Yoga Manchester are thrilled to announce details of Patrick Beach’s return to Manchester to teach another of his incredible weekend workshops in 2024.
Patrick is the creator of Awakening Yoga, a vigorous and fluid vinyasa yoga practice that builds strength, creates flexibility and inspires play. Patrick’s teaching goes beyond intelligent alignment; moving any willing student to an introspective, holistic experience. Awakening Yoga is a map for the modern yoga student to explore their practice in a way that meets them where they are. Each element of the practice is layered with functional movement, metaphor and imagination.
Friday 8 March 7pm-9pm
Awakening Yoga – The Lunar Mobility Practice
I believe in the foundational truth that we are all designed to move. That movement exists in every plane, and thus so must we. Through this complimentary practice we will utilize an array of principles from movement, somatics, functional mobility, and yoga asana to expand our perceptions of possibility and our capacity for exploration.
The Lunar Mobility Practice includes considerably less weight-bearing shapes and focuses primarily on joint mobility , spacial awareness, and individual range of motion exploration through the lens of a flowing yoga practice.
Be prepared to move, breathe, play, and see what your body is capable of!
All levels are welcome to this fun journey into the practice.
Saturday 9 March 10am-12pm
Core Control
It is easy to think of “core work” as something that resembles an old pilates VHS that you often do in the beginning of every class to set the tone. While this may help you get the energy going it doesn’t give us much application as to how this helps us move and transition in the flow of a vinyasa practice. In this session, we will learn how to effectively use our core to generate the power needed to help us move from pose to pose with fluidity. Learn to breathe properly, build strength in deep spinal flexion, and create length through the back body to support each effort along the way.
Saturday 9 March 1 pm – 3 pm
Circling the Spine
Backbends are the physical reset our bodies need from modern life. They are beautifully complex poses filled with a wide variety of physical variables and spiritual connection that can be a portal to deeper personal awareness or constant confusion. In this workshop, we will use the Awakening Yoga system to help you understand how to circle through the spine and work with your current condition to create a sustainable back bend practice that will leave you feeling stable and supported every step of the way.
Sunday 10 March 10 am -12 pm
Modern Mobility
Bring balance, awareness, and functionality to your yoga practice through this fun targeted mobility practice. Using a unique method developed working with students in one-on-one over the years, this practice is designed to help you create a bridge between your current flexibility and active range of motion. Learn science-backed methods for getting your body moving to stay healthy while feeling free to explore every step of the way.
Be prepared to move, breathe, play, and see what your body is capable of!
Sunday 10 March 1 pm – 3 pm
A Complete Practice
Movement. Breath. Stillness. Centering. This yoga practice will give you the opportunity to explore many sides of yourself as we balance classic Awakening Yoga sequences with traditional asana, powerful breath work, and meditation to leave you in a state of deep personal connection. Feel the energetic shifts come in waves in this unique session that will bring a sense of exploration to the familiar to open your mind for all that is possible. Come as you are, leave with a sense of peace in your being.
Price
Price £225 / £175 early bird if booked and paid for by January 1st 2024 Individual sessions £50
Please note when booking individual sessions please ensure you email us with details of which sessions you want to book on.
Please contact us to organise payment by bank transfer
Please note that cancellations within 8 weeks of the event will not be refunded.Refunds given outside of the 8 week period will be subject to a 45% fee.
Where
Space at the Mill Wellington Mill Yoga Studio , Duke St, Manchester M3 4NF, UK
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Patrick Beach is the creator of Awakening Yoga, a vigorous and fluid vinyasa yoga practice that builds strength, creates flexibility and inspires play. Patrick’s teaching goes beyond intelligent alignment; moving any willing student to an introspective, holistic experience. Awakening Yoga is a map for the modern yoga student to explore their practice in a way that meets them where they are. Each element of the practice is layered with functional movement, metaphor and imagination.
Patrick is based in Seattle, Washington owns Commune Yoga Studio and travels the world leading classes, workshops, and teacher training programs. Named one of the Top 100 Most Influential Yoga Teachers by Greatist & Sonima Live, his strong presence has allowed him to share yoga internationally via his work with international brands Alo Yoga, H&M, and as Global Yoga Ambassador to Virgin Active. Patrick stays connected with students through online fitness platform Alo Moves and prominent features in The London Times, Cosmopolitan UK, People Magazine, and other publications.