Rocket and Ashtanga Events
Ashtanga Weekend with Stan Woodman
january 27-29
Stan Woodman (Level 2 authorized Ashtanga teacher) began a dedicated Ashtanga practice in 1998 with his first teacher Beryl Bender Birch who he has also received a 1000 Hour Teaching Certification by Beryl's school The Hard & The Soft Yoga Institute. He had the great opportunity to assist and travel with Beryl on her workshops and trainings nationally and internationally for several years. Stan is also a e-RYT 500 and YACEP provider for Yoga Alliance.
Stan eventually went to the source in Mysore India in 2003 and 2004 to study with Pattabhi Jois. Since then, he has made seven more trips to Mysore to study with Sharath Jois including the summer of 2016 Stan completed a two month teachers course in Mysore with Sharath. His practice and teaching has also been greatly influenced by his studies with David Swenson, Eddie Stern and Aliya Wise.
In addition to his work as a yoga teacher, Stan’s education includes intensive coursework with special needs children through the Son-Rise Program at The Autism Treatment Center of America. Formerly licensed as a massage therapist, he has extensive knowledge in eastern and western philosophies and practices in anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, myology, and neurology. Stan has served on the board of directors of several not-for-profits including Odanadi and The Give Back Yoga Foundation for empowering individuals through the gift of yoga. He also works closely with Operation Shanti in Mysore and Stan is a Yoga Gives Back ambassador helping to raise funding for their programs.
Having grown up in Pagosa Springs, CO, Stan is an avid extreme sports enthusiast who loves a good challenge, especially when snowboarding or skateboarding. Stan has been featured in numerous magazines including Fitness, More and Organic Spa.
Offerings
Friday January 27 / 6-8 pm
Pranayama with discussion on bandhas and vayus
Saturday January 28 / 9-11 am
LED Primary series with chanting, discussions and time for questions
Saturday, January 28 / 3-5 pm
Catching Air Ashtanga Style - continues the exploration of bandhas / jumping back and through/ along with arm blanches and transitions
Sunday, January 29 / 9-11 am
Introduction to Second Series Ashtanga and its back bending sequence
Investment
$50 per workshop
Register for all $175
Special Teachers Class
Sunday, January 29 / 3-5 pm
The Art of Assisting / focus on key elements of adjusting a variety of poses (standing, seated, balancing and inversions)
Investment
$100
Register for all including teachers workshop
$250
register here for all or individually on schedule page.
Stan eventually went to the source in Mysore India in 2003 and 2004 to study with Pattabhi Jois. Since then, he has made seven more trips to Mysore to study with Sharath Jois including the summer of 2016 Stan completed a two month teachers course in Mysore with Sharath. His practice and teaching has also been greatly influenced by his studies with David Swenson, Eddie Stern and Aliya Wise.
In addition to his work as a yoga teacher, Stan’s education includes intensive coursework with special needs children through the Son-Rise Program at The Autism Treatment Center of America. Formerly licensed as a massage therapist, he has extensive knowledge in eastern and western philosophies and practices in anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, myology, and neurology. Stan has served on the board of directors of several not-for-profits including Odanadi and The Give Back Yoga Foundation for empowering individuals through the gift of yoga. He also works closely with Operation Shanti in Mysore and Stan is a Yoga Gives Back ambassador helping to raise funding for their programs.
Having grown up in Pagosa Springs, CO, Stan is an avid extreme sports enthusiast who loves a good challenge, especially when snowboarding or skateboarding. Stan has been featured in numerous magazines including Fitness, More and Organic Spa.
Offerings
Friday January 27 / 6-8 pm
Pranayama with discussion on bandhas and vayus
Saturday January 28 / 9-11 am
LED Primary series with chanting, discussions and time for questions
Saturday, January 28 / 3-5 pm
Catching Air Ashtanga Style - continues the exploration of bandhas / jumping back and through/ along with arm blanches and transitions
Sunday, January 29 / 9-11 am
Introduction to Second Series Ashtanga and its back bending sequence
Investment
$50 per workshop
Register for all $175
Special Teachers Class
Sunday, January 29 / 3-5 pm
The Art of Assisting / focus on key elements of adjusting a variety of poses (standing, seated, balancing and inversions)
Investment
$100
Register for all including teachers workshop
$250
register here for all or individually on schedule page.