Acupressure and Yoga - Gateway into Deeper Practice and Understanding
4-day Prajna Yoga Immersion Training hosted by Orleans Yoga
Join Tias and Surya for a deeply rejuvenating immersion providing the essential knowledge on how to use pressure point stimulation in any therapeutic context to heal the body.
In yoga and Ayurveda, there are vital acupressure points located on the surface of the body that connect to the energetic circuitry of nerve and blood. In this course we detail the 21 most important acupressure points (known as marma points in Ayurveda) that can be directly stimulated through yoga postures. Via pressure point therapy, we activate the flow of prana at each marma point to improve circulation through the skin, fascia and organs. We study the anatomical location of each point, comparing and contrasting the marma points of Ayurveda to the acupuncture points used in Chinese Medicine.
Each day includes pressure point release via somatic practices (SATYA) and yoga postures, including the direct stimulation of bolsters, blocks, the floor and belts. Each day we cover ways to impart direct stimulation on the points using small physio balls. In dyads, we use restorative poses such as supta baddha konasana, savasana, and leg-up-the-wall pose combined with manual pressure point release. Each day, Tias and Surya weave together many rich and delightful teachings including poems of awakening, guided meditation, somatic awareness and chant.
HOURS: Wednesday-Saturday 9:30 am - 5 pm (1.25 hr lunch)
TRAINING IS OPEN TO YOGA TEACHERS & ALL CURIOUS STUDENTS.
BYOP—Bring Your Own Props!
We recommend two blocks, 2-3 blankets, a bolster, an 8’ or 10’ belt/strap, along with your mat . We will have some additional props on hand for you to use if necessary.
Continuing Education Hours
This in-person immersion offers 28 hours of Continuing Education hours, and can be applied towards the required hours for the Prajna Yoga 300/500-Hour Teacher Training.
Location:
The Church of the Holy Spirit
204 Monument Rd, Orleans, MA 02653
Cost:
$765 before August 1st
$840 after August 1st
*Single day passes available by request! $220 per day, please email the studio (petra@orleansyoga.com) to register.
*Includes manual with extensive imagery, poetry, chanting, Sanskrit and anatomy.
*Please note our studio policy: All class, workshop, immersion and retail purchases are final with no refunds, transfers or exchanges. Of course if emergencies arise, we will make exceptions.
Accommodations
For those traveling from out of town, we recommend The Cove Motel in Orleans: http://thecoveorleans.com
Learn more about Tias and Surya Little at prajnayoga.com/about/tias-little/