyasa yoga first series accessible to everyone
• In depth discussion and instruction on breath-control and breathing in each posture
• Practice sequences showing two practitioners working at different levels in each posture and movement
• Verbally and visually instructed sequences for anatomical precision, and for a safe and energising practice
• Instructions on how to use your eyes, and the purpose of dristhi
• In depth explanation and instructions on how to use 18 different bandhas in your practice to improve strength, flexibility, and circulation of blood and energy in the body

About the Teacher

Simon is the co-founder and owner of Yoga Synergy and has over 33 years experience teaching yoga, inspiring people all around the world. Bianca and Simon’s shared passion for yoga has led to the creation of Yoga Synergy daily yoga classes, workshops, teacher training courses and international events.
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