Programm
Das 2. Vienna Yoga Festival findet von Freitag, 8. März bis Sonntag, 10. März 2024 in den Sofiensälen im Zentrum von Wien statt. In zwei großzügigen Räumen finden großartige Workshops von verschiedensten YogalehrerInnen statt, aus denen gewählt werden kann. Das Programm im Detail wird Schritt für Schritt hier aktualisiert. (Änderungen vorbehalten)
Festsaal
Freitag
12:00 - 13:30
Anna Herz: Inside Flow
14:00 - 15:30
Celest Pereira: The Science of Stability and Balance
16:00 - 17:30
Jazz Sanchez und Viktor: Afro Yoga
18:00 - 19:30
Hie Kim: Inside Flow
Samstag
8:00 - 9:30
Matt Giordano: Move • Breathe • Release
10:00 - 11:30
Hie Kim: Inside Flow
12:00 - 13:30
Mathieu Boldron: Pincha & Handstands for confidence
14:00 - 15:30
Anna Herz: Inside Flow
16:00 - 17:30
Matt Giordano: Hips: Align • Refine • Release
18:00 - 19:30
Mathieu Boldron: Kirtan
Sonntag
8:00 - 9:30
Mathieu Boldron: Morning Practice, Bonjour Bonjour
10:00 - 11:30
Celest Pereira: Brainy Backbends
12:00 - 13:30
Matt Giordano: Arm Balances: Flying Hip Openers
14:00 - 15:30
Celest Pereira: The Wild Weird World of Neurology
16:00 - 17:30
Matt Giordano: Handstand: The 3 Secrets
18:00 - 19:30
Mathieu Boldron: Goodbye practice & Kirtan
Sofies Salon
Freitag
12:00 - 13:30
Maeva Boldron: Shoulder Intelligence
14:00 - 15:30
Lenka Minarik: - Backbends and Pain Theory
16:00 - 17:30
Celest Pereira: Injuries - What You Need to Know
18:00 - 19:30
Maeva Boldron: Spinal Intelligence Flow
Samstag
8:00 - 9:30
Celest Pereira: Science of Dristi
10:00 - 11:30
Kate Chapman: True Strength and fun transitions
12:00 - 13:30
Matt Giordano: Teachers Workshop - Working With Injuries
14:00 - 15:30
Celest Pereira: Neural Flossing for Splits
16:00 - 17:30
Maeva Boldron: Spinal Intelligence: “Bigbend Theory”
18:00 - 19:30
Hie Kim: Teacher Workshop - The Art of Teaching
Sonntag
8:00 - 9:30
Joa Gomez: Hip Mobility Yoga Flow
10:00 - 11:30
Matt Giordano: Shoulder Revelation
12:00 - 13:30
Kate Chapman: Meditation in Movement
14:00 - 15:30
Joa Gomez: Inverted Flow
16:00 - 17:30
Manuel Neumann: Yin Yoga
Workshops im Detail
Hier findest du die detailierten Workshop-Beschreibungen für das Vienna Yoga Festival.
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Move • Breathe • Release
The “Feel Good” class you were waiting for! Unlock unwanted physical, mental and emotional tension with the 3 most effective yoga practices amplified by the power of the community. Together we will move our bodies, practice pranayama (breath work), and step into a group guided meditation. If you have never meditated, or done pranayama, do not worry, this will be a guided heartfelt experience.
All Levels / Sweat Level 2 / English
Teachers Workshop - Working With Injuries
As a yoga teacher you have likely come to realize that most people are dealing with some kind of ache, pain, discomfort or injury. The pressure to create a safe and healing space can be overwhelming. This workshop will provide you with the knowledge and skills to feel more confident in creating guiding students and anatomically informed sequences for all levels yoga classes and one on one private clients.
Advanced Level / Sweat Level 1 / English
Hips: Align • Refine • Release
This highly informative and rigorous practice will help you expand your body awareness, increase your strength and maximize your flexibility. Through targeted muscle engagements and joint alignments you will learn how to change the way you sit, stand, move, and practice yoga. This class will empower and inform you on the necessary techniques that create long lasting changes in your body.
