Yoga Therapy is the blending of the ancient wisdom of Yoga with the latest knowledge of science and research dedicated to maintain or restore a radiant state of health and well-being. The lecture part of this workshop will explore a brief history of Yoga Therapy and its' relationship to research.

The fact that the different branches of science are now acknowledging that everything in the universe works together with absolute, intimate and exquisite interrelationship is part of the basis of the increasing success and respect that Yoga Therapy is gaining among mainstream medical practitioners. As more clinicians use these techniques either for themselves or their patients, and as more masters design specific applications of yoga, the spectrum of Yoga Therapy grows exponentially while it follows certain general principles related to its applications.

We will then move into experience with Pawanmuktasana I . . . Unblocking the energy within. Allowing the Pawan (Divine Wind, the breath and the vital force associated with it) to freely flow throughout the system is essential in accomplishing a sense of well-being, and most importantly, to gain and maintain good health. It is known that all energy blockages lead to illness and all illness implies a certain level of energy blockage.

This practice offers a set of very simple yet powerful exercises intended to unblock the energy reestablishing the natural flow. At the same time this practice provides an opportunity to reach a deeper contact with your body improving your knowledge of yourself.

Antonio is offering 3 workshops throughout the weekend: Yoga for Insomnia, Yoga for Cancer and Yoga for Grief. Check out his schedule on our events page.

About Antonio
Antonio Sausys (BA Psychology, MA Body-Oriented Psychotherapy) is a somatic health practitioner and yoga instructor specializing in one-on-one yoga therapy for people with chronic and acute medical conditions as well as emotional imbalance.

During his career, Antonio discovered a key correlation between modern body-oriented psychotherapy and ancient yogic teachings, integrating the best practices from both worlds. He applies specific yogic applications working with individuals to create a "Yoga Sadhana". This is a specific and personalized yogic routine that best serves the individuals' needs and abilities, integrating mind, body and spirit to fully embrace the experience of life.

He studied with Yoga masters and teachers such as Indra Devi, Swami Shankaradevananda, Swami Ekananda, Babashi Singh, Ram Dass, Swami Mairtreyananda and Larry Payne. He has continued his professional development with training in Foot Reflexology, Swedish Therapeutic Massage, the Degriefing Process and Reiki.

Antonio teaches and lectures at U.C. Berkeley, California Institute of Integral Studies, Alive and Well, Institute of Conscious Body Work, College of Marin, has been a faculty member at the International Yoga College and former Honorary Secretary of the International Yoga Federation for USA. He is a member of the World Yoga Council, the International Association of Yoga Therapy, Director of US Yoga Federation and the US Delegate of International Yogatherapy Association. He is the founder and Executive Director of 'Yoga for Health' the International Yoga Therapy Conference.

Antonio Sausys resides in Marin County with a thriving yoga practice throughout the Bay Area. In addition to speaking engagements and workshops, he is an accomplished singer, accordion player, radio host, TV producer and is fluent in four languages: Spanish, English, Portuguese and Italian. Antonio sits at the Board of Directors of Fifth Sun Productions, a corporation that includes some of the most prominent event production companies in California responsible for such festivals as Earthdance, Harmony Festival and May Day Festival, amongst others.

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