The art of Yoga hand balances
Bakasana Workshops
With Rory Viggers
Finally learn to fly through a method and approach that will radically upgrade your understanding of this series of postures.
Your Bakasana practice will never be the same again!
Sunday 26 March
Part 1 - Departure Lounge & take off
Sunday 23 April
Part 2 - Different flight paths
Clifton, Bristol
These workshops are for you if you want to learn in-depth...
✩ The most efficient way to balance on your hands and how to harness the rebound energy of the floor
✩ How gravity and joint alignment are key to conserving energy and balance
✩ Overcoming fear - a big one that often stops you flying
✩ What’s required for classical Bakasana and variations (including Parsva Bakasana, Ekapada Bakasana I + II, Urdhva Kukkutasana, Galavasana)
✩ The major differences between classical Bakasana and the version that’s commonly taught in most Yoga trainings (spoiler: it’s going to significantly change your practice)
✩ The different departure points (asanas) into Bakasana
✩ How to make the posture ‘light’ like a bird (this is the jump in quality)
✩ And if you teach Yoga asana, learn how to skilfully and safely assist and adjust your students
“Rory is an incredible teacher. He ensured all students were looked after at the varying level & explained all aspects of the pose clearly. I learnt so much over the last 4 weeks (inversions course), which I’ve been able to include in my every day practice. I can’t wait to come back & learn some more!”
Felicity
Bakasana, in its classical form, is the perfect counter pose to backbends. It's an abdominal practice.
Most schools teach this posture in a different way (I use to too when first teaching).
Classical Bakasana is a very different bird.
Your spine, pelvis, legs, abdomen and feet make very different actions.
In regular Yoga classes there is rarely the time or space for you to sufficiently learn what’s needed to really understand these postures and make progress.
The method and approach you’ll learn has enabled the students and teachers I work with (from many Yoga systems) to completely transform their practice and understanding and now fly without fear and with grace, lightness and control.
The techniques i’ll share can do the same for you too.
This course is open to all who have a regular asana practice.
If you have any medical conditions, injuries, or are unsure if it’s right for you, please contact us to check suitability.
NB. Places are limited to ensure your maximum learning & experience
I look forward to supporting your practice.
Teacher
Rory Viggers
Rory's unique teaching style skilfully enables you to uncover a greater depth of awareness and understanding in your practice. Informed by multi-disciplines his approach is intelligent, passionate and insightful. I am a direct student of one of the last living greats, Dona Holleman. The yoga I share has purpose, intention, precision, intelligence and soul. It continues to be informed by all the inspirations in my life, past and current teachers, mentors, trailblazers and most importantly from the precious and essential time in my own daily Sadhana where ideas are incubated, experimented and processed. I teach long term practitioners, yoga teachers, yoga teacher teachers and those new to yoga with my partner Dory Walker.
"Having practised yoga for many years, it was a huge relief to find that your professionalism and approach to teaching was in synch with my own and I felt totally at ease and responsive with being a student under your careful and artful guidance. You both are yoga craftsmen."
Liz, Yoga Teacher
"To be guided along the path whilst connecting together in sangha finding our own way home is vital today. Thank you so much for being such knowledgeable and sincere guides offering what so many don’t”
Sona, Yoga Teacher
Location
Pavey House
18 Waterloo Street
Clifton, Bristol
BS8 4BT
What to bring
All equipment is provided (but feel free to bring your own mat).
Dates / Times
Part 1 - Departure lounge: taking flight
Sunday 26 March, 7.45pm - 9.45pm
Part 2 - Flight paths: variations
Sunday 23 April, 7.45pm - 9.45pm
Register for ‘Bakasana Workshops’
We have a weekly asana class before this workshop.
If you’d like to attend this as well, choose the inclusive package below and save 50% on the class.
Bakasana Workshop Only (7.45pm - 9.45pm)
early-bird Price: £57 pp
Bakasana Workshop + Asana Class (6pm - 7.30pm | 7.45pm - 9.45pm)
early-bird Price: £73 pp
FAQs
Is this workshop suitable for me?
This workshop is open to all who have a regular yoga practice.
It’s not suitable if you are new to Yoga or are a complete beginner.
Do I need to attend both sessions?
Session one is the foundations of which you’ll need for session two.
The sessions cannot be booked independently.
Refunds + Cancelations
Workshop booking is non-refundable.