All Levels / Sweat Level 3 / English
Shoulder Revelation
Regain strength, flexibility and mobility of your shoulders. This eye opening workshop is designed to bring clarity to the complex dance between the muscles, bones and joints of the shoulders in order to improve and advance your yoga practice.
All Levels / Sweat Level 2 / English
Arm Balances: Flying Hip Openers
Arm balances are some of the most fun, exciting, and challenging poses of the yoga practice. Most also require flexible hips—a place many of us have tightness. Don’t let that deter you from starting arm balance practice now. Finding hip flexibility is more than simply stretching and waiting to achieve the elasticity we desire. With Matt, we explore techniques to find our fullest range of motion through optimal skeletal alignment and muscular engagement for deep, isometric hip strengtheners. We will also develop a true sense of our core and how its location, stability and strength relate to our arms and hips. Get ready to sweat, fly, and go deeper in your body in a way that is safe, healthy and absolutely powerful.
All Levels / Sweat Level 3 / English
Handstand: The 3 Secrets
Learning to handstand is a process, abundant with discovery and amazement. Whether this is your first inversion workshop or you are well versed in the art of handstands, brace yourself as we delve into alignment, work toward mastery of the shoulder girdle, and explore acrobatic principles so you can build confidence and manifest a greater sense of balance. You will learn exercises that unify body and mind to create a solid foundation for a lifetime of standing on your hands. As a group we will create a safe and transformative space that will be appropriate and for all levels of practice. Take your handstand practice to the next level!
All Levels / Sweat Level 2 / English
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Pincha & Handstands for Confidence
In this practice we will use several partner exercises to build up and refine your inversions. You will also explore tips to work on your own towards these challenging postures and learn the necessary foundation to condition your body and mind to explore your potential in the middle of the room. Inversions are fun and accessible if well explained. We will create a smooth, friendly and safe environment so you can get the best out of this experience together.
Intermediate Level / Sweat Level 2 / English
Kirtan
Singing is a performance, chanting is about answering the call of our collective voice. In this unique acoustic moment together we will share joy, pain, happiness and the all spectrum of emotions that makes us Human. We will live a simple and humbling moment caring for one another through the peaceful mothering vibration of our heart. Come and share your voice out loud with no judgment or expectation about the outcome. We are all humans trying to be heard. Let's support one another.
All Levels / Sweat Level 1 / English
Morning Practice, Bonjour Bonjour
Wake up your breath, Wake up your body, wake up your mind. Collect the functional ingredients to cook your awareness to the next level and sense the details that makes a sweet but powerful slow flow. In this practice we will unwind the joints slowly but surely through the movement of your breath. This practice will touch all area in your body and unlock it all for the rest of the day. We will travel between prana, hatha and vinyasa, applying modern techniques to ancient tradition. We will incorporate kriya & mobility to the practice and get your body to open up fully.
All Levels / Sweat Level 1 / English
Goodbye practice & Kirtan
Backbends and Kirtan : It is the best combo to drop all filters and let our inner voice shine. Let your authenticity speak the words of gratitude that you feel for yourself and the people around you. In this practice we will celebrate the magical Union we have created together through this event and send that energy into the world. Use what you've learned to express and practice for peace, for love, for strength.
All Levels / Sweat Level 1 / English
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The Science of Stability and Balance
As yoga teachers and practitioners, balance is a central part of our practice. Often the practice of yoga transforms our ability to balance and helps us achieve things far beyond what we dreamed possible. However almost everyone has one or two poses that they just can’t seem to find the balance no matter how much work is put in. Maybe it's half moon pose with the head looking up, or maybe it's a handstand. Whatever it is, this workshop will help uncover the anatomy that lies far beyond the bones and muscles responsible for balance and stability. In this workshop we uncover brain regions helping us to nail our balance challenges once and for all.
