Ashtanga Yoga Weekend with Kathy Cooper
Saturday, October 9th - Sunday, October 10th, 2010
at Haus Am Becheler, Bereldange
Kathy Cooper
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I have been practicing Ashtanga Yoga consistently for 36 years. David Williams and Nancy Gilgoff of Maui were my primary teachers. They taught me all of the series and pranayama. I also studied with Guruji (K Pattabhi Jois) on many of his extended trips to the US, and in Mysore, India.
The inherent wisdom of Ashtanga yoga has led me on a transformative journey. Being present in the body through the connection to the breath and bandhas is the key which unlocks the blocks. This union is the place where the mental/emotional/physical bodies find their release and begin to unwind. Facing myself daily on the mat, I have opened to the deeper Self, releasing the conditioning of the mind and body. My love of yoga keeps me on the mat daily. It is my teacher, healer and fountain of youth. I feel strong, balanced and happy.
The longing for the deeper truth of life has led me to explore Sufism, Shamanism, Vipassana meditation, and awake teachers. I have done many retreats over the years. Daily practice has supported this journey impeccably, both in integrating openings and in surrendering to the now.
Adyashanti expresses
this journey beautifully:
“The Spiritual task we are given is a simple one:
to attend to that inner spark of radiance, to
hold vigil over it until we realize it to be ourself,
and to dig up and cast off all arguments we have
with its love.”
I've recently completed a three month Anusara training, and I have been studying for several years with Tony Briggs, a senior teacher grounded in the Iyengar tradition. The integration of the wisdom of alignment has informed my ability to support practitioners to correct and avoid injuries and clarify the engagement of the bandhas. I also practice Jin Shin Jyutsu, a type of accupressure which is deeply harmonizing. It is a perfect accompaniment to yoga.
I bring this informed, deep, long-time practice to my teaching, supporting practitioners to strengthen their core/breath/alignment to correct and avoid injuries and move from the inside. My style is practical and hands on. You will receive individual attention, adjustments, and insights to help you deepen your practice.
Schedule each day:
8:00-10:00: Mysore-style class (Group 1), including moola bandha theory and practice and purification breathing exercises
10:15-12:15: Led class (Group 2), including moola bandha theory and practice and purification breathing exercises
12:15-14:30: Lunch break
14:30-16:30: Asana workshop (both groups) - the afternoon program will be an asana clinic where Kathy will focus on alignment within the poses, including standing, forward and back bends, handstands and some second series poses depending on students' abilities.
NOTE - a 2-hour Friday evening introductory session may also be organized depending on student interest
Participation:
One morning session and one afternoon session both days (four 2-hour sessions total) - 110 Euros
Single sessions based on space availability - 30 Euros
Enrollment:
Download the enrollment form. Mail, e-mail, or bring it to class as well as to make payment to reserve your place. The deposit is fully refundable if cancellation is done no later than September 24th.
Testimonials:
"I have been
teaching Ashtanga Yoga for 35 years. In that time, I have taught less than a
dozen people the entire four series. One of these people was Kathy Cooper. She
began practicing with me in 1976. Kathy is a true yogini. Her practice and her
personality are beautiful and an inspiration to everyone who meets her. She
is as nice a person as you will ever meet. Whenever I am asked to recommend
a yoga teacher in the San Francisco area, without hesitation, I always recommend
Kathy first. She is the best."
David Williams
www.ashtangayogi.com
"I’ve known Kathy
Cooper for approximately 32 years. She is one of a handful of Ashtanga Yoga
practioners who has learned the Advanced A and B sequences. She has maintained
a consistent practice as well. Kathy is also a gifted yoga teacher who is gentle,
compassionate, observant, thorough and kind in her approach to teaching. I have
often recommended her to individuals and groups that I have taught Yoga to.
Everyone who I have recommended Kathy to as a teacher has been very thankful
to meet and work with her."
Danny Paradise
www.dannyparadise.com
"Kathy is very qualified
to teach Ashtanga Yoga. Through years of practice, Kathy has shown her love
and understanding of the Ashtanga method taught by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. She
is excellent at taking beginning students safely into the practice, as well
as teaching the more advanced practitioners. I have no hesitation in recommending
her."
Nancy Gilgoff
"Kathy Cooper is the Grand Madam
of Ashtanga Yoga."
Tim Miller
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