Vinyasa Krama Yoga with Srivatsa Ramaswami – A five day Intensive Programme in Wicklow, Ireland 5th – 9th October (incl )2018
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The Ananta Yoga Studios, Wicklow, Ireland will host a five day intensive Vinyasa Krama Programme with Srivatsa Ramaswami this coming October 2018. This will be Srivatsa Ramaswami’s first visit to Ireland and we are honoured and delighted that he has agreed to come. The programme will be held in Wicklow Town and is already almost fully booked. Beginners, students of all traditions and teachers are welcome.
The workshop will comprise guided practice sessions and study sessions. Your personal practice can be adapted to suit your needs and guidance will be available throughout the Programme.
Applications for places on this programme can be made in writi
ng to Liz Richards
Email -anantawicklow@gmail.com
Srivatsa Ramaswami
Srivatsa Ramaswami is a direct student of the legendary Krishnamacharya. He is also the longest standing student outside the master’s own family. He commenced studies with his Guru at the tender age of 15 and studied extensively with him for over thirty four years until Sri T. Krishnamacharya’s passing. Srivatsa Ramaswami remains a faithful disciple to his Guru to this day and has made it his life’s work to propagate the ancient yoga teaching, lineage and methods as transmitted exactly to him by his Guru – Krishnamacharya.
Ramaswami has taught Yoga for many years in India, the U.S.A. Europe and UK and is the author of a number of books on Yoga including The Complete Book of Vinyasa Yoga, Yoga for The Three Stages of Life and Yoga Beneath the Surface with his student David Hurwitz. He has made many recordings chanting the Vedas and other texts.
During his studies with Krishnamacharya he learnt the full spectrum of asana and pranayama practice and had extensive studies of the important Yoga texts.
This included:
- Patanjala Yogasutras
- Samkhya Karika
- Hathayogapradipika
- Bhagavad Gita
He studied the following Upanishads under his acharya:
- Chandogya
- Taithiriya
- Svetasvatara
- Isavasya
Ramaswami also studied vedic chanting.
He has been teaching for many years in India, at Kalakshetra (for 20 years, and recognized as an Institution of National Importance by the Govt. of India), Ramachandra Medical University, Yoga Brotherhood and others.
Srivatsa Ramaswami has taught workshops and Teacher Training Programmes in the US at the Esalen Institute, Loyola Marymount University, Yoga Works, the Himalayan Institute, Chicago Yoga Center and many others. In the UK he has taught workshops in London, Bristol, Edinburgh, Taunton, Wells and a Vinyasa Krama Yoga retreat at EarthSpirit Centre, Somerset. He has taught programmes and trainings throughout Europe in recent years. He is a registered Yoga Teacher with the Yoga Alliance at the E-RYT 500 (500 hour) level.
We are truly blessed and very grateful to be receiving Ramaswami’s teachings directly this coming October in Ireland. It is rare these days to have access to a teacher of this calibre who is so close to the authentic, traditional teachings of Krishnamacharya.
Vinyasa Krama Yoga
The word “Vinyasa” is used to describe many different styles of yoga classes these days and is associated with flowing breath connected sequences (Kramas) of asanas/postures.
However – what many students of yoga do not realise is that this broad use of the terms “Vinyasa” and “Krama” in todays yoga circles are more often not the same as the structured, definitive system and methodology of the original Vinyasa Krama Yoga as taught by Krishnamacharya to his disciple Srivatsa Ramaswami.
Vinyasa Krama Yoga is a methodology that Krishnamacharya taught to his student Srivatsa Ramaswami in Chennai and is a complete, integrated method aligned with the Yoga philosophy of Patanjali and supported by the methods of Hatha Yoga.
Krama is an art form of practising yogasanas, based on the parameters mentioned in the Yoga Sutras. Sri Krishnamacharya taught this method of asana practice in which numerous asana movements or vinyasas (up to 700) – are practised in succession, slowly and with synchronisation of breath in an intelligent and progressive way leading the practitioner towards the internal practices of meditation and samadhi. It consists of twelve major sequences. Each sequence contains a classic yoga posture and variations of movement (vinyasa) which lead to the mastery of that posture with systematic practice. Transitional movements between sequences, numerous vinyasas within each sequence and counter-postures bring great variety to a regular practice.
Vinyasa Yoga develops strength and flexibility. It improves circulation of blood, lymph and life energy (prana). It’s a simple, enjoyable and effective way of exercising all joints, muscles and tissues of the body without stressing the heart. The movements are slow and synchronised with ujjayi breathing which concentrates the mind and brings it into a state of peace.
Asana means “Seat”. With its emphasis on synchronised breathing and movement (Hatha Yoga), the system prepares the participant to sit with steadiness (sthira) and comfort (sukham) for the more subtle practices of pranayama and meditation (Raja Yoga) which are included in each class. The whole process gradually transforms the body and mind, releasing old patterns of physical and mental tension and dysfunctional patterns of movement. The other important angas or limbs of Patanjali Yoga are introduced from the very beginning so the student is empowered and encouraged to develope a well-rounded and complete personal practice from the start of their journey rather than purely focusing on asana which has become the norm in many western yoga classes these days and carries with it many unknown risks for the aspirant when practiced without the other limbs.
In this course you will be introduced to Vinyasa Krama Yoga in a comprehensive manner including pranayama, bandha, mudra and meditation based on the Yoga Sutras. Srivatsa Ramaswami will transmit the method as he learnt it directly from his Guru – Krishnamacharya. The mental attitudes and breath control required in Yoga are cultivated within the practice.