All Levels / Sweat Level 1 / English
Injuries - What You Need to Know
Injuries are frustrating but ultimately amazing teachers. In this workshop we will look at many of the myths around how to solve injuries perpetuated in the yoga world and what actually does work. The thing about injuries are they are unique to each person and how their body responds to support will depend on many factors. Get ready to have your mind blown and your body supported.
All Levels / Sweat Level 1 / English
Science of Dristi
Where do you look when moving? Did you know where you move your eyes can have an impact on how your body feels and how well it performs. Muscles move the eyes just like muscles move arms and legs, and just like any muscle, the eye muscles can atrophy and get weaker. This has an impact not only on the way we see but also on the way we move. Come along to move and explore what YOUR unique nervous system needs to go beyond what you thought possible. This is a geeky session so bring your notebook and pen.
All Levels / Sweat Level 1 / English
Neural Flossing for Splits
Nerves are the link from the body to the brain, but their function can be impacted for a variety of reasons. In this workshop we will explore how to use this tool to improve your ability to do the splits. It's a great strategy for pain and improved function too, so whatever your goals, this workshop might give you some support to get you there.
All Levels / Sweat Level 1 / English
Brainy Backbends
This workshop is a fun flow that weaves in the anatomy of the spine, shoulders and hips, and how to use these structures effectively in backbend poses. We will also explore various brain drills to help the body go deeper in a variety of backbend poses. By using aspects of your anatomy that lie above the neck (that is in your brain) you'll be amazed at the benefits in the rest of the body.
All Levels / Sweat Level 2 / English
The Wild Weird World of Neurology
This workshop explores some "high payoff" neuro hacks that can take your practice to the next level. We will also uncover how to work with your unique nervous system so that your progress is steadily increasing. Learn about how your hands, eyes and inner ears can be moved to bring incredible gains to your entire nervous system. You will want to bring your notebook to this workshop to jot down what helped your body feel amazing.
All Levels / Sweat Level 1 / English
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Inside Flow
Inside Flow ist eine Vinyasa Flow Choreography, die on Beat unterrichtet wird und genau auf ein Musikstück zugeschnitten ist. Viele Yogastunden legen ihren Fokus auf den Körper oder den Geist. Diese Yogastunde liegt den Fokus auf Emotionen und fließende Bewegungen. Sei dabei und überzeuge dich selbst davon, warum Inside Flow zu einem globalen Yogastil wächst.
Intermediate Level / Sweat Level 2 / Deutsch
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Inside Flow
Inside Flow ist eine Vinyasa Flow Choreography, die on Beat unterrichtet wird und genau auf ein Musikstück zugeschnitten ist. Viele Yogastunden legen ihren Fokus auf den Körper oder den Geist. Diese Yogastunde liegt den Fokus auf Emotionen und fließende Bewegungen. Sei dabei und überzeuge dich selbst davon, warum Inside Flow zu einem globalen Yogastil wächst.
Intermediate Level / Sweat Level 2 / Deutsch
Teacher Workshop - The Art of Teaching
In diesem Workshop geht es um die Kunst des Yoga-Unterrichtens. Du kriegst eine Anleitung an die Hand wie du Peak-Pose orientiert unterrichten kannst. Nach unterschiedlichen Ableitungen und Schlussfolgerungen eroieren wir ein Stundenformat. Anschließend wird Hie beispielhaft die besprochene Yogastunde unterrichten. Übrigens: Weißt du eigentlich was “Yoga-Candy” ist? Die Antwort gibt es im Workshop.
The Art of Teaching ist eine Fortbildung von Hie Kim die im Doktor Yoga Wien vom 26.-28.4. und 3.-5.5.2024 stattfindet.
Advanced Level / Sweat Level 1 / Deutsch
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Shoulder Intelligence
In this session, we will workshop ways to create space and stability in the articulation of the shoulder using functional mobility exercises. This work will guide us to experience more freedom in the spine and deeper ranges of motion in backbends.
