If you want to learn to create creative sequences and adapt them to keep you in balance in the face of any internal or external circumstance, such as those we use in the classes we teach daily in the yoga studio, here I will show you how.

Some people really get more out of yoga than others, and it’s not about being male or female, having experience, or being more or less flexible. It has nothing to do with it, there is another much more important reason.

On a summer Tuesday, I was roasting with heat.

At that time I practiced 4 sequences of Rocket yoga with small modifications that alternated 6 days a week. On Tuesdays it was Rocket 2. Period.

The sum of the outside heat with the increase in temperature caused by the Rocket practice made me begin to have hives all over my body when I finished.

Everything itched.

It made me feel unkind to myself. It felt violent.

Because “having to get to a posture” increases ego and competitiveness. Because where you don’t go treating yourself with respect, you go with the ego and the muscle.

You start to force your breath, to overstrain yourself. You tense your shoulders, clench your teeth. And you no longer pay attention to the sensations.

And you start causing yourself pain.

So I decided to start modifying the practice and look for a meaning beyond reaching postures at any price.

In that search I learned from Shiva Rea the use of the elements to create different effects on my body and mind.

If one day my head was wild, I could stop it. If a very hot day made it difficult for my body to respond, I could counter it with a subtle practice, with circular movements.

I took this Elemental Prana Vinyasa and interpreted it with a structure of progressive asanas accessible to anyone.

From the simple to the complex (Krama). Also adapting it to the seasons and the lunar cycles.

Since then, my practice everyday is different. I improvise knowing exactly the effect of each asana. Just as a musician uses different notes to create different emotions, I know that

if I make linear movements, I generate heat and direct my focus,

if I do pulsations, I increase my creativity and my adaptability,

if I make slow and firm movements, I work my patience, my stability and self-confidence.

And that makes the practice make sense. That is what really makes us benefit from the practice of yoga.

The connection between our posture and our emotions.

Increase your sensitivity to your own internal dialogue, the emotions it generates and how it is reflected in your body.

Why do lunar cycles and seasons affect our mood and energy level?

What are the 5 elements (earth, water, fire, air and space) and how to relate them to the different movement patterns?

How to use the elements to counteract the effects of the lunar cycles and the seasons?

How to make creative sequences based on the characteristic movements of each element? A movement pattern taught multiple times through different asanas. Inspired by Elemental Prana Vinyasa from Shiva Rea.

Adapt the namaskares (greetings). How to prepare the body for the different types of asanas of each element?

What chakras are related to each element and how are they related to asanas?

Meditation, pranayama, mantra, mudra and essential oils linked to each element.

Anatomical foundations that underpin the entire practice:

1. Anatomical pattern of hip openings for the earth element.
2. Regulation of body fluids, lymphatic or urinary system. Anatomical pattern of the column extensions for the water element.
3. Digestive system. Anatomical pattern of twists and arm balances for the fire element.
4. Respiratory mechanics. Anatomy of the rib cage and the shoulder girdle. Anatomical pattern of the chest openings for the air element.
5. Central nervous system and how the space element integrates everything.

How to plan sequences in waves or 3-part vinyasas?

How to integrate the sutras in your day to day life? What I learned from Gabby Bernstein and his spirit junkie philosophy.

You have a hidden Power.
You are a dreamer of your dream.
You are always being guided, even when you think it is not.
Your vibrations speak more clearly than your words.
The universe works fast when you’re having a good time.
Obstacles are detours that take you in the right direction.
Certainty clears the way so that what you desire can arrive.
The universe speaks in mysterious ways.
Uniqueness sets you free.
You are the Universe.
When you think you’ve surrendered, surrender more.
Be an instrument of love.

Dates and schedule

The course will be in the Pure Yoga Canarias studio in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, from 12 to 24 July 2021.

The schedule will be, Monday to Saturday, from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Can I only do it intensively?

No, you can also do it by modules. 6 weekends, one weekend a month.

The next group will start in May – October of 2o21.  Drop us an email for the dates

Meet the facilitators

The course will be taught by Libby Hargreaves and Flavia Marangon y Jade Valero. In addition, they will be accompanied by specialists in specific topics.

Why is the number of places limited?

The most important thing for us is that you have the best possible experience and that you really learn all the course content.

Keeping a manageable number of participants we guarantee that we will give you the best personal treatment and we make sure that you take all the knowledge you have been looking for.

Is the course certified?

Yes, it is internationally certified by Yoga Alliance. However, that only guarantees that the training meets its standards, but it is not a guarantee of quality.

What we are really proud of is the reviews that our students send us. Like these that I literally copy from tripadvisor:

Are there any prerequisites? Yes, you must have done a 200 hour training or 5 years of regular practice.

Do I have to be a yoga teacher to take the course? No, you can do it for personal or professional reasons.

Is the reservation refundable? You can transfer it to another edition of the course or to another training. In the event of serious personal, family or force majeure problems, it will be reimbursed.

What does the price include? The price includes the certificate, the printed manual, fruit, nuts, water and tea during the course.

Is accommodation included? No, but we will be happy to give you some good suggestions. Write to us at info@pureyogacanarias.com.

What do I need to bring? A mat, a notebook, a pen and an empty water bottle.