“LUMBAR SPINE • BUILDING BALANCE FROM LORDOSIS”

• Skillful Sequencing Series •

May 2024

30-Day Recording Access Included

The Monthly Skillful Sequencing Series is recommended for students that are interested in the David Meloni’s thoughtful and insightful preparation and building up  of asanas.  This systematic approach helps students to better understand and develop the key elements within each pose to bring it into their personal practice and teaching.

Be prepared to be physically and mentally immersed in your practice through David Meloni’s accessible approach to Asana and Yoga as he transmits the essence of Guruji, BKS Iyengar’s, teachings.

CLASS FOCUS:

Progressive and systematic breaking down and building up of the poses with supports / props to bring essential awareness and understanding.

Join David Meloni to hone your skills and deepen your practice in his Skillful Sequencing Series on Fridays. Utilize the recordings (available for 30-days) to support your practice and study.

WHEN: Fridays from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CEST (Italy)

• May: 3, 10, 31

RECORDINGS: 30-day access included for registrants.

Want to have access to ALL recordings from this series? Register for entire 4-class series and receive $5 off - click here.

PRICE:

• Save $5 off registration for entire 3-class series for $85.

• or $30 / drop-in session.

PRE-REQUISITES:

• Minimum 2 year of Iyengar Yoga practice.

• 5 minute free - standing Salamba Sirsasana I in the middle of the room.

• 5 minute free - standing Salamba Sarvangasana I in the middle of the room.

• Can push up into Urdhva Dhanurasana directly from the floor.

• No therapeutics and / or can manage by oneself.

PROPS: 3 sticky mats, 2 backless yoga chairs, 2 bolsters, 4 bricks, 4 regular length belts or 2 long belts, and 4 blankets (or more), 2 small mat pieces or additional 2 easily foldable sticky mats, and open wall space (enough to do Ardha Chandrasana with back against the wall).

QUESTIONS: Please email studentsupport@davidmeloniyoga.com

“Syllabus 2 Course”

Module 2

Dive Deeper & Explore Effective Methods to Practice

8 Sessions • Total 18 Hours

One Weekend a Month • March - June

Syllabus 2 Course - As continuation from Module 1 - introduction only and as the poses progress in form and depth it is vital to have a more refined instrument to work with these more challenging poses.  This requires a more intentional approach to working with this next group of Asanas. 

Meeting over one weekend every month, for a total of 18 hours, this course provides students the time to explore and find access within their own practice - the cornerstone of every practitioner.  David Meloni will deconstruct every single Asana into their key actions - distilled to help create a foundation of deeper learning in accessing the Asanas.

Be prepared to be physically and mentally immersed in your practice through David Meloni’s accessible approach to Asana and Yoga as he transmits the essence of Guruji, BKS Iyengar’s, teachings.

MODULE 2: In Module 2, David Meloni will break down certain Asanas within the syllabus, in its approach and for deeper exploration and fuller understanding. In contrast Module 1 was introduction of all the Asanas. (Modules 3 and 4 will be scheduled for Fall 2024 & Winter 2025 respectively.)  18 hours of instruction. 

WHEN: A Saturday and Sunday a month

• March 23rd & 24th • 12:00 - 2:15 PM CET / Italy

• April 13th & 14th • 3:00 - 5:15 PM CEST / Italy

• May 11th & 12th • 3:00 - 5:15 PM CEST / Italy

• June 22nd & 23rd • 3:00 - 5:15 PM CEST / Italy

RECORDINGS: Unlimited access to 18 hours of classes.

PRICE: $360 for Module 2 ONLY (8-sessions) livestream via Zoom.

PRE-REQUISITES: Minimum 5 years as experienced Iyengar Yoga practitioner. Preferably already Level 1 CIYT. No therapeutics and / or can manage by oneself.

PROPS: 2 sticky mats, 2 backless yoga chairs, 2 bolsters, 4 bricks, 4 regular length belts or 2 long belts, 4 blankets (or more), and 2 small mat pieces or additional 2 easily foldable sticky mats.

LOCATION: Livestream via Zoom.

LANGUAGE: English

QUESTIONS: Please email studentsupport@davidmeloniyoga.com

“Syllabus I Course - Module 3”

9 Sessions • Total 18 Hours

Explore Effective Methods to Practice

Mondays in April - June

“Syllabus 3 Course - Module 3”

Dive Deeper & Explore the Interconnectedness of the Advanced Asanas

9 Sessions • Total 18 Hours

Explore Effective Methods to Practice & to Teach these Advanced Asanas

Wednesdays in April - June

Syllabus 3 Course - Often times finding access in these more Advanced Asanas can seem elusive.  This course meets weekly to better maintain the freshness and sharpness in learning the method of accessibility in these higher level Asanas.

