Power of Pranayama
By Yogacharya Sandhya Dixit
13th to 19th October 2024
(Check-in: 13th October
Check-out: 20th October)
Pracchardanvidharanabhyam va pranasya
As the vital force of energy (prana) required for one’s existence,
the very purpose of Pranayama is attaining a pristine mind.– Patanjali Yogasutra, I.34
Welcome to an enlightening journey towards holistic well-being through the ancient art of Pranayama. Join us at Kaivalyadhama’s highly successful online workshop, where the acclaimed instructor, Sandhya Dixit, guides you on a transformative path of conscious breathing and self-discovery.
Pranayama, as an integral part of the yogic tradition, has been documented in Vedic literature, Patanjali’s Yogasutras, and Hatha Yoga texts. In the Ashtanga Yoga system, Pranayama stands as the fourth limb, emphasizing the conscious control and regulation of breath. This practice is not just a physical exercise but a profound journey towards purifying the body and cleansing the mind.
Regular and disciplined practice of Pranayama yields a myriad of benefits, fostering immense positivity, increased clarity, renewed vigor, and heightened inner awareness across emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. By channelling energy through the right pathways and tapping into deeper dimensions, Pranayama acts as a purifier, eliminating toxins, inducing relaxation, and boosting immunity.
Workshop Highlights
- Expert Guidance by Sandhya Dixit: Experience the teachings with a seasoned with a deep understanding of the ancient wisdom of Yoga. Her workshops since 2020 have garnered success, providing participants with valuable insights into the transformative power of Pranayama.
- Conscious Breathing Techniques: Learn a variety of Pranayama techniques tailored to enhance your overall well-being. Sandhya Dixit will guide you through breath control exercises, allowing you to harness the power of conscious breathing for stress reduction, increased energy, improved focus, and a healthier lifestyle.
- Integration into Daily Life: Discover practical methods to integrate Pranayama seamlessly into your daily routine. This workshop goes beyond the theoretical aspects, its hands-on practice provides participants a deeper understanding with tools to incorporate mindful breathing into their modern lifestyles.
- Ancient Wisdom for Modern Living: Gain a deeper understanding of how ancient practices can enrich your modern life. Pranayama offers a timeless approach to achieving balance and harmony.
Key Benefits
- Positivity and Clarity: Immerse yourself in positivity and clarity as Pranayama becomes a regular part of your routine.
- Renewed Vigor: Experience a renewed sense of Vigor and Vitality through disciplined practice.
- Inner Awareness: Heighten your inner awareness, bringing a profound understanding of emotions, thoughts, and behaviours.
- Toxin Removal and Relaxation: Remove toxins from your system, induce relaxation, and boost your body's natural immunity.
- Enhanced Focus and Concentration: Elevate your ability to focus, meditate, and concentrate through the practice of Pranayama.
- Path to Self-Realization: Embrace Pranayama as a powerful tool on the path to ultimate knowledge and self-realization.
Immerse yourself in positivity and clarity as Pranayama becomes a regular part of your routine.
Experience a renewed sense of Vigor and Vitality through disciplined practice.
Heighten your inner awareness, bringing a profound understanding of emotions, thoughts, and behaviors.
Remove toxins from your system, induce relaxation, and boost your body's natural immunity.
Elevate your ability to focus, meditate, and concentrate through the practice of Pranayama.
Embrace Pranayama as a powerful tool on the path to ultimate knowledge and self-realization.
What will you learn from this Workshop?
- Introduction to Pranayama, Traditional and Scientific Approach.
- Theory and Concepts of Pranayama, Effects and its Benefits.
- Introduction to Preparatory practices of Pranayama like Uddiyana bandha (raising of the diaphragm), Jalandhara bandha (chin lock), Mula bandha (anal contraction), Simha Mudra (Lion’s symbol), Jihva bandha (tongue lock), Brahma Mudra and Kapalbhati.
- Different types of Pranayama like Anulom-vilom, Suryabhedana, Ujjayi, Shitali, Sitkari, Bhramari and Bhastrika.
- Thorough hands-on training on different types of Pranayama and its preparatory practices.
- Introduction to basic mantra chanting, significance, benefits and hands-on training on mantra chanting.
- Asana & Shuddhi kriyas will be taught and practiced.
| Date: 14th to 19th October 2024 | |
| 5:30 am to 6:00 am | Herbal tea |
| 6:00 am to 6:30 am | Yoga Abhyasa |
| 6:30 am to 7:00 am | Shuddhi kriyas (cleansing processes) |
| 7:00 am to 8:15 am | Pranayama + Mantra Chanting |
| 10:30 am to 11:30 am | Interactive -Learning session |
| 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm | Lunch |
| 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Optional Therapy (Naturopathy) |
| 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Personal Consultation |
| 4:15 pm to 6:00 pm | Pranayama + Mantra Chanting |
| 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm | Swadhyaya (Swamiji’s Kuti) |
| 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Dinner |
Workshop Facilitator
Yogacharya Sandhya Dixit stands as one of the most experienced teachers at Kaivalyadhama, Lonavala, boasting an impressive 39 years of expertise in the field of yoga. With a distinguished career, she has actively led workshops and training camps at both national and international levels. Notably, her 10-day online workshop series in March 2020, titled ‘Yoga for Senior Citizens,’ conducted in collaboration with the Ministry of Ayush, received widespread acclaim and acknowledgment from thousands of participants. Since June 2020, Yogacharya Sandhya Dixit’s online Pranayama workshops have consistently garnered success. Participants in these workshops appreciate her unique teaching style, finding it both engaging and enriching. Her commitment and extraordinary contributions to the field of Yoga were recently recognized with the prestigious Swami Kuvalayananda Yoga Puraskar 2020, a testament to her dedicated and commendable work.
Registration
Regarding Registration and Booking –
Once the booking is done, please share the booking reference code at
onsiteworkshops@kdham.com to confirm your participation in the workshop.
Note: The fresh dates will be announced soon.
Workshop Fees
Rs. 12,000 per person
(Accommodation charges extra)
Please Note:
- On registering to the workshop, you will receive the room payment link as per your choice of room and the payment link for the Workshop.
- On confirmation to room payment and workshop payment your seat to the workshop will be reserved.
Query for this workshop? Please email us – onsiteworkshops@kdham.com
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Accommodation and meals
- Cancellation application before 7 days – refund of 75% of the amount paid.
- Cancellation application less than 7 days – no refund.
- Please email cancellation requests to booking@kdham.com. Verbal cancellation requests are not accepted.