Somatic Yoga Masterclass
With Andres Galindo

A Journey to Inner Balance and Nervous System Self-regulation Techniques through Movement, Meditation & Yogic Wisdom.

Join us for a 2.5-hour Somatic Yoga Masterclass with Andres Galindo, an ex-monk, yoga teacher, and life coach, at De Nieuwe Yogaschool. This masterclass is a journey to inner balance and nervous system self-regulation through movement, meditation, and yogic wisdom. Learn to harness the power of nervous system relaxation through somatic movement healing practices, yin asanas to engage the parasympathetic nervous system and mantra meditation. Dive into asana, pranayama, and vagus nerve activation, all while exploring the physical-emotional philosophy of resilience. Experience grounding poses, a dynamic flow sequence, free movement, and cooling yin poses. Enjoy a deep relaxation session with Yoga Nidra and a sound bath, followed by mantra meditation to enhance alpha and theta brainwaves. Connect with a compassionate community through group exercises and reflections.

What you will learn
- Nervous System relaxation Mantras
- Somatic Movement Healing Practices
- Yin Asanas & the Parasympathetic Nervous System
- Asana, Pranayama & the Vagus Nerve
- Physical-Emotional Philosophy of Resilience

Workshop outline

Introduction to Somatic Yoga:
- Class theme and objectives
- Yoga for nervous system regulation
- Somatic and spontaneous movement
- Yoga as a tool for Trauma healing
- Meditation as a means to foster resilience

Warm-Up and Centering:
- Rooting in present moment Awareness.
- Deep breathing & Pranayama
- Warm-up & Energetic Movements

Asana Practice and Somatic Experience:
- Grounding Poses
- Flow Sequence
- Free movement / Dance
- Cooling Down Yin Poses

Yoga Nidra & Sound Bath:
- Deep relaxation session in Savasana

Mantra Meditation & Singing:
- Entering in Theta & Alpha brainwaves through Mantra
- Guided Meditation to inner/collective healing.

Group Connection Experiences:
- Exercises fostering union & healing
- Creating community safe spaces
- Compassionate listening & communication

Closing:
- Reflection: Student experiences and feedback
- Integration: Tips & nutshell summary for Somatic Veda daily practice application

About Andrés
I was born in 1992 into a catholic Mexican-Spanish family, where science, spirituality and arts were part of my upbringing. I had an early spiritual journey that led me to Buddhism during adolescence and eventually to Vedānta, which I embraced as my spiritual path. After finishing high school, I spent a transformative year backpacking through South America, where my experiences with indigenous communities in Colombia and Venezuela profoundly influenced my worldview.

In 2010, I became a monk and dedicated ten years to studying and studying Sanskrit scriptures in various communities across Argentina, Brazil, Austria, and India. During this time, I became a 500H RYTT and meditation teacher, opening 2 different ashrams in Buenos Aires and Austria. After a decade of monastic life, I cane back to the ‘real world’ by starting my higher education at SOAS University of London and completing my Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences at MIU University in the USA. I currently work as a Vedic Astrologer, Yoga, and Meditation teacher, integrating my rich background in Vedanta philosophy, emotional systemic integration (with training from Cristina Casanova, MA), and somatic movement into my classes.

I am committed to a holistic approach to spiritual mental, and physical well-being, rejecting dogma and sectarianism, thus embracing the integration of science and faith on my classes and workshops.

Date: Friday 13 September, 2024
Time: 19.00 - 21.30 hr
Place: De Nieuwe Yogaschool, Amsterdam
Price: 35,00