Mantra & Pranayama
Friday-Sunday
9:00am-5:30pm
Lunch (12:30-2:00pm)
Jenny started yoga for her daughter in 2010 but stayed for herself. This is when powerful healing began to transform her body, mind, and spirit, not necessarily in that order. Through a regular asana and sitting practice, studying with phenomenal teachers and soaking in the love of the beautiful yoga community, she has begun to discover a quieter mind. She became RYT 200 certified through Prana School of Yoga and Health in 2012 as well as Thai Massage from Thai Body Work in 2012. She became ERYT 500 certified in 2015, and a Certified International Yoga Therapist in 2017. As a teacher, she sees each student as whole. She strives to create a supportive environment in which each student can safely experiment in uncovering the beauty and joy that reside within the heart of each of us. This support can include traditional yoga therapy, massage therapy, and a synergistic blend of the two. She is a perpetual student and is furthering her yogic and massage studies on the pelvic floor and myofascial release.
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Explore the dynamics of breathing and evidence-based practices for increasing health and healing. Learn theory and practical application as well as physiological principles of the breath.
Upon successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
Understand:
· And identify goals and limitations of the student.
· The concepts and explain the benefits of working with mantra, pranayama and nada yoga.
Explain:
· The mantra as pranayama practices and physiological principles pertaining to yoga therapy
· Knowledge of contraindications for specific conditions and circumstances.
Describe:
· The energetic effects of each practice learned during the course.
Define:
· Langhana, brahmana, yoga sutra 2.52, samavritti vs vismavritti
Required reading: Prana and Pranayama by Swami S. Nirajanananda (chapters 1-13).
Materials to bring: restorative props (chair + standard yoga props (2 blocks, 2 blankets (or 1 blanket and 1 bolster), and strap), Prana and Pranayama by Swami S. Nirajanananda.
Course Completion Requirements: Attending and participating in the course module (or completing makeup assignments given by the teacher). Create a mantra or pranayama practice as a yoga therapy tool for brahmana or langhana for one of your cohorts. Explain if it is to be used long term or short term and what you anticipate when you meet with your mentor.
*Page numbers given in lecture might not match up with the numbers in your source material if you are taking this course asynchronous
Principles: Sattva Yoga Therapy Modules (Yoga Therapist)
Mantra and Pranayama
PRAN400
Jenny started yoga for her daughter in 2010 but stayed for herself. This is when powerful healing began to transform her body, mind, and spirit, not necessarily in that order. Through a regular asana and sitting practice, studying with phenomenal teachers and soaking in the love of the beautiful yoga community, she has begun to discover a quieter mind. She became RYT 200 certified through Prana School of Yoga and Health in 2012 as well as Thai Massage from Thai Body Work in 2012. She became ERYT 500 certified in 2015, and a Certified International Yoga Therapist in 2017. As a teacher, she sees each student as whole. She strives to create a supportive environment in which each student can safely experiment in uncovering the beauty and joy that reside within the heart of each of us. This support can include traditional yoga therapy, massage therapy, and a synergistic blend of the two. She is a perpetual student and is furthering her yogic and massage studies on the pelvic floor and myofascial release.