Workshops & Intensives

Balancing on the Graceful Edge ~ Athena Engelman
Sunday May 20, 2-4pm

Join Athena Engelman, yoga instructor, for this workshop in which you will learn postures for strengthening the core of your body.  Moving into balance postures you will find you are focused, have better concentration and are confident in taking risks in all aspects of a pose…and in your life.  This is for students of all levels.

Location: Ixchel Hawaii Retreat Center
Fee: $20
Contact for info and directions: 808-280-9558 to sign up

The Fundamentals of Yoga (Back to Basics)~ Athena Engelman, ERYT-500 and Rachelle Castillo, LMT, ERYT-500
June 23, 2012 (10:00am-1:00pm)

  This workshop is designed for everyone from beginning yoga students wanting to dive deeper into what feels good as well as intermediate and advanced students as a refresher course.   We will explore the basics of yoga including breath control, body awareness and basic anatomy.  The workshop will break down the seven moving principles of yoga including some basic warm-ups.  We will move on to twists and how they benefit the body inside and out.  In the standing postures we will discuss proper alignment as well as the major muscles used as you get acquainted with your body.  As we explore the body in gentle back bends and forward folds we will once again talk about major organs benefiting as well as the effect this has on your entire being.

You will learn proper alignment and injury prevention for your yoga practice.  Along with the detailed instruction through demonstration and adjustment you will also get a handout that gives detailed benefits of each of the postures.  There will be time throughout the workshop given for questions, concerns and answers. (For major medical questions please consult your physician)

Teachers: Athena Engelman and Rachelle Castillo
Location: Volcano Arts Center, Volcano Village, HI
Fee: $65

Structure and Function of Yoga (Benefits of Yoga) with Rachelle Castillo, LMT, E-RYT500 and Athena Engelman, E-RYT500

  In this life we have this one precious body; How will you treat it?  In this two day  training we will go over self-preservation beginning with body awareness.  How we breathe affects our being and how we are nourished.  How we move and carry ourselves affect our outlook on the world around us.  When there are injuries in the body we tend to compensate in other areas of our bodies and our lives.  This workshop is appropriate for all levels.

Through the practice of yoga and self- massage we will bring awareness to the areas that we are stuck and begin to move through and let go.  This will be an interactive workshop with time for questions.  (For major medical questions please consult your physician.)

Days: TBA
Times: 3 hours (Both Days)
Location: Ixchel Hawaii Retreat Center (Enchanted Fern Forest)

Partner Yoga (Playshop) w/Rachelle and Athena

This “Playshop” is designed to honor the fun and nurturing spirit that comes when we connect on a deeper level.  So often our practice is done in the small space of our yoga mat and is a personal experience.  During this time we will explore the dynamics of bringing a partner into our “yoga space”.  We will discuss the principles of Partner Yoga such as Trust, Communication, Surrender and Giving.  As we practice together we create a sense of community and dependence in a healthy environment.  This is for all levels whether you are a couple, a friend or a family member.  Come and explore the joy in playing at any age.

Location: Ixchel Hawaii Retreat Center
Days: TBA
Times 2 hours of fun!!!                      

The Art of Adjusting Workshop

Join Athena Engelman for a 3 hour workshop for Yoga Teachers.  In this workshop you will learn how to listen to the voice within to guide you in adjusting and assisting your students. You will get a manual at this workshop to take with you to help you prepare and apply the principles learned that help you become a prepared and confident yoga teacher.

~When to use our intuition
~Observation, asking permission
~Assisting vs. adjusting
~The Benefits of using Props
~Getting creative with your teaching
~Organic Sequencing
~Adjusting Manual

I hope you will be a part of this inward journey into refining your skills as a teacher and learning how to work with your students.  I have been teaching Yoga for 9 years and have experience in all levels as well as Certifying Yoga Instructors at the Advanced 500 Level with Yoga Alliance.

About Athena

"You are here to enable the divine purpose of the universe to unfold.  That is how important you are."~ Eckhart Tolle