Pranayama & the Essence of Traditional Yoga (1)

We are pleased to welcome Sudhir Tiwari (www.sudhirtiwari.org) for the second time in Edmonton.

( Please note that this workshop is restricted to only 35 participants)

This is a very special opportunity to learn from a renowned teacher, one who has grown up steeped in the yoga tradition at the Kaivalyadhama yoga institute (www.kdham.com), Lonavla, India. With his deep knowledge of the Yogic texts, Pranayama, Asana, Kriyas and Ayurveda, Sudhir is a teacher with so much to offer. He is a very captivating speaker who shares traditional wisdom with so much ease and fun.

Swami Kuvlayananda, the founder of Kdham was the Mentor to Mahatma Gandhi and advisor to Krishnamcharaya. This was the Mother Institute of Friedel Khattab as well.

During this two day immersion we will explore:

- The essence of Asanas and alleviating the myths pertaining to the traditional practices

- Pranayama theory and techniques, Kriyas and Mudras for Pranayama both for beginners and the experienced practitioners.

- Principles of Ayurvedic Diet.

- General lectures on Yogic Philosophy.

The workshop will include the practical sessions on Asanas, Pranayama, Chanting, Meditation and a Q & A session.

 We will examine  in depth, the purpose, technique and benefits of Asana and Pranayama according to both the Classical yoga and the Modern science. The workshop will include Personal Pulse diagnosis to determine your constitution as per Ayurveda and get personal recommendations.

It is open for all individuals seeking to add value to their present day lifestyle through these ancient practices. You are more than welcome if you are a Yoga Teacher or beginner/practicing yoga student of any style and ability.

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About Sri Sudhir Tiwari:

Sri Sudhir Tiwari is the eldest son of our beloved and highly respected teacher Sri O.P. Tiwari. Sudhir was brought up at Kaivalyadham Yoga Institute, in Lonavala, India, amidst rich traditional yogic heritage of Swami Madhavdasji Maharaj, Swami Kuvalyanandaji and Swami Digambarji. Swami Digambarji initiated Sudhir in 1981 and accepted him as a disciple. Sudhir received his primary and advanced Yogic and Ayurvedic training from Swami Digambarji which included the study of traditional texts, mantra yoga, fire ceremony, pranayama and various aspects of adhyatm (spiritual) yoga. Sudhir also learnt pranayama and Hathapradipika from his father. When you meet Sudhir, you will know he has lived and breathed yoga his whole life. He is such a humble, yet energetic and enthusiastic teacher with a mastery and knowledge of yoga you won´t be able to find very often. In his workshops you cannot only explore the tradition but also the scientific reasoning behind why we do the yogic practices.

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