Yoga Geometrics
From the Beauty of Nature to the Power of Science
A 4-Week Course with Sharoni Fixler
The essential shapes of yoga poses are harmonious and purposeful structures, reflected in nature. We bring the body back toward its natural state of being and alignment. This includes the bones, muscles and organs. We create an inner atmosphere conducive to restoration and homeostasis of the physiological systems and a deep calming of the nervous system, rejuvenating the spirit.
Week 1: Standing Poses
Week 2: Seated Poses + Forward Extensions
Week 3: Backward Extensions
Week 4: Inversions + Breathwork
Join this exploratory and interactive course of practice and learning about how the shapes and angles of the poses access the full scope of what yoga is. Work with each family of postures to access yoga as an art through graceful expression, a science through the physical and physiological effects and as a philosophy, accessing key principles of yogic living and the meditative potency of the practice.
Open to students of all levels.
The Art of Yoga
✔ learn how the poses reflect shapes in nature
✔ feel the expression of integration, grace and beauty in the postures
The Science of Yoga
✔ align the bones and joints to bring them and the muscles, ligaments, tendons and vital organs into their natural place for health and a healing environment within
✔ explore how we access various breathing techniques through body position
The Meditative Power of Yoga
✔ experience the effects when the poses are integrated: awareness diffuses and there is quietness, focused attention, and a feeling of wholeness and connection
✔ recognize blockages and how they can be removed to maintain the natural flow of energy through the body
The Philosophy of Yoga
✔ experience the wisdom of seeing, cultivating clarity and discernment
✔ through practice explore the integration of the 8 limbs of yoga
Sundays | March 17, 24, 31 + April 7
1:30-3:30pm MT (Calgary Time)
In Person + Live Online with Recordings
$150+gst
CIY Autopay Members receive 25% off - use promo code MEMBER at the checkout)
Can’t attend live? Recordings will be sent out after each session and available for 2 weeks (3 weeks for CIY Members)
An email will be sent to you a day prior to the course with details, including the Zoom link for those attending online.
Sharoni Fixler
Sharoni is the founder and co-director of CIY. Beginning her third decade of practice and study, Sharoni took her first workshop with Faeq Biria in 2007, who profoundly inspired her in the subject. Sharoni has a Bachelor’s degree in philosophy. She completed teacher training with Margot Kitchen in 2009 and has also practiced locally with Norman Sjoman and internationally with Faeq and Corine Biria. Sharoni continues regular training with Corine Biria and Jawahar Bangera. She has taken multiple trips to Pune, India, to study with the Iyengars and is an Assessor for the Iyengar Yoga Association of Canada (IYAC) and served a term as Membership Chair. Sharoni is a mentor for apprentices who are training to become certified teachers. She was on the editing team and was a demonstrator for Eyal Shifroni's book, Props for Yoga IV: Backbends. Sharoni brings intensity and heart to her classes and encourages dedication and insight. She holds a Level 3 Iyengar yoga teaching certification.