Philosophy & Pranayama

Friday Evening & Saturday Afternoon

Drawing from traditional Yogic and Buddhist teachings, Kia shares reflections and insights, and guides us through classical Pranayamas in the lineage of Kaivalyadham. We deepen our appreciation for the subtleties of breath and its significance in yogic practices and philosophy.
New students are mindfully introduced to traditional Pranayama, whilst those with more experience refine and expand their practice and understanding.

An Embodied Approach to Ashtanga Yoga – Practice, Principles & Philosophy

Saturday & Sunday morning

In these 3-hour masterclasses, Kia will share her research and insights for developing a deeper experience of Ashtanga Yoga as a pathway to wholeness. Refining our internal awareness will be the ground for our inquiry into the inner and outer form of these transformative practices. We will journey through key elements with an explorative mindset, looking at common energetic patterns to help cultivate a fully embodied practice rooted in yogic teachings. We will expand our ability to access sensation and grow somatic literacy along with sound principles.This offers us the agency, understanding and skills to align our yoga practice to changing conditions, individual ability and anatomical constitution. It is an approach that yields exceptional rewards as it moves the practitioner towards self-reliance, self-compassion and self-realisation.

These profoundly comprehensive sessions will open up new dimensions in your practice that we will continue to explore and expand on in the Mysore sessions that follow.

Asana Inquiry – Awareness, Principles, Repatterning & Discussion

Sunday Afternoon

Cultivation of internal and physical awareness and observation skills lie at the heart of an embodied approach to Ashtanga Yoga. When we allow the beauty and form of each Asana to be an invitation for inquiry rather than an unyielding choreography, we open to endless creative opportunities and discover new pathways for healing.
This session is designed to support teachers and practitioners wishing to deepen their understanding of the art of alignment, adjustments and repatterning, as well as uncover the dynamics that shape the methods we teach and learn through.

Meditation & Satsang

Sunday Afternoon (following Asana Inquiry)

Satsang means exploring truth in the gathering of ones spiritual community, Sangha. This last afternoon session of the weekend, Kia will guide us in a centering meditation practice as well as offer space for Satsang – discussion and inquiries around the practice and philosophy of yoga.

Meditation & Mysore Practice

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday morning

We open our morning with a guided meditation to align body, heart and mind. Kia may take us through the first standing postures to set a common intention, before we continue into Mysore self practice at your own rhythm.
This is a wonderful opportunity to apply the teachings from the weekend in your personal practice, while receiving individual guidance from Kia and her team. With a sincere dedication to the growth and development of each of her students, Kia offers an including, safe and inspiring space open for personal exploration, inquiry and transformation.

All levels welcome but you need to be able to practice Mysore Style Self-Practice.