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Denen Yoga and Xarma Yoga are very proud to offer this wonderfull workshop with Matthew Sweeney, our main teacher and source of inspiration. It is a unique opportunity to study with Matthew in Spain.

WEEKEND WORKSHOP

THE MOON SEQUENCE – Friday night (5:30-8:30pm)

The Moon Sequence is a gentle flowing form that combines yin yoga with vinyasa. Chandra Krama was originally designed as a counterbalance to dynamic practices such as the Primary Series. Although it is intended as a support practice versus your main sequence, it also helps practitioners to balance all aspects of Yoga by applying some key universal principles: here and now awareness, letting go, balancing Rajas and Tamas to become Sattva, meditation, and a therapeutic and individual approach. Chandra Krama is intended to be gentle, flowing, light, and graceful. Come along to experience it for yourself!

Organs also have individual personalities that shape our moods and character and thus we will also explore the psycho-emotional connection between mind and body to help us develop a sense of emotional intelligence. And at last, we will dive into the inner rhythms of our self, body, organs, feelings, emotions and all remember ourselves into a sense of wholeness. Like the different tiles of a mosaic, the workshops build on each other and combine to create a harmonious system.

THE SUNSHINE SEQUENCE – Saturday morning (8-11am)

The Moon Sequence is a gentle flowing form that combines yin yoga with vinyasa. Chandra Krama was originally designed as a counterbalance to dynamic practices such as the Primary Series. Although it is intended as a support practice versus your main sequence, it also helps practitioners to balance all aspects of Yoga by applying some key universal principles: here and now awareness, letting go, balancing Rajas and Tamas to become Sattva, meditation, and a therapeutic and individual approach. Chandra Krama is intended to be gentle, flowing, light, and graceful. Come along to experience it for yourself!

Organs also have individual personalities that shape our moods and character and thus we will also explore the psycho-emotional connection between mind and body to help us develop a sense of emotional intelligence. And at last, we will dive into the inner rhythms of our self, body, organs, feelings, emotions and all remember ourselves into a sense of wholeness. Like the different tiles of a mosaic, the workshops build on each other and combine to create a harmonious system.

BACK-BENDING AND THE STAGES FOR DROP BACKS – Saturday afternoon (2-5pm)

Taught in a step-by-step manner, these techniques have been developed over many years. Students who have fear of back-bending, or pain of various levels can find ease and structure to help support their way into back-bending harmony. Includes Uddiyana Bandha, and final discussion of Mula Bandha at the end of the class. Use of props, blocks, and wall space is recommended, plus plenty of time for Q and A and troubleshooting.

THE LION SEQUENCE – Sunday morning (8-11am)

Simha Krama is also one of the four foundation sequences that Matthew teaches. It includes a whole range of standing postures designed to improve alignment and propiocepción – a lot of work on the side body. The sequence includes leg strengthening postures, shoulder opening postures, and a range of back bends designed to improve your overall practice. Simha Krama has great variety; it is challenging, opening, and fun. Come prepared to roar like a Lion, don’t be shy!

VINYASA KRAMA PRANAYAMA – Sunday afternoon (2-5pm)

Beginning with a general discussion on Pranayama, some of the pros and cons of modern traditions, and where VK Pranayama is generally superior. Then the group will be taken through a set of four Pranayama in sequence, and then from memory practice all four via a 30 min self-practice routine. Great for students needing to start – or re-start and reinvigorate their Pranayama practice.

SELF PRACTICE CLASSES

FOUR CLASSES Monday-Thursday (7-9am)

For students of Matthew’s authorized teachers or his direct students only. It is necessary to do the full weekend workshop to attend these classes and to write to Matthew first.

ABOUT THE TEACHER

The Moon Sequence is a gentle flowing form that combines yin yoga with vinyasa. Chandra Krama was originally designed as a counterbalance to dynamic practices such as the Primary Series. Although it is intended as a support practice versus your main sequence, it also helps practitioners to balance all aspects of Yoga by applying some key universal principles: here and now awareness, letting go, balancing Rajas and Tamas to become Sattva, meditation, and a therapeutic and individual approach. Chandra Krama is intended to be gentle, flowing, light, and graceful. Come along to experience it for yourself!

Organs also have individual personalities that shape our moods and character and thus we will also explore the psycho-emotional connection between mind and body to help us develop a sense of emotional intelligence. And at last, we will dive into the inner rhythms of our self, body, organs, feelings, emotions and all remember ourselves into a sense of wholeness. Like the different tiles of a mosaic, the workshops build on each other and combine to create a harmonious system.