Yoga & Ayurveda Wellness Retreat in Rishikesh

At Nirvana Yogashal Yoga, we offer a variety of Yoga & Ayurveda Wellness retreat in Rishikesh, India that is designed to help you transform. These programs focus on providing you with personalized detoxification along with high-quality treatments like massage and pulmonology. Apart from these, our guests also benefit from the use of herbal and specialty food supplements.

Nirvana Yogasthal is the best Yoga & Ayurveda Wellness retreat in Rishikesh, India. Yoga exercises are meant to add strength and flexibility to the body from the inside out so that you don’t just look good but also feel good. Yoga practice also increases energy and ability to focus and which helps to do well at everything in life. Yoga can be practised in softer and slower to harder and more energetic ways as suitable for the practitioner. Nirvana Yogasthal Yoga classes are led by well-renowned instructors having extensive experience in helping people achieve wellness, longevity and self-realization.

Yoga & Ayurveda can decrease stress, relieve anxiety, reduce weight, promote healthy eating, promote sleep quality, may help to fight depression, may reduce inflammation, could improve heart health, could reduce chronic pain, could improves breathing and bring many other significant benefits to the person’s health and wellness. Meditate, relax and rejuvenate amidst the freshness and beauty of Himalayas.

This package can be customised as per guest’s requirement and doctor’s advice for - Pain & Aches, Weight Loss, De-Stress or Detox packages - These customized packages have the same rate

What is Ayurveda?

According to the ancient Indian tradition, which dates back to 5000 years, a healthy and balanced mind and body can be achieved through the practice of Ayurveda. This ancient healing technique involves restoring the balance of the elements of the body, namely the three elements of fire, air, and water.

The concept of a balanced constitution refers to the various aspects of a person's well-being, including his or her physical, emotional, and spiritual health. This is done through the practice of Ayurveda, which is a part of the traditional Indian healing technique.

Through our program, you will be able to experience the practice of yoga and the ancient Indian tradition of Ayurveda in their Motherland. It will help you develop a more balanced and healthy life. In addition to regular physical exercise and diet, you will also learn how to create positive changes in your life by developing a variety of mind and body routines.

Following the footsteps of yoga, which has a worldwide following, the practice of Ayurveda is becoming more popular. It is considered to be one of the most effective natural healing systems available.

The highest value of life is to love yourself first

Curriculum of Yoga & Ayurveda Wellness

Mantra & Mantra Chanting

Mantra

Mantra is a set of words which consist specific sound, vibration received by ancient yogis and seers which offer a powerful physical, mental and spiritual benefit. There are many kinds of Mantras available for different purposes. You will be learning;

Art and science of Mantra
Mantra and its power
How mantra is made
Is mantra a religion
Sound vibration

Mantra Chanting

Proper way of chanting Om Mantra
Shiva Mantra for Peace
Durga Mantra for Energy Awakening
Kundalini Mantra
Krishna Mantra for Joy
Ganesha Mantra for Stillness and Removal of Obstacles
Mantra to be led towards light and immortality (Asatoma)
Surrender Mantra (Twamevamata)
Mantra to Save Life and Journey (Trayamvakam)
Mantra for Purification of the Mind (Gayatri)
Guru Disciple Study Mantra (Sahana)
Guru Mantra (Guru brahma)
Patanjali Mantra (Yogenacittasya)
Suryanamaskar 12 Mantra (omMitraya)

Hatha Yoga

World Peace Yoga School teaches the traditional ancient style of Hatha Yoga that has been practiced by the Himalayan Masters for thousands of years. At our school you practice according to your strength and flexibility. The main purpose is to attain perfect health and peace of mind. Here is the list of asana series that will be practiced;

