Leela Yoga Workshops and Events
Upcoming events at our studio. Register by using our online registration form.
Previously Hosted
We regularly invite and hosts high quality yoga workshops in Zurich with internationally acclaimed guest teachers. Past workshops have included:
Baron Baptiste, Shiva Rea, Chris Barrington and Mark Whitwell.
Inversions Workshop - 26. February 2012
With Susan Tomasko
Loose your fear to invert - turn upside down with lightness
The concept behind inversion poses is expressed in yoga texts as viparita karani. Viparita karani is translated as meaning ‘opposite process’. This simply means facilitating a different perspective. From the purely physical point of view, this different perspective in inversion poses is literal - in terms of looking at the world from a different physical viewpoint - as well as involving the body being supported in a different way.
But as yoga is more than simply physical exercises, there are other processes that are assisted. A lot of yoga is designed to help us change mental habits as well as physical habits. Through increasing our ability to adapt to change, instead of being stuck in old habitual responses, we increase our capacity for growth and transformation. This applies in all areas of our lives.
There is a theoretical concept in yoga about why inversion postures help. Ayurveda considers that many of the body’s impurities are in the lower abdomen. When we raise our feet above the head, gravity is assisting us to move these impurities towards what the Ayurvedic system calls agni, or ‘fire’. Agni particularly relates to our ‘digestive fire’, and is thus located above our lower abdomen.
So, by being upside down, and by using the deep and slow breathing typical of yoga, we help ‘burn off’ the impurities that were previously stuck.
Under the safe and expert guidance of Susan you’ll learn to set your base for healthy inversions in a fun and exciting way!
Date and time:
February 26, 2012 16:30 - 19:00
Workshop Price:
CHF 75.-
Workshop Registration
You can register for this workshop using Leela Yoga’s online workshop registration form.
Partner Yoga Workshop - 12. February 2012
with Nicole Gafner and Susan Tomasko (taught in German and English)
In this workshop we will move through playful sequences of partner-assisted poses where one helps the other, and double yoga poses where each reflects the other in dynamic and balanced symmetries. This workshop is for all levels. You can come with a friend, sibling, romantic partner, etc. Or come on your own. The only prerequisite is the ability to giggle and have fun.
In the texts of yoga philosophy there is a concept called Vimarsha which translates as Divine Reflection. Sometimes to see our full potential more clearly, it helps to have it reflected through the eyes of another. This can be profoundly true in yoga where working with a partner can afford us the opportunity to deepen our practice in new ways. If you plan to come on your own, please let us know in advance so we can pair you up with a fellow Yogi.
Date and Time:
February 12, 2012 16:00 - 19:00
Workshop Price:
CHF 80.00
Workshop Registration:
You can register for this workshop using Leela Yoga’s online workshop registration form.
Yoga Retreat Mallorca 9. - 16. June 2012 - almost sold out!
with Susan Tomasko
We are going back to La Serraina, Mallorca!
On this retreat, we take a break from busy routines and we enter into a state where you can sink into deep relaxation by living blissfully in the present moment surrounded by nature.
Practicing all of the aspects of yoga including silent walks, seated meditation, cleansing pranayama (breath work), powerful asana (posture work), uplifting chanting, and learning philosophy allows you to create the space in your life for positive connection and personal transformation.
You will leave inspired and uplifted to face whatever path you are on. Join us for your own solo adventure, bring a friend, or invite your loved one!
A sample day:
08:00 AM Morning walk/Meditation
09:00 AM Breakfast
10:00 Morning Yoga Session
13:00 Lunch
Afternoon Free/Pool time
16:30 Afternoon Session
19:30/20:00 Dinner
21:00 Evening Program or Free time
Date:
June 9. - 16. June 2012
Retreat Price:
CHF 1600.00 per Person in double/triple room /CHF 1900.00 per Person in single room (includes Yoga, Meals and Lodging, transfer from Airport to Retreat Center and one guided hiking trip to the Mountains of Mallorca and beach time). Price excludes flight.Course Registration:
You can register for this course using Leela Yoga’s online workshop registration form. This Retreat is open to all levels, sign up now, this one is selling out quickly!Alignment Workshop - 17. Maerz 2012
mit Nicole Gafner
Aufgrund der grossen Nachfrage bieten wir im März einen weiteren Alignment-Workshop an. In diesem Kurs werden wir uns viel Zeit nehmen, die einzelnen Asanas Schritt für Schritt durchzugehen und unter dem Aspekt der Spiraldynamik anzuschauen.
Spiraldynamik ist ein erlernbares Bewegungskonzept, das sich am Bauplan unseres Körpers orientiert und uns den Weg zu einer konstruktiven Körperwahrnehmung sowie einem differenzierten Bewegungsbewusstsein weist.
Wie genau platziere ich meine Füsse oder mein Knie in Virabhadrasana II? In welche Richtung schauen meine Hüften in Vrksasana? Was geschieht mit meinen Rippen bei den Drehstellungen? Welche Haltung der Arme in Garudasana gestattet mir die grösstmöglichste Freiheit im Herzraum? Was passiert mit dem Oberschenkel und der Ferse in Virabhadrasana I? Wie ist die korrekte Haltung des Schultergürtels in Vasistasana?
Ein Workshop, der sich mit Fragen der anatomisch korrekten Haltung in den verschiedenen Asanas auseinandersetzt und dir ein grundlegendes Verständnis der Anatomie unseres Körpers vermittelt. Mit diesem neu gewonnen Wissen wird es dir in Zukunft leicht fallen, die verschiedenen Asanas mit einer grösseren Klarheit und Selbstverständlichkeit zu üben
Workshop für Anfänger und Fortgeschrittene.
Datum und Zeit:
17. Maerz 2012, 13:30 - 16:00
Workshop Preis:
CHF 75.-
Workshop Registration
You can register for this workshop using Leela Yoga’s online workshop registration form.
Next Kirtan at Leela Yoga Friday, 2. March 2012
w. Susan Tomasko and Guest
Special Kirtan during our Acro Yoga Weekend. Come and sing your heart out or just listen and enjoy or have a lot of fun….
All of the Yoga practices eventually point to the awakening of the heart and chanting (singing) with a group, Kirtan, can take you directly into that space.
Kirtan means to repeat Mantras or the names of the Divine Beings, and is considered the best & fastest way to connect with the pure joy and love that is inherent everywhere.
You don’t have to be a singer or a musician to participate, just show up and let yourself dive into the world of Nada Yoga (Yoga of Sound).
No experience necessary!
Date: Friday, 2. March 2012
Time: 20:00
free of charge!