Asana and the Energy Body – Marma Point Therapy

This workshop will focus on yoga for the energy body through manipulation of the Marma points. Students will learn the sacred anatomy and geometry of our human forms, and how to use the tool of asana to instill balance and wellbeing to our subtle systems.

The marma points are powerful pressure and touch points on the body that regulate the flow of energy within. In learning how to address the Marma points through specific yoga asanas you will be able direct the flow of energy, (dosha and gunas) in the body and mind to great effect.

As a graduate of this weekend training you will also be able to understand how prana (life force), tejas (internal fire) and ojas (deep vitality) can be cultivated to regulate and support agni (digestive fire) for optimal health through yoga practice.

In this workshop you will learn:

• Basics of marma points: definition, nature and location
• Knowledge of the energetic map of the body: doshas (constitution), gunas (psychological tendency), vayus (movement of prana), and koshas (sheaths)
• Six steps in an asana practice
• Study of seated, supine, prone, standing asana with respect of marma points and prana flow
• How to adapt asana to balance the agni, circulate prana for efficient energy management engaging the Marma points.
• Learn how to address vikruti (imbalances) through asanas

Certification: Upon completion you will be eligible to register 19.5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) with Yoga Alliance (YA).

Tuition: This workshop is included in Soul of Body Weekends or can be taken a la carte for $429

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