Hanthawaddy Yoga Camp
To honor Dr. Gyi we are trying to bring Dr. Gyi’s original students and a few practitioners to the heart of Bando country, Smoke Rise Ranch, near Athens, Ohio for this special intensive workshop. This will be a great opportunity to experience the power of the Hanthawaddy Yoga System. Hanthawaddy has been taught outside the Bando community and even then has been taught mostly in bits and pieces. This workshop will bring it all together to experience the complete package,
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The Hanthawaddy Yoga Camp is scheduled for September 14th through 16th to be held at Smoke Rise Ranch in Glouster, Ohio. It will begin at 2:00 on Friday and will conclude at 2:00 on Sunday. Hanthawaddy Yoga is an important part of the Bando system and was instructed by Dr. Maung Gyi to a few practitioners from 1978 into the 90's. This workshop is being presented with Dr. Gyi's blessings.
Hanthawaddy Yoga has a unique pattern of breath combined with the specific motion of the body as it flows from posture to posture. This yoga system complements and is part of the Bando Yoga system. Dhanda, Letha, and Longi prepare and develop the triggers and energy pathways of the body. This yoga system also makes the energy work of Min Zin tangible and will take this form of meditation to a higher level.
Practicing yoga forms like Hanthawaddy generates so much internal energy that the mind needs time to recognize and process these currents. “It’s easier when you can experience this energy and wonder what to do with it than it is to work with the imagination on visualizing it.”
In this workshop we will learn:
- How to identify and set the three zones along the spine, zone 7,8, and 9 in each posture for proper alignment necessary for generating energy.
- How to generate Min Zin energy through the coordination of movement and breath.
REGISTRATION: Bando members paid in full
Pre-registration – $75.00 (received before September 9)
Registration – $90.00 (received after September 9)
REGISTRATION: Non Bando members
Pre-registration – $90.00 (received before September 9)
Registration – $105.00 (received after September 9)
Any payments after September 9th are to be made at camp registration Sept 14th at 12:00 or whenever you arrive at camp
.Make checks payable to: David Martin
212 North 12Th. Street
Oakland, Maryland 21550
TRAINING TIMES: REGISTRATION 12:00 pm Friday Sept. 14
Closing 1:00 Sunday Sept. 16
ITEMS TO BRING:
1. Bed roll, pillow, blankets, & ground cloth;
2. Bath towels, wash cloths, & toiletries;
3. Insect repellent; swim suit
4. Lantern/flashlight/candles/matches;
5. First Aid Kit (for cuts & bruises);
6. Black clothing (3 each: pants, shorts, T-shirts, etc.);
8. Healthy snack foods (e.g., trail mix); & something to drink
9. Notebook or notepad. and pen
10. Yoga mats, Meditation beads, and any other personal items of this nature.
ITEMS PROVIDED:
1. 4” and 6” Dhanda
2. Walking & training staff;
3. Longi or rope
4. Bathroom and showers
5. Light Vegetarian dinner Friday and Saturday evenings. Light breakfast Saturday and Sunday morning.
6. Handouts
7. Club house: We will have exclusive use of the clubhouse which includes dining facility, pool, 30’ x 20’ tent, campfire, indoor training facility if the weather is inclement.
REGISTRATION for camping or cabins is made separately with Smoke Rise Ranch. (Grouping of cabins can be done on Friday Sept.14th to save money)
This year we have the privilege of having exclusive use of the Club House facility for the duration of this seminar. This includes dining facility, pool, 30’ x 20’ tent, indoor training facility if the weather is inclement, and campfire (should we be so inclined.)
Lodging is separate because you have options. Camping for the seminar is around $20 for the entire seminar, $55 for sharing a cabin for the weekend, an upgrade to fancier cabins with hot tubs are available, the price will vary depending on the number of people renting. These details can easily be worked out with Mark Semingson if you arrive early for registration. You might decide you want to share lodging. To check out the cabins available see this webpage. http://www.smokeriseranch.com/newlodging.htm
Lodging can be paid at registration.
Smoke Rise Ranch is near Glouster. For Directions or more info please see the Smoke Rise Ranch website http://www.smokeriseranch.com/newmap.html
Warning: Do not take 575, the G.P.S. is wrong! Stay on 33 to Nelsonville.
