workshops & retreats
Saturday 26 September; 14:00 –17:00
Personal Exploration leading to Self-Practice with Paulo Moreira & Kirsteen Ruffell
Cost: £25
Held at Synchronicity Studios
Calpham North Tube 5 mins walk
157 Hubert Grove
London, SW9 9NZ
BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Contact Kirsteen on 07905103522 or email Kirsteen to book
Flowing with Integrity: An in-depth personal exploration
De-constructing Surya Namaskara A & B as appropriate for each practitioner/student
setting the foundation for your self-practice, riding the breath, moving in freedom with
bandha and dristi without blocking the flow of breath or prana, according to the traditional
Ashtanga Vinyasa System.
Followed by: Counted Standing Postures
How to apply the ergonomics of transitions to access the standing poses with Ahimsa to
better follow the correct vinyasa count and deepen your focus and breath awareness.
Leading to: Self Practice
Continuing on through your own practice applying the principles of Flowing with Intregrity-
breath initiating movement. Cultivating Ahimsa for a long term sustainable practice
avoiding strain or injury.
Saturday 27 June; 10am–1pm
Principles / Guidelines on the ‘Design’ of Self-Practice with Paulo Moreira & Kirsteen Ruffell
Cost: £25
Held at the Secret Retreat
The Whitehouse, Copgate Path
Norwood Grove, SW16 3EA
PLEASE SEND DEPOSITS BY 15TH JUNE
£15 (non-refundable) booking deposit required. Please email us or phone 0208 670 0925 to book.
Fundamental openings and foundations: rediscovering and connecting- feet and hands, the balance between opposites, from the floor up to standing; cultivating Bandha. The mechanics and ergonomics of transitions- moving with Ahimsa for a long term practice without strain or injury, how to access poses such as the Marichyasanas.
Followed by: A counted Full Vinyasa Class
Each breath and movement is accounted for in the Ashtanga sequences challenging us to remain focused, steady and in good space as we flow through what becomes a moving meditation. The original “full form” practice of the vinyasa system had each and every asana start and finish in samastitihi. We will move together following the correct Vinyasa count (breath/movement pattern) for moving into, through and out of each asana. Open to all levels except complete beginners
