Exploring the Basic Neurocellular Patterns (BNP) creates a fuller three-dimensional sense of self. You will find them valuable in asana practice for creating integrated patterns of movement, and expanding your knowledge of building asanas and sequences from a developmental perspective.
The bones create our basic foundation, they lever us through space and support our weight in relationship with gravity. The BNP enliven and support the skeletal system with clear pathways and relationships between the spine and limbs, and freedom of the central axis.
This series will explore the key skeletal principles of the lower limbs, upper limbs, and central axis. Adding the support of the Neurocellular patterns as we grow our practice from the ground to standing. The three series will focus on the following:
- New approaches to alignment and sequencing using Body-Mind Centering® principles.
- Greater depth of movement, ease and flow in forming asanas.
- Exploring sequential relationships between postures from a developmental and skeletal perspective.
- How to recognize compensatory patterns, and ways to alleviate them when they occur.
Body-Mind Centering® principles applied to yoga expand our understanding and ability to embody, through which we can create a more unified life and practice for ourselves and others.
THE CENTRAL AXIS will explore key skeletal and developmental principles of the spine, skull, spine and limbs, informed by the Neurocellular vertebrate and limb patterns.
Dates: December 1, December 8, December 15, 2024
Livestream Class: 9:00am – 10:30am and 11:00am – 12:30pm Eastern Time, USA
Each date includes two 1.5 hour livestream classes (3 hours), plus a 75 minute recorded yoga class to help further your integration of the material presented. Classes are stored in an easy online library to access as often as you wish.
The Central Axis includes: six 1.5 hour livestream classes (9 hours), three 75 minute recorded yoga classes, in a comprehensive 14 hours of embodied learning.