David Meloni will convey the interconnectedness between all 3 syllabi by taking you through the building up of every single asana in Syllabus 3.  Thoughtful deconstruction of the key actions, that spring from building a firm foundation of focused practice, will touch the deeper qualities that transforms poses into the realm of Asana.

Be prepared to be physically and mentally immersed in your practice through David Meloni’s accessible approach to Asana and Yoga as he transmits the essence of Guruji, BKS Iyengar’s, teachings.

MODULE 3: As a continuation from Module 2 David Meloni will dive deeper into select asanas that we preliminarily covered in Module 1 and will further explore the linking and interconnectedness in asanas to help with practicing as well as teaching the poses.  Total 18 hours of instruction.

WHEN: Wednesdays • 3:00 - 5:00 PM CEST (Italy)

• April: 24

• May: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

• June: 5, 12, 19

RECORDINGS: Unlimited access to 18 hours of classes. 

Missed the previous Modules? Receive unlimited access to recordings (total 18 hours of instruction).

• MODULE 1 COURSE - click here.

• MODULE 2 COURSE - click here.

PRICE: $360 for Module 3 ONLY (9-sessions) livestream via Zoom.

PRE-REQUISITES: Minimum 10 years as Advanced Iyengar Yoga practitioner. Preferably already Level 2 CIYT. No therapeutics and / or can manage by oneself.

PROPS: 3 sticky mats, 2 backless yoga chairs, 2 bolsters, 4 bricks, 4 regular length belts or 2 long belts, 4 blankets (or more), 2 small mat pieces or additional 2 easily foldable sticky mats, and open wall space (enough to do Ardha Chandrasana with back against the wall). 

LOCATION: Livestream via Zoom.

LANGUAGE: English

QUESTIONS: Please email studentsupport@davidmeloniyoga.com

• Unique opportunity to study in-person with David Meloni •

3-Day In-Person Mini-Immersion

"Pillars of Practice: Action • Integration • Transformation"

May 24th - 26th in Florence, Italy

• In-Person and in English ONLY • Space is limited •

BKS Iyengar embodied practice. 

At the heart of what he taught, Guruji encourage us to explore in our practice and through our practice to develop the awareness to realize Yoga.  However, how we practice and the quality of practice determines its effectiveness and whether we can be touched by the transformative characteristics inherent in Yoga itself.

Be prepared to be physically and mentally immersed through David Meloni’s accessible approach through hands-on adjustments during Asana and Pranayama as he transmits the essence of Guruji, BKS Iyengar’s, teachings.

Join us this February in Florence for a 3-day in-person only mini-immersion to further unlock your path of profound and dedicated practice.

DATES & TIMES: All times in CET (Italy) • Daily Asana in early session, pranayama in later session.

• Friday, May 24th

  • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

  • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

• Saturday, May 25th

  • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

• Sunday, May 26th

  • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

LOCATION: Iyengar Yoga Rahasya Institute Firenze, Via Marconi 88 B/C - 50131 - Firenze, Italy

FORMAT: In-person event only. (Course will NOT be recorded.)

PRICING:

• Early Bird - Save $50 through March 31, 2024. $295.

• Regular Price - $345.

PAYMENT PROCESS:

• STEP 1: PAYMENT FOR PRE-REGISTRATION FEE - Begin registration process by clicking on any of the blue buttons seen on this page, “Begin Registration Process Here” to pay pre-registration fee and receive enrollment paperwork.

• STEP 2: SUBMIT ENROLLMENT PAPERWORK - Imperative this is filled out correctly and completely. Please email a copy of the paperwork to studentsupport@davidmeloniyoga.com. Final step needs to be completed within 2 business days of enrollment paperwork submission.

• STEP 3: PAYMENT FOR WORKSHOP FEE - After step 2, workshop fee is to be paid within 2 business days to “Iyengar Yoga Rahasya Institute Firenze”. Upon payment of above pre-registration fee student will receive full instructions and enrollment paperwork.

PRE-REQUISITES:

• Minimum 3 years of Iyengar Yoga practice.

• Can do a 10 minute free - standing Salamba Sirsasana I in the middle of the room.

• Can do a 10 minute free - standing Salamba Sarvangasana I.

• Can push up into Urdhva Dhanurasana directly from the floor.

