RHYTHMIC FLOW YOGA let the energy of live music move you into union
Rhythmic Flow Yoga Workshops
with Kristin Cooper & The Kunga Drummers
Saturday July 18 | 6-8:30pm | Earth Practice
Sunday July 19 | 8-10:30am | Fire Practice
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“Each elemental practice is based on the teachings of the tattwas; the five elements of nature. These elements form the structure of our mind/body and the world we live in; and a deeper understanding of the elements allows our practice to evolve with changing seasons and life cycles, and creates a foundation from which to sustain a lifelong practice of yoga. The teachings of the elements, are found throughout many eastern and western healing systems, and is the basis of Ayurveda and yoga therapy.
As an application to Rhythmic Flow Yoga; we cultivate each element through a synthesis of specific vinyasa sequencing & kriyas, along with intentional visualizations, instrumentation and rhythms; culminating into a non-verbal “play” between the practitioners and the drummers. As the practice and rhythms build, the action of movement and sound create the power to transform; revealing power, presence and passion in the practice. If feeling stagnant in your yoga practice, this is an opportunity to break through the mold of old habitual patterns, and enjoy the evolution of your body through rhythm.
With the inspiration from the drummer, Krisin guides the practice of each element; leading up to the final portion of the practice allowing the student to move into their own free form personal prana sadhana. During prana sadhana Kristin plays percussion with the other drummers, so that the practitioners have the opportunity to explore moving the body without instructions or limitations…all the while the drummers accompany your practice and the music builds. Beginners are welcome, especially those who may feel nervous but have that curious spark….this is a special, live, liberating, creative, juicy, evolving practice. Come play!” www.rhythmicflowyoga.com
Kristin Cooper Gulak, 500ERYT, is a registered 500 hr Yoga Alliance teacher. She works with students with cancer and HIV, and has worked privately with celebrity clients Ashley Judd & Katie Holmes. Kristin is the director of the Wilmington Yoga Center, and travels as a teaching assistant and percussionist for Shiva Rea. She is the creator of Rhythmic Flow Yoga w/live drumming and leads workshops and international service based retreats with her percussionist husband, Loren Gulak. Kristin is also the founder of Kunga Journeys service based yoga teacher trainings & service retreats. She has studied extensively with many wonderful senior teachers, including David Life & Sharon Gannon, Sarah Powers, Yoganand, & Shiva Rea, and her greatest teachers have been the orphaned children of Rwanda and India, of whom she has had the opportunity to live, laugh, work and fall in love with.
