Ashtanga Practice with David Keil bio

Feb 27 -March 3, 2006 at the TreeHouse

Sessions will be held on the deck overlooking the Hillsborough River M-F (5 classes) 7am, 9am or 6 pm

online registration

Self-Practice is what yoga is all about. Yoga for thousands of years has been taught from teacher to student on a one- to- one basis taking a student through his or her own development at an appropriate pace. This method is still used in Mysore, India where the "Guru" of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga teaches this method. This is why this type of practice is also called "Mysore" style or class.

With this method the group of students each practice at their own pace without verbal cues from the teacher at all times. It's not a led or guided class where everyone is doing the same pose at the very same moment. Everyone still does the same poses, just at his or her own pace. This allows for a deeper connection to develop between teacher, student and the practice.

With only six students in the room there is plenty of individual attention that is given to each student. It's almost like having a private lesson in a group setting. Over five days of daily practice the student begins to go through a process and grows within their practice. This comes from the amount of attention, the discipline and the dedication of practicing daily. The effects will encourage and inspire you.

Knowing the practice of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga is not a requirement, only being open minded and receptive to learning is required.

David Keil has the blessing of his teacher, Ski K. Pattahbi Jois, to teach. See www.ashtanga.com.

(YTT: 10 credits: Techniques)