Ashtanga Yoga with Ryan Spielman

Ashtanga Adjustment Training

Ryan — Fri, 18 May 2012 11:46:18 +0000

There are just a couple spaces left for this special opportunity to study the art of adjusting.

Hands-on adjusting is one of my specialties. It is a real pleasure to get a chance to share this knowledge that I have gained from many years of experimenting, practicing, discussing and performing these techniques. You will learn every adjustment for the entire Primary series of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga. For teachers or serious practitioners, this is a great way to expand your toolbox and your understanding of the mechanics of posture and hands-on instruction.

May 28 – June 1
Mon-Fri 10-5pm
West Hampstead NW6
£225

To register please email me »

September 2012 Ashtanga Teacher Training

Ryan — Thu, 17 May 2012 17:17:27 +0000

The dates are finalized for the next Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training in September. Check them out and feel free to contact me with any questions.

LG8 – Rafael Ebner – Living Your Truth

Ryan — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:48:18 +0000

I am joined by Rafael Ebner, a Yin Yoga teacher, a long time traveller on the path and also a close friend of mine. We talk about Yin Yoga, risking security in order to live your truth, the end of seeking and more. Rafi is a sweet soul, very tuned in the moment, which comes across powerfully in our discussion. Enjoy!

LG7 – Carlos Pomeda – Awareness is the Heart of Tantra

Ryan — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 19:51:17 +0000

I am joined by Carlos Pomeda, a Tantra scholar and practitioner with not only a tremendous wealth of knowledge of Yoga but a great depth of experience, as well. His joy for the practice passionately comes across in our dialogue. For more about Carlos go to www.pomeda.com

LG6 – Simon Low – Yin and Yang Yoga

Ryan — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 04:00:48 +0000

My guest on this episode is Simon Low, an eclectic teacher who weaves together body, energy, philosophy and his personal journey. I thoroughly enjoyed our conversation. You can find out more about Simon at www.simonlow.com

Blindfolded Trance Dance!

Veronika — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:56:41 +0000

Veronika and I will be leading a blindfolded Trance Dance in April at Triyoga Chelsea. Come join us!

Dancing blindfold allows you to drop inhibitions and make instant contact with subtler and deeper parts of yourself in a way that no other experience can. This is a unique opportunity to explore subtle states of mind, body and groove. You will be invited on a rhythmic journey into your inner world. This journey can be quite a ride for some people. Be prepared for strong feelings, sensations and emotions. Ryan and Veronika will create a supportive and safe environment for you let go fully and have fun.

Friday 13 April
7.30pm – 9.30pm
Triyoga chelsea

Read details & register with Triyoga »

Ashtanga Yoga Holiday in Crete

Ryan — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 12:43:17 +0000

I’ll be teaching a Yoga Holiday on the beautiful island of Crete May 5-12. The week will be filled with Ashtanga Yoga in the mornings and Yoga and other goodies, meditation, philosophy, dialogue in the afternoons. There will be lots of time for sun, relaxing, meandering, pondering, perambulating, communicating, gesticulating, and masticating yummy food.

Information update:

a yoga + meditation retreat
south coast, crete
05 – 12 may 2012

Location

This inspiring yoga holiday is set on the wild, unspoilt south coast of Crete. The small family run hotel is perched on a small cliff overlooking the beach with far reaching views out to sea. It’s the ideal place to rediscover yourself and enjoy a week of yoga, fun and relaxation. Every en suite bedroom has a stunning view of the Mediterranean from its balcony or terrace. The rooms are simple, clean and spacious. There will be a twice daily yoga practice, in the morning and late afternoon, with perfect yoga spaces both indoors and outside by the pool.

Apart from twice daily yoga classes, guests can swim or snorkel in the sea, relax by the pool, enjoy a massage, chill in a hammock or simply sunbathe. Or, if you feel like a lovely long walk, you can take an exhilarating hike along an endless beach, exploring local history or just strolling to a nearby taverna.

Delicious, healthy and nutritious vegetarian lunches and dinners – drawing inspiration from the Cretan diet which is reputedly the healthiest in the world – are served buffet style, with a stunning view. At all times guests are welcome to help themselves to a wide variety of teas, including medicinal Cretan mountain teas, as well as fresh coffee, fruit and nuts. Breakfasts are self service with a lovely selection of muesli, fruit, freshly made yogurt, toast and local honeys and jams.

Everything at the retreat is included: accommodation, meals, all yoga classes and local transfers to and from our recommended flights. The exception is massage and a Friday night group meal at a traditional taverna.

Yoga

Ryan will lead an early morning Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga session for all levels including time for experimentation and play (with the option for Mysore style if there is enough interest). In the afternoon session we will explore Ashtanga techniques, meditation and Yoga philosophy.

Price

Single occupancy: £1,250
Two sharing: £850

You can read all details and book your holiday at Triyoga »

Hope to see you there!

LG005 – June Blank – The Essence of Yoga

Ryan — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 00:39:16 +0000

My guest for this episode is June Blank. She has been teaching in the Integral Yoga lineage for over three decades. As you will hear, June is bursting with enthusiasm for Yoga. I consider myself fortunate that she was my first teacher. Its an honor to have her on the podcast. www.yogawithjune.com

Introduction to Mysore – workshop

Ryan — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:07:24 +0000

Are you interested in Mysore style Ashtanga Self Practice but have not yet made it over the hurdle to come along? If the idea of self practice feels too daunting for you, this 2-hour introduction will prepare you for an easy entry into a yoga method that can transform your life.

For many people who are new to yoga or don’t know the ashtanga series by memory, self practice might seem scary. No need to worry, Mysore style self-practice is for all levels, from complete beginners to advanced practitioners. The only requirement is a willingness to learn.

sun 12 February 2012 4.30pm – 6.30pm

triyoga chelsea

for all levels

£25

Book now »

Ashtanga Yoga consists of a series of postures strung together with the breath. Once you begin to learn the basics of this sequence you are ready to dive in and explore the practice at your own pace according to your own individual needs. Learning the Ashtanga series so that you are able to practice on your own allows you to progress in areas you might not be able to in regular guided classes. It also gives you a practice that you will have for the rest of your life. You can take it with you wherever you go.

In this workshop you will learn everything you need to know to get started. We will start with some background information about Ashtanga, the fundamental elements of the practice, the beginning sun salutation sequences and the first few standing postures. You will be given a sheet with the series printed on it so you can begin to internalize the sequences. Ryan will answer any questions or address any concerns you might have.

If you’re ready to take your yoga practice to the next level come along!

LG004 – Jonathan Sattin – Meditation, Ashrams, and the Yoga Business

Ryan — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:55:53 +0000

Jonathan Sattin is Managing Director of Triyoga, a Yoga centre with four locations in London. In this episode we discuss life, meditation, his experiences at the ashram, his relationship with his teacher and what it’s like running a large Yoga centre.