Pavan Muktasana series 1 (15 practices)
Pavan Muktasana series – 2 (10 practices)
Pavan muktasana series - 3(10 practices)
Centering postures series(5 practices)
Surya Namaskar (12 asana series)
Chandra Namaskar (12 Asana Series)
Standing postures series(10 practices)
Kneeling postures series(5 practices)
Sitting Postures series(10 practices)
Forward bending postures series(5 practices)
Backward bending postures series(5 practices)
Supine postures series(6 practices)
Prone Postures series (5 practices)
Fire Series series(5 practices)
Inversions series(5 practices)
Twisting postures series(5 practices)
Balancing Postures series(5 practices)
Relaxing Posture series(5 practices)
Meditative Asana Series(5 practices)

Note: In total you will learn 140 Yoga Exercises

The theory is just as important as practicing. Without proper understanding you cannot do well. Our teachers will teach a base of understanding why, how, when and what you need to do in an asana class. You must be self-motivated to go deeper into the postures. Here is the some of the theory you will be learning;

Philosophy of Hatha Yoga
Ancient Scriptures of Hatha Yoga
Aim and Objectives of Hatha Yoga
Yoga as a Therapy
Yoga as Balancing
How Hatha Yoga Is Connected to Your Chakras, Nadis, Kundalini and Your Subtle Body

Introduction to Ayurveda

Unique features of Ayurvedic Treatment
Ayurveda and its Diversified Areas
Ashtanga Ayurveda (Eight Branches of Ayurveda)

Fundamentals of Ayurveda

Panchamahabhuta (The five basic elements)
The principle of Trisosha (three biological Humors)
- Vayu or Vata Dosha (The energy of movement)
  - Natural attributes of Vata
  - Reasons for Vata aggrevation
  - Symtoms of aggravated vata
  - Remedies for balancing Vata
  - Symptoms of low level of Vata and its treatment
  - Sama and Nirama Vata
  - Vata and its diversions
- Pitta Dosha: The energy of bio transformation and heat generation
  - Natural attributes of Pitta
  - Reasons for Pitta aggravation
  - Symptoms of aggravated Pitta
  - Remedies for balancing Pitta
  - Symptoms of low level of Pitta and its treatment
  - Sama and Nirama Pitta
  - Pitta and its diversions
- Kapha Dosha or Slesma: The theme of structure (stability) and lubrication (cohesion)
  - Natural attributes of Kapha
  - Reasons for Kapha aggravation
  - Symptoms of aggravated Kapha
  - Remedies for balancing Kapha
  - Symptoms of low level of Kapha and its treatment
  - Sama and Nirama Kapha
  - Kapha and its diversions
Prakriti: Know your constitution
Traiyopastambha: There supporting pillars of the body
Saptadhatu: The seven fundamental Tissues
- Rasa dhatu (Plasma or Nutrient Fluid)
- Rakta dhatu (blood)
- Mamsa dhatu ( Muscular Tissue)
- Meda dhatu (Adipose or Fat Tissue)
- Majja dhatu (Bone Marrow}
- Sukra dhatu (Reproductive or Generative Tissue)
- Ojas: The Vital Essence
Upadhatus: Sub Tissues
Mala: Waster Matter or Excretory Products
- Fecal Matter
- Urine
- Sweat
- Other waster products
- Relation between dosa, dhatu and mala
Digestion and Metabolism
- Types of agnis
- Jatharagni: The digestive fire
- Bhutagnis: Agnis of the five elements
- Dhatvagnis: Agnis of the dhatus (tissues}
Physical Strength
- Sattva priksa: Examination of psyche
- Samatwa Pariksha: Examination of wholesomeness
- Characteristics of an energetic and strong person
- Infirmities related to physical strength
Srotas: Body Channels
- Functions of srotas
- Srotas and emergence of dieseases
- Types of srotas

The body and its Vital Forces

Tridanda: The Three Dimensions of Life- Body, Mind (Psyche) and Soul
- Sarira: Body
- Mana (Sattva): Mind (Psyche)
- Atma: The Soul ( The true self or consciousness}
Pancha Panchaka: The Five Pentads
Panchakosha: (The Five Spiritual Body Sheath)
- Annamaya Kosha (The food and physical sheath)
- Pranamaya Kosha (The vital air sheath)
- Manomaya Kosha (The mind sheath)
- Vijnanamaya Kosha ( The intellect sheath)
- Anandmaya kosa ( The bliss or emotion sheath)
Body Physiology and Astacakra: The Eight Chakras
- Astacakra colors and their scientific approach
- Description of the eight cakras
- Yoga and astacakra
- Knowledge of astacakra and the ascension of power through the practice of yoga
Astacakra and its Relation with Various Yogic Practices and Kundalini Yoga.

