Zenyasa® is a harmonious blend of East and West, integrating Zen meditation, slow-flow yoga, and functional exercise. Designed for yoga teachers from all traditions, the first half of this workshop will offer an overview of the Zenyasa® practice. We’ll discuss its foundational principles—mindfulness, skillfulness, and goodwill—and explore the five main class themes (Earth, Metal, Water, Wood, and Fire). These themes are alternated to create a balanced practice that strengthens and stretches every major muscle group in the body.
After a short break, we’ll dive into a Zenyasa® Earth Element practice, designed to strengthen and stretch the muscles of the lower body. This class will include squatting exercises, long holds in postures like Downward Facing Dog and Plank, and mindful movements that support the free flow of Qi through the Earth element meridians. Expect to connect with the grounding, stabilizing energy of the Earth element, building strength and resilience while cultivating a sense of stability and rootedness in your practice.
Recommended props: Yoga mat, two blocks, and a blanket.
NOTE: Club Fit has limited props and no blankets, so please bring your own if you have them.
Please be aware that we cannot control the temperature of the studio at Club Fit, and it can run cold. So please dress appropriately in layers and bring a blanket, hat, socks, etc. if you are sensitive to the cold. Thank you for your understanding.
This workshop will be held in-person only; there will be no live Zoom feed or recording.
Jason Brown, MA, LMT, E-RYT 500, is the founder of Zenyasa®, a mindful, functional approach to yoga that blends Zen Buddhist principles with slow-flow yoga and functional exercise. With over 25 years of teaching experience, Jason is passionate about helping students and teachers cultivate mindful, efficient movement patterns through intelligent sequencing and breath-centered awareness. Certified through the Integral Yoga Institute in 1998, Jason has also studied with Cyndi Lee at OM Yoga and completed advanced intensives with Erich Schiffmann, Rodney Yee, and Lisa Walford. He has taught at major yoga studios and fitness centers in NYC, including Integral Yoga, Yoga Works, OM Yoga, Pure Yoga, and Equinox, and ran his own studio, Zenyasa Yoga & Wellness Studio, from 2010 to 2018. Now based in Riverdale, Jason leads workshops, teacher trainings, and offers private Zenyasa® instruction, therapeutic massage, and health coaching both online and in person.
Learn more at www.zenyasawellness.com.