Bodhayoga & Bodhachi - SomaticArts

The Absolute works with nothing. The workshop,
the materials are what does not exist. Try and
be a piece of paper with nothing on it. Be a spot of
ground where nothing is growing, where something
might be planted, a seed, possibly, from the Absolute.

- Rumi

BODHAYOGA

Bodhayoga is the culmination of Michael’s 15 years of self-practice and 7 years of teaching. Bodha is the act of awakening the body, mind and spirit. Yoga is the practice of connecting to the Source and the union of all the aspects of the Self. Bodhayoga achieves this by a unique combination of two complimentary styles of practice. In the yin practice, gentle, sustained poses awaken the joints and connective tissues while the mind is trained to focus through vipassana (insight meditation). The yang practice is in the vinyasa (flowing) style. Vigorous and active, it strengthens and lengthens the muscles, increases stamina, opens the meridian channels and anchors the mind with ujayi breathing.

BODHACHI

Present moment, wonderful moment.

- Thich Nhat Hanh

Bodhachi is our unique synthesis of chi kung (qi gong), taoist yoga, applied buddhist philosophy and vipassana meditation techniques. Externally, the practice looks very much like traditional chi kung with the addition of seated and reclined positions. Internally, the participant is lead through a systematic process of self-inquiry and observation. The emphasis of this practice is not on the physicality, but on the clearing of the meridian channels and the release of negativity and self-limiting beliefs. Bodhachi may also include periods of spontaneous practice and non directive guidance.