The Nature of Material Substances

Rasa: Taste
- Rasa (taste) and the five elements
- Rasa and Dosha
- Rasa and Dhatu
- Rasa and Mala
- Identifying rasa and their guna-karma (properties and actiions)
  - Madhura Rasa (Sweet taste)
  - Amla rasa (Sour taste)
  - Lavana rasa (Salty taste)
  - Katu rasa (Pungent taste)
  - Tikta rasa (Bitter taste)
  - Kasaya rasa (Astringent taste)
Guna: Attributes
Virya: Potency
Vipaka: Post- Digestive Effect
Prabhava: Specific Action
Types of Substances According to their Actions
Food-Lifestyle, Important Diseases and their Best Remedies
Home Remedies from the Kitchen Pharmacy

Health Horizons- An Ayurvedic Approach to a Healthy Life

Dinacarya: Food Habits and Conduct during the Day Time
Ratricharya: Food Habits and Conduct at Night
Improper Lifestyle: The Major Cause of Obesity and Emaciation
- Obese or overweight individuals: Symptoms, etiology and treatment
- Emaciated or underweight individuals: Symptoms, etiology and treatment
Ritucarya: Food Habits and Conduct during Different Seasons
Suppression of Natural Urges: Unretainable Urges
Dharaniya Vega: Retainable Urges

Dietary Facts and Rules

Facts About Food
A Compatible Diet
Unfavorable Foods and Combinations
Dieseases Caused by an Incompatible Food & Lifestyle and their Treatment
Favorable Foods and Combinations

The Characteristics of Important Liquids and their Adjuvants (Anupana)

Water
Coconut Water
Milk
Yogurt
Buttermilk
Butter
Ghee (clarified Butter)
Oil
Honey

The Classification of Disease & Examination

Classification of Dieseases
Four Legged Frame of Treatment (4 important factors in the treatment of disorders)
Methods to Assay the Cause of a Disease
- Pramāņa: The Means of Valid Knowledge
- Āptopdeśa (Authoritative Testimony)
- Pratyakşa (Perception or Direct Observation)
- Anumāna (Hypothesis or Inference)
- Yukti (Reason
- Examination by Interrogation

Different Methods of Disease Examination

Nidāna Pañcaka: The Five Signs of Diagnosis
Etiology (Cause of a disease)
Premonitory signs and symptoms
Manifest signs and symptoms
Exploratory therapy or therapeutic suitability
Pathogenesis

The Six Stages of Manifestation of Disease

Accumulation
Aggravation (Provocation)
Dissemination (Spreading)
Site of manifestation (Localization)
Symptom manifestation
Differentiation or chronicity of a disease

The Eight Ayurvedic Methods of Disease Examination

Nādi parīksā (Pulse examination)
Mūtra parīksā (Urine examination)
Mala parīksā (Fecal examination)
Netra parīksā (Ophthalmic examination)
Jihvā parīksā (Tongue examination)
Svara parīksā (Voice examination)
Sparśa parīksā (Tactile examination)
Ākrti parīksā (General appearance and nature examination)
Āsya (mukh) parīksā (Oral cavity (mouth) examination)
Nakh parīksā (Nail examination)

Treatment Methods

Different Methods of Treatment in Äyurveda
A General Introduction to Pañcakarma Treatment
- Vamana: Emetic therapy
- Virecana: Purgative therapy
- Nasya: Inhalation therapy or errhine
- Anuvāsana basti: A type of enema
- Nirūha basti: Another type of enema
- Rakta mokşaņa (Blood letting): Therapeutic blood cleansing
Rasāyana Cikitsā: Rejuvenation Therapy
Vājīkaraņa: Treatment for Infertility and Virility - The Science of Healthy Procreation

