Prana, Pranayama and Marma Points

Day 1 & 2

12 Prana and 8 Pranayama

When the desire of self-realization raises, it alters the way the prana moves, stills and is held in the body. This science of understanding the various prana, pranic pathways and pranic guidance is known as pranayama. When we understand Prana, we understand ourselves!

No Prana - No Yoga Know Prana - Know Yoga

Pranayama is not a technique but a realization of the life force within. The primary source of energy for Yogis/ Yoginis from time immemorial has been prana instead of food, sunlight and water. Yogic texts talk about the importance of when to breathe, how much to breathe and how to breathe. The 12-pranas flowing in 72,000-channels of vitality govern our appetite, elimination, digestion, vision, hearing, mental states, sleep, immunity, movement as well as stillness.These 12-pranas are the basic foundation of the advanced states of meditation and state of Yoga itself. The aim of this training is to help the students grasp this essential nature of the Pranayama and answer queries like when, how, how much and what to practice when we talk of pranayama.

Day 1

• Evolution and History of Pranayama
• Etymology, Meaning and importance of Prana
• 12-types of Prana
• Preliminary breathing practices

Day 2

• Etymology of Pranayama
• 8-main types of Pranayama and its practice
• Pranayama, marma points and dosha
• Pre-requisites and practical hints for daily practice

Day 3-5

Marma points in Yoga

Marma points hold the wisdom of sacred geometry of human body revolving around 108-points of lights. It emerges from Ayurveda and Yoga Chikitsa Shastra (Therapeutics).

The study of marma is essential for a Yoga teacher, practitioner, Yoga Therapist, healer, body worker, massage therapistto deepen their understanding of the very subject bring insight and depth to their own practice.

The 108-marma points are referred to as the precipitating drops of nectar, or points of prana, found within the subtle, or pranic body.

Day 3

• Introduction to Marma: Definition, History and science
• Types of marma points
• Marma and Chakras, pancha prana and nadis
• 18-Marmasthani Dharana

Day 4

• Study of Important Maha Marmas
• How to trigger marma using Asanas, mantra, pranayama, mudra and relaxation
• Analysis of few asanas based on marma points

Day 5

• Balance Tri doshas with marma lepam (Yogis Glow) and Marma stick
• Tantrik practice of Marma Nyasa with bija mantra
• Summarization of the training

Tools and Books required:
Tools-

• Yogis Glow
• Neti Pot
• Tongue Scraper
• Marma stick

Books-

• Ayurveda and Marma Therapy by David Frawley,
• Mudra: The Sacred Secret by Indu Arora
• Yoga Ancient Heritage Tomorrows Vision by Indu Arora

Price: 5 days $850 / 2 days $375

POLICIES FOR ALL STUDENTS

• “No shows” will receive no credit and forfeit full payment
• Fees, once paid (in partial or full), can neither be refunded nor transferred
• No verbal commitments will hold your spot

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RYT‘s through YA eligible for CEUs through this course

Cancellation and refund policy: No refunds. Cancellations received 14-days prior to the start of the session will receive Yogsadhna website credit less $150 cancellation fee. Cancellations received within 14 days of the session start date will receive no credit.

Option to join: 5 days/ 2 days

Register by email - maryoga@marybruce.com or call 602-432-7663