Yoga Loft Workshops & Special Events

Exciting events coming to Brussels for Ashtanga Yoga this year! A masterclass with a ashtanga legend, as well as intermediate series asana training... both promising to 'rocket' your practice. Introductory workshops for Ashtanga and summer yoga kids stage! Read on:

Ashtanga Vinyasa 'Rocket' (Teacher) Training in Brussels!
by Larry Schultz / 6 - 10 September 2010

The Rocket Designed to awaken the nervous system, and infuse it with the precious prana it craves, The Rocket promotes a spirit of change and freedom of practice. Full of back bends and spinal twists, this uplifting sequence of postures has gained global recognition as a “feel good” experience that opens the body and clears the mind.

The Rocket breaks areas of tension and energy blockage, combats tendencies toward stagnancy and resistance in the body. Frequent hand stands and arm balances keep the energy level high and encourage students to connect to their inner power and change their view of the world. The Rocket shoots your Ashtanga practice to a higher level, faster and with fun!

Specific work areas:
Back Bends – ustrasana, parsva/ shanurasana, …
Spinal Twists – bharadvajrasana, ardha matsvendrasana
Arm Balances – parsva/ bakasana, astravakrasana, pincha mayurasana
Handstands – adha mukha vrksasana

The Training: This 32-hour course is designed as an intensive immersion into the teaching techniques of Intermediate Series asanas of Ashtanga Yoga. Through fun, engaging partner and group work, participants will gain great insights and knowledge in how to modify and safely adjust their own Ashtanga practice and that of students of varying levels. It is necessary for participants to have a consistent personal practice of Ashtanga Yoga. As in all courses with Larry Schultz, you will learn with the message of yoga philosophy, light-heartedness and a passion of the practice. You do NOT need to be a teacher for this workshop. You only need a desire to enhance your own ashtanga vinyasa practice.

Contact The Yoga Loft by email here for further information or to register for the workshop. It promises to be amazing!


Ashtanga Vinyasa Master Class Weekend in Brussels!
By Larry Schultz / 10 - 12 September 2010

Building on the ‘Rocket Training', the Master Class will focus on techniques to begin flight. Explore the techniques of Jumping through and floating through. Work on techniques and poses that help build strength to reach this including handstands, lifts and asanas to open flexibility. Play time will be saved to work on specific asana transitions related to the Rocket Series. See the wonder, fun and freedom in Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga.

Friday Evening: 19.00-21.00
Saturday: 11-17.00
Sunday: 9.00-16.00

*This training is suitable for those that wish to enhance their own practice of the primary and intermediate series or teachers which hope to share the practice of Rocket with their own students.

Contact The Yoga Loft by email here for further information or to register for the Master Class. It promises to be amazing!

Next Introduction to Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga (6 Week Course) -
starts May 29th.
This workshop is designed for students new to the practice of yoga and for those that want to review the foundation of the practice to enhance their own. This yoga immersion will teach us the fundamental tools used in the yoga practice using principles of postural alignment, breath awareness and how poses relate to your specific body and needs. Props will be introduced to help enhance your alignment and growth.

During the 5 week course to follow the one day detailed workshop, participants will receive focused attention and hands-on adjustments giving you the foundation to build on ones yoga practice correctly and with strength and understanding. No specific fitness level is required as the participant will be encouraged to work within their abilities. This is a great place to start if you have experience in a softer form of hatha yoga.

Introduction to Yoga Workshop
A 3 hour Saturday workshop where students can gain a deeper understanding to their yoga practice. This workshop focuses on the philosophy, language and practical knowledge of yoga. Asanas (or postures) will be covered in step by step detail so the student can understand where they should be and what they can work for in each asana. Students will leave with knowledge to enhance their practice in or out of class. Highly recommended for beginners.

Chidren's Yoga Stage
Children are natural yogis, with unending wonder, a desire for knowledge, untainted ability to live each day to the fullest, day-by-day, and their physical flexibility. Through yoga, children can gain all the same benefits of yoga as adults, in a fun, warm environment. Learning poses through English animal names and fun. Breath meditation teaches children to deepen and slow down their breath and become calm and inwardly focused. It is a valuable skill that they can utilize their entire lives. Stages are available during most school breaks. Let the ancient world of yoga open up and become fun, accessible and beneficial for your little yogi!

Please connect if you have any additional questions!
You can email the Brussels Loft for more details at info@theyogaloft.be.