Yoga Therapy and Ayurveda

Theoretical Similarities in the Principles of Yogaśāstra and Ayurvedic Treatises
Importance of Yoga in the Treatment of Ayurveda
Relationship Between Tridoșa and Alleviation of Diseases Through Yoga
Effective Solutions and Sources to Obtain Good Health
- Main Prāņāvāmas and Asanas
- Important to Note

Practical Ayurveda

Head Massage
Reflexology
Fullbody Abhyangam
Potli Massage
Janubasti
Katibasti
Shirodhara
Deep Tissue Massage
Marma Massage

Ashtanga Yoga

In 20th century K.pattabhi Jois has developed a modern day form of classical Indian Yoga called Ashtanga Vinyasa. His teacher Krishnamacharya taught this form which is energetic practice with breath awareness and mindful movements.

First series is taught in our 200 Hour Ayurveda Teacher Training Course. You will learn all asanas systematically and all the details are in Ashtanga Manual that you will receive.

Introduction to Ashtanga Yoga
History of Ashtanga Yoga
Awakening the Fire Within
The Breath of Life
Prana
A Chakra Contemplation
Eight Limbs of Yoga and the Practice of K.Pattabhi Jois
How to Do Bandha in Ashtanga
Drishti- Focusing the Attention During Movements
Cleansing and Purification
Creating A Sacred Place
The Challenging Asanas
Proper Use of Props and Yoga Instruments
Sun Salutation A & B (week 1)
Standing Asana Series (week 2)
Sitting Asana Series (Week 3)
Finishing Asana Series (Week 3)
Teaching Practices (Traditional&Mysore Style- Week 4)
pādāṅguṣṭāsana – Big toes Posture
pāda hastāsana – Hand under foot posture
utthita trikoṇāsana (A+B) Triangle posture
utthita pārśvakonāsana (A+B)- Extended side angle pose
prasārita pādottānāsana (A,B,C,D)- Intense wide leg stretch
pārśvottānāsana – intense side stretch posture
utthita hasta pādāṅguṣṭāsana- hand to big toe posture
ardha baddha padmottānāsana – half bound lotus forward bend
utkatāsana – Fierce pose
vīrabhadrāsana – Warrier pose A+B
Dandasana – Staff pose
paścimattānāsana – intense west stretch or sitting forward bend
pūrvattanāsana – Intense east stretch
ardha baddha padma paścimattānāsana- half bound lotus forward bend
tiryaṅgmukha ekapāda paścimattānāsana- Reverse the leg, one leg intense stretch
jānuśīrṣāsana – head to knee pose
marīcāsana – Sage Marichi Pose
nāvāsana – Boat pose
bhujapīḍāsana – shoulder pressure pose
kūrmāsana – tortoise pose
supta kūrmāsana – sleeping tortoise
garbha piṇḍāsana – embryo posture
kukkuṭāsana – rooster posture
baddha konāsana – bound angle pose
upaviṣṭha konāsana – Seated angle posture
supta konāsana – lying down angle posture
supta pādāṅguṣṭāsana – reclining big toe posture
ubhaya pādāṅguṣṭāsana – both big toes posture
ūrdhva mukha paścimattānāsana – upward facing full forward bend
setu bandhāsana – bridge posture

Finishing Postures

ūrdhva dhanurāsana – upward bow posture
salaṁba sarvāṅgāsana – shoulder stand posture
halāsana – plow posture
karṇa pīḍāsana – ear pressure posture
ūrdhva padmāsana – upward lotus
piṇḍāsana – Embryo posture
matsyāsana – fist posture
uttāna pādāsana – extended leg posture
cakrāsana – wheel posture
śīrṣāsana – Head stand
baddha padmāsana – sealed lotus pose
yoga mudra – sealed yoga posture
padmāsana – Lotus posture
utpluthiḥ - uprooting posture
Savasana – Coprse pose

Pranayama (Breathing Practices)

Pranayama is the central practice in traditional yoga. Many people misunderstand Pranayama as the breathing practice only, but it is something more. In this class you will learn the secret of pranayama and how it leads us to health, peace, happiness, balance and awakening of kundalini.

