Internationally respected Ashtanga teacher David Garrigues returns to Chicago for a deep weekend immersion into the postures, breathing, and energetics of the Ashtanga Yoga system.
This weekend is open to all curious and motivated students—no matter what series you're working on.

💠 Asana Theory
Explore postures from the Primary, Second, and Third series through the lens of backbends, arm balances, and hip openers. David’s approach includes:

• Modifications and accessible variations

• Intelligent drills and techniques

• How to personalize your path within the system

🌬️ Pranayama: The 3 Sublime Aspects
David guides you through the art of exhaling, inhaling, and retention with practices like:

• Bhastrika, Surya & Chandra Bhedana, Sitali

• Energetic locks (Bandhas)

• Building toward Kumbhaka (breath retention)

📅 Weekend Schedule

Note: For individual workshop registration, click the title of the workshop

Friday, April 11
6:00–8:00 PM — Hip Openers

Saturday, April 12
9:00–11:30 AM — Arm Balances & Inversions
12:30–2:00 PM — Pranayama (Part 1)

Sunday, April 13
9:00–11:00 AM — Backbends
11:30 AM–1:00 PM — Pranayama (Part 2)

David Garrigues is known for his precision, passion, and profound insight. His teaching style brings the deeper, often unseen, elements of the practice to life, empowering students to evolve intelligently and joyfully.