7th Yoga-Rainbow in Cirali, Turkey 28 april – 4 May, 2013
7th Yoga-Rainbow Festival in Turkey
28 april – 4 May, 2013
As always, for this 7th Yoga-Rainbow, we have prepared an exciting program of classes by famous masters of yoga. Our guests will be the legendary teachers of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, students of Pattabhi Jois from late 70?s, Mark and Joanne Darby from Canada. Michael Stewart (USA) will present tantric hatha yoga, and a guest from Spain, Pau Castellsague – Acro-yoga flow with Thai massage elements and partner bodywork. Interesting yoga-therape classes and lections will teach our doctors, one of the most skilled practitioners of yoga-therapy in Russia Artem Frolov and Ayurvedic Vaidya Andrei Golovinov.
Mikhail Baranov and Ilya Zhuravlev present different practices of Yoga108 system based on methods of traditional Indian schools and modern knowledge in physiology. Vivid and practical classes will teach together well-known yoga-teachers from Moscow – Olga Bulanova and Vladimir Zaitsev. You could study different approaches to yoga with Vitaly Litvinov – an experienced teacher of Iyengar yoga, Sergei Sidortsov – one of the founding fathers of Chernigov yoga school, Alexander Nikitin, the founder of the St. Petersburg Ashtanga yoga center. Master Andrey Didyk (Ukraine) will introduce his approach «geometry in asanas». Katerina Kushnir, certified Jivamukti yoga teacher will intoduce this popular style. In the cultural program – kirtan, contact improvisation.
Gallery of 7th Yoga-Rainbow 2013 on Facebok
Video from 7th Yoga-Rainbow:
Trailer of documental movie by Mikhail Baranov «All colours of yoga» about 7-th Yoga-Rainbow Festival.
Full movie (55 min, in Russian) here on youtube.
Mark and Joanne Darby class
Vitaly Litvinov (Moscow) – Iyengar Yoga-Therapy
Sergei Sidortsov (Ukraine)
Teachers:
Mark and Joanne Darby (Canada)
Master-classes:
«Ashtanga vinyasa yoga in Shri K. Pattabhi Jois tradition».
3 master-classes with detailed work with asanas, bandhas, vinyasa, with attention to safe practice of asanas.
see bio in Goa Yoga Rainbow 2012
Michael Stewart (USA)
Master-classes:
1. Bio-Mechanics of Asana.
In this class we’ll explore the fine details of Asana. Included will be anatomy, physiology, and specific instruction on finding clear access points to a variety of Asana. There are numerous ways to get inside any Asana, here we will use repetitive movement, partial movement, and poses held from a short period to long held poses, to find ways in that will be best suited to each practitioners specific body type, and needs.
2. «Opening the Gates of Revelation». Asana as Preparation for Pranayama.
In this Hatha Yoga class, we’ll explore a variety of access points through Asana for the practice of Pranayama. Pranayama in Sanskrit is the combination of two words Prana, meaning “life force, and Ayama, meaning “control” or “mastering of”. In order to recognize Prana and its subtle movements, one requires the physical body to be open and receptive to these movements. Once the physical body is prepared we then can delve deeper into the practice of Pranayama.
In «Opening the Gates of Revelation» we’ll look at specific Asana for accessing Prana. In the course of this workshop we’ll build a sequence of Asana to open the physical body to its’ maximum receptivity for the subtle practice of Pranayama. This sequence will include hip openers, twists, shoulder openers, back bends, and some inversions.
Once this preparation is complete we will begin the journey of Pranayama. This will include specific Kriyas to prepare the nadis of reception; included will be Agni Sara, Nauli, and Kaplabhati. Next a variety of Pranayama will be explored, included will be Ujjai, Bhastrika, Samavritti and Nadi Shodana. In order for this practice to be complete we will also delve deeply into the location and practice of Bandas.
This class is best suited for those practitioners that have some understanding of Asana, and are looking for a way to deepen their experience of Pranayama and Yoga. Come with an open mind and we’ll all learn something together!
3. Tantric Hatha Flow.
Tantra and Hatha yoga are deeply connected to each other by their roots. Ha-Tha are powerful practices that allows us to bring together two opposite energies into a symbiotic relationship for clarity and transformation. The word Tantra comes from Sanskrit, its root tan means to expand, and the word tantra means to weave, or loom together.
There are several important aspects to a Tantric practice. These include Deva, Mantra, Mudra, Prana, and Nyasa. As we are connecting all the elements of a Tantric Hatha practice, we’ll also include a dynamic alignment based Asana sequence that will allow us to flow from one practice to the next.
