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Yoga Workshops & Series
with Kim Schwartz
Yoga Workshops & Series
with Kim Schwartz
From decades of exploration of asana, pranayama and yoga philosophy, Kim's teaching inspires a deeper understanding of the body, breath and deep aspects of being. Blending clear instruction and attention to detail with a kind and gentle teaching style, Kim is known as a “teacher’s teacher,” one with the ability to communicate the timeless truths of yoga to fellow instructors in a way that enables them to pass this wisdom on to their own students.
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.
Dharma Talks
Four one hour sessions recorded May 28 – August 27, 2021
In this four talk series Kim discusses rich topics of yoga philosophy. As the information is somewhat cumulative, enrolling in the full series is highly recommended but not required.
Dharma Talk 1 : Vrttis - "Who do we think we are and why do we think these things?"
Dharma Talk 2 : Klesha - obstructions to quieting the turnings of thought
Dharma Talk 3 : Yamas - actions to be controlled
Dharma Talk 4 : Niyamas - qualities and actions to be embraced
Pricing:
All four sessions (30 days access*): $24.00
Individual sessions (72 hours access*): $6.00
* Unlimited streaming during the access period; downloads not available.
Savasana
One hour 45 minute workshop recorded December 20, 2020
Savasana (corpse pose) invites the opportunity to experience a deep enough relaxation that one can rest between this life and the next. This workshop will offers several variations on the theme of Savasana, each with a different predisposition to maximize the experience for individual acquired and constitutional predispositions.
Pricing:
Workshop (1 week access*): $15.00
* Unlimited streaming during the access period; downloads not available.
Pranayama Class Series
Special one-year rental
Ten 60 minute classes recorded February 23 - April 27, 2021
This ten class series explores Pranayama, the science of utilizing the controlled breath to direct, harmonize, and energize life force called prana. The series begins with breath explorations to help release obstacles to the breath and introduce foundational pranayama techniques. Then the practice builds upon these principals and introduces more refined pranayamas. As the classes are progressive and sequential, it is strongly recommended to watch the recordings in order.
Pricing:
10 classes (1 year access*): $180.00
* Unlimited streaming during the access period; downloads not available.
Pranayama Class Series, Part 1
Five 60 minute classes recorded February 23 - March 23, 2021
This ten class series explores Pranayama, the science of utilizing the controlled breath to direct, harmonize, and energize life force called prana. Part 1 is comprised of the first 5 classes in the series, beginning with breath explorations to help release obstacles to the breath and introduce foundational pranayama techniques. The practice builds upon these principals and introduces more refined pranayamas. As the classes are progressive and sequential, it is strongly recommended to watch the recordings in order.
Pricing:
5 classes (30 days access*): $40.00
* Unlimited streaming during the access period; downloads not available.
Pranayama Class Series, Part 2
Five 60 minute classes recorded March 30 - April 27, 2021
This ten class series explores Pranayama, the science of utilizing the controlled breath to direct, harmonize, and energize life force called prana. Part 2 is comprised of the second 5 classes in the series, building on foundational pranayama techniques and introducing more refined pranayamas. Because the classes are progressive and sequential, it is strongly recommended to take Part 1 before Part 2 and to watch the recordings in order.
Pricing:
5 classes (30 days access*): $40.00
* Unlimited streaming during the access period; downloads not available.
Sthira Asanam
Two hour workshop recorded December 5, 2020.
In the classical text on yoga, called the Yoga Sutras, the author describes asana in one aphorism: "Sthira Sukha Asanam." This translates essentially as “Stability and ease define the pose.” Stability is the first word, as without this quality, there can be no ease. Stability is created when two opposing forces are balanced and work harmoniously. The degree to which this stability is achieved is the degree to which the relationship is easeful and sustainable. This workshop explores foundational aspects of stability in asana practice and the opposing forces that create them.
Pricing:
Workshop (1 week access*): $15.00
* Unlimited streaming during the access period; downloads not available.