Milano Workshop with Monica Gauci

Milano
THE INTEGRITY OF OUR SACRED SPINE
with Monica Gauci

Course Details

30 September & 1 October 2023
Milano Yoga Space
Via Pastrengo 7
Milano
Italy

THE INTEGRITY OF OUR SACRED SPINE
A Holistic & Healing Approach
To The Structure, Function & Energetics
Of Our Sacred Spine
with Dr Monica Gauci (Chiropractor, Yoga Therapist) 

Level
Open to all levels

To enhance your experience, if you have the following items, please bring them with you!
A foam roller
A soft ~9cm diameter ball
Two firm balls (tennis or lacrosse)
One long sock

Course Overview

A Holistic Study & Therapeutic Approach to the Structure, Function & Energetics of our Sacred Spine.

A holistic look at the structure, function and energetic effects of the common thread in all yoga asana styles and techniques – our spine! Our modern lifestyle exacerbate the ill effects of poor posture, mental stress and spiritual discontent and our spine bears the burden of these stressors. Likewise it is the influence of our spine, its central energy channel and energetic centres that enables yoga it to work its ‘magic’. In this workshop we explore the spine as the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual axis of our body and being.

A study of the development of our spinal curves reveals the energetic system that is at the core of every yogic technique, from asana, to pranayama to meditation. Each curve bows to the chakra at that corresponding level. We explore these energy centres, how they reflect our evolution, emotions and expression with a view to understand how their gentle activation is what makes the beneficial effects of yogic asana so unique.

We look at the architecture of the spine and how its structure determines our functional abilities. The anatomical section aims to educate students to respect differences both within the spine and between individuals. It is these differences that predict varying degrees of limitations and potential in the different movement types of asana.

We study the ‘stress’ points of our spine and how to reduce these stressors. Here we also look at the passive stabilisation system of ligaments as well as the active stabilisation of the intrinsic and extrinsic spinal muscles. We examine how the role of segmental stability compliments the role of the muscles that provide larger prime movements. We explore spinal mobilisation techniques and asanas that enhance spinal stability and health as well as practical ways to modify how we perform any asana to spare our spine that it can be healthy and last us for a long lifetime.

This workshop includes learning a Tantric spinal meditation chant, cakra meditation, and concludes with a Spinal Focus asana class to revise and help students integrate the therapeutic exercises and postures taught throughout the workshop.

A digital manual will be provided. 

Testimonial

“It was an absolute pleasure to host Monica Gauci for an excellent workshop ‘Our Sacred Spine’.  Every aspect of the workshop was well organized and delivered. Monica managed to keep what could have been a dry and purely anatomical topic, engaging, relevant, interesting, and insightful. She has a vast knowledge of the subject matter, and at the same time applied the spiritual context relating to the anatomy of our spine. The theory was regularly broken up with practical applications that allowed a much fuller understanding of all that was being taught.

Here is someone who has the ability to playfully bring together a thorough anatomical understanding of Yoga postures, Yoga physiology, and Yoga philosophy; all delivered with great skill, instilling in all of us a beautifully holistic understanding of our spine. A very engaging and fascinating experience, highly recommended!”

Angelika Knoerzer, Director of North Sydney Yoga