MATT PESENDIAN
HEALING ARTS
ONLINE COURSES
ONLINE COURSES:
INTRO TO SHADOW YOGA
This beginning course is for those who have never experienced this unique style of Hatha Yoga. It is also recommended to those who have practiced Shadow Yoga in the past but feel they need to review and revise from the beginning. This practice will include: Seated and standing warm-ups, Uddiyana Bandha, Jiva Chalana, foundational Shadow Yoga stances and basic asanas.
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Class Length: 1 hour.
SHADOW YOGA BASICS
Shadow Yoga Basics is a course which focuses on fundamental Yogic principles, energetic anatomy, warm-up forms (seated & standing), squats, suryanamaskars, asanas, bandhas, mudras, mantras, kriyas and breathing techniques which stand at the heart of this unique Hatha Yoga practice.
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Prerequisite: no prior experience is necessary.
Class length: 1 hour 15 minutes.
SHADOW YOGA: BALAKRAMA - STEPPING INTO STRENGTH - PRELUDE 1
Traditionally Balakrama is the first Shadow Yoga Prelude that is introduced to those new to this style of Hatha Yoga. A dynamic bone strengthening form based on endurance, it actively engages one’s feet, ankles, knees, hips, navel and breath.
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Prerequisite: no prior experience is necessary.
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Class length: 1 hour 15 minutes
SHADOW YOGA: CHAYA YODDHA SANCHALANAM - CHURNING OF THE SHADOW WARRIOR - PRELUDE 2
The Tai Chi classics state: “The internal energy, chi, roots at the feet, then transfers through the legs and is controlled from the waist, moving eventually through the back to the arms and fingertips.”
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Prelude 2 is designed to teach the essence of this foundational energetic principle which lies at the heart of all internal arts. Along with activating the pranic winds (vayu/nadis), this warrior-sun stance form is profoundly grounding, empowering and teaches one the art of graceful coordination.
Prerequisite: no prior experience is necessary.
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Class length: 1 hour 15 minutes
KARTTIKEYA MANDALAM – GARLAND OF LIGHT – PRELUDE 3
This advanced Warrior-Sun prelude form consists of intricate stance, waist, spine and arm work, which further increases, refines and penetrates the pranic force within.
This course is taught in 3 modules.
In Module 1 & 2: one will learn the entire prelude form, step by step.
Module 3: one will experience the full format Karttikeya Mandala practice. Module 1 & 2 must be completed to participate (or if one has previously studied this prelude form).
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Prerequisite: Participated in the following courses: Shadow Yoga Basics.
Class length: 1 hour 15 minutes
SHADOW YOGA RHYTHMIC PRACTICE
These 1 hour classes will be compact, Shadow Yoga rhythmic practices (with 5 minute talk).
Prerequisite: Participated in the following courses: Shadow Yoga Basics.
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Class length: 1 hour.
LONGEVITY QIGONG SERIES
Slow, gentle, yet energizing, these longevity Qigong forms are based on ancient Chinese yoga postures, movements, self-massage and breathing techniques. They enhance the immune system by strengthening the bones and organs, along with promoting optimal blood flow, lymphatic circulation and oxygen intake. Ultimately, they are designed to safely and effectively guide one’s body, mind and spirit into state of balance.
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Prerequisite: no prior experience is necessary.
Class length: 1 hour 15 minutes.
6 WEEK QIGONG INTENSIVE – 20 MINUTE EMBRACING THE TREE
Embracing the Tree is considered the “Mother of All Qigong Stances.” In this 6 week course we will slowly be building, week by week, on working up to holding this stance for 20 minutes. Traditionally in Qigong, if you truly want to initiate yourself into this energetic internal art (for meditative and deep healing purposes), holding this stance for prolonged periods is essential.
Prerequisite: no prior experience is necessary.
Class length: 35 minutes
IN-DEPTH WEEKEND WORKSHOPS
(2 hour-15 minutes class): these one and two day workshops will consist of a
45 minute lecture – 5 minute break - and conclude with 1 hour 25 minute
practice.
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Courses offered:
SHADOW YOGA
LONGEVITY QIGONG
CLASS SCHEDULE:
PLEASE NOTE: All classes start PACIFIC STANDARD TIME. Check your local time zone to coordinate with these PST classes.
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ALL CLASSES ARE RECORDED. If you can’t attend the LIVE STREAM class, within 36 hours you will receive an email with a VIDEO LINK that will be provided for a minimum of 6 days to review and practice with.
SHADOW YOGA BASICS
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Class time: 7:30-8:45am PT
Class Dates: Thursdays - September 8, 15, 22
Price: $51
SHADOW YOGA: CHAYA YODDHA SANCHALANAM - CHURNING OF THE SHADOW WARRIOR - PRELUDE 2
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Class time: 7:30 - 8:45am PT
Class Dates: Thursdays - October 6, 13, 20
Price: $51
LONGEVITY QIGONG SERIES
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Class time: 8:00 - 9:15am PT
Class Dates: Thursdays - November 3, 10, 17
Price: $45
COST:
Intro to Shadow Yoga - 3 week series: $51
Shadow Yoga Basics and Preludes - 3 week series: $51
Shadow Yoga Rhythmic Practice - 3 week series: $45
Longevity Qigong - 3 week series: $45
6 Week Qigong Intensive – Embracing The Tree: $48
Weekend workshops (1 day): $25
Weekend workshops (2 day): $50
ALL CLASSES ARE LIVE-STREAMED VIA ZOOM & RECORDED
PLEASE NOTE:
It is your responsibility to become familiar with how to operate and navigate ZOOM.
I will not be providing technical assistance before, during or after the classes, so testing your ZOOM platform and Wifi beforehand is highly recommended.
Register for the specific course you want to take at least 1 hour prior to its start time.
After you book a course, a CONFIRMATION EMAIL WITH A LINK and PASSWORD (as well as a reminder with link/password will be sent to you). If you don’t receive a confirmation please email: matt@bodhimanda.com When you enter the live stream class, your microphone will be muted. This reduces the feedback for all attendees.
When we practice, we practice. I will not be checking Chat Room function when I’m teaching.
Recommended Yoga/Qigong props: 1 Yoga blanket
Questions? email matt@bodhimanda.com
Important Liability Release
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By clicking on the above links and participating in live-stream or recorded Yoga classes, you are agreeing to the following:
I hereby release Matt Pesendian Healing Arts from responsibility for any injuries I may sustain as a result of participation in the classes or programs presented by Matt Pesendian Healing Arts, including any online pre-recorded or live-streamed class. I am aware that the instructor cannot see me and may not be able to offer personalized instruction, and therefore I agree to assume full responsibility for any risks, injuries, or damages, known or unknown, which I might incur as a result of participating in the classes of programs offered through Matt Pesendian Healing Arts. As determined by my physician and myself, I certify that the level of my physical condition will allow me to safely participate in programs at Matt Pesendian Healing Arts.. I have read the above release and waiver of liability and fully understand its contents. I am legally competent to voluntarily agree to the terms and conditions stated above, and by clicking on the above links agree to these conditions.