Every week will lead to a different state of experience.

Week 1: Building strength in your system and a step by step understanding of Pranayama.
Week 2: Move towards from beginning to a deeper understanding of Pranayama and practices.
Week 3: Move towards advancing the practices with holding the breath and breathing with chakra awareness.
Week 4: Practice teaching and move towards mastery of the breath.

Here are the topics you will be learning for study of Pranayama:

What is Prana
What is Pranayama
What is breath and connection with the Prana
Importance and benefits of Pranayama
How to prepare ourselves to practice them
Aspects of Breathing
Ancients Texts of Breathing
General understanding
Understand all about nostrils and how to activate them
Secrets of Pranayama
Breath flow in 5 elements
Unit of Prana
Function of Prana
Three levels of Prana
Three Gunas
How does prana flow
Quality of breath
Imbalance of Prana
Retention of breath
6 Sitting positions for Pranayama practices
Breathing pattern
Prana connection with chakras and Kundalini

Beginners and Intermediate Practices

Clavicular Pranayama
Thoracic Pranayama
Diaphragmatic Pranayama
Yogic Pranayama
Pranava Pranayama
Nadisodhanam Pranayama
Bhastrika Pranayama
Kapalbhati Pranayama
Bhramari Pranayama
Ujjayi Pranayama
Sitli Pranayama
Sitkari Pranayama
Murcha Pranayama
Surya bhedi Pranayama
Chandra bhedi Pranayama

Meditation (Dhyana)

Once you stabilize your posture through Asana, cleansing your energy through Pranayama and controlling your senses through Pratyahara you will be able to focus your mind. Meditation starts with concentration practices and with our 200 hour YTTC, you will learn great techniques to master the basics by which you can develop a high level concentration and awareness.

With this 4 week program you will learn basic to intermediate level of meditation preparations and techniques. Each day you will get a little more understanding of how to perform them and experience their benefits.

Week 1: Developing Foundation
Week 2: Developing one pointed focus , different types of concentration techniques and visualisation exercises
Week 3: Meditation Techniques
Week 4: Chakra Awareness and Kundalini Meditation

Here is the list of what you will be learning;

Introduction to Meditation
History of Meditation
Preparation to Meditation
What is Meditation and what it is not
Why- How- Where- When Meditation
Philosophy of Meditation
Meditation Traditions
Meditation Scriptures
Aim and Objectives of Meditation
Sitting Positions
How to Sit Correctly
Preliminary Practices Before Practicing Meditation
Role of Diaphragmatic Breathing in Meditation
Correct Breathing in Meditation
How to Relax in Meditation
Lifestyle- Diet- Sleep- Sex- Job- Rules in Meditation

Styles of Meditation Practices

Himalayan Meditation Practices

Basics Foundation Meditation Practice
Breath- Mind- Mantra Awareness
Tratak Meditation

Nada Meditation Practices

Music Meditation
Om Meditation
Mantra Power Meditation

Active Meditation Practices

Dynamic Moving Meditation (Osho)
Buddha Walking Meditation
Karma Yoga Meditation
Natraj Meditation
Sufi Meditation
Gaurishankar Meditation

Tantra & Kundalini Meditation Practices

7 Chakra Awareness Meditation
Ajna Chakra Awakening Meditation
Kundalini Active Meditation

Vipasana & Passive Meditation Practices

Breath Awareness (Anapana)
Mindfulness and Sensation
Total Awareness Practice

Mantra & Kirtan Meditation Practices
How to Do Japa (reciation)
Kirtan Even and Creating a Spiritual Vibe
Silence Practice
One Day Silence Meditation

Yoga Nidra (Psychic Sleep)

Yoga Nidra (sleep awareness/ psychic sleep) is a journey from conscious to superconscious state of awareness. All animals, birds, insects, humans sleep in the same way and experience of sleep also is the same. This state brings oneness and there is a great secret behind all of it. Yogi Vishnu is one of the most famous Yoga Nidra teachers. His proven techniches has been practiced for a long time by our sages. He will be the mentor and teacher, showing you how it can transform your life in a very short period of time. Yoga Nidra practices will take place every Friday.