• No therapeutics. Students have to be able to manage their own physical issues.

• Mini-immersions are not suitable for beginners. 

ENROLLMENT PROCESS: Enrollment is based on a first come first serve basis, as well as, priority will be given to experienced practitioners.

PROPS: In consideration of students that will be traveling (from near and far) to attend props will be supplied in full on-site.

LANGUAGE: English Only.

IMPORTANT TO NOTE:

• Enrollment paperwork, Pre-registration and Workshop Fees are to be paid in full before student is fully enrolled and space is confirmed.

• Workshop includes teaching instruction only. Travel, accommodation, food, etc. is to be arranged by the student.

• No refunds:

  • In the event circumstances are out of the control of the organizer and the in person mini-immersion needs to be cancelled, registration fee will be returned minus a $50 (USD) non-refundable processing fee.

QUESTIONS: Please email studentsupport@davidmeloniyoga.com

The Possibilities & Potential with Props

✨ THE TRESSLER ✨

4 Total Sessions in 2 Days

• Asana & Pranayama •

Saturday, June 15th & 16th

2 - Sessions Daily From 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM & 4:30 - 6:00 PM CEST (Italy)

Join us to focus on working with Tressler in 4-sessions that blend asana and pranayama to literally support and refine your practice to deeper level.

Early on, when Guruji adjusted people, he was a “living” prop for students. He would use his body to support them or give a sense of awareness to the dull parts of their body. Then, to be able to provide “support” to many students at one time, he invented (and utilized) props in the form of bricks, belts, blankets, backless chairs, backsbenders, tresslers, rope wall, etc.

In this special 2-day workshop we will focus on using the Tressler (affectionately referred to as the horse) to reshape and repattern our practice.

When we practice with tangible props, we can better reach the possibilities and potential of our practice.  The effectiveness also depends greatly on how the set up is placed, used, AND how we understand and apply the actions. 

• Build strength. Tressler supports in a way that requires less physical energy to sustain the poses.  By increasing duration of the poses we begin to receive its benefits.

• Awake Awareness. The unique shape of the Tressler can be utilized in various ways to help increase awareness in a particular anatomical area that lacks sensitivity - an area that resides in darkness.

• Deepen and receive actions of the Asanas.   The Tressler readily creates the framework of the poses.  From there, we can easily tap into the actions of the poses to better experience the potency of the actions.  As Guruji taught us in so many ways, the actions are the way in to experience the deeper layers of Yoga.

By expanding and deepening our understanding on the use of the Tressler our sensitivity and discernment increase.  The skill of the practitioner to access the “actions” deepens. In that case, the actions become the access points where it transforms the poses and brings about a deeper experience towards asana.

Join us to practice on and with the Tressler in 4-sessions that blend asana and pranayama to support and enhance your practice to another level.

Be prepared to be physically and mentally immersed in your practice through David Meloni’s skillful sequencing, accessible approach to Asana and Yoga as he transmits the essence of Guruji, BKS Iyengar’s, teachings.

DATES: Saturday and Sunday, June 15th & 16th

TIMES: 2 - Sessions per day

• 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM CEST (Italy)

• 4:30 - 6:00 PM CEST (Italy)

LOCATION: Zoom Livestream

PRICING: Save $30 with Early Bird through May 19th for $180. $210 thereafter.

RECORDINGS: Unlimited Access.

LEVEL: Intermediate

PRE-REQUISITES: Minimum 2 years of Iyengar Yoga practice.  No therapeutics. Students have to be able to manage their own physical issues.

REQUIRED PROPS:

• 3 sticky mats or more

• 2 backless yoga chairs

• 2 bolsters or more

• 4 blankets or more

• 4 bricks or more

• 4 regular length belts (at 6’) or 2 long belts (at 12’)

• 1 eye bandage or equivalent

• Tressler

LANGUAGE: English

QUESTIONS: Please email studentsupport@davidmeloniyoga.com

• Unique opportunity to study in-person with David Meloni •

5-Day In-Person Immersion

"Evolving Through Adjustments in Asana"

June 26th - 30th in Florence, Italy

• In-Person and in English ONLY • Space is limited •

More info coming soon.

“David's teaching is superb - his knowledge and understanding, his deep concentration and focus, his attention and care for his students, and his profound love for Iyengar Yoga and its tradition all make his lessons and workshops extraordinarily valuable.

David is a teacher in the truest sense of the word. His teaching comes not from a place of power or ego, but from a place of authority grounded in many years of dedicated practice and study.

