Prāṇa-samācāre sama-darśanam
—Śiva Sutra 3.22
“The experience of equanimity comes from the even flow of prana.”
—Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, PhD
Explore yoga’s prana-centered practices from the tantric world view. With a deeper understanding of tantric anatomy, the practice of asana, pranayama, and bandhas can enhance and stabilize the flow of prana to awaken latent powers of mind. We’ll see how tantric techniques can help us recognize hidden distractions and disturbances, avoid drains on our vitality, and empower the digestion of life experiences. These are the wisdom-based practices that realign perspectives, clear afflicting mental patterns, balance the nervous system, and invite the presence of embodied Divine Grace in daily life. Join us and experience just how rewarding a well-planned practice can be.
Highlights include:
- Triune brain and the three bodies model in tantric yoga
- Practical understanding of the pranic body, nadis, and chakras; and applications in practice
- A new look at alignment in asana and the subtle activation of bandhas to develop a balanced flow of prana, vitality, and focus
- Refine pranayama practice to awaken pranic awareness and strengthen mind-body integration
- Identify obstacles that block your connection to wisdom, and align with your deeper purpose and intentions
The course includes:
- PDF downloads of course syllabus, slides, and lecture notes
- Links to the HI Online for home practice and study
- Lifetime access to course
All times are listed in Eastern Time. Subject to minor changes
- Saturday, Dec 3 (10:00 am – 1:00 pm)
- Discussion: Your Body and Mind in the Tantric Worldview
- Practice: Pranic Sensitivity and Integration with Asana, Pranayama, and Bandha
- Sunday, Dec 4 (10:00 am – 1:00 pm)
- Discussion: Aligning Your Three Bodies
- Practice: Establishing Sushumna with Hatha Yoga
- Monday, Dec 5 (7:00 – 8:30 pm)
- Discussion and Practice: Pranic Drains: Managing Disturbances and Distractions
- Wednesday, Dec 7 (7:00 – 8:30 pm)
- Discussion and Practice: Tantric Yoga to De-condition the Mind: Addressing Samskaras
- Saturday, Dec 10 (10:00 am – 1:00 pm)
- Discussion: Q&A Session
- Practice: An Integrated Daily Practice for Equanimity
Course Content
About the Teachers
Sandra Anderson
Core faculty at the Himalayan Institute, Sandy teaches yoga, meditation, and philosophy, and is a key instructor in the Institute’s teacher training programs. She is the co-author of the award-winning book, Yoga Mastering the Basics, and a frequent contributor to the Himalayan Institute Online. Her work draws on her immersion in the living ora...
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