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In 1997 he left his hometown in the United States and headed off to Paris to begin university, which sparked an enduring desire to see and experience new countries and languages, eventually becoming passionate about teaching.

Teaching has been at the forefront of Michael's adult life. He moved to Thailand in 2001 after finishing a degree in psychology, and he became a social science teacher in an international school in Bangkok. In Japan, Michael has taught in many different capacities, and he presently holds a regular position in the Faculty of Medicine at Tokyo University where he Teaches a class on social issues in medicine.

As a child Michael practiced gymnastics. His love for tumbling and flipping led him to competitive freestyle diving. It was the basis of this experience, which helped Michael to fall into an immediate natural understanding of physical yoga dynamics.

It was shortly after moving to Tokyo that Michael began intensive study in ashtanga vinyasa yoga. He feels the yoga practice helped him to develop a more compassionate and all-inclusive view of the world, and as a result, his experiences with yoga have helped to enrich his overall teaching in many respects.

Michael has a daily ashtanga vinyasa Mysore style practice. He is currently learning and practicing the second series of the ashtanga vinyasa system.

Michaelfs love of teaching has led him to pursue a career as a university professor. He is presently working on a master's degree in development sociology at Sophia University.

Yoga has played a key role in giving Michael the strength and confidence to give up many old habits and live a more peaceful and rewarding life. He wishes to share this experience with his combined knowledge and passion for teaching in a way, which will help fulfill his students, lives.

    


Michael Grubb

Michael Grubb- Basic intro to the Ashtanga Vinyasa System
All Level workshop
August 18, 19, 25, 2007

This workshop will prepare beginner students to attend YogaJaya level 1 to 3 led public classes.

Workshop space Limited. Confirmation by advanced booking only.

3 Sessions: 12,000 yen!
Single Session: 5,500yen
(YogaJaya Members get 5% off)

Option: Workshop + YogaJaya membership + Multi-ticket Passes (*1) (4000 yen savings on membership fee)

(*1) Students will recive an e- voucher to present at YogaJaya for ticket purchase. Multi ticket passes will start from the first day of use when voucher is presented.

Membership entitles students up to 70% off all YogaJaya class and workshop pricing. YogaJaya members receive a free YogaJaya T-shirt!

Module 1: The Basics
Saturday August 18, 2007. 8:00-10:00

 This session will begin with background information on the Ashtanga vinyasa system, as well as an introduction to Ujjayi breathing. We will work our way through the first two sun salutations (Surya Namaskara A and B) and then move on to an in-depth examination of the 11 fundamental asanas that form the foundation for all the subsequent sequences in the Ashtanga system.

Module 2: Building on the Basics
Sunday August 19, 2007. 8:00-10:00

 After a warm-up built around the asanas learned in Module 1, we will focus on the standing postures and the first half of the seated asanas that make up the primary series. Asana by asana, we will explore each pose in depth and discuss modifications for a gentler practice. Finally, we will look briefly at backbends and the asanas that comprise the finishing sequence.

Module 3: Putting it All Together
Saturday August 25, 2007. 8:00-10:00

 In the final session, we will review the asanas from the first two classes and then continue with a playful study of some of the more challenging seated asanas remaining in the primary series. Backbending will be explored a bit more deeply as well as variations and modifications for headstands that will build strength and stability, and we will conclude with a Q&A session.

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