SPINAL INTEGRATION
A YOGA
INTENSIVE
WITH
DONNA FARHI
CAMBRIDGE: 6-10 JULY 2018
“A profound experience which left me feeling free and whole. I thoroughly recommend this intensive to anyone who
wants to come home to themselves.” J.Simas, London
OVERVIEW
The spinal column is the vertical axis of the body and when aligned with integrity the force of gravity falls through rather than into
the spine, allowing us to sit, stand and move with ease. In this intensive we will explore the anatomy, kinesiology and functional
movement of the spine learning how to practice Yoga postures with greater efciency and thus less strain on the back.
A major focus in this intensive will be learning to release and balance the deep iliopsoas muscles. As the psoas muscles are
a key determinant of the position of the pelvis and lower back, establishing ease in these muscles paves the way for having
balance throughout the whole of the body. This foundation work paves the way towards establishing a fuid stability within the
spine for lifelong ease in your posture, movement and daily activities.
To support our study of functionally integrated movement Donna will also introduce students to several human developmental
movement patterns that are essential for healthy spinal function. Donna will also present several PowerPoints covering general
spinal anatomy, the iliopsoas muscles and the sacroiliac joint. You will also receive extensive illustrated digital handouts to
support your practice post-intensive.
IS THIS INTENSIVE FOR YOU?
This workshop is for anyone who has been practicing Yoga consistently for at least a year and is especially recommended for
teachers working with others. The focus of this workshop is on creating spinal health through integrated movement throughout
the whole body. Those with spinal problems accompanied by mild chronic pain who are already receiving ongoing Yoga instruction
are welcome to attend but this workshop is not suitable for those with acute back pain. While Donna will make every efort to help
individuals with specifc spinal problems participants need to respect the limits of what can be attained within a group class in a
short period of time as contrasted to ongoing one-on-one Yoga therapy.
DONNA FARHI
A Yoga teacher who has been practicing for 39 years and teaching since 1982. She is one of the most sought after guest teachers in the world, leading intensives and teacher training programs internationally. Her approach to Yoga is informed by the refnement of natural and universal movement principles that underlie safe and sustainable Yoga practice. This concentration on fundamental principles allows student of all levels of experience and from all traditions to build their own authentic Yoga practice. Considered the “teacher of teachers” students return to Donna’s intensives year after year to be a part of the inspiring evolution of Donna’s own practice and teaching.
Donna is the author of four contemporary classics: The Breathing Book; Yoga Mind, Body & Spirit: A Return to Wholeness; and Bringing Yoga to Life: The Everyday Practice of Enlightened Living. Her fourth book Teaching Yoga: Exploring The Teacher-Student Relationship is a curricular text for teaching trainings worldwide. She has been profled in four separate publications on exceptional contemporary teachers of our time, including Yogini: The Power of Women in Yoga .After nearly four decades of practice Donna believes that Yoga is about learning to befriend our self and to be in friendship with others as a means to building greater fellowship with all of humanity. American born, Donna now resides in Christchurch, New Zealand on a 30- acre farm with her horses, Santosha, Liberty and Ambrosia.
Here is a link to Donna's website to check out her entire workshop schedule for 2018 including dates in London and Manchester.
INTENSIVE DATES AND TIMES
These are the dates for your diary:
Friday July 6 2018 - 6.00pm - 8.00pm
Saturday July 8 - Tuesday July 10 2018
10.00am – 1pm and 2.30pm – 5.00 pm (each day)
Please note: There will be NO partial enrolment for this intensive. Class numbers will be limited for this engagement. Depending on numbers Donna will have at least one experienced teaching assistant to help participants integrate the material.
VENUE
We're delighted to be back at this peaceful venue in the historic city of Cambridge. Please note this is not a yoga studio and you will be required to bring with you all the equipment listed below.
Lee Hall, Wolfson College, Barton Road, Cambridge,CB3 9BB
FEES
The full fee for the Intensive is £437.50 (incl. £7.50 booking fee - regardless of payment method) to be paid in full by 31 March 2018.
There is a two-step payment process via this link to a BOOK HERE page (the link will open in a separate browser window, click on the Special Event button if Donna's intensive does not immediately show - thank you).
1.) A non-refundable deposit of £132.50 secures your place. You will receive a confirmation email with a link to pay your remaining balance of £305.00.
2.) Use the link to return to the booking system to pay your balance in full anytime before 31 March 2018.
3.) You will receive a reminder email at the end of February 2018 with a link to pay your balance, if you happen to
mislay your original confrmation email
CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS
Cancellation before 31 March 2018 will be refunded minus the £132.50 non-refundable deposit.
Cancellations after 31 March 2018 will only be refunded minus the £132.50 non-refundable deposit if your place can be flled
from the waiting list.
Fees may non-transferable to other courses, workshops or intensives.
WHAT TO BRING
Please note the venue is not a yoga studio. You MUST bring the following equipment with you:
• TWO, yes two, 8-foot long yoga belts made from wide cotton webbing with strong metal D-rings. Narrow, nylon belts with plastic cinches or metal pull-through ends will NOT sufice.
• 1 yoga mat
• 3 wool or cotton blankets
• a wash cloth, hand towel and thick bath towel
• 1 bolster, if you have one (non essential).
Please note: equipment may be stored in the venue overnight at owner’s risk. The organisers cannot accept responsibility for
any loss or damage to equipment left in the hall overnight.