Week 1: Basic Relaxation Practices
Week 2: Visualisation Yoga Nidra
Week 3: Chakra Awareness Yoga Nidra
Week 4: Inner Flame Yoga Nidra

You will learn the basics of Yoga Nidra.

Meaning and Purpose of Yoga Nidra
Different Schools and Traditions of Yoga Nidra
Tantric Origin of Yoga Nidra
Lifestyle and Rules for Yoga Nidra Practitioners
Benefits and Risks of Yoga Nidra
Difference Between Yoga Nidra and Meditation
Yoga Nidra Experience
Yoga Nidra and Healing
4 States of Consciousness
3 Body Awareness
Tension Relaxation

Yoga Cleansing (Shatkarma)

The body produces toxins at all time and we need to cleanse our body accordingly. Proper ablution, urination, cleaning nostrils, ears, eyes, skin, tongue and other organs are very important for good health. These are physical, mental, emotion and spiritual cleansing. In the beginning yoga practitioners should follow six practices (Sat-Karma) by which they can unblock the channels for higher experiences. With your 200 hour YTTC, you will learn these cleansing practices. You will also learn the basic theory of the following;

What is Satkarma
Benefits and Risks
Who Should and Should Not Practice It
Experiences
Preparation to Satkarma
Practices After Completing It
Nadi Cleansing

Practices that you will learn

Jihwa dhauti
Danta-Dhauti
Karna-Dhauti
Rubber-neti.
Jalaneti.
Kapalbhati.
Agnisara

Yoga Philosophy (Yoga Darshana)

Yoga philosophy is the philosophy of life. Just by listening and understanding one can change one's own life. Yogi Vishnu learnt the secrets of Yoga philosophy from his great Master Swami Veda by spending significant time with him. His authentic teachings will be taught by our teachers. Yoga philosophy does not only exist in Yoga Sutra. There are hundreds of Yogic texts and we will introduce you few important ones such as; Yoga Sutra, Bhagawat Geeta, and Upanishad.

During these 4 weeks Yoga Philosophy will take you a great journey of wisdom.

Week 1. Entering to the World of Wisdom

Introduction to Indian Culture and Spiritualtiy and Himalayan Tradition
Introduction to the Ancient Scriptures of Yoga and Spirituality
Meaning and Purpose of Indian Philosophy
Introduction to 9 Major Indian Philosophy
Why Is Yoga Philosophy the Most Important Among All?
History of Yoga
Types of Yoga

Week 2: Patanjali Welcomes you- External limbs !!!

Patanjali and His Work
Introduction to Yoga Sutra Text
Eight Limbs of Yoga
Yamas & Niyamas
Philosophy of Asana & Pranayama
Science of Karma

Week 3: Inward Journey of Philosophy- Internal Limbs !!!

Philosophy of Concentration, Meditation and Samadhi
Overview of First Chapter
Overview of Second Chapter
Overview of the Third and Fourth Chapter of Patanjali
Mind and Its Control
Introduction to Bhagavat Geeta & Upanishad

Week 4: Exploring the wisdom of Yoga

Chakras
Nadi
Kundalini
Three Fold Pain
Three Bodies (Sharira)
Panchakosha
Tri-guna
Mahabhuta (Theory of Elements)

Anatomy & Physiology (Sharir Vijnan)

Yoga Anatomy is one of the most important subjects for yoga teachers. In anatomy classes you will learn two types of anatomy, physical and spiritual.