Initially, we’ll look at the above mentioned practices on their own, and as the workshop evolves we’ll begin to incorporate these practices into one flowing practice. In this incorporative practice, we’ll have the opportunity to experience the profound connection between Hatha and Tantra. Come with an open mind and we’ll all experience the depth of Tantric Hatha Yoga!
Jai Shri Ma
Michael J. Stewart is a Hatha Yoga teacher with a varied background. Michael’s Yoga journey has taken him from the Jivamukti studio in New York City to study with Iyengar teachers Sharat Arora and Rajiv Chenchani in India. He has also studied with Sri Dharma Mittra,and is currently studying Rajanaka Yoga with Dr. Douglas Brooks. Michael is also deeply moved by the the practice of mantras and kirtan. This allows him the opportunity to combine his love for African music and his connection to traditional Sanskrit mantras.
His teaching is inspired by the spirituality of Swami Sivananda and the deep insight of Patanjali. He is also known internationally as a Movement facilitator, African Drumming teacher, Choreographer and Theatre director.
Website www.lokavidu.com
Pau Castellsague (Spain)
Master-classes:
1. MahaMetta Thai & Fly
Therapeutic flying and Thai massage are the practices that hone an AcroYogis ability to be sensitive and receptive. Students will learn and practice honest, clear, compassionate communication to build the foundation of partnership. We will draw upon the natural forces of gravity and «metta» loving kindness to encourage the body to let go of fear and tension. The flow of basing and flying, giving and receiving, honoring and accepting, inhaling and exhaling will take both yogis into a new place of union and bliss.
2. Kula Celebration
All levels, all ages, all people are welcome to join the AcroYoga Community. This class provides a safe environment to explore trust, connection and playfulness. Teachers will combine elements from Yoga, Acrobatics, and Thai Massage. The class can include: asana sequences, partner yoga, assisted inversions, basic partner acrobatics, therapeutic flying and Thai massage. No yoga experience required, no partner needed. Come support and be supported.
3. Mindful Precision
We will explore the principles of Thai Massage and it’s Buddhist roots. The teachings of the Buddha will help us come back to the present moment. Once we are back in the here and now, we feel home again. We are connected with our inner wisdom, and our deepest intuition blossoms.
“Feel the presence of their breath and of yours, feel the weight of their body and of yours, acknowledge the beauty of the soul, unify all and move and dance. Ever in ease, with no judgments, for the good of all our brothers and sisters”. Dayalu
Pau was introduced to the practice of Yoga by the light of his younger brother Wari Om. Meeting his teacher Soma in the Navarra mountains was the start of his spiritual journey. His path is full of joy and gratitude as auspicious teachers cross by him every step of the way: Jordi, Dolors, Laurino, Takis, Jason, Jenny, Soma, Dayalu, Goenka, Amma… As an AcroYoga teacher Pau’s main target is to bring the spirit of Yoga into every corner and through all layers of society. Pau currently lives in Barcelona but spends most of his time travelling around the globe. Since last year, together with his brother Wari and his sister Isis, they organize the Barcelona Yoga Conference, a huge celebration of Yoga.
Acro Yoga in Om Shanti Studio, Barcelona
Om Shanti Studio www.omshanti.cat
Katerina Kushnir (Moscow)
Master-classes:
1-3. Jivamukti Yoga
to be updated
Web nymyoga.com
Andrey Didyk (Ukraine)
Master-classes:
1. Effective form (asanas). The basic principles of efficiency in static form (asana). Escalation of complexity with efficiency.
2. Economical form (asanas). Work with relaxation, attention and breath in statics.
3. Balanced form (asanas). Wave motion. Balance of effort, relaxation, movement and statics. «Wave technology» in yoga.
Andrey Didyk. Author of «YOGA – The geometry of forms» DVD. In childhood and teenage years practiced forest and mountain hiking, rock climbing. The word «yoga» was unknown to me until the student years. Than i felt interest to search… I was in good health physically, just suddenly everything became clear … Then I found yoga. This was the beginning of the 90′s. That time in Russia and Ukraine were only two well-known yogateachers – Andrey Sidersky and Andrey Lappa. I had several workshops, a lot of self-practice, and later – regular classes with Anatoly Zenchenko. I decided to teach only in 2000 – in the club of Kiev freedivers. And it became my profession only in 2005, when I led the first class in yoga studio of Andrey Sidersky in Kiev. Since then i teach regularly in groups and retreats. I keep searching for efficiency in practice. If we spend time, spend it with maximum impact and results. All of what I teach – tested on personal experience and deep reflection. I do not have a style, but a concept that is applicable in any style and direction. The style may be limited, the concept can be deployed in any form or by any form.
