This three part workshop will focus on three primary segments of the body through the tool of asana. The first segment will focus on the pelvic girdle (hip joints, sacrum etc.) and legs. We will explore how the organization of the pelvic girdle can affect the structure of the knees, ankles and feet, as well as how the pelvic girdle and legs helps to create the foundation for the spine.

The second segment, we will address the shoulders as the origin of the arms, wrists, elbows and hands, as well as helping to create the support for the neck and head. We will also explore how the shoulder girdle can affect the ribs, thoracic spine, neck and head both structurally and organically.

The third segment will address how the middle body can function as the interface between the pelvic and shoulder girdles. We will see how the middle body can try to compensate for challenges in the upper and/or lower body. We will also address the appropriateness for abdominal strength and visceral softness. 

Though this workshop is available for everyone, long time practitioners and teachers may find this of particular interest.  Teachers are invited to bring in students with specific issues in order to learn how to assist them better. Students with any specific body issues are encouraged to attend.

Kim Schwartz was introduced to eastern philosophy as a child and began studying yoga in 1971 at age 18. In 1981 he met his Guru and began more formal studies in the yoga sutras and other aspects of yoga philosophy. Around that time he was also introduced to the Iyengar system of asana practice. In 1985 he was certified to teach yoga through the Temple of Kriya yoga. He was ordained a Swami in the Kriya lineage in 1986. He has taught ongoing yoga classes, teachers training programs and workshops here and abroad since that time.Though asana and pranayama have become primary disciplines, the philosophy of yoga is still at the heart of his practice and teaching. Kim is registered with Yoga Alliance as eRYT-500 and YACEP.

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Schedule Details

April 3–5, 2020

Friday, 6:00–9:00 PM (Pelvic girdle and legs)

Saturday, 2:00–5:00 PM (Shoulder girdle, arms, neck and head)

Sunday, 2:00–5:00 PM (Middle body)

Price Options

$155 (plus tax) pre-registered by March 20, 2020

$165 (plus tax) after March 20

$60 (plus tax) Individual Sessions  

$150 (plus tax) per person for teacher & student attending together

$125 (plus tax) HDY Teacher Training graduates, pre-registered by March 27 (payable only at HDY)

* Ticket prices include 7.875% NM gross receipts tax and 2.9% Paypal transaction fee.