After you turn onto Hunterdon Rd. follow road to Smoke Rise Ranch. Then follow the Yoga signs to the clubhouse. If lost call #240-321-8890
Hanthawaddy Yoga Seminar
Schedule
Friday, September 14th
12:00 pm Registration
1:00 pm Opening; greetings; objectives; agenda
1:30 pm Explanation of the Khogan system using 4’ and 6’ Dhanda to
set zones in some of the standing Hanthawaddy postures; explanation of how to breathe through postures
5:00 pm Light vegetarian meal
6:30 pm Seated Longi; seated Hanthawaddy; core breath work and Min Zin meditation
9:00 pm Retire for the evening.
Saturday, September 15th
8:00 am Short Dhanda meditation walk or spirit of communion form
8:30 am Light Breakfast
9:00 am Seated longi and Dhanda transitioning into seated
Hanthawaddy
11:30 am Discussion and review
12:00 am Break; snacks
1:00 pm Partner stretches; more Hanthawaddy postures
3:30 pm Putting the learned Hanthawaddy postures into the
Hanthawaddy series
4:30 pm Spirit of communion form
5:30 pm Light vegetarian meal
7:00 pm Letha yoga and/or Min Zin meditation
9:00 pm Retire for the evening.
Sunday, September 16th
7:15 am Light Breakfast
8:00 am Short Dhanda meditation walk or spirit of communion form
8:30 am Hanthawaddy series
9:30 am Review; posture variations
12:00 pm Summary and question answering
1;00 pm Closing of camp (participants are requested to assist with
cleaning and breakdown of camp setup)
Blessings,
Saya David Martin
REGISTRATION Form for Camp (Please Print)
First Name:__________________________
Last Name:_________________________
Street address:___________________________________________________________
City:________________________________ State:_______________ Zip:___________
Gender:________________ Age:____________ Phone #_________________________
Any participants you prefer to cabin with?___________________________________
Emergency contact: ______________________________________________________
Make checks payable to: David Martin
212 North 12th Street
Oakland, Maryland 21550
Any payments after September 9th are to be made at camp registration Sept 14th at 12:00 or whenever you arrive at camp.
If questions, please call: 240-321-8890 email: yogadave@gcnetmail.net
Blessings,
Saya David Martin
Dave adjusting the alignment to zone 7 to complete the flow of energy from lower back through the legs
Workshops and Clinics
Now is the time to schedule your workshops
The best way to experience and learn these systems is through an intensive workshop or clinic. We are always doing something around the Deep Creek area. If you are not able to attend a clinic at Deep Creek Lake, you may schedule a clinic.We always have somnething ongoing and do not update most clinics on this website.
If your workshop does not appear on this website don’t worry most will not. Just check with the studio you made the arrangements with.. We are willing to travel for custom yoga workshops and clinics, and our location in western Maryland makes it especially convenient for us to travel to Washington DC, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Berkley Springs, and Morgantown.
If you are interested in bringing this yoga system into your area or are coming to the Deep Creek Lake area with a group, check out the website with your friends to determine which aspects of the system you are interested in. The workshop will be customized to your group or need. Prices depend on the size of group, distance, service, and duration. Letha is a one-on-one, highly skilled service and is charged by the hour or session.
We will teach any aspect of these systems and provide the appropriate information to help attain greater knowledge and understanding of these forms. Caution: These forms are extremely powerful when done properly with the breath and care should be taken
For more info call: 240-321-8890 or email
WORKSHOP AT
YOGA OF THE PYU
The Pyu were a tribe from northeast India who migrated into Burma. They developed a Yoga system where proper alignment with correct posturing and breath control are essential to provide us with energizing of the chakras. At times we will be using staffs “Dhanda” to enhance balance and alignment and helps maintain a center axis to obtain maximum results.
“We will also be working with Min Zin -Generating energy with the power of breath through the pathways of the nerves and muscles."
Country Commons Tami Gingrow
231 County Line Road 412.999.3553
for more info see www.deepcreekyoga.com
or http://www.bodyinbalancehc.com
Objective:
- To study and have a basic understanding of the techniques used by the ancient Pyu culture.
Introduction:
- Intro to Khoghan system of zones. To learn how to set the three zones along the spine for proper alignment necessary for generating energy.
- Proper breathing techniques.
- How to generate Min Zin energy through the coordination of movement and breath. “Short Dhanda”
Standing forms
- Standing stretches with the Dhanda.
- More in depth study of how to generate Min Zin energy using Hanthawaddy form posture 5.
Sitting forms
- To learn how to set the three zones along the spine for proper alignment using longi
- Breathing techniques with a candle.
- Seated Dhanda.
- Hanthawaddy form 25 & 26
