“Connect with the rooting power of the earth, enjoy the nourishing properties of water, be transformed by the alchemy of fire and experience the liberating flow of air. Integrate all elements in unlimited space within and beyond”

The nature of our body – the nature of yoga

During this training you will cultivate deep knowledge of the 5 elements in nature. You will learn about their specific healing and empowering properties. Each element is reflected in our body in a different way. Daphne will invite you to experience the different physical and emotional benefits of each element through vinyasa sequences that combine asanas, mudras, pranayamas and music related to that specific element. Your own experience of these grounding, nourishing, empowering and liberating effects will enable you to take your teaching skills to a deeper level. You will learn how to balance your students’ energy by tuning in to their specific needs.

Embodying the elements

Learn to understand how the system of vinyasa krama and the use of your own energy, voice, vocabulary and music can create an experience for your students that will leave them energetically balanced and happy. We will explore different ways of teaching and sequencing that will give you the tools to create transformative, elemental vinyasa sequences.

There will be time for examining the structure of the classes and how to support the sequencing with appropriate music, mantras and pranayamas. Working in smaller groups, Daphne will offer guidance and feedback to help you integrate what you learned into your own practice and teaching. There will be space for reflection, interaction and integration, which will lead to deeper embodiment of the elements. 

Workshops in this study include:

- Yoga philosophy: study of nature from a yogic perspective
- Analyses of movements of Prana in the body
- Study of the qualities and benefits of the 5 elements as well as the signs of disbalance
- Tools and techniques to connect with the elements on a physical and emotional level
- Teachings of the chakra system related to the elements
- Analyses of asanas and their connection with the elements
- Ways of working with the elements in sequencing
- Analyses of voice, vocabulary and music to support the flow
- Masterclasses for your own experience of the energetic effects of elemental vinyasa practice
- Teacher labs to practice and play with the elements

Registration: www.denieuweyogaschool.nl