This workshop will cover the theory and take students through several defined Vinyasa sequences of the practice along with a focus and some talks on Yoga Psychology, Pranayama, Mantra, and Meditation. It is suitable for students of all levels including beginners as well as teachers as modifications & variations of all postures present themselves as part of the progressive nature of the sequences.
Recommended Texts:
The Complete Book of Vinyasa Yoga by Srivatsa Ramaswami
Yoga for The Three Stages of Life by Srivatsa Ramaswami
Yoga Beneath the Surface by David Hurwitz & Srivatsa Ramaswami
Five Day Intensive Programme – Hosted by The Ananta Yoga Studios, 5, Wentworth Place, Wicklow , Ireland
Fee – €495 ( Includes a healthy Vegetarian Asian inspired main meal each day)
Deposit of €200 is due in full by Friday 22nd June or immediately upon application and is non-refundable unless the Programme is cancelled by The Ananta Yoga Studios.
Balance of €295 is payable in full by August 31st 2018 and is also non-refundable unless the Programme is cancelled by The Ananta Yoga Studios
Payment options available upon application.
Places will not be held without full deposits and balances paid by the above dates and will be offered to students on the waitlist.
Please note – There may be slight variations in the schedule or content of the course outlined below. The Ananta Yoga Studios reserves the right to implement these changes on the advice or request of Srivatsa Ramaswami. Each participant will be requested to complete a general health & medical questionnaire upon payment of deposit. These will be treated in the strictest of confidence.
A certificate of participation will be awarded to students who complete the full Programme.
Course Details
Thursday 4th October (At The Ananta Yoga Studios, 5, Wentworth Place, Wicklow Town)
7.00pm – 9.00pm
A Lecture with Srivatsa Ramaswami – Introduction to Vinyasa Krama Yoga Practice & the teachings of Sri T. Krishnamacharya
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Friday 5th October (At The Grand Hotel – Abbey Suite, Wicklow Town)
9.00am – 11.00am Asana Practice – The Tadasana Sequence
11.00am – 11.15am Break
11.15am – 12.15pm Introduction to Pranayama
12.15pm – 1.45pm Lunch
1.45pm – 2.45pm – Talk – “The Eight limbs of Patanjali Yoga” An exploration of each limb, their function within the practice in relation to Samyama & balancing the gunas, description of some approaches to each limb and the ultimate goal of the totality of the Eight Limbs as defined by Patanjali in the Sutras.
2.45pm – 3.00pm Break
3.00pm – 5.00pm Asana Practice – The Trikonasana Sequence
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Saturday 6th October (At The Grand Hotel – Abbey Suite, Wicklow Town)
9.00am – 11.00am Asana Practice – Introduction to Surya Namaskar/Ding Namaskar with chant
11.00am – 11.15am Break
11.15am – 12.15pm Pranayama
12.15pm – 1.45pm Lunch
1.45pm – 2.45pm Talk – “Chitta Vritti & Meditating on Meditation including the role of Dharana practice in the Antaranga Sadhanas”.
2.45pm – 3.00pm Break
3.00pm – 5.00pm Asana Practice – The Asymmetric Seated Sequence
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Sunday 7th October (At The Grand Hotel – Abbey Suite, Wicklow Town)
9.00am – 11.00am 32 Surya Namaskar with Arunam Chant
11.00am – 11.15am Break
11.15am – 12.15am Pranayama
12.15am – 1.45pm Lunch
1.45pm – 2.45pm Talk – “Yoga for the Internal Organs” – The six Koshas & the importance/function of Mudras & Bandhas within the posture practice as asanas and for the subtle body/energy body in Mudras.
2.45pm – 3.00pm Break
3.00pm – 5.00pm Asana Practice – Pascimatanasana – The Posterior Stretch Sequence
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Monday 8th October (At The Grand Hotel – Abbey Suite, Wicklow Town)
9.00am – 11.00am Asana Practice – The Bow Sequence
11.00am – 11.15am Break
11.15am – 12.15am Pranayama
12.15am – 1.45pm Lunch
1.45pm – 2.45pm Talk – Yoga in the Modern World – The Five Kleshas
2.45pm – 3.00pm Break
3.00pm – 5.00pm Asana Practice – The Supine Sequence leading up to Sarvangasana (Shoulderstand)
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Tuesday 9th October (At The Grand Hotel – Abbey Suite, Wicklow Town)
9.00am – 11.00am Asana Practice – The Medititave Pose Sequence
11.00am – 11.15am Break
11.15am – 12.15am Pranayama
12.15am – 1.45pm Lunch
1.45pm – 3.15pm Talk – Vinyasa Krama Practice in relation to The Three Stages of Life
3.15pm – 3.45pm Break
3.45pm – 4.30pm Closing ceremony and presentation of the
certificates in our studios two minutes walk away – (The Ananta Yoga Studios, 5, Wentworth Place, Wicklow Town, Ireland)
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Assistance with local, affordable accomodation and travel arrangements is available upon application for those travelling from Europe and the Uk for this programme. We are more than happy to help with your planning. Please do not hesitate to ask.
Email – Liz Richards at anantawicklow@gmail.com
Website – www.anantayogastudio.com
Facebook – anantayogawicklow
Tel – 00353 86 8963425
We hope you can join us!