Dax Andrew Parcells

Yin-Yang Fusion: Balanced Body & Peaceful Mind

Relish in the best of both worlds — the balance between action and surrender, yang and yin, masculine and feminine, heating and cooling — among other seeming opposites. Join us for a creative flow sequence dynamically linking movement with breath aimed at improving strength, health, and flexibility while bringing peace and clarity to your mind. You’ll also experience deep release of connective tissues of the hips, pelvis and spine, while holding some postures for 2-5 minutes. This class is appropriate for all levels. Modifications will be given to beginners as well as seasoned practitioners.

Mind vs. “Master”: The Art of un-Meditation

This workshop will expose the ease of meditation, using varying approaches. You’ll come to master the mind instead of feeling controlled by the masterful inner ego. Learn to expand your meditation practice and grow as a compassionate being. Techniques will include breath awareness and focus (primarily on the heart space), mantra repetition, and chakra clearance. Finding the balance between control and release will empower your life … as you bridge your asana practice (moving meditation) to other forms of meditation — walking, seated, and guided. Your mind and heart will be opened, allowing you to explore your inner light of awareness and achieve a state of unbounded bliss potential.

about Dax Andrew:

Versed in multiple, varied styles of yoga, Pilates, and Qigong, I would self-describe my teaching as an eclectic fusion of healing modalities. My yogic journey began over a decade ago, when I was introduced to Ashtanga vinyasa— I was passionate about the “athletic” nature of this flowing movement practice. However, after studying at the Sivananda ashram in the Bahamas (in 2004), my personal practice and teaching became infused with meditation, pranayama (breathwork) and satsang (chanting), with the goal of affecting inner and outer peace. More recently, I have been inspired by the teachings of Anusara and Viniyoga, in addition to Pilates and Qigong… viewing such matwork as a therapeutic tool geared toward a balanced practice of Patanjali’s Eight Limbs. Such a practice taps the physical, psychological/neural, immunological, and general spiritual realms of our Oneness with each other and Divine nature.

On the mat, I like to guide students through an individualized flowing practice that integrates movement, breath, and mantra. After setting an intention, invoking the power of attitude, and emphasizing the power of the breath, each class unfolds uniquely based on my intuitive perception of the individual/ group and universal dynamic energetics. You can expect to be guided through a moving meditation that includes repetition and holding of postures sequenced to cultivate maximal vital life force. Group classes are taught with provided adaptation of positioning and muscular effort in a non-competitive approach that affords individual growth for the beginning, intermediate, or advanced student. Students are encouraged to work within their abilities and/ or challenge their personal edge while guided by their own personal intention! Om Shanti, Shanti, Shanti. Om Peace, Peace, Peace.
listen to our radio show with Dax here :

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…and here are his two book recommendations for you, from the show:
Dax can presently be found at Moksha Studio in West Boynton Beach, near Palm Beach in Florida, and also at his website for LifeMax Mila, which is http://www.lifemax.net/conscious