“Prāṇāyāma is first and foremost to give us many different possibilities for following the breath. When we follow the breath, the mind will be drawn into the activities of the breath. In this way prāṇāyāma prepares us for the stillness of meditation.” ― T.K.V. Desikachar, The Heart of Yoga: Developing a Personal Practice

In this second part of the THE POWER OF YOGA seminar, planned for the spring of 2024, Dr. Kausthub Desikachar will focus on practical and deep insights into the teaching of Prāṇāyāma.

Topics will include: 
* An in depth understanding of Five main Prāṇa-s
* How the five Prāṇa-s relate to body parts and emotions
* How Yoga practices are related to these Five Prāṇa-s
* How the Five Prāṇa-s relate to Yoga Therapy
* Profoundly rich Practices of Prāṇāyāma for Health & Vitality
 
The real power of Yoga lies in the ability to access, nourish and vitalize the concept of Prāṇā. Prāṇā, also called “vital-life-force,” is the most subtle element of our human construct. This is the reason why many Yogins developed methods and tools to influence Prāṇa in a positive way. Primary among these methods, is Prāṇāyāma one of the most important tools in the practice and application of Yoga. The power and potentials of these subtle breathing practices are often underestimated or misunderstood in contemporary times. 

The Haṭhayogapradīpikā even implies that the state of Yoga can only be achieved through Prāṇāyāma and states it as the most fundamental practice in Haṭhayoga. Prāṇāyāma not only aids us to enhance our own personal practice as many believe, but can also be administered for health, vitality and even our spiritual growth.

A deep and practical understanding of these techniques are a very important aspect of every Yoga practitioners education and experience, especially for Yoga Teachers and Yoga Therapists. Many subtle and intricate details of these practices must also be learnt and experienced under the guidance of a competent teacher in a safe environment. It is for this reason that a series of weekend seminars are offered to serious students of Yoga, who would like to take their learning and practice to the next level.
 
The seminars will include practical and insightful teachings, and powerful practices that will allow participants to realize the immense benefits of working with Prāṇā.

We welcome you all to this Special Seminar / Workshop
 
Place: Be Yoga Studio
Solheimveien 28, 1473 Lørenskog, Norway
 
15 min from The Oslo City Station with a car. Free parking outside our building.

20 min from Oslo City Station with bus.
30 min with car from Gardermoen.

Don't hesitate to get in touch with Be Yoga Studio for recommendations to Airbnb / Hotel  
 
Dates: 4-7 April 2024
Time: 9.00 - 12.00 // 13.30 - 16.00
 
COST
Early bird (Before 15. January 2024) : NOK 3900,-
Late bird (After 15. January 2024) : NOK 4400-