Tripsichore: Movement and Meaning

Type:       ● [A] "On the Mat"/Asana ●

INSTRUCTOR:   Edward Clark

Class Description:  Tripsichore creates works that fuse the spirituality of yoga with lyricism. Tripsichore contends that apart from competency and mastery, creating spectacular asanas has much to do with the energetic intention of the practitioner. The technique focuses on uniting the mind and body through the use of breath and the movement of energy. Tripsichore's linking of postures is innovative, yet the methods used are respectful of orthodox traditions. The goal of this workshop is to understand the beauty and energy of some of the more spectacular postures and to explore their expressive potential. We will analyse technical approaches to breathing, backbends, and inverted work, all with the aim of explaining and exploring how energy flows through the body to create the forms, shapes, and ultimately, meaning. We will focus on the expressive potential of backbends, Tripsichore Sun Salutations, and inverted postures and learn to transform these into the choreography of Yoga Theatre.