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Asana Tutorial


Sun Salutation A

Sun Salutation A - Here's a sensible approach to constructing Downward Facing Dog, Upward Facing Dog and Chaturanga Dandasana. We also learn how to connect the basics through mindful transitions. We're not simply learning posture... but observing Surya Namaskara as a miniature practice, complete within itself!

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Pādāṅguṣṭhāsana

Pādāṅguṣṭhāsana Pādahastāsana - Our fundamental standing asana begin here. These seemingly straight-forward postures offer plenty of complexity, depending on what you are looking for and how you aim to get there!

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Utthita Trikoṇāsana

Utthita Trikoṇāsana - These fundamental asana are for everyone. Join Dylan as he explores some ways to best appreciate the poses and their respective vinyasa - as well as some common misalignments.

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Ashtanga Technique


Fundamentals of Flow I: Ashtanga Breathing

Another truly in-depth breakdown of how one might use breath to deeply practice Ashtanga Yoga.
This is part one of the three part: Fundamentals of Flow mini-course (2021).

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Fundamentals of Flow II: Breathing Tutorial 2

Continuing the in-depth breakdown of how breath works when deeply practicing Ashtanga Yoga.
This is part two of the three part: Fundamentals of Flow mini-course (2021).

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Fundamentals of Flow III: Breathing into Sun Salutation A

Continuing the in-depth breakdown of how breath works when deeply practicing Ashtanga Yoga, here we learn Surya Namaskara A.
This is part three of the Fundamentals of Flow mini-course (2021).

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Sitting Practices


Mahout Meditation in Kruger Park

Mahout Meditation in Kruger Park - Drawn from the 7th Century Vijñāna Bhairava, Dylan presents a very approachable way to center for meditation -- from an amazing landscape!

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Shabda Meditation in Kruger Park

Shabda Meditation in Kruger Park - Listen! Your sense experience of shabda might be the bridge to a recpetive, non-judgmental mind state!

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Ashtanga Technique

Ākāśa

Ākāśa - A vast exploration through the Cosmos within us.
Practices such as these are pointed towards in the Vijñāna Bhairava, a seminal 7th Century Tantric text from North India.

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Lecture & Discussion


The History and Evolution of Indian Yoga Philosophies

A comprehensive and approachable timeline of how yoga evolved - from Vedas through the breakthroughs of Tantra into Hatha Yoga of the modern day. Dylan details specific doctrine but also paints with broad strokes. In just one hour, you can get a grasp on thousands of years of Yogic history!

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Adjustments

Dylan synopsises his favourite keys to safe, comfortable respectful adjustments:
1) Always Observe
2) Establish a Base
3) Make Contact
4) Commune
5) Go for Bone: Static Aspects then Mobile Aspects
6) Leave Students Independent

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Mahout Meditation in Kruger Park

Mahout Meditation in Kruger Park - Drawn from the 7th Century Vijñāna Bhairava, Dylan presents a very approachable way to center for meditation -- from an amazing landscape!

Watch Now!

Practice from the Inside Out

Practice from the Inside Out - From time immemorial, sages have cautioned against letting our awareness be drawn out by the seemingly external phenomena. Allow your daily practice to be a sanctuary for your own internal experience - and practice from that plane of inner wisdom.

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Adjustments

Dylan synopsises his favourite keys to safe, comfortable respectful adjustments:
1) Always Observe
2) Establish a Base
3) Make Contact
4) Commune
5) Go for Bone: Static Aspects then Mobile Aspects
6) Leave Students Independent

Watch Now!

Shabda Meditation in Kruger Park

Shabda Meditation in Kruger Park - Listen! Your sense experience of shabda might be the bridge to a recpetive, non-judgmental mind state!

Watch Now!

Finding Samasthitihi

Finding Samasthitihi - The Zero position can contain all of our most essential priorities. Not only can we use the fertile ground to replant vital seeds, we can look for Samasthitihi within various other postures. Dylan explores how our neutral posture can be discovered in standing, seated and even lying down.

