Petri Räisänen Ashtanga Yoga | 4-day workshop

Yogaplace is proud to be hosting Petri Räisänen for his 9th workshop, now at our location in Sittard. We are delighted to welcome him back in our community.

Petri is an internationally known and respected Ashtanga Yoga teacher. He is a devoted student of his Guru, Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, and was authorized to teach Ashtanga Yoga in 2001 by Guruji. Petri is careful to pass on his Guru’s exact teachings. Petri is co-owner and director of Ashtanga Yoga Helsinki, one of the world’s largest Ashtanga Yoga Shalas, which he founded with his friend and colleague, Juva Javanainen, in 1997. Sri K Pattabhi Jois blessed the school to teach the traditional Ashtanga Yoga method. In his yogic path Petri has studied with many respected Ashtanga Yoga teachers such as Derek Ireland (his first certified teacher), Radha Warrel, Gwendoline Hunt, Lino Miele and Eddie Stern, in addition to R. Sharath Jois and Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. Petri focuses on integrating healing and therapy with yoga, meeting student’s individual needs and guiding their progress. Petri’s yoga pose adjustments are gentle, effective, therapeutic and, according to some, almost magical, and originate (besides his own practice and teaching) from his past work as a traditional Finnish folk healer and naturopath. His friendly, relaxed behaviour and intuitive perception give an open, energetic and meditative atmosphere to his classes. PROGRAM | Single workshop bookings are open now!

Thursday Sept 8th

06.30 - 08.30 | Led class Primary Series The traditional exact Vinyasa counting, Sanskrit Asana names, and counting with a continuous rhythm guided by Petri. (Two shifts if needed)

11.00 - 13.00 | Opening Pranayama and Meditation | Discussion & Q&A Discussion on Yoga, a light Pranayama practice (breathing exercises) and Meditation (mind practice & sitting session. Focus on mind and therapy techniques to create a respectful connection with yourself and others.

13.30 - 16.30 | Asana modifications for all body and mind types Observe and be flexible with the “traditional” Astanga system? Creating a comfortable and safe experience for erveryone. Astanga Yoga is a safe and effective method which all too often can become a painful, pressure-filled, stressful physical exercise. In this workshop, we will focus on the therapeutical aspects of the practice with many practical tips and ideas for preventing injuries.

Friday Sept 9th

06.30 - 8.15 or 8.15 - 10.00 | Morning Mysore style practice ( Two shifts)

13.30-16.00 | Traditional Vinyasa system in theory and practice in depth Primary and Intermediate series techniques, alignments and explanation en experiencing the Vinyasa system (all levels)

16.30 - 18.00 | Tension & Trauma releasing exercises Tension & Trauma releasing exercises (TRE) is a “shaking therapy” created by David Berceli. A technique to release tensions, trauma and empty the mind after the practice and experience the free movement of the body.

Saturday Sept 10th

06.30 - 8.15 or 8.15 - 10.00 | Morning Mysore style practice ( two shifts)

13.00 - 13.30 | Book signing & photos

13.30 - 16.00 | Foundation postures The technique and the therapeutical benefits of the asanas of the standing sequence. ( Theory, vinyasas, healing aspects and hands-on adjustments)

16.30 - 18.30 Yoga and Spiritual transformation Samadhi’s state in the Yoga philosophy and how to practice to reach the higher states? And chanting and meditation. ( Physical & Q&A)

Sunday Sept 11th

06.30 - 8.15 or 8.15 - 10 | Morning Mysore style practice ( two shifts)

10.30 – 13.00 | Healing touch - asana adjustments and therapy techniques in depth A personal practice that serves you as a physical therapy as well as mental and spiritual development. How the body, mind and energy are used when healing other people by touch or giving hands-on adjustments in the yoga poses. Observing and learning the language of the body, mind and energy and sensing and locating the blocks in the flow of energy throughout the body.

Price

• Full 4-day package €395,-
• Full 4-day led & Mysore classes package €145,-
• Full 3- day package | Fri-Sun €275,-
• Full 2-day package | Saturday & Sunday €195,-
• Single classes and workshops available for booking
• Exclusive 1:1 Energy healing sessions 35-40 minutes by Petri €60,-

Background information for booking

• The schedule is subject to minor changes. Mysore groups and timings will be sent to all workshop participants by e-mail closer to the date.
• Classes will be taught in English and all session are suitable for all levels of experience.
• You can transfer your registration to another person if it turns out you cannot participate in the workshop. The regular cancellation policy for workshops is applicable to this workshop.
• One month prior to the course no refund will be possible.
• More info about Petri and his wife and co-teacher Wambui at www.petriandwambui.com
• Practices can be photographed, audio- or videorecorded only by permission.

Cancellation policy - Cancellations made more than 60 days before workshop date will not incur cancellation charges and will receive a full refund ( deposit and bank transfer charge deducted). - Cancellations less than 60 days prior to the workshop date will incur 50% cancellation fee and the participant is to be paid 50% of the full amount. - Cancellations one month prior to the course there will be no refund possible and participant is to be paid the full amount.