Hatha Yoga Sadhana

Description

This course gives you an introduction to the real classical practice of hatha yoga as described in the scriptures. Hatha Yoga is seen as a ladder to Raja Yoga which culminates in the practice of Meditation. For most people Meditation is not possible so hatha yoga is prescribed so by controlling the breath we can control the prana which leads to control of the mind and the thoughts.

Schedule

8am – Asana & Pranayama class led by Swami Adi
12pm – Personal practice of Pranayama
1pm – Workshop on Hatha Yoga Pradipika with Swami Adi
4pm – Personal practice of Asana & Pranayama (or follow morning recording)

We will increase the pranayama practice during the 7 days to 20-30 rounds of Anuloma viloma

Curriculum

– Hatha Yoga Pradipika
– What is classical yoga? Hatha Yoga leading to Raja Yoga
– What is the purpose and what are the methods of classical yoga?
– Basic philosophy about happiness, health, life, freedom
– Difference between yoga asana and physical exercises
– Yogic techniques of breathing
– Vegetarianism-the how and why
– Basic technique of meditation
– The yogic daily routine
– Kriya practice

Book

– Hatha Yoga Pradipika (commentary by Swami Vishnudevananda)

CEUs

Yoga Alliance CEUs available