Power of Props: Shoulder Opening with April Lu

Join us for a specialized 3-hour workshop designed to deepen your practice and enhance your understanding of postures that help to open the shoulders with the effective use of props. Explore how yoga blocks, straps, chairs and resistance bands can transform your experience on the mat, allowing for greater mobility, stability, and comfort. 

What to Expect:  

Introduction to Props: Learn how to use yoga blocks, straps, chairs and resistance bands to create body awareness and support your body in various poses, making them accessible and safe for all levels. 

Shoulder Mobility: The shoulder joint is highly mobile and allows for a variety of movements. Learn about shoulder movements and improve shoulder mobility. 

Focused Practice: Engage in a series of carefully curated sequences that target the shoulders, helping to enhance efficient movements, prevent injuries, correct posture/alignment and improve performance. 

Breath and Alignment: Discover techniques to align your body while integrating breath work to enhance your shoulder opening practice. 

Personalized Guidance: Receive hands-on adjustments and modifications tailored to your individual needs, ensuring you feel supported and empowered throughout the workshop. 

Takeaways: Leave with a deeper understanding of how to incorporate props into your regular practice, along with tips for maintaining shoulder health outside of class. 

Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or just beginning your journey, this workshop will provide you with the tools and insights to unlock the potential of your shoulders and elevate your practice. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your physical and mental well-being through the power of props! 

April started her yoga journey in 2013, transforming her passion into a lifelong mission. She values discipline, consistency in her practice and employs yoga for therapeutic benefits, driving her to assist those facing stress-related issues.

Yoga, for April, goes beyond the physical, promoting holistic well-being and mindfulness. It strengthens the body, calms the mind through pranayama, and fosters non-judgment and kindness through philosophy and mindfulness.

April has been teaching for 5 years, with 3 at Pure Yoga. Her classes blend invigoration and serenity, incorporating various props and specialised classes like yoga wheel, chair, and wall rope yoga.

 

QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS

· 2023 – Wall Rope Teacher Training Level 1 with Dagge Ong

· 2019 – Reignite & Rediscover: 300-hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training

· 2018 – 10-hour CET Yoga Wheel

· 2018 – 50-hour CET Yoga Therapy

Super Early-Bird Pricing ends 28 Dec 2024.

Early-Bird Pricing ends on 28 Jan 2024.

PURE Members can enjoy additional 5% by using promocode PUREWS5 .

• This event is open for registration to Public and PURE members.
• Additional 5% discount code for PURE Members is only applicable for redemption upon checkout, with the use of the discount code PUREWS5 and an email address that is linked to your existing PURE membership account. 
  
• Early-bird price is applicable only for registrations made on or before 28 Jan 2025.
• No refund or credit will be given for cancellations starting from 28 Jan 2025.
• All refunds are subject to a 10% processing fee that will be deducted from your refund. 
• PURE bears no responsibility for any missed sessions. No refunds or makeup sessions will be provided.
• PURE reserves the right to modify the event schedule, content, or venue. Participants will be notified of any changes in a timely manner.
• If there is any discrepancy between the printed and web versions, the web version shall prevail.