Prana is the force of life. In yoga it is everything essential. Without its grace, transformation would literally be impossible. The science of Prana (Prana Vidya) is the knowledge of awakening the fullest potential of yoga and life. These teachings and techniques – collected since time immemorial and detailed in the Vedas, Upanishads, Tantras and many other key texts – describe with incredible detail and nuance the hidden keys to happiness, power and success. In the hands of a capable practitioner or teacher they empower us at every level. They show us how to change the quality of the Pranic (subtle or etheric) body to affect everything from health, to state of mind, to a deepening of spiritual awareness.
This five-day practice and teacher training intensive is open to all interested students. Designed to enrich dedicated practitioners, aspiring teachers, or those already teaching, the training consists of two parts: open morning practices and afternoon theory sessions. Morning practices are open to all dedicated practitioners (participation in the training is not required).
These three-hour experiential sessions, led by Rod, weave together dynamic Asana, Vinyasa, Pranayama, and meditation practices. They are dedicated to enlivening awareness of and your connection to the power of the Pranic realm, as well as, transform how you see practice, yourself, and your capacity in the world.
For those doing the full-day training (open to all interested students – teachers and non-teachers alike), afternoon sessions will deepen our exploration through additional practices, lectures, meditations, and Q & A sessions. Their focus is to enlighten participants’ understanding on how the principles and techniques specifically intended to awaken Prana inspire more profound richness in Asana, Pranayama and meditation practice – whether it be for your own practice and/or that of your students.
Some of topics we cover include:
· The Prana of Asana
· Essentials of the Meridian System
· Prana – Linking Breath & Consciousness
· Mind and Energetics of Thought
· Bandha – Gathering your Life Force
· Changing your Momentum – Mastering Mind and Life
· Preparing Mind and Body for Spiritual Absorption
· The Energetic Alchemy of Spiritual experience
· The Key Components of Pranayama
· Accessing the Subtle body though Yogic relaxation
· Kriya and Visualization - Purifying the Subtle Body
Please note: At the close of the training all participants are eligible to receive a certificate of completion. However, it is not rewarded on the basis of enrollment. Attendance at all sessions and completion of all contact hours is required. Certificates can only be issued on the basis of hours completed by the close of the training.
RECOMMENDED READING :
THE PATH OF FIRE AND LIGHT by Swami Rama
FULL FIVE-DAY MASTER TRAINING:
DATES: September 8-12, 2009
TIME: 9:00am-6:00pm (lunch break from 12:00pm-2:00pm)
MORNING SESSIONS ONLY:
DATES: September 8-12, 2009
TIME: 9:00am-12:00pm
Rod Stryker is widely considered to be one of the pre-eminent yoga and meditation teachers in the United States. He is the founder of ParaYoga® and has taught Tantra, Meditation and Hatha yoga for more than twenty years. He is one of the few western teachers truly capable of articulating an authentic experience of the Tantra tradition.
To learn more about Rod and ParaYoga, visit www.parayoga.com
A well rested and well hydrated body; an open mind, body and spirit.
Your own yoga mat, towel and props that you utilize in your practice.
Full day participants for the five-day intensive are recommended to have several yoga blankets on hand. Also bring your own mat, a meditation cushion, pen and paper and anything that you utilize in your practice and study that will assist in making your participation comfortable and enjoyable.
Please bring your own bottled water.
Special policy with Rod Stryker
ADMINISTRATION FEE: A $100.00 administration fee will be applied to each and every cancellation/refund. Refunds less $100 can only be made up to 30 days prior to the event. After 30 days the balance less the non refundable administrative fee of $100 can only be applied to a future Para Yoga event. No exceptions.
For more information, contact us or phone 214-366-2217