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Fundamentals of Flow III: Breathing into Sun Salutation A

Continuing the in-depth breakdown of how breath works when deeply practicing Ashtanga Yoga, here we learn Surya Namaskara A.
This is part three of the Fundamentals of Flow mini-course (2021).

Watch Now!

Fundamentals of Flow II: Breathing Tutorial 2

Continuing the in-depth breakdown of how breath works when deeply practicing Ashtanga Yoga.
This is part two of the three part: Fundamentals of Flow mini-course (2021).

Watch Now!

Utthita Pārśvakoṇāsana

Utthita Pārśvakoṇāsana - Our journey continues through the fundamental asana. Here, our knees bend deeply, our hips begin exploring external rotation of the thigh and our shoulder-knee connection begins.

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Utthita Trikoṇāsana

Utthita Trikoṇāsana - These fundamental asana are for everyone. Join Dylan as he explores some ways to best appreciate the poses and their respective vinyasa - as well as some common misalignments.

Watch Now!

Grounding Through The Roots

Grounding Through The Roots - An essential look at hand and foot position and how to maintain healthy safe rooting. But not merely physical, this approach plays a role in keeping us grounded as practitioners in a bustling world today.

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Breath Guided Movement – Part 1

Breath Guided Movement Part 1 - The most critical part of any Ashtanga or Vinyasa practice is how the breath moves the body. Dylan breaks down his most explicit and transformative teaching in detail. With this approach, one's regular asana practice becomes more sustainable, even approaching effortlessness!

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The History and Evolution of Indian Yoga Philosophies

A comprehensive and approachable timeline of how yoga evolved - from Vedas through the breakthroughs of Tantra into Hatha Yoga of the modern day. Dylan details specific doctrine but also paints with broad strokes. In just one hour, you can get a grasp on thousands of years of Yogic history!

Watch Now!

Sun Salutation A

Sun Salutation A - Here's a sensible approach to constructing Downward Facing Dog, Upward Facing Dog and Chaturanga Dandasana. We also learn how to connect the basics through mindful transitions. We're not simply learning posture... but observing Surya Namaskara as a miniature practice, complete within itself!

Watch Now!

Ashtanga Technique

Ākāśa

Ākāśa - A vast exploration through the Cosmos within us.
Practices such as these are pointed towards in the Vijñāna Bhairava, a seminal 7th Century Tantric text from North India.

Watch Now!

Setting up the Forwards Folds of Primary Series

Setting up the Forwards Folds - Dylan takes a deep detailed look at how the vinyasa count can be used as a reminder of mindfulness, patience and restraint throughout Roga Chikitsa, Ashtanga's Primary Series.

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Pārśvottānāsana

Pārśvottānāsana - The final fundamental pose presents a hint towards backbends as axial extension is emphasized.

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Fundamentals of Flow I: Ashtanga Breathing

Another truly in-depth breakdown of how one might use breath to deeply practice Ashtanga Yoga.
This is part one of the three part: Fundamentals of Flow mini-course (2021).

Watch Now!

Prasārita Pādottānāsana

Prasārita Pādottānāsana - Explore the exact detail of tricky vinyasa and find full benefit in these important postures.

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Breath Guided Movement – Part 2

Breath Guided Movement Part 2 - A deeper look at how our breath can be the fuel for ongoing, enriching practices -- no matter the series or the practitioner!

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Setting up Backbends of Intermediate

Setting up Backbends of Intermediate - Let us explore how spinal extension can be approached. As always, the ways that we set up the basics will deeply influence our long-term health and progress.

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Pādāṅguṣṭhāsana

Pādāṅguṣṭhāsana Pādahastāsana - Our fundamental standing asana begin here. These seemingly straight-forward postures offer plenty of complexity, depending on what you are looking for and how you aim to get there!

Watch Now!