Complimentary Opposites: Divine Female and Male Energy of Every Moment

In this workshop we will reignite the powerful expression of seemingly opposite patterns working together to awaken the fully embodied experience of the moment at hand. Together we will explore asana, pranayama, meditation, and chanting with a focus on foundational wave patterns of movement, form and thought that make the ashtanga vinyasa inspired practice supportive, safe, strong, and supple. We will also study the Yoga Tārāvalī and experience firsthand how practicing and contemplating in this way helps remove patterns of holding that can show up as tightness or weakness in your body, difficulty communicating with or finding tolerance for others, and tuning in deeply to your own core needs and emotions.

Inspiration for this workshop grew out of real life for Richard and Mary. With over fifty years of experience each practicing, studying, and teaching yoga while navigating the complexities of life – running a business and raising a family together – they offer insight and wisdom into how to make yoga an integral part of a healthy, happy life. The capacity to see and embody through yoga the interfacing of opposites has been their greatest teacher allowing them to be supportive of one another without losing themselves as individuals in the process. They invite you to join them and explore the freedom of uniting breath, mind, body, and spirit to wake up to your full potential and embrace the capacity to be of service in the world.

Richard Freeman has been a student of yoga since 1968. He spent nine years in Asia studying yoga asana, pranayama, Sufism, Sanskrit and Indian philosophy. He has studied asana with B.K.S. Iyengar and K. Pattabhi Jois and has worked with numerous Buddhist teachers to draw insights into the interfacing of Buddhism and yoga as a reflection of life.

Richard’s metaphorical, humorous teaching style appeals to students of many backgrounds and nationalities.

Mary Taylor began studying yoga in 1971. Her studies have grown into a deep interest into how yoga asana, meditation and the interfacing of yoga with Buddhism combine to support us through complex modern times. Her main asana practice is in the internal forms of the ashtanga vinyasa tradition.

Mary is part of the core faculty of the ‘Being with Dying’ program at Upaya Zen Center and the senior faculty for the UZIT training program, both of which apply contemplative practices to improved and sustainable wellness within medical settings.

For more information about Richard and Mary please visit www.freemantayloryoga.com