DEEPENING PRACTICE

Service Description

A weekend with our founder Mark Darby Friday Dec 6th, 6 PM - 8 PM Breath as Foundation: Pranayama, Breathwork and Integrating it with Poses Understanding connective tissue (fascia) its intricacy, its function and how it affects movement in our bodies. Darby shares techniques to develop steady, conscious breathing that transforms both practice and daily life. Sunday December 8th 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Unlocking Backbends: Technique and Tradition Explore the essential principles of backbends in the Ashtanga system, focusing on proper foundation, breathing patterns, and safe progression. 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM The Art of Integration: Breath, Bandha, and Backbends Bring together the weekend's teachings, discovering how pranayama and proper technique create transformation in challenging postures. Learn how these practices support both physical and energetic evolution. Pricing: $60 per workshop $150 for full weekend Darby has been practicing Ashtanga Yoga for over 40 years. He began his practice with Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, the master of Ashtanga Yoga, in 1979 when he spent four years in Mysore, India. He is part of the few teachers worldwide who are certified by Pattabhi Jois to teach the original Ashtanga method. Darby's teaching is dynamic and direct while giving students the essence of the energy of this yoga. His wisdom and warmth attract a vibrant community of students who are drawn to his humour, his attentive nature and his steadfast commitment to improving each student's physical alignment. Darby opened this shala in the year 2000, we are so excited to welcome him back to celebrate our 25 years. Making Costa Rica now home, Darby gives workshops all over Europe, Asia, Canada. In 2004, he released his video, The Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series.