Hands-On Wisdom: Insights into Alignment and the Power of Touch with Alex Perez
Join Alex on a transformative journey of hands-on wisdom, where science converges with the art of touch. As a licensed medical doctor and dedicated yoga instructor, Alex invites you to explore the rich interplay of anatomical knowledge and sacred touch in yoga assists.
Philosophy:
Mastery comes not just from technique but from a profound connection to oneself and others. With safety of your students as the foundation, you will learn to offer assists with clarity of intention, guided by an in-depth understanding of the human body and basic biomechanics.
Training Highlights:
Anatomy and Alignment: Dive deep into a scientific approach of yoga poses. Understand alignment principles that ensure both safety and efficacy in your assists.
Sacred Touch: Explore the sacred dimension of touch. Learn to feel and connect, fostering a space of healing and transformation for yourself and your students.
Thai Massage Principles: Uncover the principles of Thai Massage, enriching your toolkit with holistic and therapeutic touch techniques.
Thriving as a Yoga Teacher: Alex will share his experience on becoming a successful yoga teacher. From getting slots in a yoga studio to teaching trainings and festivals internationally and how to make a living out of your passion.
Outcomes:
Upon completion, you will emerge equipped to assist most yoga poses, grounded in a solid understanding of underlying principles of hands-on assists. Able to develop your unique style and approach to touch, empowered to create a nurturing and transformative experience in your classes.
Schedule :
11:00 - 12:30 - Asana Masterclass
12:30 - 14:00 - Functional Principles of Alignment
14:00 - 15:00 - Lunch Break
13:00 - 17:00 - Asana Lab + Assists practice
17:00 - 18:00 - Intro to Thai Massage and Sacred Touch
18:00 - 19:00 - Lecture : The Prosperous Yoga Teacher
About Alex Perez
Alex is a yoga teacher and a licensed medical doctor. Over the course of his apprenticeship, Alex developed his own way of teaching yoga, a non-rigid and modern form based on a scientific understanding of movement and of the body. His classes contain elements from many styles of yoga along with his unique touch of creativity and play. Alex uses his profound anatomical and physiological knowledge to adapt his guidance to the unique physiognomy of each of his students, herewith creating a safe environment for all to freely express their body wisdom through movement. Alex teaches workshops, trainings and festivals internationally. He is currently based in Berlin, Germany.