My motto is: «The form shows the content, content generated by the form.»
Olga Bulanova & Vladimir Zaytsev (Moscow)
Master-classes:
1.«Most effective basic asanas. How to start correct developing of yoga practice?»
2. «Hip and Shoulders joints opening. Mastering the advanced asanas (Eka Pada Raja Kapotasana, Yoga Dandasana, Kandasana)»
3. «Balance of flexibility and strength – guarantee of sucess in psycho-energetic structure development»
Olga Bulanova began practicing Hatha Yoga in 1994. Her first teacher was Jayakumar Swamysree from Mysore (Southern India) who was sharing his knowledge and experience in the field of Hatha Yoga at the Cultural Center of the Indian Embassy in Moscow in 1995-1999.
In 1997 she was introduced to The Techniques Technologies of Integrated Training with Andrey Sidersky. In the same year she has attended a seminar with Andrey Lappa the first time and began to use their methods in her practice.
For three years Olga was studying and practicing Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga of Pattabhi Joys at home with a video tape. At the same time she attended classes of Hatha Yoga with Igor Medvedev in Moscow.
In 1999 she was certified by the Cultural Center of the Indian Embassy in Moscow to teach the basics of Asana, Pranayama, Meditations and Principles of Yoga teachings. The certificate is here.
Olga began to teach Hatha Yoga in Center Yoga «Ritambhara» in Moscow in March, 1999. She was one of founders of Ashtanga Yoga Center in Moscow and taught at The Center from 2000 till 2006.
She was trained in India by Ball Mukund Singh (Delhi), doctor Madavan (Karur, Tamil Nadu), Venkatesha (Mysore), Sheshadry (Mysore)
Olga participated in conducting Certification Teachers Training for instructors of yoga in Ashtanga Yoga Center at 2005-2006 years.
Since November, 2006 OLga taught Hatha Yoga in Club of Spiritual Traditions «Kailash».
IIn 2008 she co-created and taught yoga classes for a wide TV audience on a telechannel «Live!».
Today Olga is teaching a busy schedule of daily public classes, she also leads Teacher trainings, retreats, seminars and intensives and is traveling nationally and internationally to share her knowledge and love of yoga.
Vladimir Zaytsev first got interested in yoga in 1999. Initially he was attracted to the philosophical aspects of Yoga and then gradually transitioned into studying the physical parts as well. In the first years Vladimir studied independently. Then he started frequenting yoga classes at the Ashtanga Yoga Center in Moscow.
In 2002 Vladimir began teaching public Hatha Yoga classes in the small town of Klin, suburban the Moscow area, where he lived at the time.
In 2004 he taught public classes in the Ashtanga Yoga Center in Moscow.
Since 2006 till 2007 he was he was the leading senior Yoga instructor in the Studio «NYMYOGA» (Moscow).
In 2008 he co-created and taught popular yoga classes for a wide TV audience on a telechannel «Live!».
Now Vladimir leads groups in the Center of Yoga «Prana», co-teaches in the Teachers Training of yoga instructors in the Center of Yoga «Prana» in Moscow. You can find his schedule here.
Vladimir travels nationally and internationally leading retreats, intensives and seminars on Yoga.
Website yoga2.ru
Sergey Sidortsov (Ukraine)
Master-classes:
1. «Yoga of physical body – package yoga class with accent on asana practice»
2. «Yoga of pranic body – package yoga class with accent on pranayama practice»
3. «Yoga of mental body – package yoga class with accent on concentration and meditation practice»
Sergei Sidortsov (Subham Das) – A professional yoga instructor of international level, in the early 90′s the founder of «Chernigov lineage of Integral Hatha Yoga training». Initiated the creation of a number of yoga-centers in Ukraine, Russia and abroad. Author of numerous educational training programs and thematic workshops on yoga different difficulty levels. Copyright author of unique training techniques described in the books: «Yoga of eight circles: The set training,» «Integral training», «The Power of ownership: the energy of a new era.» Member mountainous Himalayan expeditions – Kangchenjunga in 2008, the head of Nepal – Tibetan expedition in 2011 and the Nepal mountain expedition in the Annapurna region in 2012.
Web: yogasattva.ru
and…
Artem Frolov (St. Petersburg)
Andrei Golovinov (Kazakhstan)
Mikhail Baranov (Moscow)
Ilya Zhuravlev (Moscow)
Vitaly Litvinov (Moscow)
Alexander Nikitin (St. Petersburg)
see bios in Archives of previous Yoga Rainbow festivals