Lotta Sebzda Returns to Yoga Sangha Manchester

We are so excited to welcome back the world-renowned Ashtanga Yoga teacher Lotta Sebzda to Yoga Sangha Manchester

Lotta is a truly inspirational teacher travelling the world to share her knowledge and experience from almost 30 years of the traditional mysore style of practice as taught by the late Sri K Pattabhi Jois and R Sharath Jois. When she found Ashtanga Yoga in the late 1990s she was immediately drawn to the practice saying “it felt like coming home”. It has been a big part of her life ever since.

She has an exceptional personal practice built by approaching the challenges with dedication, love, curiosity, energy and gratefulness. She balances her practice with a busy work schedule, teaching and her family of two adult children and two beautiful grandchildren

We would love you to join us for a deep-dive into this very special practice with plenty of help, hints and tips to make sure you leave inspired and excited about your own practice. Lotta is also well known for her handstands and loves being upside down. She will share lots of ideas and support you to develop your handstands whether you are a total beginner or already confident upside down.



We can’t wait to see you for a fun filled, inclusive, weekend!

It sold out really quickly last year with a huge waiting list so please book early to avoid disappointment🧡

Friday

7pm-9pm

Soft stretch, “hips & twist” Lotta’s kind of “ashtanga-yin”

Imagine you go to a yin class but you recognise the poses from the Ashtanga sequence - A mix of standing and seated postures and maybe some poses from intermediate series too, in a wonderful slow flow. The perfect start to the weekend 🧡

Saturday
Mysore morning - self practice

9-11 AM

Ashtanga practice in the traditional method of self practice. You will be fully supported no matter where your are on your journey of Ashtanga - everyone welcome, beginner through to seasoned Ashtangi

Workshop
12.30 - 2.30pm 
Backbends;
A flexible spine is a happy spine

With regular backbends we can help to protect this wonderful balance by increasing mobility while strengthening the supporting muscles around the skeleton.

The dynamic movement mechanics of bending your spine are the key to keep your spine strong and flexible !

Workshop 3.00 - 4.30pm

Asana Assists - preventing injuries

You will learn the principles of assisting / adjusting postures from Lotta and will be able to try for yourself if you wish. Whether you are a student or a teacher, this experience will help you to better understand your own body and practice, preventing discomfort through intelligent use of alignment and muscle engagement.

Sunday
Mysore morning - self practice

9-11am

Ashtanga practice in the traditional method of self practice. You will be fully supported no matter where your are on your journey of Ashtanga - everyone welcome, beginner through to seasoned Ashtangi

Workshop 
12.30 - 2.30
Lets see the world upside down

Handstand - Understanding the journey to a safe handstand practice. Shoulders, core, stretch and strength with handstand play.

Workshop


3 - 4.00pm

Final workshop - Chat & Chai

Discussion on the workshops and anything else that you could have in mind. Lotta will share how her yoga journey was and how it developed over time and how ageing can be addressed in sensible and meaningful way.

What will you gain from joining us ?
Lotta has such a great depth and understand of how each body is very different, you will find her approach one filled with kindness and compassion. Find new ways to explore your body and new technique to access asanas that perhaps you thought impossible

Who will benefit from joining us ?

Everyone, this workshop is for the curious ashtanga practitioner, you may be at the start of your journey or you may have practiced for years, either way you are very welcome.