Downward Facing Blog

Intensive Yoga Workshops & Retreat
with Director of Yoga Elements Studio
ADRIAN PHILLIP COX (USA)
1 March 2008 to 2 March 2008
RINA Nature & Recreation Resort Johor, Malaysia

Presented by
@ Setia Indah
绿旸轩
Course Facilitator –Adrian Phillip Cox

For more information please see http://www.yogaelements.com/

Introducing Workshops

Workshop 1 : Feet as foundation for energy–Sun Salutations and Standing Postures
In this workshop we are focusing on the energizing aspect of standing postures, interspersing selfpractice with wall-work, props and partner work and coming back to self-practice to deepen awareness of your own alignment. You will take your practice further than you have experienced previously. Discussion on anatomical alignment of feet and inner and outer spiral will expand your understanding
of standing postures. Postures will be based around the Ashtanga sequence with a continual return to the sun salutations to hone and perfect our practice. (Suitable for All Levels)

Workshop 2 : A peaceful mind - Forward bending and Hip openers
With an eye on the anatomy of the hips and hamstrings you will learn to approach your forward bends in a new way. Forward bends speed up digestion by expanding the inner fire called “Agni”which is one of the first stages of development in yoga. Hip openers allow you to sit comfortably, practicing higher stages of yoga such as pranayama and meditation. This class is particularly important for people
who sit in chairs or walk a lot as these areas are usually tight, thus becoming a crucial nexus to open and explore. (Suitable for All Levels)

Workshop 3 : Vital energy - Backward bending and Inversions
So many yoga students attempt to come into backward bends by forcing themselves into their lower back, delaying progress and injuring themselves over time. In this workshop you will new ways to approach your backward bends and drop backs by opening hip flexors, and the upper spine. In a similar way, you will learn to set up your inversions properly with correct placement and understanding to stay inverted effortlessly for long periods of time. Backward bends and inversions work well together as one prepares you for the other. This will be an energizing, heart-opening class full of experimentation, challenge, and play. (Suitable for Intermediate and Advanced Levels)

Normal Package RM 850 nett per pax RM 900 nett per pax
Early Bird Package RM 720 nett per pax RM 790 nett per pax
Sun Peace Trainee 20% Discount on Normal Package
Above rates are nett, non-commissionable & inclusive of following :
1 breakfast, 2 x set lunch, 1 dinner on the Feet-in Dining Pool
FREE Spring-Mineral Pool usage
** CLOSING DATE - Early Bird Package : 3 Feb 2008 , Sunday
** For Single Occupancy in Cottage, an extra fee RM 300 nett will be charged

** Optional PAMPER Service:
Traditional Javanese Massage
Firewood Herbal Steam Bath
Therapeutic Sand SPA

Maximum Participants : 25 persons

For Enquiry or Assistance
Aster Tan: 012-7030320 sunpeace@mail2studio.com
Iephanie Chia: 012-7108607 sunpeace.studio@gmail.com
Joyce Low: 019-7717661 sunpeace.studio@yahoo.com