Anne Nowell

Energy Anatomy Workshop

July 11, 2008August 8, 2017Anne Nowell

Energy Anatomy Workshop

In June, as part of our Teacher Training Intensive, we explored the topic, Energy Anatomy. The information was compiled from various sources mostly with origins in the Vedas (the ancient source texts of Indian philosophy). The Pranic Chakra and Nadi system of Yoga is similar to the Oriental Medicine depiction of Chi and Energy Meridians.

Koshas are a classification of the multi-dimensional attributes of the human being involving body, energy, mind, and spirit. A beautiful representation of the Kosha subdivisions can be seen in the artwork of Alex Grey, in his Sacred Mirrors exhibit. www.alexgrey.com

The Vayus are the categories of Prana as it relates to certain bodily functions and activities. During pranayama (yogic breath work) a primary goal is to enhance the body`s energy reserves by breathing exercises.

These subjects which have been understood for hundreds of years by Yoga practitioners are slowly being acknowledged by Western thinkers. Gradually we are transitioning into an understanding of “metaphysics” and the potential of this wisdom to enhance our well-being and spiritual evolution.

Yoganic Teacher Training 2008

June 13, 2008January 13, 2019Anne Nowell

In early June we began the journey of a 200 hour Teacher Training Intensive which will be continuing through December. There are eight very talented candidates, and since the group is intimate, it will be a wonderful opportunity to train and mentor each of them closely. The understanding of Ashtanga Yoga as an Eight Limb path developed by the ancient Rishi Patanjali will be an integral aspect of this training. In the photos below, we begin the practice of teaching with the voice. Stay tuned for the highlights of the course.

Tania and Adesh

Dan and Samantha

Jen and Keryna

Lisa and Janet

Yoganic TTC Group

Jumping into the Core

May 24, 2008January 19, 2019Anne Nowell

Early May in Atlanta, GA is such a beautiful time of year with the budding in the trees and the spring flowers. For those of us who live in California a thunderstorm is a rare treat indeed! Here at the Onlyoga Studio in midtown Atlanta I presented a workshop entitled, “Jumping into the Core”. Studio director, John Merideth, has brought together a group of dedicated and talented students under the wing of his tutelage, with an emphasis in the Ashtanga Vinyasa system. We spent an afternoon developing techniques to facilitate the jumping moves in Ashtanga Vinyasa and how these moves relate to core strength and the bandhas. Thanks to John for pulling all the strings necessary to bring us together, to Michaelyn for her help in demonstrations, and to all the lovely participants at the workshop. I would be honored to return to Onlyoga to work and play together with this group. When in Atlanta stop by Onlyoga for a great practice!

Please hover at the lower edge of the photos for a caption. For additional info go to www.onlyoga.com