HANUMANASANA
(the forward splits)
with Benjamin Flowers 

Saturday, July 8, 2-4pm
In-Studio & Livestream

Hanumanasana, or Monkey Pose, in its full expression, is the forward splits, a challenging pose that represents the pose Hanuman took as he leapt from the southern tip of India to Sri Lanka to rescue his good friend Ram’s wife, Sita, who had been kidnapped by the evil demon Ravana.

Join Benjamin in this workshop and learn how to prepare the body for the difficult posture Hanumanasana, named after the monkey god Hanuman. This class will focus on creating length in the hamstrings, quadriceps, and psoas, as well as develop strength in the back body to support the opening of the chest needed for this pose. We will practice different ways of supporting and propping the posture to make it safe and accessible for everyone. 

This class is not appropriate for students brand new to yoga.

Following the workshop, you’ll receive a link to the recording for 15 days, so you can take the class as many times as you want!

Benjamin Flowers began practicing Yoga in North Carolina as a teenager. In 2013 he completed The Yoga Room's two-year Iyengar Yoga Teacher Training Program with Mary Lou Weprin and Donald Moyer in Berkeley. Benjamin continued his studies with senior Iyengar teachers Elise Miller, Patricia Walden, and Michael Lucey. He is certified in Yoga for Scoliosis by Elise Miller. Using props and detailed instructions to create healthy alignment in the poses, Benjamin strives to take students into a state of greater awareness, moving from the outer body to the inner body.

Tuition:
Before July 8, $45, Day of workshop $50
Space is limited! Pre-registration suggested.
Please call 626-403-3961