Upcoming Workshops
Headstand Demystified:
A Benefit with Dana Schachter and Skeeter Barker
Headstand, in Sanskrit called Sirsasana, is known as “one of the most important Yogic asanas,” according to Mr. B.K.S. Iyengar. In this 2-hour workshop we will break down the essentialcomponents to creating and maintaining a healthy headstand, offering you a safe, supportive and playful environment in which to approach and practice this pose, the king of asanas. We will explore the key components to a proper foundation and how to use props when needed. Bring your curiousity and sense of adventure as we turn things upside down! This practice will be sure to stimulate you in body, mind, and heart as we aim to give the gift of yoga to the youth of today.
Headstand- Yoga Goes to School is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering schools by providing healthy strategies for students, teachers, and parents. We promote healthy awareness by integrating yoga tools, practice, and concepts into daily school routines. Headstand school programs provide yoga resources to students considered at-risk, with high stress levels, in K-12 schools. Headstand provides access to yoga in the place where these students spend most of their time: school. The Headstand curriculum is school-based and educator friendly. We encourage students to self-reflect and shift behaviors in order to attain personal balance and increase academic achievement. For more information go to www.headstand.org.
When: Saturday, February 27th 1:30-3:30 pm.
Where: YogaKula SF
3030A 16th St. @ Mission
Cost: minimum $20 donation, all proceeds benefit Headstand.org
Go to www.yogakula.com to register online or call 415-934-0000
Breath of Life 
Breath is one of the most essential functions of the body. Each breath provides vital oxygen to all the cells of our bodies carrying with it Prana, enlivening all aspects of our being. By actively engaging our breath we say Yes! to life and affirm our desire to live well.
In this 2 1/2 hour workshop we will use asana to open the body, creating an invitation for breath to enter and then learn how to receive and dance with it. We will examine habitual patterns of breathing and how we can embrace life more fully through various pranayama practices. Specific pranayama practices such as viloma, ujjayi, and nadi sodhana will be looked at in greater detail. This class provides a great foundation to lauch a pranayama practice of your own. Come enhance the quality of your life through conscious breathing!
When: Postponed, new date TBD
Where: Yoga Kula SF
3030A 16th St. btw. Mission & Valencia St.
Cost: $30 up to 7 days in advance; $35 thereafter (lower price!)
Go to www.yogakula.com to pre-register
The Blossoming Heart:
an exploration of Backbends and Flower Essences
with Dana Greenbaum and Joanne Cohen
Living in one's heart is a rich and rewarding journey. Our life's experiences have often taught us to close to the great joys of loving ourselves and others. Now is the time to relearn and remember the beauty of Opening our hearts.
During this 3-hour workshop the practice of Yoga will untangle restrictions placed around the Heart while Flower Essence remedies will release the emotions blocking the process. Flower Essences are liquid extracts of the spirit of a flower which facilitate deep emotional healing. These two modalities fused together will result in profound insight as well as the courage to continue to Blossom the Heart.
This workshop will include asana, journaling, Flower Essence sampling, and information on the use of specific
Flower Essences. For more information on flower essences go to Joanne's website:
When: Saturday, December 6th 1-4 pm.
Where: Yoga Kula SF
3030A 16th St. btw. Mission and Valencia
Cost: $45 up to 7 days in advance; $50 thereafter
Go to www.yogakula.com to pre-register