Shanti Wellness – Shoulder Strengthening
Join us at Shanti Yoga & Wellness in Munster, IN, just a 50-minute drive from Moksha, for a series of workshops led by master teacher Daren Friesen. Each session will focus on specific asana groups, providing an in-depth overview of key poses. You’ll then integrate these poses into a Vinyasa-style practice, suitable for all levels. This is a unique opportunity to refine your technique and deepen your practice under expert guidance.
To register: shantiwellnesscenter.com/events
Schedule…
# The Value of Shoulder Openers for Yogis
Sept 7, Saturday 2-4pm
# The Value of Shoulder Strengtheners for Yogis
Sept 14, Saturday, 2-4pm
# The Value of Hip Openers for Yogis
Sept 21, Saturday, 2-4pm
# The Value of Abdominal Strength for Yogis
Sept 28, Saturday, 2-4pm
# The Value of Twists for Yogis
Oct 5, Saturday 2-4pm
# The Value of Forward Folds for Yogis
Oct 12, Saturday, 2-4pm
# The Value of Backbends for Yogis
Oct 19, Saturday, 2-4pm
# The Value of Closing & Reclining Poses for Yogis
Oct 26, Saturday, 2-4pm
# The Value of Arm Balances for Yogis
Nov 2, Saturday 2-4pm
# The Value of Inversions for Yogis
Nov 9, Saturday, 2-4pm
About Daren…
Daren Friesen is the director and founder of Moksha Yoga Center in Chicago, an independent and authentic source of yoga classes, workshops, and trainings. An enthusiastic student and passionate teacher, his challenging style of vinyasa flow incorporates the full scope of Tantric techniques, including asana, pranayama, mudras, bandhas, and kriyas. For over 25 years, Daren has taught in Chicago and the suburbs and has trained hundreds of teachers, of which over 20 have opened and run studios around the Midwest. Daren travels to South India every winter to study with his teacher, Acharya Shankaranarayana, in Mysore, South India, going deep into Vedic studies and practices. He also travels to Kovalam, Kerala, South India for Ayurvedic treatments and studies with Dr. Unni of Agastya Heritage Ayurvedic Retreat.Daren encourages students to use traditional elements and techniques to overcome the pull of opposites (duality) and to develop one-pointed attention. Through one-pointed attention, one discovers the keys to accessing true health and vitality. Daren’s classes offer provocative insights and opportunities for personal growth through his unique blend of a classical yet innovative approach to practice.