Practice Week
Dates:
Practice Week – The Outer Limbs – March 8-12, 2027
Practice Week – The Inner Limbs – March 15-19, 2027
Tampa, FL USA
“Anyone considering a practice week with Scott and Ida should stop considering and immediately sign up: they are both amazing beyond my powers of description.”
– Bryan
“If you really want to learn then go to practice week. Just be prepared, however, you may learn more than you bargained for. Since studying with Ida and Scott my life is different and am venturing into the best work ever of my life.”
– Jessica
“This is by far one of the best trainings I have had the pleasure to take and highly recommend them for any level of student or teacher who is looking for scientific based spirituality in their yoga practice and teaching.”
– Michelle
Immerse yourself in practice for personal growth.
Practice Week is a period of intensive yoga practice and study. Each day consists of two physical/asana practices, including Intermediate and Advanced asana, Pranayama, Meditation and discussion.
Practice Week – The Outer Limbs is a chance to explore ethics and morality, as well as the body. We will practice asana, therapeutic exercises (bayam) and simple breathing techniques. We will explore how to live in the world as a yogi, and what this has meant across centuries. Think, how to live in my body with ease? How do I go through the world without doing harm to myself and others?
Practice Week – The Inner Limbs is about the subtler practices of yoga: breath, senses, mind and inquiry into the self. We will practice asana, but the focus will be on pranayama, sensory control and meditation. We will explore philosophical concepts of yoga both contemporary and ancient. Think, what am I seeking as a yogi and why? What is behind my sensory awareness? How do I better understand philosophical ideas pertaining to yoga?
Our greatest progress comes from periods of immersive practice and study. It is these periods that give our everyday lives the inspiration they need to keep moving forward.
Practice Week is an opportunity to progress beyond the basics of beginning asana/postures, not only into more advanced asana but into deeper yogic practices of breath, energy and mind.
This is a time to deepen your personal relationship with the practices, focus on personal growth and integrate the exercises into your body and mind.
Because we expect many teachers to be present, we will cover some aspects of teaching this yoga. But this is NOT a teacher training.
All levels of practitioners are welcome.
Topics May Include:
- Each day includes practice of therapeutic exercises, asana, and pranayama, with emphasis depending on whether you are attending Outer Limbs, Inner Limbs or both.
- Practice principles
- Historical concepts pertaining to yoga in the Ghosh lineage and beyond
- Therapeutic yoga exercises
- Backbending and preparations
- Forward bending: Leg behind the head and preparations
- Breathing mechanics & exercises
- Arm balancing, inversions & strength
- Pranayama, Pratyahara, Meditation, Energy & Intuition
- Lotus, lotus anatomy and preparation
- Developing a self-practice
When & Where?
March 8 – March 12, 2027
Practice Week – The Outer Limbs
March 15 – March 19, 2027
Practice Week – The Inner Limbs
Sessions held at:
Gaze Hot Yoga
1809 N Tampa St, Tampa, FL 33602
United States
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
8am-12pm & 1:30-5:30pm (break from noon-1:30pm)
Who?
Practices and discussions are led by Scott Lamps & Ida Jo. They are both published authors and hold the title Yoga Acharya (Master of Yoga). They are partners with Ghosh’s Yoga College in Kolkata, India. They are the authors of the Ghosh Yoga Practice Manuals, the editors of Buddha Bose’s lost manuscript 84 Yoga Asanas, and the editors of Gouri Shankar Mukerji’s 84 Yoga Asanas.
They travel internationally teaching anatomy, history, therapeutics and workshops on yoga in the Ghosh lineage.
Can I Attend?
An established yoga practice is required to attend the Practice Week. Discussions will benefit from at least a passing knowledge of yoga history, traditions and practices of yoga.
If you are a beginning yogi, we encourage you to practice regularly, be curious and discerning. Come join us at Practice Week in a year or two.
Continuing Education Credit
Practice Week qualifies for 44 hours of credit with the Yoga Alliance. Upon request, you can receive credit.
How Much?
$595/ week
$995 for both weeks
($200 non-refundable deposit is required to confirm spot)
Lodging options
Sessions held at:
Gaze Hot Yoga
1809 N Tampa St, Tampa, FL 33602, United States
Nearby hotels include:
- Hotel Tampa Riverwalk
- Hilton Tampa Downtown
- Hampton Inn & Suites
- Embassy Suites and more…
A variety of AirBnB and VRBO options are also nearby.
