Yoga Hawaii goes to Japan in October

Yoga Hawaii owners Tania Jo Ingrahm and Rupali are thrilled to be returning to Japan again this year for another round of workshops in Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto.

These are very special times for us, when we get to reconnect with over 100 graduates of our yoga teacher training programs here in Hawaii. Many have gone on to open their own yoga studios. We’re so proud when we get to meet their students, some who have also trained with us!

Once again we’ll be hosted by Yoga Generation, on whose website you can find all the registration information for these events. Find all the details here. We’ve also been invited to present at Yoga Generation’s exciting YOGAsmile conference, held at a beautiful temple in the sacred city of Kyoto.

Our itinerary will include:

Saturday, October 10 – Tokyo

• Saturday, 9:30-11:30AM: “Unlocking the Secrets of Ashtanga” (practice and workshop)
  Knowing some fundamental principles and basic elements of Ashtanga will greatly serve you in mastering this unique practice. You’ll be amazed at how quickly your understanding will deepen.

• Saturday, 2:30-4:30PM: “Anatomy of Breath / Alignment of Standing & Balance Poses” (workshop format)
  Do you know how your body breathes? We’ll explore our breathing apparatus and then take our discoveries into the alignment of the standing/balance poses. Adjusting skills will be taught

Sunday, October 11 – Tokyo

• Sunday, 10AM-12N: “Dance of Asana: Sequencing for Dynamic Vinyasa Flows” (practice and workshop)
  After a creative and fun vinyasa warm-up, we’ll take alook at all the unusual ways to transition between poses as well as standing, seated, balance, floor and kneeling positions.

• Sunday, 1:30-3:30PM: “Anatomy of the Digestive System / Alignment of Seated Poses, Twists, Backbends” (workshop format)
  Our digestive system is the key to vibrant health! We’ll take a look at this vital system and how yoga affects it, especially in the seated poses, backbends and twists.

Monday, October 12 – Tokyo

• Monday, 10AM-12N: “The Elements of Teaching an Awesome Class, Pt. 1″ (practice and workshop)
• Monday, 1:30-3:30PM: “The Elements of Teaching an Awesome Class, Pt. 2″ (experiential group work)
  Teaching a great yoga class is more than just knowing about asanas. Let’s take a look at all the factors of good teaching, using nature’s four elements to guide us. In Part 1, we’ll discuss these elements; in Part 2, we’ll collectively go into more depth, discover our strengths and share ideas for improving our skills.

Friday, October 16 – Osaka

• Friday, 7:30-9:30PM: “Dance of Asana: Sequencing Tips & Tricks” (practice and workshop)
  After a creative and fun vinyasa warm-up, we’ll take alook at all the unusual ways to transition between poses as well as standing, seated, balance, floor and kneeling positions.

Saturday, October 17 – Osaka

• Saturday, 5-7PM: “Unlocking the Secrets of Ashtanga” (practice and workshop)
  Knowing some fundamental principles and basic elements of Ashtanga will greatly serve you in mastering this unique practice. You’ll be amazed at how quickly your understanding will deepen.

Sunday, October 18 – Kyoto YOGAsmile conference

• Rupali’s workshop, 10:30AM-12:30PM: “Dance of Asana: Sequencing for Dynamic Vinyasa Flows”  (practice and workshop)
  After a creative and fun vinyasa warm-up, we’ll take alook at all the unusual ways to transition between poses as well as standing, seated, balance, floor and kneeling positions.

• Tania’s workshop, 2:30-4:30PM: “Ashtanga Tips and Tricks” (practice and workshop)
  Using Ashtanga’s Primary Series as the framework, we’ll explore postures from the more advanced Ashtanga series, learning some tricks that make poses more fun and possible. Some Ashtanga experience is recommended, but not required to enjoy this class.

Please be aware that Rupali and Tania’s classes in Honolulu will be held as usual and will be covered by our outstanding Yoga Hawaii teachers.