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What to Expect in Mysore with Heather ~ Febuary 25

Saturday ~ 12:00-2:00pm


Whether you are new to yoga, or an experienced practitioner who is curious about the Mysore Style method, this series will guide students toward a Traditional Mysore Style Ashtanga practice. We will integrate chanting, breath and posture development in a relaxed atmosphere.

Experience the Power of a personal yoga practice!!

No prior yoga experience necessary

Total Cost ~ $25


Ashtanga Yoga Confluence ~ March 1-4, 2012


Join in an in-depth exploration of the Ashtanga Yoga tradition March 1-4, 2012 in San Diego with senior western students of Sri K. Pattabhi Jois: Richard Freeman, Nancy Gilgoff, Tim Miller, David Swenson and Eddie Stern.

In India, the location where two or more rivers merge is thought to be an auspicious place of spiritual power. In the same spirit these highly respected teachers will join in a confluence* of classes, lectures, stories and events designed to share the profound gift of yoga they received from their beloved teacher, Sri K. Pattabhi Jois.

The confluence is open to experienced ashtanga yoga practitioners as well as yoga students who are new to the ashtanga practice. We offer a unique opportunity for students of all levels to learn from master teachers of this profound and ancient system.


The Ashtanga Yoga Confluence will be held at the Catamaran Resort Hotel & Spa in San Diego just 15 minutes from the airport.

To begin registration, click here.

4-week Master Series Workshop ~ March 3, 10, 17 & 24

Total Cost ~ $100 or $30 each

Saturdays ~ 2:00-4:00pm

  • The Tristhana Method with Heather ~ March 3

    Purify, Deepen & Grow: The Tristhana Method of Ashtanga Yoga


    Ashtanga yoga utilizes a three-fold approach called Tristhana. Tristhana consists of correct breathing (Ujjayi breathing), yoga postures/asanas (including correct use of the bandhas), and the precise gazing (drishti). Through this method practitioners develop control of the senses, a deep awareness of themselves and their inner sensations, emotions, and workings of the mind. By maintaining the discipline with regularity and devotion practitioners develop steadiness of body and mind.
    We will deconstruct the three folds of tristhana (ujjayi, bandhas, drishti) and become more aware of why and how to integrate them into your practice. We will then apply the tristhana method to the Full Primary series focusing on each fold. The tristhana method is essential to Ashtanga Yoga and its main purpose is purification. Let go of the physical/external and become more mindful/internal to your practice. This will then deepen your practice and open many areas of growth.

  • Hip Opening Workshop with Calley ~ March 10


    Daily routines such as driving, sitting in an office chair or a sofa, even playing sports or working out at the gym can lead to tightness or limited range of motion in the hips. The hip joint is one of the largest most versatile joints in the body. Open and healthy hips bring freedom and wellness to our spine, knees, and ankles, as well as improving our gait and posture. The hips are also an area of the body where we carry emotions, so opening and expanding this area will help us release stored emotional and mental toxins.

    In this workshop we will work on opening the hips, improving our hip flexibility, increasing energy flow, and releasing physical and emotional tension as well as letting go of the pattern of holding emotions in the hips. This workshop is for all levels.

  • Backbending ~ A Journey Along the Spine with Jessica ~ March 17


    Join Jessica for a journey along the spine as we connect with and explore postures as a path toward opening the heart center! We’ll focus on finding space and movement throughout the spine in a fun and approachable manner! All Levels are Welcome!

  • Integrating the Vinyasa Method with Sharon ~ March 24

    Integrating the Vinyasa Count: Transform Your Practice


    This workshop will focus on the Method of Vinyasa and how it is applied to the Ashtanga Practice. Each movement or vinyasa is traditionally counted in Sanskrit and when a posture is held is counted in English. You will learn how the breath is used to transition in and out of postures of the Primary Series. By learning how the breath is used in the practice, you will begin to understand the practice in a new light. This workshop is ideal for all students of yoga, as it will give you clarity, confidence and insight to the inner landscape of the practice.



Intro to Yoga with Lisa ~ March 3, 2012

Saturday ~ 11:00-1:00pm


This 2-hour workshop is designed for those new to yoga to explore the basics and develop strength, balance, flexibility and experience the peace of mind that yoga promises to deliver. Ask questions, experiment with yoga and discover increased health, joy and contentment. People of any age and any lifestyle are welcome to participate in this course in a safe, supportive, caring and non-competitive environment.

