Join us for a weekend of transitions: from the intense forward bending of Ashtanga Primary series, we will proceed into the deep frontal openings of intermediate series with one of Norway´s most experienced Ashtanga teachers.

Classes and workshops:

Thursday:

16.30 - 18.00 Lead "Super Thursday" class
- This is a hybrid between the Ashtanga series and the softer Chandra Namaskar sequence, a super preparation for backbends. A bit easier on the shoulders, more intense on the back and hips!
18.00-19.00 Dinner

Friday:

07.00-09.00 Morning meditation and lead half primary + half intermediate
- We will transition smoothly into the intermediate series allowing the body time to breathe. Students will be given modifications if necessary so that they can safely progress into backbends.
09.00-10.00 Breakfast break
11.00-12.00 Tea and talk:
- An informal gathering and discussion around yoga practice and philosophy. How do we progress along the yogic path? Bring your tea, questions, pen, and paper!
16.00-17.30 Technique class:
- Transitioning into Intermediate series with correct vinyasa and transitions between asanas.
18.00-19.00 Dinner

Saturday:

07.00-09.00 Mysore self-practice
09.00-10.00 Breakfast break
10.00 – 16.00 Free time to explore the area
- Possibility to have a packed lunch
16.00 - 17.30 Technique class II:
- Backbends and arm balances: Ashtanga yoga and especially the Intermediate series offers an equal challenge to flexibility and stability: in this class, we will look at how to find more freedom and ease in our backbends and stability and trust when going into arm balances.
18.00-19.00 Dinner

Sunday:

07.00-09.00 Mysore self-practice.
09.00-10.00 Breakfast break
11.00-12.00 Closing circle and loving-kindness meditation

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Ellen Johannesen

Your instructor on this course is Ellen Johannesen; level 2 authorized by KPJAYI and one of Norway´s most experienced Ashtanga Yoga teachers. With more than 25 years of experience, Ellen teaches yoga based on her extensive background in movement, first as contemporary dancer and later as an advanced level Ashtanga practitioner. Ellen is deeply engaged in Eastern philosophy, holding an MA degree in Buddhist studies and Himalayan languages. She is well versed in the practices of the Himalayan yogis, speaks fluent Tibetan and works as both an oral interpreter and textual translator of Buddhism. She is a practitioner of the Vajrayana path of Buddhism and also pursues an interest in the scientific research into the benefits of contemplative practices. In this context she has undergone extensive courses in Sadhana tantric rituals, positive psychology and neuroscience and sustainable compassion. Ellen is a much -loved teacher of asana as well as philosophy and meditation. She runs Mysore classes, pilgrimages and retreats in Nepal and teaches regularly throughout Norway and internationally.