Black Lotus Yoga 𑁍 5-Day intensive with Ty Landrum
Black Lotus Yoga is the latest blossom of the modern vinyasa tradition. It arose unexpectedly, on a sudden wave of breath, to inspire bold new explorations of the body and mind. Though rooted in old principles, the system gives tradition new life, by welcoming improvisation within an overarching structure. With six balanced and exhilarating sequences, Black Lotus Yoga reaches deep into the body, rousing our energy, and inviting the creative sap to flow.
This workshop is an introduction to the Black Lotus system. We learn how the system works, how to use it, how to improvise with it, and how to advance through the sequences over time. We learn the First and Second Series breath by breath, covering all the postures and movement patterns of each, while also exploring the internal forms of breath, bandha and mudra that bring the practice alive.
REQUISITES
This workshop is for anyone who wants to learn Black Lotus Yoga, as well as for people who are already practicing the Black Lotus Yoga system and want a more rounded understanding. Those who come from Ashtanga will find Black Lotus to be an enriching alternative. The Black Lotus system is meant to be practiced in the Mysore style, but teachers who guide vinyasa classes will find an inspiring structure here with which to improvise.No previous experience with Black Lotus Yoga is necessary! The entire system is new, and you are invited to share the excitement.
DAILY SCHEDULE (8:00AM – 3:00PM)
- 08:00-10:00 Guided Practice (Mon-Wed), Mysore (Thurs, Fri)
- 10:00-10:30 Break
- 10:30-12:30 Workshop
- 12:30-13:30 Break
- 13:30-15:00 Philosophy, Pranayama and Chanting
PRICE
Early Bird until 31.01: 620 Euro
Regular Price from 01.02: 700 Euro
REGISTRATION
e-mail us: office@beforesunrise.at
PAYMENT
Account holder: Before Sunrise OG
IBAN: AT25 2011 1852 4403 9900
BIC: GIBAATWWXXX
Purpose of payment: „Ty Landrum “ + Name
LOCATION
Attention: Due to limited space, the workshop will be held at the
LONG ZENTRUM
1070 Wien, Westbahnstraße 14
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS
All workshops will involve a balance of somatic exploration, practical technique and philosophy. Each workshop will focus upon some unique part of the First Series, and sometimes delve into the Second Series as well.
The Rise of Black Lotus – (Monday) This session gives an overview of the Black Lotus system, and explains the fundamental energetic principles upon which the practice is based. Most importantly, this session explains how Black Lotus Yoga works with prana and apana, the two most crucial movement patterns of organic life.
Standing Asanas – (Tuesday) Here we study all the standing asanas of the Black Lotus system. We learn to align the asanas from the inside, and how to use them intelligently to find deeper energetic balance.
The Supple Spine – (Wednesday) In this session, we learn how our spinal movements impact the energetic balance of the body and mind, and we learn to move the spine more naturally as we breathe. We then apply these ideas to some of the more dynamic vinyasas of the Black Lotus practice, as well as folds and twists.
Mula Bandha – (Thursday) The bandhas or internal “binds” are among the most crucial elements of asana practice. In this session, we learn what bandhas are, why they matter, and how to work with them intelligently to bring more depth and vibrance to any asana.
Backbending – (Friday) – This session explores the art of backbending. Here we learn to orchestrate the movements of the spine and the diaphragm, while connecting to our internal ground of support. Through these techniques, our backbends become deep and exhilarating.
Opening the Flower (Friday Afternoon) In our final session, we reflect on the process of opening the heart through yoga. We contemplate some ideas and images from Indian mythology that illuminate the connection between the inner and outer dimensions of practice, and we learn some powerful techniques for engaging our physical and emotional obstacles, and for finding our balance between darkness and light.
BIO:
Ty Landrum is a poet, philosopher, somatic explorer and apprentice to the body. He learned yoga from pain and heartache, loss and confusion, old books and lost tapes, full moons, long bouts of silence, cold winds, simplicity, forgiveness, surrender, and the caring words of a few good friends.
Renowned for his profound explorations of traditional yogic ideas, Ty has a unique talent for bringing the philosophy of yoga alive, not only in words, but on the canvas of the breathing body. His passion as a teacher is to share the brilliance of yoga with anyone who wants to learn.
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