8 Limbs Yoga Capitol Hill

Restorative Yoga practice consists of adaptations of poses fully supported by props to create a deep sense of relaxation and wellbeing. They balance the nervous system and facilitate healing and awareness. These poses are easily adapted for all levels and all bodies and are often used therapeutically. These workshops take into account the time of year and seasonal changes and support the body and mind in the way they experience the transitions in the yearly cycles. No yoga experience necessary,…

Join Andreas in a playful exploration of the foundations and progressions of handstands. Geared towards those just beginning to explore leaving the ground as well as seasoned practitioners, this workshop is designed to give you the tools you need to successfully thumb your nose at gravity and most of all, have fun while doing it. We will explore preparatory poses and move through exercises to develop the strength and flexibility you need to lift off the ground with grace and…

Kalaripayattu is a martial art system from the south Indian state of Kerala. Its current form is said to date from the sixth century and shares deep historical and philosophical connections with yoga. Though it is a fighting art, this workshop serves as an introduction and will feature only strengthening, mobility, and coordination exercises. Like many forms of yoga, Kalaripayattu utilizes the physical body as means to cultivate one-pointed (ekāgratā) mental focus and can help develop an understanding of the…