Anusara Yoga Weekend with Desiree Rumbaugh
Last weekend an amazing group of 50 yoga teachers and dedicated practitioners from all over NZ gathered in Christchurch for a fantastic workshop with inspirational Anusara Yoga teacher, Desiree Rumbaugh.
Besides a group of my regular and most enthusiastic students, all other participants were completely new to this style of yoga practice.
Over the three days, Desiree wove Anusara's heart-oriented, life-affirming philosophy and Universal Principles of Alignment powerfully into each yoga session.
With her dynamic, empowering, AND down-to-earth teachings, she urged each student towards a new experience of freedom, openness, strength, and trust in their bodies. Her partner, Andrew Rivin, offered gentle, clear, and insightful personal assistance throughout the workshop.
As an assistant for much of the weekend, I was inspired to see so many beautiful unfoldings taking place on AND off the yoga mat.
In the true spirit of KULA or community, we gathered on Saturday night to share a gorgeous meal prepared by Sruti, famed Ayurvedic vegetarian chef, at the serene YaYa House of Excellent Tea. It was a wonderful opportunity to share our ideas and impressions from the workshop and proved to be a great way for yoga teachers to forge new connections with each other and for all participants to meet other like minded, happy hearts!
After seeing the enthusiasm and excitement during Desiree's workshop, I'd like to invite and encourage more senior teachers to come out to the South Island. As I begin to look at the new year, I am newly inspired and dedicated to sharing the practice of Anusara Yoga here in New Zealand. Keep checking this space in 2008 for more local workshops and intensives, new classes, and int/adv. practice sessions!! Please contact me if you are interested in learning more about Anusara Yoga or arranging a workshop or class at your yoga studio.
I believe that the power and heart of Yoga lies first in our deepest intention to remember the goodness and beauty of our own true nature and then to honour this remembrance in open-hearted celebration and full participation in life!
