Patricia Sullivan: Spacious Listening Workshop. The Bloom.Patricia guides our hearts to blossom within the chanting of Sutra 1.33. She shares small intimate techniques for opening the neck and shoulders. [learn more] Sequence: We practice chanting Sutra 1.33 and allow the heart, neck and shoulders to open with the peak of reverse prayer. [view complete sequence] | No comments yet - be the first to ! | | | |
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Duration: 180 minutes Date: Sunday, May 9, 2010 |
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Spacious Listening: Refining and Deepening our Instruments of Perception of Sensation, Sound and Silence
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with Patricia Sullivan
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Out beyond ideas of wrong-doing and right-doing,
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there is a field.
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| About the Weekend |
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It is easy to perceive music as a collection of notes, but the space in between the notes is just as much a part of the ultimate sound.
We'll hone in on one piece of Patanjali's advice from the first chapter and discover in the process how the space surrounding the notes, the "open wakeful space of our innate nature, is our only reliable ground".
In navigating through our conditioned reactivity to find ourselves moving and acting from our authentic self we study structure, energy, mind, consciousness and spirit, (the 5 Koshas) using the process of listening/observing all activity and re-activity to the experience in the moment while residing in the spacious open awareness. Asana becomes a deep inquiry along with its usual and highly beneficial capacity to open and strengthen our vehicle.
The workshop is best taken as a whole, but we welcome you to drop in and join us as you can.
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| Friday: The Roots |
| May 7, 5:00 to 8:00pm |
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We dwell within many levels and Yoga cosmology uses the metaphor of the 5 Koshas, or dimensions of existence, which can be described as a continuum from the obviously tangible physical body to the extremely subtle (and none too accessible for many of us) dimension of uninterrupted joy. Accessing one dimension affects the others. We'll tune to the notes of sensation and the surrounding spaces, and refine our awareness while opening and spreading our feet, increasing the mobility and strength of our ankles and allow our knees to feel supportive and fluid. Our base is our foundation from which we grow and key to our vitality.
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| Saturday: The Stem |
| May 8, 2:00 to 5:00pm |
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We will move our investigation up to our pelvis, sacral and lumbar spines and the organs and internal spaces in that region. With awareness to space as well as structure using breath, sound, movement, touch, we will play in this complex and often mysterious region of the body. The result will be a stable supported and fluid lower body.
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| Sunday: The Bloom |
| May 9, 2:00 to 5:00pm |
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Moving our focus up to the upper torso, head and neck, we will find freedom and stability within these vital and subtle structures using asana sound, and mantra to awaken, nurture and integrate the heart/mind.
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| About Ojai |
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We are located in the heart of downtown Ojai in the magnificent Ojai Valley. Ojai has long been understood as a place to connect to the Divine within. Overflowing with spirtual centers, nestled in the arms of the Los Padres National Forest and full of some of the nicest people you'll ever meet, Ojai will become your yoga home. Read More About Ojai.
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I'll meet you there.
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When the soul lies down in that grass,
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the world is too full to talk about.
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Ideas, language, even the phrase
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Rumi
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Meet Patricia Sullivan
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Patricia Sullivan's teaching springs from a broad study of the yogic tradition. Breathing practices, Sutra study, directing the flow of energy through the body, and meditation happpen in her classes. Her style is is non-dogmatic and non-judgemental. She emphasizes process rather than end result, curiosity rather than "knowingness", and always brings to her classes a feeling that yoga is not only a vehicle for self transformation, it's fun.
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| More About Patricia |
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We have been studying with Patricia since 2003. Her style of inner investigation, deep listening and continual curiosity has a deep influence on the way we practice and teach at Lulu Bandha's.
Each time we gather together, she shows up with what is fresh and new for her. You can feel the practice shimmer within her and she generously offers her findings.
We are relatively young teachers at Lulu Bandha's. Patricia has been immersed in the yoga practice for over 30 years. Time makes a difference. We highly recommend attending the workshop. Sign Up.
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| About Our School |
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We believe that the best way to learn how to teach yoga is to start teaching yoga. The authentic inspiration to share and connect with others will naturally guide you.
However, we also know that deepening the understanding through trainings and workshops with yogis already on the path can help grow the heart, strengthen the confidence and connect you with a supportive community. Read More.
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If you are currently enrolled in the Lulu Bandha's 200 hour Program, attendance at Patricia Sullivan's Workshop will result in 9 hours credit.
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Workshop Dates
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Join us from Friday, May 7 thru Sunday, May 9.
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| Workshop Times |
| Friday Night, May 7: |
| 5:00 to 8:00pm |
The Roots: The Feet, Ankles and Knees |
| Saturday Afternoon, May 8 |
| 2:00 to 5:00pm |
The Stem: Pelvis and Sacral Lumbar Spine |
| Sunday Afternoon, April 4 |
| 2:00 to 5:00pm |
The Bloom: The Upper Torso, Head and Neck |
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"We will also practice letting go of seeking understanding and stay involved in direct experience, which changes unpredictably from moment to moment, like listening to a new piece of music." - Patricia
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| Workshop Times |
| Individual Sessions cost $60. Entire Workshop costs $165. |
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| To Sign Up: |
| 1. For Entire Weekend |
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| Join us for the entire workshop. Friday Night, Saturday and Sunday Afternoons. |
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| 2. Friday Night Only |
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| Join us Friday Night only. 5 to 8pm. |
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| 3. Saturday Afternoon Only |
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| Join us Saturday Afternoon from 2 to 5. |
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| 3. Sunday Afternoon Only |
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| Join us Sunday Afternoon from 2 to 5pm. |
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| Questions? |
| 1. Email us at love@lulubandhas.com |
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| 3. Call us at 805.640.7868 or 805.798.1700 to connect live |
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Prefer to pay with cash or check? Connect in and let us know you are coming and you can pay ahead of time by mail or in person.
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Opening
We check in and share from the last 2 days.
We continue chanting of Sutra 1.33
This lasts about an hour. We practice the chanting together and then we break up into pairs.
We eventually are lead to chant into the back of partner's hearts.
This was amazing.
Radical and bold and so powerful.
Heart Opening
At about 72 minutes in, we lay over 2 bricks to open the heart.
Neck Stretching and Twisting
We use the classic "Thread the Needle" Opener to play into allowing the neck to stretch.
Neck Traction
At about 98 minutes, Patricia shares a simple and very effective technique for tractioning the neck.
Shoulder Opening
At 112 minutes, Patricia shows a gentle powerful shoulder opener at wall.
Warrior 1 and 2 Application
We apply the neck and shoulder openers towards Warrior 1 and Warrior 2.
At 131 minutes, Patricia shares her shoulder, arm nerve, wrist torture technique.
Reverse Prayer
At about 140, we begin to play with a technqie to help bring the palms into reverse namaste behind the back.
Closing
At 156 minutes in, we apply some of the techniques to Marichyasana 3.
We offer ourselves to Maha Mudra
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About Lulu Bandha's
Established in March 2002, Lulu Bandha's is a community of blossoming yogis tuning into our own alignment.
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Or Call for Help
Call us at 8O5.798.17OO for help with the Ojai Yoga Crib, Online Classes, Studio Schedule or Teacher Training. xo Kira
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