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The Art and Science of Pranayama, Bandha and Kriya

with Karusia Wroblewski

Sundays, 12-3pm
April 15, 22, 29; May 6, 13, 27; June 3, 10, 17, 24 (skipping May 20)
30 hours – $650

Breath is life. It is also the gateway between the mind and the body, and our bridge to the world around us. It is a profound vehicle for self-transformation and a gift to share with others.
The Hatha Yoga Pradipika (HYP) of Svatmarama is an ageless text that offers instruction in pranayama (breathing and energy techniques), as well as the related practices of bandha (energy seals) and kriya (inner purifications) that together ground our practice. Basing our studies on this text and experiential work, you will learn:

• The anatomy and physiology of respiration and bandha
• The core pranayama techniques of the HYP (rechaka, puraka, kumbhaka, ujjayi, shitala/shitkari, bhramari, bhastrika, nadishodhana, kapala bhati)
• The three bandhas (energy seals) of Yoga: mula, uddiyana and jalandhara
• The six kriyas of the HYP: neti, dhauti, vasti, trataka, nauli and kapala bhati (note: we will practice all except vasti together)
• The effects of breath, bandha and kriya on thought, mood and movement
• How to deepen your practice
• How and when to teach pranayama, bandha and kriya safely

Classes will be a combination of lecture, discussion and practice. Homework will be assigned. This course is open to graduates of a standard 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training program, or by permission of the instructor. Please BYONP (bring your own neti pot!)

Workshop and Pre-registered Class Refund Policy
Payment is due upon registration to secure your spot. Once payment has been made, refunds may occur up until 48 hours prior to the start date of the workshop or pre-registered series. No refunds or exchanges will be given within the final 48 hours before a workshop or pre-registered series begins. Refunds or credits will not be given for missed sessions within a workshop or pre-registered class.

All fees are subject to HST and are in Canadian Dollars.

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