Ahwatukee Welcomes
Master Hot Yoga Instructor
Jimmy Barkan
March 3 – 5, 2011
About Jimmy Barkan
The nation’s premiere Hot Yoga teacher finds his roots in the tradition of Bishnu Gosh, the innovator in Hot Yoga and Bikram Choudhury, who brought Hot Yoga to the United States. Bikram taught James Barkan in California in the early 80’s and considered him one of his most senior teachers.
James has been teaching Hot Yoga since 1981 and opened his first South Florida School in 1983. His core teaching stems from his lineage in Calcutta; however James incorporates various postures from different styles of Hatha Yoga. The Barkan Method Hot Yoga and Hot Vinyasa sequences, set in the tradition of Tantra Yoga, continue to change and evolve as James unceasingly explores the Eight Limb Path in his personal practice and life. Barkan became a disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda in 1983 and continues to practice the ancient technique of Kriya Yoga.
James Barkan’s unique style of teaching encourages students of all levels to reach their full potential. With two successful Florida schools, national and international workshops and seminars, James keeps busy. He has also trained many of our country’s top professional athletes including members of the NFL, NBA, NHL, the 1997 World Series Champions Florida Marlins and PGA Tour players.
One of James’s unique talents lies in conducting the Barkan Method Hot Yoga Teacher Training, where he inspires the best of new teachers, bringing out their authentic self to help them teach “from the heart.” He has certified over 200 people to teach The Barkan Method of Hot Yoga, creating a nucleus in perpetuating the Barkan method Hot Yoga Family across the USA and Canada and as wide apart as South America, Asia and Europe.
Curriculum
Posture Clinic with 1-hour Class (2 ½ hours)
Jimmy will share the history and philosophy of Yoga and the Barkan Method followed by a clinic in which he will break down some of the most important postures in the Barkan Method. Jimmy will cover modifications for beginners as well as amplifications for advanced students. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and receive hands-on corrections from the master. Jimmy will conclude each session with a 1-hour Hot Vinyasa Flow Class.
Three unique Posture Clinics will be offered. Jimmy will open each session discussing different topics followed by a clinic in which he will break down different postures each day. For example:
Session 1: The Pre-Classical and Patanjali’s Classical yoga will be discussed in the first section followed by a clinic that will include Sun-Salutation, Downward Dog, Upward Dog, Chaturanga, Half Moon, and Hands to Feet pose.
Session 2: Post-Classical yoga and how it applies to Hot Yoga will be discussed in the first section followed by a clinic that will include Warrior 2, Triangle, Revolving Triangle, Eagle, and Awkward pose.
Session 3: How to apply yoga concepts into your daily life will be discussed in the first section followed by a clinic that will include Standing Head to Knee, Bow and selected floor postures.
Jimmy will conclude each Posture Clinic session with a 1-hour Hot Vinyasa Flow Class.
Hot Vinyasa Flow Class (90-minutes)
Experience a Master Instructor as Jimmy guides the class in 90-minutes Hot Vinyasa Flow.
All levels are welcome in all sessions.
Schedule of Events
Thursday Evening; 6:30 – 9:00 pm
Posture Clinic with 1-hour Class
Friday Evening; 6:30 – 9:00 pm
Posture Clinic with 1-hour Class
Saturday; 10:00 – 11:30 am
90-minute Hot Vinyasa Flow Class
Saturday; 3:00 – 5:30 pm
Posture Clinic with 1-hour Class
Registration
All Levels Welcome!
Register in Person, Online, or over the Phone (480-786-8124).
Posture Clinic with 1-hour Class (2 ½ hours): $80 each, $85 after March 3, 2011
Hot Vinyasa Flow Class (90 minutes): $40, $45 after March 3, 2011
Entire weekend (all 4 sessions): $225 before March 3, $280 after March 3, 2011
