Welcome to Ride the Breath!
Thank you for visiting our teaching website for Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga in the tradition of Shri K. Pattabhi Jois from Mysore, India. Please browse this page to view new information about our site, and to learn about upcoming events. Namaste,
Fran and Kathy.
Site Additions and Announcements:
Updated: 8-3-08
Better late than never, but we're finally getting around to another website and class schedule update. Life at the Slavich-Hallen household remains quite busy with our daughter heading to college, and two little boys (ages 1 and 3) running around.
The recent visit from Matthew Sweeney was fantastic and has definitely energized both us and the community. He got to extend his stay here through July 31st, so we benefited from 2 weeks of mysore-style class along with the wonderful weekend workshop at the YogaSpot. We're happy to announce that Matthew has already committed to return to Durham in 2009, and that will make four years in a row!
New Class Schedule Coming Soon!
Starting the week of August 25th 2008, we will be expanding our class schedule. To begin with, we're quite honored that Matthew gave us his approval to teach the Moon Sequence, and we will be offering a led Moon Sequence Class from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. The day of the week is not determined as of yet. In addition, we will be adding a mysore-style class on Sunday mornings from 9:00 AM to 11: 00 AM. Finally, we will also be teaching again at Duke University for the Fall semester. Details on these pending changes will be coming soon.
David Keil 5-day Mysore-style Workshop, October 13-17, 2008
Mysore-Style Intensive with David Keil: October 13-17, 2008
David Keil is making his regular return to Durham and Ride The Breath this October, for a 5-day mysore-style workshop starting Monday, October 13th, through Friday, the 17th. David has made numerous trips to Mysore India to study with Shri K. Pattabhi Jois and his grandson Sharath Rangaswamy, and received his authorization to teach in 2004. This is David's 6th visit to Durham. He has taught in numerous locations around the world; and is especially known for his hands-on adjustments, knowledge of "Yoga Anatomy" (www.yoganatomy.com), as well as his warm and engaging style. All of David's previous trips to Durham have filled quickly, and we expect the same this time. Reserve your spot soon!
We will have two sessions a day limited to 8 students per session.
Session slots are:
1) 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM = Mysore-style
2) 8:45 AM to 10:45 AM = Mysore-style
There will be 10-15 minutes of discussion and satsang at the beginning of each class followed by mysore-style self-practice where David will provide one-on-one instruction and adjustments for each student.. Students registering for a session for all five days will be given preference. If we have open slots after that, we will accommodate drop-in requests based on the waiting list.
COST = $130 for 5-day session
Drop-in rate = $30 per class
REGISTER NOW!!
Our Studio is Available to the Yoga Community for Self-Practice.
Per a recent e-mail communication, we invite the local yoga community (and visiting students and teachers) to use our studio for self practice. It is available Monday through Friday throughout the day (5:30 AM to 7:30 PM), except during normal class times. We ask that you e-mail or call ahead to let us know, and confirm that we're not out of town. Also, you do not have to be taking classes with us to use the space. We have received numerous compliments on the studio's peaceful and intimate atmosphere. It has heated maple hardwood flooring, a full bathroom with shower facilities, a vaulted ceiling with two large glass skylights and ceiling fan; and a double glass door which looks out to an adjoining oriental garden. The studio accommodates up to 8 practitioners.Come practice with us and experience it for yourselves. It's free!
