REBECCA HAJEK WEEKEND <3
Rebecca Hajek is a New Yorker recently transplanted to Lisbon, Portugal who has been studying yoga and meditation for over 20 years. She did her training over 10 years ago in NYC and instructs ashtanga, hatha, vinyasa, meditation, yoga nidra, and yogic philosophy. You can expect a combination of thoughtful and creative sequencing, fun music, insightful dharma, chanting and various relaxation techniques. In addition to teaching group classes and privates Rebecca leads workshops, trainings and yoga retreats around the globe.
Demystifying the Bandhas
Sat 27.11. 10 – 0:30 am
Bandhas are a set of yoga techniques known as “locks” or “seals”. They are commonly used in Hatha and Ashtanga yoga to support the physical postures (asana) and to seal in the breath and Prana (life force energy) as well as to help draw kundalini upward.
Join Rebecca Hajek for a 2-hour experiential workshop where you will explore the theory and practical application of the three primary bandhas: mula bandha- root lock, uddiyana bandha -navel lock, jalandhara- throat lock and the combination of all three- Maha Bandha.
Come to increase your understanding, awareness and use of bandhas to help you deepen your practice.
All Spines Are Welcome – How to approach back-bending
Sat 27.11. 2 – 4:30 pm
The goal of this 2-hour workshop is to get you familiar with the foundations of backbends as well as to guide you through what you are supposed to feel! I will share the tools and techniques that helped me to move my spine with grace and ease.
All spines are welcome!
Myths of the Asanas
Sun 28.11. 11 am – 1:30 pm
As yoga practitioners we assume poses and familiarize ourselves with their Sanskrit names like Hanumanasana (splits) and chakrasana (wheel) without fully understanding the meaning behind it.
Myths of the Asanas allows us to delve deeper into the roots of the spiritual tradition by learning the stories behind the postures, thus increasing mental and spiritual benefits beyond just the physical.
Take a journey into the pages of the Mahabharata and Ramayana- India’s sacred texts through movement and story-telling in order to enhance your yogic path. This 2 hour workshop allows us to bridge the wisdom of the ancient stories to modern day lessons that we can practically apply to our daily lives.
