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EDDIE MODESTINI & NICKI DOANE:
a workshop dedicated to inspire,
strengthen & enlighten your practice...
October 21, 22, 23, 24
 Devotion to yoga and the desire to share with and give back to the world are what motivate the teaching of Maya Yoga with Eddie Modestini and Nicki Doane.
Yoga is spirit in action, and as Eddie and Nicki teach, they inspire people to find a place of spirit inside themselves, recognizing the profound connection between the self and spirit. Eddie and Nicki have been studying yoga in India for years and have been deeply influenced by the teachings of Sri K. Pattabhi Jois and B.K.S. Iyengar. (For more information on Eddie and Nicki, go to their website www.yogaonmaui.com)
“Refining your Practice With Maya Yoga Vinyasa Fusion”
 Join Eddie and Nicki in a uniquely holistic mind-body experience. The group meets twice each day: a 3 hour vigorous morning practice, fusing Vinyasa flow with basic alignment principles, accessible to all levels. Lunch break followed by a 2.5 hour afternoon session emphasizing Svadyaya, the principle of Self-study.
These sessions include beginning pranayama, gentle asana, yoga philosophy and sutra chanting, and question and answer. Participants gain safety and strength in their asana practice, and explore how to connect the practice of Hatha yoga to daily life. “Practice on the mat is the easy part!”
Their unique approach to vinyasa yoga strengthens all aspects of your being through dynamic structural alignment, conscious breathing, and practical yogic philosophy; helping students find the deeper life of yoga. Eddie and Nicki strive to teach each student that yoga is about being fully present in the moment and discovering that we are truly all One. One Love. One People. One Heart. One Destination - Our Higher Self.
Workshop Schedule:
THURSDAY OCTOBER 21
MORNING 9:30-12:30 $60
Maya Yoga Vinyasa Fusion:
This class will be an introduction to Vinyasa Fusion, suitable for all levels, focusing on opening the front body and strengthening the back. Using Suryanamaskar (Sun Salutations) to slowly build heat and standing poses to reconnect you with the earth. We will cover in detail all the lunge work that Maya Yoga is famous for. Special attention will be paid to cultivating awareness in our hands and feet in order to ground us more deeply to the earth. Class will conclude with backbends and inversions. Learn to create safety and strength by applying basic alignment principles to a Vinyasa style practice.
AFTERNOON 2:30-5:00 $50
Exploring How a Sustainable Practice Creates a Sustainable Life
The Maya Yoga approach is intent on serving the Individual student. Nicki and Eddie’s style encourages students to discover their true self and let the practice be the teacher, showing you the tools to learn for yourself what is right for you at any given moment. Vinyasa Fusion combines the breath and flow of vinyasa style yoga with alignment principles which support safety, postural integrity, and personal awareness in the practice. Since our practice is a representation of our lives, we will explore how this sustainable approach to our asana practice helps us to create and sustain balance in our lives.
FRIDAY OCTOBER 22
MORNING: NO CLASS
AFTERNOON 5:30-8:00 $50
Introduction to the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras are considered to be the road map for the yogi. The word “sutra” when broken down is translated as “su” –to link and “tra” – in order to transcend…so the sutras are small phrases with very big meanings. All yogic traditions are rooted in the ancient philosophy, which basically explains the steps needed to be taken in order to reach enlightenment. In this class we will explore the sutras most related to asana and we’ll do this through translating them, defining them, and then chanting them. This class will consist of a 60 minute asana class followed by a talk on the Yoga Sutras.
SATURDAY OCTOBER 23
MORNING: 9:30-12:30 $60
Standing Poses: From the Ground Up!
Get your feet on this earth! When Eddie was teaching in Italy years ago they nicknamed him Eddie Piedi, which means Eddie Feet! This class will include detailed work on transforming the feet and using your legs in standing poses, something that all Vinyasa yogis need to know! This will be a fun and strong class as we learn to build heat without sun salutations.
AFTERNOON 2:30-5:00 $50
Hip Openers
Cultivate your seat of awareness and learn to sit comfortably for the rest of your life. This class will be more reflective in nature as we find our way into various postures, usually on the floor, but not limited to, and stay there to see what happens. In order to explore the more advanced poses that yoga has to offer, you have to open your hips. Come prepared to dive deep as we provide you with valuable information for your yoga practice to carry into the rest of your life.
SUNDAY OCTOBER 24
MORNING: 10:00-1:00 $60
Suryanamaskar C
This dynamic flowing sequence of standing postures, is the root of all "flow yoga" classes taught in America today. The beauty of the class lies in its spontaneity: it is always different! Depending on students' needs and backgrounds, the postures are linked together using a vinyasa sequence and conscious breathing. Dynamic backbends will complete the flow. This is an extremely fun class and can go very deep!
 AFTERNOON 3:00-5:30 $50
Arm Balances: Learn to Stand on Your Own Two Hands
The group of poses known as arm balances bring up all kinds of emotions for people. Fear, Insecurity, Frustration, Fear. Did we mention that one yet?! In this class we will work with these poses to look fear in the face. Learning how to go upside down can be a very empowering experience for everyone. We will work on handstands against the wall and in the middle of the room, depending on your level of comfort. In this class, anyone that wants to do a handstand, will! We will cover many arm balances, from the more simple "baby Balances" to the more advanced full arm balances. This class promises to be fun and an opportunity to conquer some fears and let them go!
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. PAYMENT IS REQUIRED TO SECURE YOUR REGISTRATION.
INVESTMENT:
$350 FOR THE 4 DAY WORKSHOP
$250 FOR THE ENTIRE WEEKEND WORKSHOP OR $50 or $60 PER SESSION (see above)
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