We’re accustomed to ‘setting the foundation’ of a pose through the ‘four corners’ of the feet in yoga, and this model does indeed have its usefulness. Nevertheless, it doesn’t quite fit the functional reality of how the foot works, or its connections to muscles that fine-tune the actions of the knees and hips.

In this webinar, Doug will introduce a way of thinking about the feet based upon (but not limited to) some ideas introduced at one point by BKS Iyengar. Doug will introduce the fundamentals of these ideas — which are well-founded in the anatomy of the foot. And he’ll take them much further, both in terms of simple instructions for feeling how this works in your own feet, and also the myofascial connections to the points in the feet that are key to stability in the arches and ankles, the health of the knees, and the mobility of the hips. All of this will be demonstrated in terms of how this works in asana practice.

He’ll tie this into the ‘Core’ myofascial line described by Tom Myers, connecting through the psoas, pelvic floor and diaphragm. This will bring more depth and clarity to the idea of the ‘spirals’ of the legs used in dynamic alignment with the core in asana, which he’ll lay out in clear, news-you-can-use detail. This will have ramifications especially for the sacroiliac joints and low back..

There will be lots of applications given in poses during the 3-hour presentation. In addition, a pre-recorded asana practice applying these ideas will be included that you can do in your own time and at your own pace after the presentation, to fully experience how these insights are transformative in your asana practice — and for teachers, in your teaching.

Includes additional 1 hour asana practice available for viewing and download

We invite you to join us for this informative and transformative exploration!

Time: 10am - 1pm PDT Please verify your time zone with this time converter

Cost: $40 before August 7th / $50 after -- After registering, you will receive 2 emails: a receipt and a confirmation email. The Zoom link will be part of the confirmation email. If you don't receive it, please contact asap info@yogakula.com. Thank you!

Technology: We will use zoom. You will receive the link in your confirmation email and also in an email 2 hours and 10 min before the event starts.

Recorded Video will be available. If you cannot make the time but would like to attend, please register to receive the video link.

About Doug: Doug Keller’s background reflects a lifelong commitment to studying, imbibing and sharing the vast field of knowledge and practice known as yoga.After receiving honors and graduate degrees in philosophy from the top Jesuit universities in the United States, Georgetown and Fordham Universities, and teaching philosophy at a college level for several years, he then pursued his ‘post-graduate’ education in the practical experience of yoga at the Siddha Meditation Ashram, Gurudev Siddha Peeth in India, for seven years. He spent a total of 14 years doing service, practicing, training in and teaching yoga in Siddha Meditation Ashrams worldwide. He received intensive training in the Iyengar system in New York City, mainly with senior certified Iyengar teacher Kevin Gardiner. He also practiced Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga in India, and became one of the first certified Anusara Yoga teachers, producing three highly respected books on asana, pranayama and yoga philosophy.

His further expansion in learning is reflected in his latest and most in-depth work, ‘Yoga as Therapy,’ which is truly one of the most comprehensive, innovative and useful treatments of the structural aspect of yoga therapy available. And for three years he was a regular columnist for Yoga+ Magazine (formerly Yoga International, published by the Himalayan Institute), writing the ‘Asana Solutions’ column that addresses specific therapeutic problems. He is at the highest level of certification with Yoga Alliance, E-RYT 500, and a member of the International Association of Yoga Therapists.Doug is also a ‘distinguished professor’ on the teaching faculty at the Master’s Degree program in Yoga Therapy at the Maryland University of Integrative Health, a state-approved institution of higher learning.

Doug’s teaching is rooted in a vast and inclusive perspective of study and practice that honors the insights of the many streams of wisdom that flow into the river of yoga.

Website: www.doyoga.com