One of the incredibly important effects of this, I found, was that I could simply surrender to David's authority and let go of the grip on my ego ... in this way real learning takes place. A truly wonderful experience!”                                                                                  

  Anny B. (Italy)

DATES & TIMES: Wednesday, June 26th - Sunday, 30th. All times in CEST (Italy)

Two daily sessions.

• Asana 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

• Manual Adjustments 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

LOCATION: Iyengar Yoga Rahasya Institute Firenze, Via Marconi 88 B/C - 50131 - Firenze, Italy

FORMAT: In-person event only. (Course will NOT be recorded.)

PRICING:

• Early Bird - Save €150 through April 28, 2024. €550.

• Regular Price - €700.

PAYMENT PROCESS:

• STEP 1: PAYMENT FOR ADMINISTRATIVE FEE - Begin registration process by clicking on any of the blue buttons seen on this page, “Begin Registration Process Here” to pay small pre-registration fee and receive enrollment paperwork.

• STEP 2: SUBMIT ENROLLMENT PAPERWORK - Imperative this is filled out correctly and completely. Please email a copy of the paperwork to studentsupport@davidmeloniyoga.com. Final step needs to be completed within 2 business days of enrollment paperwork submission.

• STEP 3: PAYMENT FOR WORKSHOP FEE - Upon payment of above pre-registration fee student will receive instructions and enrollment paperwork. After enrollment paperwork is approved and confirmed, final tuition payment is to be paid within 2 business days of to “Iyengar Yoga Rahasya Firenze”.

PRE-REQUISITES:

• Minimum 3 years of Iyengar Yoga practice.

• Can do a 10 minute free - standing Salamba Sirsasana I in the middle of the room.

• Can do a 10 minute free - standing Salamba Sarvangasana I.

• Can push up into Urdhva Dhanurasana directly from the floor.

• No therapeutics. Students have to be able to manage their own physical issues.

• Immersions are not suitable for beginners. 

ENROLLMENT PROCESS: Enrollment is based on a first come first serve basis, as well as, priority will be given to experienced practitioners.

PROPS: In consideration of students that will be traveling (from near and far) to attend props will be supplied in full on-site.

LANGUAGE: English Only.

IMPORTANT TO NOTE:

• Enrollment paperwork, Pre-registration and Workshop Fees are to be paid in full before student is fully enrolled and space is confirmed.

• Workshop includes teaching instruction only. Travel, accommodation, food, etc. is to be arranged by the student.

• No refunds:

  • In the event circumstances are out of the control of the organizer and the in person mini-immersion needs to be cancelled, registration fee will be returned minus a $50 (USD) non-refundable processing fee.

QUESTIONS: Please email studentsupport@davidmeloniyoga.com

Next best thing to being in-person with David Meloni • Join Via Zoom for Livestream Experience

• This August “Livestream In-Depth Intensive” •

Zoom attendees have a window in to David’s instruction of skillful sequences, verbal instructions and his unique ability to take students deeper and further through his depth of practice in Asana and Pranayama.  Through a convenient livestream experience David’s ability to transmit what Guruji has taught to him is conveyed in this thoughtful, and effectively detailed approach.
• Demonstrations will be intermittent by either David and / or demonstrator(s) • 

(To join In-Person in Florence, Italy click here for info.)

3 Options to Join Livestream Version of Intensive

⓵ Single Class Drop In

⓶ Single 5-day Session

⓷ all 4 Weeks.

(Click on buttons below to register.)

DATES: for each 5-Day Session

• Week 1 - August 9th - 13th • Action & Props Focus

• Week 2 - August 15th - 19th • Sequencing Focus

• Week 3 - August 21st - 25th • Actions & Sequencing Focus

• Week 4 - August 27th - 31st • Actions & Sequencing Focus

TIMES:

• AM Sessions - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM CEST (Italy) • Asana

• PM Sessions - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CEST (Italy) • Pranayama

LOCATION: From the convenience of your practice space via Livestream on Zoom.

PRICING:

• A single 5-Day Session is $450 for Early Bird through June 30, 2024.

• Early Bird - Save $60 through June 30, 2024 at $450

• Regular Price - $510.

• Discount for all four sessions (20 days total)

• Early Bird - Save $210 through June 30, 2024 at $1500.

• Regular Price - $1710.

• (Click here if you are interested in joining in-person with David Meloni in Florence.)

RECORDINGS: Unlimited access to all registrants. 

