Intro Session: Buildling a Practical, Purposeful Yoga Practice - Ashtanga Yoga Weekend with Sarah Durney Hatcher
17 October 2025 •
18:00 - 20:00
Elixir Vitae
Description
17-19 October, 2025
Join Sarah Durney Hatcher for a weekend of inclusive, creative and skilful yoga classes exploring ashtanga vinyasa yoga, the philosophy of yogic practice, chanting and meditation. During this workshop, Sarah will thoroughly explain how a dedicated yoga practice can influence our daily state of well-being. Through exploration of asana (postures), pranayama (breathing techniques), bandha (internal awareness of the pelvic diaphragm) and dhyana (meditation practices) we can craft a daily practice that is just right for everyone.
No two yogis are the same: with this in mind, Sarah will offer adaptations to the ashtanga yoga practice when needed; advanced instruction for those hungry for it and for the absolute beginner, tools to learn how to craft their practice in the right way for them.
Students can attend all workshops classes or drop in for individual classes.
Schedule:
Friday
6-8 pm
“Surya Namaskar and the soul of Ashtanga” : Introduction of Surya Namaskara into a guided class of the ashtanga standing postures.
(Intro session drop in only €25)
Saturday
7-9:30 am Mysore Ashtanga Yoga Class
(one class: €45)
10am- 11:15 am Session 1: Injury Prevention
“A detailed look at Ashtanga yoga: in this workshop we look at padmasana, the classic breath of the practice (ujjayi) and learn how to prevent injury with an exploration of inner locks (bandhas) which will be clarified.”
11:15am-12:30 pm Session 2: Inversions
"A practical look at shoulderstand, headstand and how to build a safe possibility for everyone"
(morning sessions only: €45)
BREAK FOR LUNCH AND REST
5pm-7:30 pm Pranayama, Meditation, Chanting the Yoga Sutras plus Bhakti Singing
"Learn about the heart of yoga: breath, meditation and devotion: here is a class where you will learn how to define what yoga means to you. Why practice?"
(only this session: €45)
Sunday
7-9:30 am Mysore Class
(one class: €45)
10-11:15 Backbends
Building a Sustainable Backbend
A look at the classic backbend and research why and how this may bring insight into the enigma of the stiff spine: we will look at a few backbends in the ashtanga yoga sequence: Upward facing Dog, Camel pose and the Upward bow pose, Urdhva Dhanurasana.
11:15 - 12:30 philosophy: finding samadhi in theory and practice
"What does 'yoga' mean to you? This workshop we will discuss the eight limbs of yoga and weave together daily practice with philosophy. Bring your journal for this class for research and introspection. We will close our weekend together with chants and prayers for peace.
(morning sessions only: €45)
Full Weekend €175 (before 5 October)
Full Weekend €200 (after 5 October)
Drop-in's welcome for individual classes: €25 friday intro, €45 each workshop segment.)
(Registration requires full payment. Cancellation refunds minus 50€ can be arranged until Oct 5.)
On-site accomodation: 65€ per night, accommodaton is in individual appartments with a kitchen, each can be shared between 2 or 3 people.
https://villaprovidenca.com/
Join Sarah Durney Hatcher for a weekend of inclusive, creative and skilful yoga classes exploring ashtanga vinyasa yoga, the philosophy of yogic practice, chanting and meditation. During this workshop, Sarah will thoroughly explain how a dedicated yoga practice can influence our daily state of well-being. Through exploration of asana (postures), pranayama (breathing techniques), bandha (internal awareness of the pelvic diaphragm) and dhyana (meditation practices) we can craft a daily practice that is just right for everyone.
No two yogis are the same: with this in mind, Sarah will offer adaptations to the ashtanga yoga practice when needed; advanced instruction for those hungry for it and for the absolute beginner, tools to learn how to craft their practice in the right way for them.
Students can attend all workshops classes or drop in for individual classes.
Schedule:
Friday
6-8 pm
“Surya Namaskar and the soul of Ashtanga” : Introduction of Surya Namaskara into a guided class of the ashtanga standing postures.
(Intro session drop in only €25)
Saturday
7-9:30 am Mysore Ashtanga Yoga Class
(one class: €45)
10am- 11:15 am Session 1: Injury Prevention
“A detailed look at Ashtanga yoga: in this workshop we look at padmasana, the classic breath of the practice (ujjayi) and learn how to prevent injury with an exploration of inner locks (bandhas) which will be clarified.”
11:15am-12:30 pm Session 2: Inversions
"A practical look at shoulderstand, headstand and how to build a safe possibility for everyone"
(morning sessions only: €45)
BREAK FOR LUNCH AND REST
5pm-7:30 pm Pranayama, Meditation, Chanting the Yoga Sutras plus Bhakti Singing
"Learn about the heart of yoga: breath, meditation and devotion: here is a class where you will learn how to define what yoga means to you. Why practice?"
(only this session: €45)
Sunday
7-9:30 am Mysore Class
(one class: €45)
10-11:15 Backbends
Building a Sustainable Backbend
A look at the classic backbend and research why and how this may bring insight into the enigma of the stiff spine: we will look at a few backbends in the ashtanga yoga sequence: Upward facing Dog, Camel pose and the Upward bow pose, Urdhva Dhanurasana.
11:15 - 12:30 philosophy: finding samadhi in theory and practice
"What does 'yoga' mean to you? This workshop we will discuss the eight limbs of yoga and weave together daily practice with philosophy. Bring your journal for this class for research and introspection. We will close our weekend together with chants and prayers for peace.
(morning sessions only: €45)
Full Weekend €175 (before 5 October)
Full Weekend €200 (after 5 October)
Drop-in's welcome for individual classes: €25 friday intro, €45 each workshop segment.)
(Registration requires full payment. Cancellation refunds minus 50€ can be arranged until Oct 5.)
On-site accomodation: 65€ per night, accommodaton is in individual appartments with a kitchen, each can be shared between 2 or 3 people.
https://villaprovidenca.com/