Judith Hanson Lasater
Oct. 25-27, 2012
Practicing Yoga as an Act of Compassion Toward the Self
It is indeed our great honor to welcome this beloved teacher to our yoga school here now the past 12 years. Not only does she inspire each of us, she has become a friend and a trusted counsel to many. Her personality is so full of compassion, caring, and giving, she has taught so many of us to "give from a full cup". So true, we cannot give what we do not own. Thus, this focus is on building our own compassion so we are prepared to give from our "full cup" of our own hearts. As the ancient magi wrote: "Our light was not meant to be hidden under a basket but placed gloriously upon a hill to shine where all may see."
Judith says our practice is the key to yoga becoming "who we are" and not just "something we do". "Practicing not only shapes our life, it informs our teaching on the most fundamental levels," she says.
This workshop will focus on the theme of "practice". We begin each day with a practice intention and a short talk and discussion.
The first session every day will focus on the practice of Active poses, on how to sequence them, as well as how to develop a series of poses that gradually take you deeper.
The afternoon sessions will focus on Quiet Practice, including Restorative yoga, pranayama and meditation. This afternoon practice will help us learn how to elicit stillness and contentment within us.
Throughout both practice sessions, Judith will focus on what it means to practice from the Feminine (The "Yin" whether you are male or female), how to "be" and not "do", and the absolute necessity that we learn to practice from a place of vulnerability not power even in the most active poses.
WORKSHOP TIMES:
Thursday, Oct. 25, 10am – 12:30pm
Lecture, active poses and how to sequence asana to take you deeper and align with your highest self.
Thursday, Oct. 25, 3pm – 5:30pm
Lecture restorative yoga, pranayama, and/or meditation to elicit stillness and contentment.
Friday, Oct. 26, 10am – 12:30pm
Lecture, active poses and how to sequence asana to take you deeper and align with your highest self.
Friday, Oct. 26, 3pm – 5:30pm
Lecture Restorative yoga, Pranayama, and/or meditation to elicit stillness and contentment.
Sat. Oct. 27, 10am – 1pm
Lecture and restful poses
WORKSHOP COST:
Weekend fee is $350 if paid before Oct. 1 or $400 after Oct 1. You may call in your charge Card at 9l3- 492-9594. If voice mail not answered leaves a good time to call you back. Check is preferred. Mail to The Yoga School of Therapeutics, 10400 W. 103rd St., #14, Overland Park, KS 66214. Fill out registry on link posted below.
ACCOMIDATIONS:
Most out of towners stay at the Hilton Doubletree Hotel, 10100 College Bold, one mile from the school, ask for best pre-pay rate, (9l3) 451-6100 or a less expensive place about two miles away is the Candlewood Suites, (913) 469-5557 who offer suites with a full kitchen and nearby grocery, etc. at walking distance. Judith has stayed at both places and likes them both. However, Candlewood does not offer room service nor is there a spa as at the Hilton. Other good hotels in the area. Ask via email (news@theyogastudio.com) or call us at (913) 492-9594.
