Workshop with Paul Dallaghan

Sunday master class & 5-day intensive with
Paul Dallaghan, founder of the Centered Yoga Institute and Yoga Thailand

Time: 18 and 19-23 April 2010
Place: Yogamudra shala, Strandgade 36 D 2nd floor, DK-1401 Copenhagen (map)

About the course

This is a unique opportunity to study with Paul Dallaghan during one of his rare visits to Europe.

Note: Spaces are limited and distributed on a 'first come, first served' basis!

Sunday master class

Join us for a day full of insight and inspiration - and fun! Sessions will cover key principles of asana (posture) practice; incorporation of bandha (body locks), ujjayi (spec. breathing technique) and drishti (visual focus points) with vinyasa (flow); ashtanga vinyasa in detail; pranayama (breath work) basics; and discussion on philosophy and practice.

Sunday, 18 April 2010

08:30-09:30 Pranayama and breath basics
09:30-11:30 Ashtanga vinyasa primary series practice, in detail
13:00-15:00 Discussion on asana, pranayama, and yoga philosophy
15:00-16:00 Restorative asana practice related to pranayama
16:00-16:30 Pranayama practice
16:30-17:00 Questions and closing the day

5-day intensive with focus on pranayama and hatha philosophy

Gain a deeper understanding of yoga to enhance your practice and skills of teaching. Theoretical explanation based upon direct experience can stimulate your intellect and cause you to reflect deeper on your practice. The outcome is greater understanding and a stronger connection to your self through your own practice.

This week workshop will highlight:

Asana: The key principles of asana, the integrity of posture, which serve as the base for further practice of pranayama and meditation. Your questions on postures from any of the series are welcome for exploration.
Pranayama: Full practice of pranayama and theoretical explanation of the techniques and their benefits. In addition, your pranic pulse will be read over a number of days to determine where you are at and your personal pranayama prescribed to you at the end of the program. Paul has apprenticed with Tiwariji and this lineage of masters in pranayama where traditional teaching has always included pulse analysis to work specifically with the student.
Philosophy: Hatha Yoga Pradipika will be our main focus but reference to the other texts and the classical Patanjali Yoga Sutras will also be included. These hatha texts contains many of the keys to better understand and perform practice of asana and pranayama. Insight in to where this grows to in terms of meditation will be given.

Monday to Friday, 19-23 April 2010

07:30-09:00 Pranayama practice (with pulse analysis)
09:00-11:00 Asana practice, alternating between mysore style and explorative led
12:30-14:00 Discussion on asana and pranayama
14:00-15:30 Philosophy
15:30-16:00 Pranayama practice

Please note, we may finish earlier on Friday 23 April (i.e. only a very short break after practice and one seminar) as Paul has to catch a plane.

About Paul Dallaghan

Paul is a senior student of Sri O.P. Tiwari, one of the few remaining classical yogis and masters of pranayama. He has practiced pranayama for many years under Tiwariji's direct guidance which has led to deep insight and understanding of practice. Paul is also certified by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois in Ashtanga vinyasa yoga. He uses this as a base for intelligence in asana to be applied appropriately for the student. Paul continues with his regular routine of asana, pranayama and meditation on a daily basis and through love of the subject matter keeps up a keen study of the classical texts and scientific interpretations of what goes on in yoga.

Paul grew up in Dublin, Ireland. After completing his degree at Trinity College he was bound for New York where his life in yoga began. Since 2001 he has been in Asia between Thailand and India with a primary focus on practice and study. With his wife, Jutima, they opened Yoga Thailand and continue to enjoy living there. Especially since the arrival of two lovely sons, Sean and Dylan. He knows firsthand about raising a family, earning a living and keeping a sincere connection with practice and internal development. This practical experience and love of the subject matter he shares with joy, intelligence and humour.

Please visit Yoga Thailand and Centered Yoga Institute for more details.

Participants

The course is appropriate for students at most levels of practice, from experienced beginner to advanced practitioner. Beginners can join the Sunday master class. More experienced practitioners are free to join all classes. Please note that you don't need to have the ambition to teach yoga to benefit from the 5-days intensive! It serves to deepen and ground the student.

Payment and booking

You can choose between the following options:

1. Full course, Sunday-Friday: 4,200 DKK (approx. 560 EUR)
2. Master class, Sunday: 800 DKK (approx. 110 EUR)
3. 5-day intensive, Monday-Friday: 3,800 DKK (approx. 505 EUR)

Go to registration for intensive courses to sign up. You will then receive an e-mail in return with an account number. Your space is secure when we have received your payment. The workshop fee is not refundable.

Accommodation

Hotels, hostels, bed & breakfast and private housing are available all over Copenhagen. Look here for more information.

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