David Swenson presents Ashtanga Inside and Out at PURE! Don't miss the opportunity to learn from a yoga luminary!
David is recognized as one of the world’s foremost practitioners and instructors of Ashtanga Yoga. All of his courses are presented in a supportive and compassionate fashion making it accessible to all levels of practitioners to participate. David is known for his ability to modify the Ashtanga practice with grace and good-humor. Join us for a weekend of exploration of this flowing, liberating practice (July 25-27).
Friday, July 25 @ 6-8:30pm Only Dead Fish Go With The Flow A FREE Class - Stories of Life, Love, and Living With Purpose
David will share stories, anecdotes, and insights gathered from over 50 years of yoga practice and his journeys in spiritual life, love, health, and adventure. He is a witty, humorous, and inspiring storyteller. His life is filled with colorful, sometimes wild, at times sad, occasionally hilarious, and always entertaining experiences aimed at understanding the world around him and uncovering the wonders that reside within us all. Throughout his tales of travel, fasting, chanting, seeking, studying, laughing, and crying, there is always a thread of sincere purpose that anyone in search of greater meaning in life can relate to. Many listeners will discover tools of insight from the mistakes, successes, failures, triumphs, and bumps along the life journey that David shares with honesty and heartfelt sincerity.
Buckle Up, It’s a Wild Ride!
David’s new book Only Dead Fish Go With The Flow will be available for purchase and signing at this event!
Saturday, July 26 @ 8-11am Led Primary Series - $60
First Series Boogie
This class is designed for those already familiar with the First Series of Ashtanga Yoga. Yet, it is open to all levels of proficiency, from the daily-practicing aficionados to the novice who fits it in when they can, and everyone in between. The class will be conducted like a choreographed dance, flowing seamlessly from the opening sun salutations to the closing savasana. David will spend time at the beginning of class to introduce alternatives to some of the more challenging asanas as well as offer user-friendly vinyasa options. There will be time at the end of the flow to enjoy a soothing, deep relaxation.
Required Items: Mat and Breath
Sunday, July 27 @ 8-11am Half & Half Fun Fest - $60
Half First Series and Half Second Series Makes for Full Fun
This class is a talk-through of Half of Primary Series and Half of Intermediate Series. In Ashtanga the traditional approach for entering the Intermediate Series is to use the Primary Series as a yogic springboard to propel the student forward. Intermediate Series can be intimidating yet David has a way of presenting it in an accessible and engaging manner. Those that feel a bit uncertain about taking that first step into the realms of the Intermediate Series will find comfort in knowing that David always keeps it Fun, Safe and Incredibly Informative as he guides the group along in a compassionate and thoughtful manner using the first half of Primary Series as a wonderful gateway into Intermediate.
Come and experience the joy and wonder of exploring new asanas or deepening awareness and ability for the ones you are already familiar with!
Please note: no refunds will be issued for special events/classes. Thank you for your understanding!