Description

We will be looking at the subtleties of pranayama practice and how it can be used as a gateway to meditation, in a clear and accessible way. There will be plenty of time to experience your own practice and explore the profound benefits of these practices and inspire your ongoing yogic sadhana and understanding.

During this event, you will be given the opportunity to understand the practices on a deeper level and enhance your own practice. With the added benefit of yoga teachers then being able to share this with their own students.

The day will include:

• Discussion and practice of the full yogic breath
• Asana practice to open and free the respiratory muscles
• Relaxation using concious breathing
• Practices including: ujjayi, kapalabhati, brahmari, nadi shodana, anuloma viloma, prana shuddhi, khecahri mudra
• Yoga Nidra

About Swami Krishnapremananda: 

Krishnaprem is currently Assistant Director of Mandala Yoga Ashram, playing a key role helping to support and care for the Ashram’s spiritual and practical wellbeing.

Over 25 years of consistent practice he has matured into a knowledgeable and inspiring teacher with a wise, humble, and gentle presence. He is a senior Ashram teacher and Director of courses, including the Ashram’s highly regarded Yoga Teacher Training Course. He also teaches seminars around the UK and in Europe. 

He describes his spiritual journey as ‘touching the ground of existence’, ‘a surrendering to the Divine’ and ‘a coming home’ and is deeply grateful for the many joyful gifts of grace he has received along the way.

His primary yogic path is a combination of Bhakti Yoga (‘Yoga of the Heart’) and Gyana Yoga (‘The Path of Insight or Wisdom’), supported by an integrated practice of all the main paths of yoga.

He is also a trained counsellor, independent funeral celebrant, death doula, and facilitator of grief circles and death cafes. These skill sets enhance his natural empathy, sensitivity and skilfulness in guiding people on the spiritual path.

Additional Information

What to Bring

Your usual yoga kit, including anything you would like to use for pranayama practice, such as a cushion or other props.