A. G. Mohan & Indra Mohan – Pranayamas of Classical Yoga

Learn the theory, practice, tradition, and science of all important classical pranayamas from master teachers. Equip yourself for lifelong wellbeing and inner peace with these powerful, ancient breathing systems.

Yoga has the unique distinction of working in-depth with the breath for millennia. The ancient hatha yoga texts describe eight types of pranayama techniques: sūryabhedana, ujjāyī, sītalī, sītkārī, bhastrikā, bhrāmarī, mūrccā and plāvinī. And to this, they add nāḍīśodhana, candrabhedana, and kapalabhāti.

These eleven techniques are the complete set of breathing methods in classical hatha-yoga. Every serious yoga student and every yoga teacher should know these well. The Mohans offer yoga students and teachers a unique opportunity to learn the full spectrum of these practices from a trusted, in-depth, accessible, and clear source.

In this course bundle, you will absorb the theory, practice, tradition, and science of all these important classical pranayamas from master teachers. You will be able to practice and teach these pranayamas with confidence. You can be sure that you are on the right path to grow your pranayama, lifelong.

Not only will you understand the theory of these pranayamas directly from the ancient texts like the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, you will also be guided in their practice with the clear and effective instructions from the teachings of the great yogi Sri Krishnamacharya.

Further, you will learn the therapeutic applications of pranayama based on ayurveda, find answers to common practical questions, explore various facets of pranayama such as combining it with a mantra, and more.

What You’ll Learn In Pranayamas of Classical Yoga

Pranayamas & Ayurveda

• Sūryabhedana & candrabhedana pranayama
• Śītalī & sītkārī pranayama
• Science of pranayama
• Bhramari, murcha & plavini pranayamas
• Ayurvedic principles relevant to pranayama
• Connecting Ayurveda & Pranayama
• Breathing practices with heating and cooling bhavana-s (visualizations)
• Glossary and references

Ujjayi,Kapalabhati & Bhastrika

• Ujjayi in yoga and asana to pranayama
• Ujjayi, Kapalabhati & Bhastrika from ancient texts
• Functional anatomy, guidelines and cautions for ujjayi and forceful breathing techniques
• Guided practice and suggestions
• Glossary and references

Lahari & Nadishodhana Pranayama

• Traditional pathway of studies from ancient times
• Pranayama from ancient texts
• Pranayama and prana and bhavana
• Introduction and guided practice lahari and nadishodhana pranayama
• Prana as the connection between mind and body for wellbeing and self-transformation
• Alternate nostril breathing vs. nadishodhana pranayama
• Mantras in pranayama
• Glossary and references

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