Summer 2012 TT Brochure

The yoga studies program at Yoga Flex is a
program approved by the Yoga Alliance as
meeting and exceeding all the fundamental
standards of a foundational yoga teacher
training course. This course is appropriate
for those interested in deepening their
understanding of authentic, traditional
YOGA FLEX
Foundational 200 hour Teacher Training
June through September 1st, 2012
yoga beyond asana. It is also a rigorous
course designed to develop aspiring yoga
teachers. This is the ONLY program in
Mara Healy (ERYT-500) has been leading
foundational teacher trainings at Yoga Flex
since 2007. She began studying with her
teacher, Andrey Lappa in 2005 and has
been under his protective guidance ever
since. Mara credits her intensive studies with
Andrey as expanding her growth in all areas
of the eight limb path. Mara teaches all her
classes at Yoga Flex as taught to her by
Andrey, using Universal Yoga principles. She
is honored to be one of the very few yoga
teachers in the United States formally
blessed by Andrey Lappa to present
Universal Yoga workshops and classes,
following the traditions transmitted from
Andrey himself.
For more information contact Mara:
mara.yoga@yahoo.com &
www.marayogini.com
www.universal-yoga.com
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“Marayogini”
North Carolina that teaches the science of
sequencing based upon the Universal Yoga
principles of all ranges of mobility for all the
joints of the body
and across and between all the mayakoshas
and energetic systems of the body. Our
program helps students calm the inner critic,
and soothe the overly active mind. Students
will learn how to use traditional yoga
techniques to support both inner and outer
transformation. Experienced teachers
provide daily support and guidance, on an
individual basis.
Summer Intensive 2012
YOGA STUDIES
WITH MARA HEALY,
E- RYT-500
JOIN THIS VIBRANT YOGA SCHOOL!
You can apply to the Yoga Studies program
online at www.yogaflexnc.com . If you have
questions, contact Mara directly:
mara.yoga@yahoo.com
Weekend One (June 1-3) - In this first weekend students are introduced to different types of sun and moon salutations
and the types of vinyasas unique to the Universal Yoga System along with asanas named for lifeless forms. Students
will learn the ancient sun salutation practice that integrates the therapeutic and healing aspects of the chakras with
breath, movement and bija mantras. Discussion topics include karma, enlightenment and yoga as a spiritual practice.
Japa mala recitation will be introduced. Reading and study of “The Bhagavad Gita” and “The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali”
begins, and continues through each and every weekend.
Weekend Two (June 29-July 1)- Students will explore the various pathways of yoga that include hatha, tantra, karma,
bhakti and kriya yoga. The gunas and vayus will be explored and discussed. Students will understand the principles of
the preceptor/student relationship, and the basic ethics of a yogi. Students will the ranges of mobility for arms, legs,
and spine and corresponding asanas. This weekend is the culmination of “The Bhagavad Gita” studies -discussing the
importance of this sacred text to a full yoga practice. From this weekend forward, students will practice teaching.
Yoga Flex is a unique yoga that strives to employ
Universal Yoga-based principles that effortlessly blend
the physical with the spiritual, allowing students to
pace their own practice according to individual needs.
Beginners and advanced students alike benefit from
experienced yoga teachers who provide physically
challenging asana classes embedded with knowledge ,
devotion and universally understood spiritual
principles. Modifications are offered for beginners &
advanced practitioners are encouraged to shine in their
practice without limitations. Growth is fostered on all
levels. Please come and visit this beautiful sun-lit studio
in the Blakeney Shopping Center off Rea Rd. in
Southeast Charlotte, NC. Call us at 704-543-8000.
Learn more about Universal Yoga at:
www.marayogini.com
TIMES FOR YOGA STUDIES PROGRAM:
Fridays - 5pm-9:30pm
Saturdays & Sundays - 8am-6pm (w/ lunch break)
Students are expected to practice a minimum of 2x per
week during training. Unlimited asana classes FREE
during training!!
Weekend Three (July 13-15) - The focus of this weekend will center on the yamas and the niyamas, without which there
is no real yoga! Students will gain a rudimentary understanding of the mayakoshas (sheaths) and how the sheaths
relate to the yamas/niyamas. Students will also explore the basics of Ayurveda, the sister science of yoga, and how an
understanding of this sister science is critical to progress in the science of yoga. Students will learn asana named for
insects, animals, rishis and deities and arm asana unique to the Universal Yoga System.
Weekend Four (July 27-29)- This will be an Ashtanga Vinyasa immersion weekend, as this asana practice is the
foundation for modern asana as we know it today. Students will learn the invocation and closing mantras for Ashtanga,
and they will be exposed to both primary and intermediate series. Special attention will be paid to the 8-limb path and
the art of assisting and adjusting postures. This is the first introduction to the science of asana pairs.
Weekend Five (Aug 3-5)- This weekend will focus on pranayama techniques and meditation methods. Students will be
introduced to practices of bandhas, drishtis and tongue, finger and eye mudras. The asana will focus on heartopening postures (backbends). Students will learn elements of intelligent sequencing for back-bending poses and
back-strengthening poses.
Weekend Six (Aug 10-12)-This is the energetic anatomy weekend in which students will learn the subtle anatomy of
marmas, nadis, chakras, mayakoshas and how these subtle bodies are inter-connected to each other and the physical
form. Students will integrate their understandings of prana, tejas, ojas and the vayus with their physical practice to
create healing and expansion. Asana will focus on arm balances and inversions. Asanas as mudras and deep bandhas
practices will be explored. In this weekend, students will also learn to apply arm asanas and asana combinations for
legs, arms and spine into the science of sequencing using the Universal Yoga system. The focus will be on Universal
Yoga principles and teaching techniques for mixed level classes that accomodate all levels of practice. This weekend
will explore all ranges of mobility for all the joints of the body and focus on anatomy as it relates to the asana practice.
Weekend Seven (Aug 17-19)- Students will learn how to address needs of pregnant students in an asana class. Students
will also review restorative yoga techniques, Yin Yoga principles, Yoga Nidra and Mritta Mudra. We will review study of
Yoga Sutras, and Hatha Yoga Pradipika with a new eye to details. We will continue the practice of teaching, assisting
and adjusting. Students will study how to create balance along ALL sheaths.
Weekend Eight (Aug 31-Sept 1) - This weekend will be co-taught by Mara and Andrey Lappa, Mara’s guru and creator
of the Universal Yoga System. He will teach the Mandala method of Universal Yoga with a double mat mandala practice.
each day. Final Exam and Practical Exam will be administered in September 2012 - schedule TBA on wkend 6.