No prior yoga experience necessary

Cost ~ $25

Yoga Stops Traffick ~ March 10, 2012 ~ in Clearwater

Saturday ~ 10:00-2:00pm at our Clearwater location

  • 10:00-11:30am ~ 108 Sun Salutations
  • 11:30-2:00pm ~ Boutique Sale and Open House with Food Donated by Casa Tina’s


This is a FREE global event to raise funds and awareness to STOP human trafficking. Join us as we take part in world-wide annual event!

What to Expect in Mysore with Heather ~ March 24

Saturday ~ 12:00-2:00pm


Whether you are new to yoga, or an experienced practitioner who is curious about the Mysore Style method, this series will guide students toward a Traditional Mysore Style Ashtanga practice. We will integrate chanting, breath and posture development in a relaxed atmosphere.

Experience the Power of a personal yoga practice!!

No prior yoga experience necessary

Total Cost ~ $25

Rasa-Lila Fest ~ March 30 & 31, Odessa Florida

A Community Yoga Festival

White Orchid is proud to take place in the second annual Rasa-Lila Fest! We’ll be teaching an Ashtanga Led Class, followed by a brief demonstration and a question and answer session.

For More information visit the Official Rasa-Lila website


Click here To Purchase Tickets

Arm Balances & Inversions Workshop with Jade ~ April 29, 2012

Sunday ~ 12:00-2:00pm


Join Jade Skinner learning a wide array of arm balances and inversions in a way that is challenging and fun. We look at both anatomical and foundational aspects of these poses, and most of all have some fun with them. Arm Balances and inversions are empowering poses. They teach us about our inner strength and courage as well as our innate joyfulness for life. Come have some fun, gain confidence in your self, and learn how to bring these postures into your daily practice!

Total Cost ~ $25


Extended Yoga Intensive with Ally FordAlly Ford

Beginning April 2012

Saturdays ~ 9:30am-5:30pm
Sundays ~ 9:30am-5:30pm

  • April 28 & 29
  • May 19 & 20
  • June 16 & 17
  • July 14 & 15
  • August 11 & 12
  • September 8 & 9
  • September 22 & 23 - Tim Feldmann Workshop Included this weekend!
  • October 20 & 21
  • November 17 & 18
  • December 8 & 9

Ally Ford’s Anala Yoga Teacher Training is the premiere Ashtanga-based, Vinyasa, and Power Yoga Teacher Training in the Tampa Bay area.  The program works, as proven by her graduates teaching around the world.

If you are passionate about yoga, Ally’s trainings are a blissful opportunity to immerse yourself in yoga philosophy, discussion, studies and practice.  Teaching yoga does not have to be your goal, as many people participate to simply deepen their practice.

If you are interested in sharing yoga with others through teaching, this program will provide the knowledge and tools you need to do so effectively and confidently.

You Will Learn:

  • History of Yoga
  • Intensive Asana Study
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Principles of Pranayama
  • Introduction to Meditation
  • Teaching Beginners
  • Subtle Body and Chakras
  • Bhakti Yoga (Chanting)
  • Adjustments
  • Yoga Sutras
  • Business of Yoga

Step 1 ~ Apply Now

Step 2 ~ Register with White Orchid

Tuition ~ $2850 ~ Includes all required texts & Tim Feldmann Workshop September 22 & 23.
Non-refundable deposit of $500 required to register, complete balance is due on the first day of class.  Call for more details.  No refunds after program begins, no exceptions.

Save $200 if paid in full by February 15, 2012

Applications are currently being accepted.  20 attendees accepted.  Additional applicants will be placed on a waiting list.  Inquire today.

1-week Mysore Intensive with Greg Nardi ~ June 11-15, 2012

Daily Schedule

  • 6:00-8:30am ~ Mysore Style ~ Please, no drop-ins; limited to 10 students, individual start times will be assigned prior to the first practice
  • 9:00-11:00am ~ Chanting & Philosophy
  • 2:00-4:30pm ~ Asana Techniques
    • Monday ~ Mindful Ashtanga
    • Tuesday ~ Essential Ashtanga
    • Wednesday ~ Hips & Knees/Forward Bending
    • Thursday ~ Arm Balances, Jumping Back & Through
    • Friday ~ Backbending

Cost

  • Full Intensive ~ $400
  • Weekly Mysore Only ~ $125
  • Weekly Philosophy Only ~ $225
  • Weekly Techniques Workshop ~ $225
  • Single Workshop ~ $45

David Keil Workshop ~ August 4 & 5

Saturday, August 4

9:00-11:00am ~ Guided Full Primary ~ $25

1:00-3:00pm ~ The Matrix of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga ~ $45

Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga is perhaps one of the most misunderstood styles in the yoga world even though so many other styles are influenced by it. In this workshop we first understand the context within which the Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga method came to be. Then we look at the essential elements that make it distinct and an extremely internal practice.
These elements are vinyasa/breath, bandha, dristhi, and asana. It’s one thing to know what these words mean, and another to have an experience of them. We will be doing small pieces of practice to illustrate the concepts and practices that lead to an actual experience of these elements. We will also take a look at why this method is so often misunderstood. Bring your skepticism and judgements if you wish.
The intention in this workshop is to create a perspective and understanding of the practice that allows us to appreciate it. The practice is mostly misunderstood by people who have not practiced it. When I use the term practice, I don’t mean going to a led primary series class and thinking that one has practiced it. What I mean is a minimum of 5 days of practice in a row, with a teacher who can transmit the essential points of the practice that leads one to an EXPERIENCE of the practice.
Ashtanga is much more than doing the postures in a particular sequence.
This is a lecture based workshop and aimed at those who have an open mind and a desire to understand the system in a way that enhances whatever method of practice they choose to participate in.

Sunday, August 5

9:00-11:00am ~ Mysore Style ~ $25

Appropriate for students with an existing Ashtanga Mysore practice.

1:00-3:00pm ~ Anatomy for Ashtangis ~ $45

In this workshop we will take a look at some key pieces of physical anatomy that are related to the practice. This doesn’t just include strength or flexibility of anatomy, but also the relationship with these key pieces that can direct us deeper into breath and bandha.
Everyone wants to jump back, right? What are the anatomical elements that make that possible? We can also discuss some of the most common physical ‘problem’ areas that people run into while practicing… such as hips, knees and lower back.

Space is limited, sign-up early!

Save 10% if you register before August 4

Kino MacGregor Workshop ~ January 4-6, 2013

Friday, January 4

6:30-8:30 pm ~ Burn, Baby, Burn! ~ Awakening the Karmic Fire ~ $45

Known in Sanskrit as Agni, the fire of purification, the karmic fire ignited by dedicated yoga practice burns through bodily impurities, negative behavior patterns and painful emotions to reveal the true nature of your inner being. The success of the Ashtanga Yoga method hinges on your understanding of your own inner agni. More than just physical strength the development of agni transcends the physical and is a gateway to the spiritual. In this seminar you will delve deeply into the inner world to make contact with the illusive ‘bandhas’ and discover your own true power. Through a careful, alignment-based approach to the essential postures of the Ashtanga Yoga method you will connect with this hidden power center and find an indestructible source of energy that infuses your entire practice and life with spiritual light.

Saturday, January 5

8:30-10:30am ~ Guided Ashtanga Full Primary Series ~ $25

1:00-3:00pm ~ Folding Deeply Forward ~ $45

Unlock the secret to open hips and long hamstrings and solve the riddle of these two seemingly incorrigible areas of the body. Without your hamstrings and hips in place the yoga practice sometimes feels like a dead end with no hope in sight. Turn that thought around in this fun, practical approach to working with your legs, hips and pelvis. This workshop gives you the foundation for healthy forward bending, easy hip flexion and a new understanding of your legs. Delve into the inner world with solid anatomical explanations, easy-o-apply techniques and in-depth understanding.

Sunday, January 6

8:30-10:30am ~ Mysore Style ~ $25

Appropriate for students with an existing Ashtanga Mysore practice

1:00-3:00pm ~ Headstand: Change Your Perspective ~ $45

Learn to build solid foundation in your upper body and effortlessly turn your world upside down. Headstand, known in Sanskrit as Sirsasana, is considered one of the most powerful postures in the yoga tradition. Holding headstand for long periods of time balances the nervous system and in this class you will experience a full five minute balance on your head in the traditional position–when you come down your perspective on more than just headstand will be changed. You will explore how to safely enter and exit headstand from fun and challenging positions. Once the foundation is established you will experiment with the seven headstands of the Intermediate Series of Ashtanga Yoga and entering arm balances from headstand, all the while remembering to smile

Space is limited, sign-up early!

Save 10% if you register before December 4, 2012

Event Pricing Guidelines

You must pre-pay in full to reserve your spot; reservations will not be taken without payment.
Cancellations will be accepted and refunded in full until:

  • 14 days prior to weekend workshops
  • 1 month prior to longer courses (1-week Intensives, etc.)

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