Step it Up: Playful Parivrttas with Anneke Faas

Let’s Twist!

Twists are great rejuvenators and tension releasers. And, they are fun to do! Twists remove lethargy, increase vitality, free up the breath and can remove back pain. B.K.S. Iyengar describes twists how the “squeeze-and-soak” wringing action of these poses flushes the organs, stimulates circulation and nourishes tissues.

This workshop will explore basic principles of twists and then apply them to a variety of postures both standing and sitting. As part of the Step It Up series, we will look at principles of how twisting actions can be used in intermediate asanas.

What is “Step it Up”?

Tuition:

Register early and save! $45 early bird special if registered by June 23

$45 Early Bird Special if registered before June 23

$60 if registered after June 23

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Anneke Faas is a certified Iyengar yoga instructor at the Intermediate Junior 2 level. She was inspired by the precision and genius of Mr. Iyengar’s teaching at the age of 14 during her first year of high school where she was an avid athlete. Teaching yoga in college to her peers, Anneke started her teacher training with Nancy Stechart and Leslie Bradley in 2002. She continued her studies upon moving to New York City and graduated from the premiere Iyengar Yoga Association of Greater New York Teacher Training program under the mentorship of the late Mary Dunn. Since then, Anneke has had two sons and now lives in Berkeley, California. As a teacher, Anneke has a warm presence and commands her classes with ease and careful focus. She is especially drawn to working with mothers, helping to reduce the stress and tensions of everyday life. She has specialized training in pre-natal yoga. In addition to regular public classes, Anneke offers weekly private lessons, corporate classes and mentors aspiring Iyengar yoga teachers-in-training. Visit her website at www.annekefaas.com.