Understand the greater purpose of Asana within the system of Classical Yoga: Asana as a path to liberation. As taught in the Yoga Sutras, we will start in the physical and move beyond. Each week's session will break down postures in detail to learn the physical & energetic alignment of poses. Understand how different poses interact with each other to open and purify the body. Experiment with sequences to suit your own specific needs. Weekly plans are offered to establish regularity and commitment to a home practice.

The Yoga Practicum is a monthly course for the in-depth exploration of classical yoga for students who wish to deepen their practice. Each month concentrates on a particular topic, broken down into weekly sessions. Classes include lecture, discussion, demonstration and Q&A. We encourage students to attend the entire course for maximum benefits. These courses are offered by pre-registration only. Email us here, or call (718) 395-7632 to reserve your place.

Asana Yoga Practicum

Yoga Sutra II.46
थिरसुखमासनम्॥४६॥
asana is a steady, comfortable posture

Yoga Sutra II.47
प्रयत्नशैथिल्यानन्त्यसमापत्तिभ्याम्॥४७॥
posture becomes firm and relaxed through control of the body and meditation on the infinite

Yoga Sutra II.48
ततो द्वन्द्वानभिघातः॥४८॥
from that arises immunity from the dualities, or the pairs of opposites