SmarFlow - Somatics, and the Subtle Body with Annie Carpenter
Worshop/Training
with Annie Carpenter
Yyoga Workshop
Thursday June 5 to Sunday June 8, 2025from 10:00-17:00 (1hr lunch break)
Join Annie Carpenter, the creator of SmartFLOW Yoga, for a transformative exploration of somatic yoga and the subtle body. This workshop weaves together the wisdom of traditional yoga with innovative somatic practices, offering profound insights for practitioners and teachers alike. Over four days, you will delve into the essentials of somatic awareness, refine your understanding of the subtle body, and gain tools to integrate these practices into your life and teaching.
Price:
- 720 EUR (4 days training)
- Early Bird until April 1: 640 EUR (code SMART25)
Somatics: The Power of Subtle Movements
– Learn somatic yoga essentials to build inner awareness and refine your movements.
– Cultivate skill, control, and self-awareness through observing sensations.
– Deepen your asana practice with enhanced concentration and expanded mindfulness.
– Awaken underused body parts like feet, legs, hips, spine, shoulders, and arms.
– Explore therapeutic movements suited for beginners or those with limited mobility.
– Refresh your teaching methods by incorporating somatic explorations into classes.
The Subtle Body: Awakening Practices
– Understand and experience the subtle body through yogic philosophy and direct practice.
– Engage with inspirations from ancient texts, breathing techniques, and self-inquiry.
– Learn to teach basic meditation practices and integrate subtle body concepts into yoga classes.
– Meditate on pranic flow, chakras, and energy centers to access deeper states of awareness.
– Discover the witness consciousness and explore the nature of reality, consciousness, and liberation.
This workshop is perfect for yoga practitioners seeking to deepen their self-awareness, teachers looking to expand their methodologies, and anyone interested in somatic and subtle body practices. Whether you’re new to these concepts or experienced, Annie’s guidance will inspire and challenge you. This training will count for 40 CE points.
Annie Carpenter, known as “The Teachers’ Teacher,” brings over 40 years of experience in yoga, dance, and somatic studies. She is the creator of SmartFLOW Yoga—a method combining traditional yogic wisdom with innovative inquiry to inspire precision, subtlety, and compassion. Annie’s teaching integrates her deep understanding of anatomy, her dance background with the Martha Graham Company, and her extensive yoga studies with luminaries such as Swami Satchidananda and Pattabhi Jois.
A pioneer in teacher trainings, Annie has mentored countless yoga instructors and continues to share her passion for movement and mindfulness globally. Her teaching is marked by clarity, compassion, and playfulness, encouraging students to connect deeply with their true selves. Annie’s classes and trainings are both rigorous and nurturing, guiding students toward personal transformation.
