Laruga Glaser

Join Laruga Glaser for a comprehensive 7 days, discovering the multi-dimensional energy of the Ashtanga yoga practice; in addition to integrating both mindfulness and the art of movement, working seamlessly together.

Morning practice

Each morning will be devoted to yoga practice based on the traditional method of Ashtanga yoga. For the first class, Laruga will guide a Led Primary Series practice, and the other 6 mornings, will be centered on Mysore self practice under her attentive guidance.

During the Mysore practice, each practitioner will receive individual heartfelt support from Laruga, to enrich their personal practice with joy, sustainability and technical knowledge. This way a warm, loving and relational field will be created, where the capacity to listen inwardly broadens. Needs and boundaries are always honored, allowing each to look through the lens of curiosity to who we truly are.

Midt morning contemplation and philosophy class

In between morning and afternoon practices, Laruga will lead a yoga philosophy session, after chanting and meditation, followed by a group discussion.

Afternoon worksshops

The afternoon classes will be workshops going deeper into the foundations of the Ashtanga yoga practice including alignment, techniques and Asana refinements.

• All levels of students are welcome to join the retreat. Previous Ashtanga yoga experience recommended.
• Laruga is qualified to teach Primary, Intermediate as well as Advanced A & B series and can assist you wherever your practice is at the moment.
• By the end of the week, you will have greater grounding in all aspects of Ashtanga, leaving the retreat recharged and maintaining the gift of yoga.

Retreat schedule

• Daily morning Mysore classes
• Daily Asana and Movement Technique classes
• Daily Chanting, meditation and philosophy classes
• Led primary on the first day
• Workshop topics:
• The Art of Ashtanga Yoga
• The Gateway Postures of Primary and Intermediate Series
• Core Integrity
• Backbends: Balancing Active Release
• Exploring Transitions
• Arm Balances and Strength Awareness
• Inversions and Spatial Awareness
• Philosophy and Contemplative themes:
• Yoga is Still the Mind. Inhabiting Our True Nature
• The Discipline of Transcendence: Abhyasa and Vairagaya
• Ashtanga Yoga: The Path and The Journey
• Asana - A Tool for Understanding the Self
• The Fire of Transformation: Tapas
• Self Practice = Self Responsibility
• Overcoming Obstacles on the Path

Dayli schedule:

Thursday 14 April, 2022

7.00 - 9.30 Led Primary

For the complete Ashtanga Yoga experience, the Primary Series will be instructed with the traditional vinyasa method emphasized and counted in Sanskrit from start to end. Here you will come in direct contact with flow of the practice uninterrupted. Prior Ashtanga Yoga experience and proficiency are recommended. Please, no beginner students.

10.00 - 11.30 Chanting, meditation and philosophy discussion

Theme: Yoga is Stilling the Mind. Inhabiting Our True Nature

11.30 - 13.30

Lunch break

13.30 - 15.30 Asana and Movement Technique Class

Topic: The Art of Ashtanga Yoga.

Friday 15 April, 2022

7.00 - 9.30 Mysore Class

1 day of Mysore practice. During the Mysore practice, each practitioner will receive individual heartfelt support from Laruga, to enrich their personal practice with joy, sustainability and technical knowledge. This way a warm, loving and relational field will be created, where the capacity to listen inwardly broadens. Needs and boundaries are always honored, allowing each to look through the lens of curiosity to who we truly are.

10.00 - 11.30 Chanting, meditation and philosophy discussion

Theme: The Discipline of Transcendence: Abhyasa and Vairagaya.

11.30 - 13.30

Lunch break

13.30 - 15.30 Asana and Movement Technique Class

Topic: The Gateway Postures of Primary and Intermediate Series.

Saturday 16 April, 2022

7.00 - 9.30 Mysore Practice

2 day of Mysore practice.

10.00 - 11.30 Chanting, meditation and philosophy discussion

Theme: Ashtanga Yoga: The Path and The Journey

11.30 - 13.30

Lunch break

13.30 - 15.30 Asana and Movement Technique Class

Topic: Core Integrity.

Sunday 17 April, 2022

7.00 - 9.30 Mysore Practice

3 day of Mysore practice.

10.00 - 11.30 Chanting, meditation and philosophy discussion

Theme: Asana - A Tool for Understanding the Self

11.30 - 13.30

Lunch break

13.30 - 15.30 Asana and Movement Technique Class

Topic: Backbends: Balancing Active Release.

Monday 18 April, 2022

7.00 - 9.30 Mysore Practice

4 day of Mysore practice.

10.00 - 11.30 Chanting, meditation and philosophy discussion

Theme: The Fire of Transformation: Tapas

11.30 - 13.30

Lunch break

13.30 - 15.30 Asana and Movement Technique Class

Topic: Exploring Transitions.

Tuesday 19 April, 2022

7.00 - 9.30 Mysore Practice

5 day of Mysore practice.

10.00 - 11.30 Chanting, meditation and philosophy discussion

Theme: Self Practice = Self Responsibility

11.30 - 13.30

Lunch break

13.30 - 15.30 Asana and Movement Technique Class

Topic: Arm Balances and Strength Awareness.

Wedensday 20 April, 2022

7.00 - 9.30 Mysore Practice

6 day of Mysore practice.

10.00 - 11.30 Chanting, meditation and philosophy discussion

Theme: Overcoming Obstacles on the Path

11.30 - 13.30

Lunch break

13.30 - 15.30 Asana and Movement Technique Class

Topic: Inversions and Spatial Awareness.

Investment and signup:

Urban Retreat 40+ hours (7 days) DKK 5250 (700 Euro)

Weekend Retreat (Saturday and Sunday) 11+ hours DKK 2625 (350 Euro)

Mysore Practice Only (6 days Friday to Wedensday) DKK 2060 (275 Euro)

Signup:

Full Retreat Weekend Retreat Mysore only

More info or questions

Please send an email if you need more information or have any questions or concerns.

Laruga Glaser

Laruga has been practicing Ashtanga yoga continuously for over 25 years. Starting in the beginning of her 20s, she was immediately drawn to the practice after working with other forms of yoga years prior. After establishing a committed practice she then deepened her studies traveling to Mysore, India annually to practice at KPJAYI where the late Sri K. Pattabhi Jois taught and now his grandson, R. Sharath Jois teaches. Laruga has made more than 14 trips to Mysore and is on a mission to continue to learn and grow as a student as well as a teacher. She is one of the few in the world who have been given the distinction of being certified to teach up to Advanced B, which is not easily given and takes many years to earn. Through it all, Laruga teaches as an act of deep sharing and love for what yoga develops in each individual, facilitating space to open, challenge, and inspire those to realize their inherent potential, and has been personally invited all over the world to do so.

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