All Levels / Sweat Level 2 / English
Spinal Intelligence Flow
In this session, we will combine all the essentials of backbending into an evolutive sequence which will give infinit opportunities to explore backbending postures from all category (in contraction, lever and traction), giving us the chance to taste the savor of freedom residing into our hearts.
All Levels / Sweat Level 2 / English
Spinal Intelligence “Bigbend Theory”
In this session we will come togIn this session we will come together to dive deep into the essentials of a healthy spine, exploring mobility and strength of each sections of the spine and of hip extension. This will lead us to explore and work on the most powerful backbends in contraction immersed into a delicious articulated deep flow. ether to dive deep into the essentials of a healthy spine, exploring mobility and strength of each sections of the spine and of hip extension. This will lead us to explore and work on the most powerful backbends in contraction immersed into a delicious articulated deep flow.
Advanced Level / Sweat Level 2 / English
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True Strength & Fun Transitions
Welcome to "True Strength and Fun Transitions," where yoga meets exhilarating movement! Join us for a dynamic class that blends strength-building poses with playful transitions, creating a joyful flow that'll leave you feeling empowered and smiling. Discover the true strength within you while embracing the joy of seamless movement. Let's flow, laugh, and find your balance together!
Advanced Level / Sweat Level 3 / English
Meditation in Movement
Would you like to bring more focus and attention to your movements in your asana practice? In this mindfulness and meditation workshop we will begin to uncover different techniques to improve the connection to your breath, your body and the present moment. We will dive into the benefits of developing a meditation practice and bust some of the myths that surround meditating. As well as this, we will explore mindfulness in our asana practice with an introduction to mindful movements that can be taken with you into your regular yoga practice and even into your everyday life.
All Levels / Sweat Level 1 / English
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Afro Yoga
Yogiere und tanze zu rhythmischen Live Beats und lass dich von der puren Freude am Leben so richtig anstecken! Jazz führt mit ihrer gewohnten Lebensfreude durch Afro-Latin Yoga während euch Viktor mit live Musik so richtig einheizt. Freu dich auf eine Yoga Klasse der besonderen Art!
All Levels / Sweat Level 3 / English
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Backbends and Pain Theory
Pain is something we can’t avoid in life and at the same time pain is essential for our survival. Contrary to our common sense, pain doesn’t have to reflect a real damage to our tissues. In this workshop we will delve into how pain really works on the neuroscientific level and we will practice back-bending asanas, to understand the most common chronic pain in humans: the low back pain. Understanding pain is the first step to recovery, and yoga is a path to heal as well.
All Levels / Sweat Level 1 / English
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Tale as old as time - Yin Yoga begleitet von inspirierenden Geschichten
Schließe dein Festivalbesuch mit einer wohltuenden Yin-Einheit ab, bei der dein Körper in lang gehaltenen Stretch-Posen sanft entspannen kann. Begleitet von inspirieren Geschichten, vorgelesen von Manuel, erhältst du neue Impulse, die in der Stille der Postion nachhallen können. Eine Einheit, die nicht nur den Körper entspannt, sondern auch den Geist nährt und das Herz berührt.
All Levels / Sweat Level 1 / Deutsch
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Hip Mobility Yoga Flow
In this class, we will unlock our hip flexibility by focusing on both hip flexibility and activation. We will cover the 4 main actions of hip movement, which are: flexion & extension (front splits), abduction (middle splits) & external rotation (pigeon)
This class is for all levels and aims to give you the tools to help you reach these positions with ease and control. Working on strength & flexibility simultaneously will help you master your hip opening.
All Levels / Sweat Level 2 / English
Inverted Flow
In this masterclass, we experience the beauty and intensity of Power Vinyasa Yoga. This is a vigorous flow where we combine movement & breath while moving into different intermediate to advanced positions. This session is open to all levels but specifically designed for intermediate & advanced practitioners who enjoy strong and sweaty practices.
We will implement arm balance & inversion transitions throughout the session to help you build a "floating" practice.
Advanced Level / Sweat Level 3 / English