PRE-REQUISITES: Minimum 3 years of Iyengar Yoga practice. No therapeutics. Students have to be able to manage their own physical issues. Intensives are not suitable for beginners. 

REQUIRED PROPS:

• 2 sticky mats or more

• 2 backless yoga chairs

• 2 bolsters or more

• 4 blankets or more

• 4 bricks or more

• 2 long belts or 4 regular belts

• 1 eye bandage or equivalent

SUGGESTED PROPS:

• 2 iron bars

• Rope Wall

• Viparita Karani Box

LANGUAGE: English and Italian.

IMPORTANT TO NOTE: As this will be a HYBRID intensive David Meloni will be teaching to both in-person and livestream students. When necessary demonstrators will demonstrate what is being taught to help guide livestream participants.

QUESTIONS: Please email studentsupport@davidmeloniyoga.com

3 Options to Join Hybrid Version of Intensive

⓵ Single Class Drop In

⓶ Single 5-day Session

⓷ all 4 Weeks.

(Click on buttons below to register.)

• Unique opportunity to study with David Meloni •

“In-Person In-Depth Intensive” in Florence this August

• Space is limited •

Sign up for the progressive four 5-day sessions in it’s entirety or can reserve your space for a single 5-day session.

*Livestream option available to join via Zoom. See details here.

DATES: for each 5-Day Session • Topic

• Week 1 - August 9th-13th • Actions

• Week 2 - August 15th-19th • Props

• Week 3 - August 21st-25th • Sequencing

• Week 4 - August 27th-31st • Actions & Sequencing

TIMES:

• AM Sessions - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM CEST (Italy) • Asana Session

• PM Sessions - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CEST (Italy) • Pranayama Session

LOCATION: Iyengar Yoga Rahasya Firenze, Via Marconi 88 B/C - 50131 - Firenze, Italy

RECORDING: In-Person registration options available with or without lifetime recordings.

(Click here for more details to join us from the convenience of your own practice space at home via Zoom. Livestream registrations include recordings with unlimited access.)

PRICING: Chart below for In-Person pricing options.

IN-PERSON EARLY BIRD PRICING: Available through March 31, 2024

• A single 5-Day Session is €550.

  • (Recordings included: €800.)

• Discount for all four sessions (20 days total) is €1800.

  • (Recordings included: €2600.)

IN-PERSON REGULAR PRICING: Starting April 1, 2024

• A single 5-Day Session is €625.

  • (Recordings included: €900.)

• Discount for all four sessions (20 days total) is €2100.

  • (Recordings included: €3000.)

PAYMENT PROCESS:

• STEP 1: PAYMENT FOR ADMINISTRATIVE FEE - Begin registration process by clicking on any of the blue buttons seen on this page, “Begin Registration Process Here” to pay small pre-registration fee and receive enrollment paperwork.

• STEP 2: SUBMIT ENROLLMENT PAPERWORK - Imperative this is filled out correctly and completely. Please email a copy of the paperwork to studentsupport@davidmeloniyoga.com. Final step needs to be completed within 2 business days of enrollment paperwork submission.

• STEP 3: PAYMENT FOR WORKSHOP FEE - Upon payment of above pre-registration fee student will receive instructions and enrollment paperwork. After enrollment paperwork is approved and confirmed, final tuition payment is to be paid within 2 business days of to “Iyengar Yoga Rahasya Firenze”.

PRE-REQUISITES:

• Minimum 3 years of Iyengar Yoga practice.

• Can do a 10 minute free - standing Salamba Sirsasana I in the middle of the room.

• Can do a 10 minute free - standing Salamba Sarvangasana I.

• Can push up into Urdhva Dhanurasana directly from the floor.

• No therapeutics. Students have to be able to manage their own physical issues.

• Intensives are not suitable for beginners. 

ENROLLMENT PROCESS: Enrollment is based on a first come first serve basis, as well as, priority will be given to experienced practitioners.

PROPS: In consideration of students that will be traveling (from near and far) to attend props will be supplied in full on-site.

LANGUAGE: English and Italian.

IMPORTANT TO NOTE:

• Enrollment paperwork, pre-registration fee and tuition are to be paid in full before student is fully enrolled and space is confirmed.

• Workshop includes teaching instruction only. Travel, accommodation, food, etc. is to be arranged by the student.

• No refunds:

  • In the event circumstances are out of the control of the organizer and the in person intensive needs to be cancelled, registration fee will be returned minus a $50 (USD) non-refundable processing fee for each 5-day session.

QUESTIONS: Please email studentsupport@davidmeloniyoga.com