In Sanskrit, "Pranayama" implies to "the expansion of prana or breath." "Prana" signifies the life-force, the essential energy or life-force that sustains your body.
Prana is the spiritual link between the mind and consciousness. During pranayama sessions, our experienced instructors lead students through a variety of deep breathing techniques. It offers remarkable benefits, nurturing overall health and improving the function of vital organs. Through deep breathing, the main nerve is stimulated in the parasympathetic nervous system, and the vagus nerve results in a slower heart rate, reduced blood pressure, and a profound sense of calm for both mind and body.
Pranayama also plays a vital role in purifying the blood, alleviating anxiety and stress, controlling emotions, tempering anger, preventing against disease, eliminating toxins, and strengthening the immune system.
"Respiration being disturbed, the mind becomes disturbed. This implies that through controlled breath regulation, the Yogi attains a mental steadiness of mind. The Hatha Yoga Pradipika Course will be held in Varkala under the guidance of Yogi Shibin"
| 6:30 to 8:00 am | Kriyas and Pranayama |
|---|---|
| 8:15 to 9:15 am | Asana |
| 9:30 to 10:00 am | Breakfast |
| 11:00 to 12:00 pm | Pranayama |
| 12:00 to 2:30 pm | Lunch and Rest |
| 2:30 to 3:30 pm | Yoga Nidra |
| 3:45 to 5:00 pm | Philosophy |
| 5:30 to 6:30 pm | Teaching Practice |
| 07:00 pm | Dinner |
| 8:30 to 9:00 pm | Meditation |
Information and instructions for the payment procedure will be sent to you with your letter of acceptance. To reserve your seat, you need to pay a $200 non-refundable deposit. The balance of the payment may be made on Orientation Day upon arrival in Varkala. The payment methods we accept are cash (Indian Rupees or US Dollars), credit cards, and online transfer using Transfer wise. We also accept payments via online mode of transfer in any currency and we receive the payments in Indian Rupees.
However, we warmly welcome practitioners of all levels and recommend prior experience and knowledge of yoga to attend our 200-hour yoga training courses. Since the course demands keen dedication, applicants are advised to be in good physical condition. Most importantly, an open mind and a strong desire to learn is what truly matters. Be prepared to fully commit yourself to the course during your time with us to make the most of the training at Tattvaa Yogashala. The teacher training programme is very demanding, with at least 9 hours daily, and moreover 100% attendance is mandatory. All participants are required to attend the entire classes, sessions, and activities and follow the schedule as well. As Varkala is a holy city, all the food in the city is vegetarian. Though the students do not have to maintain a vegetarian diet at home to experience the full and positive benefits of the yoga lifestyle, please do not bring meat from outside to consume. Alcohol and recreational drugs are not accessible and are prohibited in Rishikesh. Please do not bring anything from the outside in order to fully experience the benefits of yoga. Additionally, applicants should possess a basic understanding of the English language, as the course is conducted in English, and students are expected to communicate in English as well. Spaces in the program are based on eligibility and are given on a first-come, first-served basis.