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‘Asanas and pranayama are the fountain and source for all the other aspects of yoga, because the whole human system is dependent on the respiratory and circulatory gates’.[1]
The Specialist-Breathing & Circulation Program is one of a series of specialist programs offered within the institute. The specialist programs are developed to assist students with specific needs to develop greater confidence in their practice and to equip them with techniques and modifications such that participation within the practitioner Yogasana courses and Led practice programs is possible.
The Specialist- Cardio-pulmonary Program of Yoga Mandir Institute is comprised of 2 parts:
- The Specialist- Breathing & Circulation workshop: attendance at which prepares a practitioners to work in the Led practice programs and for their own practice to gauge and modify their asanas for optimum health
- Online study resources: a range of student study resources has been developed to support the program. Students access the study resources through Yoga Vidya (Yoga Mandir’s online study platform) and are required to review the audio-visual material prior to attending the workshop. This element can be paid for individually for lifetime access to the resources.
The Specialist- Breathing & Circulation program is underpinned by the Yama’s and Niyamas – the first two disciplines of Astanga Yoga. These disciplines form the basis for ethical practice.
[1] Iyengar BKS Tree of Yoga p.87
Dates: 8-10 November 2024.
Cost: $320 (includes weekend workshop and lifetime enrolment on Yoga Vidya subject).
Session Times:
- Friday 5:00–8:00pm
- Saturday 10.00-1.00pm & 3:00–5:00pm
- Sunday 7:30–10:30am & 1:00–3:00pm
Those unable to attend the weekend workshop but interested in accessing the Yoga Vidya content can enroll in the subject after the workshop concludes. Find the Yoga Vidya subject at https://study.yogamandir.com.au/specialist-subjects/
The program encompasses key elements such as:
- Developing discernment through practice to differentiate experiences.
- Understanding the correlation between thought and pain
- Cultivating dispassion and clarity in observation.
- Establishing feedback systems to help students gauge their limits.
- Applying Iyengar methodology to address injuries.
- Creating various practice modifications to suit individual capacities.
- The program is tailored for Yoga students experience in Iyengar Yoga.
To join the program book and pay via the enrollments tab on our website. Simply click on the button below or go to the timetable and select ‘Enrollments’ from the drop-down menu. https://www.yogamandir.com.au/enrollments/. Those enrolled will be added to the course on Yoga Vidya one week before the weekend workshop for access to reference material. Enjoy lifetime membership to this course.
To join the program book and pay via the enrollments tab on our website. Simply click on the button below or go to the timetable and select ‘Enrollments’ from the drop-down menu. https://www.yogamandir.com.au/enrollments/. Those enrolled will be added to the course on Yoga Vidya one week before the weekend workshop for access to reference material. Enjoy lifetime membership to this course.
Specialist Timetable
Our Specialist programs are scheduled twice per year.
- 13-15 May 2025
- 28-30 November 2025
those wishing to access the study resources can enroll in the subjects on Yoga Vidya at any time.