Physical Anatomy

Introduction to Body and Its Structure
Body Planes
Anatomical Movements
Bones of the Skull
Cervical Vertebrae
Shoulder Girdle/ Arm Bones/ Pelvic Region
Deformities of the Spine
Lower Extremity
Tendons and Ligaments
Muscular System
Nervous System
Respiratory System

Spiritual Anatomy

Nadi (Energy Channel)
Chakras (Energy Centres)
Kundalini (Prime Energy and Souce of All Creativity)
Panchakosha (5 Layers)
Pancha Mahabhuta (5 Elements and Body Structure)
Tri-Guna (Three Attributes)

Yoga Therapy

Yoga is a holistic science which nurtures the body, mind and soul. It has a natural healing energy by which one can remain healthy and if there is any illness, it helps the body heal naturally. You will be learning the basics of Yoga Therapy in the classes. Our teachers will give instructions of therapeutic value of respective practices during the asana, pranayama, meditation and anatomy classes. There will be no specific class for it.

What is Yoga Therapy
Rules and Regulations of Yoga Therapy
Healing Through Asana, Pranayama and Meditation
Therapy for Common Diseases

Ayurveda

Ayurveda is the sister science of yoga. It believes that the body is made of five elements which creates three Doshas; Kapha, Vata and Pitta. When we keep them balanced, we are healthy and when imbalanced, we are ill. Ayurveda talks about a proper health management that all yoga teachers need to know to help people. We provide one Ayurveda workshop from our doctor. Here is what you will learn in the Ayurveda classes;

Introduction to Ayurveda
Unique Features of Ayurvedic Treatment
Ayurveda and Its Diversified Areas
Ashtanga Ayurveda
Fundamentals of Ayurveda
Panchamahabhuta
Kapha (The theme of structure and lubrication)
Vata (the energy of movements)
Pitta (the energy of bio-trasformation and heat generation)
Prakriti- Know Your Constitution

Mudra

Mudra is the Divine gestures which practiced with human hands. There are hundreds of them and they can bring miraculous changes in the body and mind with its extraordinary powers.

You will learn these powerful and secret mudras and its understanding.

The Secrets of Mudra
The Position of Elements in the Hands
The Need of Mudra
The Importance and Advantages of Mudras
Special Guidelines About Mudra
Gyan Mudra (Gesture of Wisdom)
Purn Gyan Mudra (Gesture of Complete Wisdom)
Vairagya Mudra(Gesture of Dispassion)
Abhaya Mudra(Gesture of Blessing, Fearlessness)
Dyan Mudra (Meditation Mudra)
Vayu Mudra(Gesture of Air)
Pran Mudra (Gesture of Prana)
Prithvi Mudra (Gesture of Earth)
Surya Mudra (Gesture of Sun)
Varun Mudra (Gesture of God of Water)
Shoonya mudra (Gesture of Openness, Space)
Pran-Apan Mudra (Gesture of Prana Apana)

Bandha (Energy Lock)

The whole universe is made of energy. At all times the energy is converted into matter so that we see the whole universe as what it is. Our physical body is also made of energy and it constantly works with it. With mudra channelise the energy and with bandha we control the energy and prevent it from draining. It helps us manage and maintain the energy. It also is helpful for kundalini awakening.

There are only three Bandhas according to yoga but we will teach you many preparation techniques that will help you perform the bandhas correctly.

Here is what you will learn;

Meaning and Importance of Energy Lock
Why the Energy Lock and How Our Energy Gets Drained
Energy Knots and How to Open Them
Understanding the Three Chakras; Muladhara-Manipura-Visuddhi
Experience of Energy Lock
Benefits and Risks of Bandha Practices

Practices (Beginners and Intermediate Level)

Agnisar (Preparation to Uddiyana)
Vahir Kumbhaka (External Retention)
Antar Kumbhaka (Internal Rentention)
Ashwini Mudra
Vajroli Mudra
Mulabandha
Uddiyana Bandha
Jalandhara Bandha

Teaching Methodology

Learning or practicing yoga is not enough to teach. Teaching yoga is an art in which you transform people's lives. A proper teaching methodology will help you with;

Not to forget the sequence
Avoid injuries
Manage happiness during and after the practice
Work with all sides of Yoga and all levels
Give a meditative experience
Manage and balance the energy flow