Join John Scott, author of the definitive guide and best-selling book “ Ashtanga Yoga,” in his first ever Ashtanga Yoga Intensive in Taipei!

Immersion 
Yogacittavrrtinirodhah – “Emptying the Garbage”
2012/3/12-16

All Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Students should know the Sutra 1:2 yogah cittavrtti nirodhah –‘ Yoga is the cessation of movements in the consciousness’. One way to achieve ‘yoga’ is to throw out the garbage of the conditioned mind, and to become completely focused on the transitions, the transition of the exhalation into the inhalation and the transition of inhalation into the exhalation. The recitation of the Counted Mantra will transform your conditioned practice into a Movement Meditation.

Through the Method and Principles of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga as Taught by Shri K Pattabhi Jois, the focus of this Five-day Workshop is to bring the group together as One Breath/Body Movement, One Mind and One Consciousness, creating a transformative experience and a spiritual event. When a group of practitioners all come together through ‘The Count’ like the repetition of mantra, the individual mind clears and transcends to merge with the collective consciousness.

This training is suitable for all levels of students with at least 6 months consistent yoga practice.

Daily Schedule: 2012/3/12-16

09:00-12:00	Meditation & Asana Teaching
12:00-14:00	Lunch Break
14:00-17:00	Asana Technique, Yoga Theory & Philosophy, Pranayama, Meditation

 

 

Workshop
Journey to the heart of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga
2012/3/17-18

This two-day Workshop provides the practitioner of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga the opportunity to take a step back to the First Breath and the First Transition and then to take many steps forward on the journey to the heart of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga. On this journey the open-minded student will discover valuable techniques and principles to deepen and develop a strong foundation to their personal practice.

This workshop will reflect on the fine teachings of Shri K Pattabhi Jois, commencing each day with a favorite quote from Guruji, this 1% Theory will set the focus to be explored through 99% Practice. The morning practice will be a combination of Vinyasa Count and Guided Self-Practice.

Through the many techniques that John has developed over the last 20 years of teaching, the afternoon classes will take the morning Guruji Quote plus one more to explore and develop an understanding of their deeper and very powerful meanings.

Daily Schedule: 2012/3/17-18

09:00-11:30	Meditation & Asana Teaching
11:30-14:00	Lunch Break
14:00-16:30	Asana Technique, Yoga Theory & Philosophy, Pranayama, Meditation

What will you take away from this training?

• Practical experience in the understanding of Vinyasa Count
• Practical experience in the development of foundation and subsequently bandha application
• The personal technique of the five steps to the seat of yoga
• A personal understanding and application of the three principles Yoga Chikitsa, Nadi Shodana and Sthira Baga

 

About John Scott

A dedicated yoga student since 1987 and a direct student of Shri K Pattabhi Jois since 1989, New Zealander by birth, John originally studied Design to graduate with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Industrial Design. John incorporates design philosophies with yoga philosophies adding a very precise, detailed and colourful metaphorical presentation to his teaching, this highly individual, analytical and dynamic approach, is inspiring and creative. John’s teaching reputation is world wide, presenting Development Workshops, Teacher Training Programs and International Workshops and Seminars for the past 17 years. John has produced with his wife Lucy, a best-selling book, “Ashtanga Yoga”, a Primary Series Yoga DVD, and both are currently involved in further creative writing projects for publication. John is also known for his illustrations / charts (line drawings) of Ashtanga Yoga Primary and Intermediate & Advanced Series, which continue to circulate Worldwide, having been published in chart form and then later in Lino Miele’s “Astanga Yoga.”

 

Testimonials:

“John Scott is one of the most unique and accomplished teachers of any style of yoga that you will ever meet. His detailed and systematic approach convey the wisdom of 20 plus years of practice. John is able to convey his technical genius and mastery of Ashtanga Yoga in such a simple and straightforward manner that anyone can easily learn. However, the single biggest reason to practice with John, is his incredible enthusiasm in yoga. His passion is contagious and will inspire you in your practice for years to come.”

                                                                                                                --Adarsh Williams

“John was one of my first Ashtanga Yoga teachers. Shortly after I discovered this practice, I met John and his teachings made me completely fall in love with it. He inspired me to practice Ashtanga Yoga daily and encouraged me to go to Mysore to study with Sri K Pattabhi Jois. I did and it changed my life forever. 

John's incredible enthusiasm for Yoga is always shining through in his teachings. He brings a deep sense of grounding, understanding and lightness to one's own practice and his wealth of knowledge and love for Ashtanga Yoga is touching and humbling. He is a true teacher of Yoga.”

                                                                                                            -Heleen Zondag-Williams

 

“John Scott's teaching is exemplified by the qualities of students who train with him for a long period of time - steadiness, faith and clarity in the tradition of ashtanga vinyasa yoga as taught by the late Sri K Pattabhi Jois. There is a depth to his teaching in his presence, his passion for teaching and his capacity to guide students to discover new ground.”
                                                                                                                        --Rachel Tsai

 

Workshop Price

Date	Day	Time	Price
2012/3/17	Saturday	9:00 - 11:30 14:00 - 16:30	NT$3,980
2012/3/18	Sunday	9:00 - 11:30 14:00 - 16:30	NT$3,980

	Early Bird Special Now till 2012/2/15	Pre-Training Price Register between 2012/2/16-2/27	Regular Price
SPACE Member	20% off	10% off	No Discount
Non-SPACE Member	10% off	5% off	No Discount
SPACE TT Graduates	25% off	After 2012/2/16, TT Grads pay regular (Member or Non-member) prices

 

Immersion Price

2012/3/12-16 (5 Days)

SPACE Members Early Bird Now till 2012/2/20	SPACE Members Regular Price	Non-SPACE Members Now till 2012/2/20	Non- SPACE Member Regular Price
NT$18,500	NT$21,000	NT$21,000	NT$23,500

 

※ Graduates of SPACE TT can receive another 10% off the 5-day immersion (only if registering before 2012/2/20).

※ Additional 5% off total price when you sign up for the 5-day immersion and workshop at the same time.

※Members with workshop discount voucher must use the voucher by the early bird deadline(2012/2/15).

※Students may sound record, video, or take photos (no flash) for personal use as long as it does is not distracting, but please do not post videos on public platforms (such as Facebook, YouTube, etc.) 

※SPACE Staff will video record and photograph the training for our records and promotion purposes. 

※Minimum registration to hold the course: 15 students. 

※Please contact SPACE Yoga representatives for more information or email to teachertraining@withinspace.com.