Training

Yoga Chakra Training

For national and overseas applicants

Based on the Yoga Chakra, the Wheel of Yoga, hatha yoga and karma yoga are complementary to each other. Hatha yoga is the practice-oriented spoke of the wheel, then the new understanding and experience is expressed through karma yoga in thought, word and action throughout the day. The two branches of yoga combined focus on the purification of body, mind and self.

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Raja yoga and bhakti yoga are the two branches which manage the head and heart. They are the two complementary spokes of the Yoga Chakra, the Wheel of Yoga. They deal with mind and emotion management respectively and offer yogic tools so that these strong forces can be channelled in direction which allows one’s full potential to unfold and blossom.

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Yoga Vidya Training

For national and overseas applicants

Pratyahara is the state where the mind is withdrawn from the experience of the senses with the sense objects. Dharana is a state of concentration where the internalized, one-pointed and focused state can be maintained for some time. Once the ability of pratyahara is attained, dharana can progress and be applied to all situations in life.

This training on pratyahara and dharana is designed to deepen the ability to internalize and withdraw from involvement with the continuous sensorial input from the external environment. In the context of our digital world and reduced attention span, this training imparts the tools to expand the awareness and control over one's participation in life. When pratyahara and dharana are applied in daily activities, the quality of experience and expression is greatly enhanced. A profound change takes place which nurtures understanding and harmony.

Previous raja yoga experience is required. Basic knowledge of pratyahara techniques, such as yoga nidra, kaya sthairyam, ajapa japa and antar mouna is a minimum requirement to derive the benefits from the Pratyahara & Dharana Training.

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This 2-week Progressive Yoga Vidya Training is conducted for those who have previously participated in Yoga Vidya Trainings. The training continues to deepen the understanding and experience of yoga vidya through practices of personal sadhana. For a sadhaka, the journey of exploration culminates in the experience and expression of balance and harmony, moment to moment.

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As the accommodation available in the ashram is limited, in order to ensure all participants have a comfortable stay in the ashram, all applications have to go through a selection process.

All applications should reach the ashram at least one month before the training commences. Late applications will not be considered.

An admission letter will be sent to those who are accepted for the training. Kindly do not make any travel arrangements until you have received an admission letter to the training. Please send separate application forms if you are applying for more than one trainings.