Śrī Namagiriamma, wife of Yogācārya T Krishnamacharya practising Mahāmudrā
The limitless human potential is often deeply hidden within us, not just beneath our psyche, but also within the layers of conscious and unconscious patterning. Unlocking them to fully manifest into our life is a key aspect of personal growth and spiritual development. This arduous and potent process requires sustained effort and the practice of powerful tools, under careful guidance and supervision.
The role of Mudrā-s can serve as a vital instrument in this process of personal evolution. Mudrā-s are very intricate tools of Yoga, that harness the fire within us to help nourish the inherent seeds of our capabilities. They are discussed extensively in classical texts such as Haṭhayogapradīpikā and Śivasaṁhitā, as well as modern classics such as Yoga Makaranda of T Krishnamacharya.
The wise sages of the past relied on these subtle and sophisticated tools to nurture the latent potential lying beneath our subconscious layers of our psyche. When appropriately practiced together with a sophisticated system of breath and visualization, they touch different layers of the human system and aid in our positive transformation. Owing to the great power it can harness, the Yogi-s showed great respect to these tools and only learnt and practiced under watchful guidance. They also understood and considered all the pre-requisites these tools required, before practicing themselves or teaching them to others.
When these Mudrā-s are combined with Mantra, their potency is further increased. Utilising mantra-s not only emphasises the mind-body-breath connection (a key to yoga practice) but also generates specific vibrations in the body represented by the chant. Each mantra had particular meaning and potency which, combined with the different Mudrā intensified the practice and formed a powerful alliance to influence the subtle layers of our body for health and spiritual development. In traditional times all Mudrā-s were practised with Mantra, and hence titled Samantraka-Mudrā.
The purpose of this seminar is to explore the utilisation of Mantra-s in some of the most powerful Mudrā-s and to take it to the next level of practice. Each session will offer the classical description of one of the Mudrā technique, based on classical references when available. The immersion will present previously unknown material on these very subtle concepts of Yoga and how to apply them carefully in personal practice or in the practice of students.
A detailed description of the technique for the modern practitioner will also be offered along with its benefits and contraindications. A short and potent practice based on this Mudrā utilising an appropriate mantra will also be taught and guided so that participants can experience Samantraka-Mudrā.
The following classical Mudrā-s will be taught:
Jihvābandha-mudrā Jālandharabandha-mudrā Uḍḍiyānabandha-mudrā
Viparitakaraṇi-mudrā Mūlabandha-mudrā Mahāmudrā
Who must join this seminar?
It will be essential for serious teachers and students, who wish to deepen their understanding of the subtle practices of Yoga and represent it authentically.
It will be most useful to:
those wanting to understand Yoga beyond just Āsana practice.
serious Yoga Teachers who want to explore subtle practices of Yoga.
Yoga Teacher Trainers who want to represent Yoga in an authentic manner.
those who are fascinated by energetic dimensions like Nāḍi-s, Cakra-s and Agni.
those who have not found all the answers, despite long-term practice of their tradition.
the intelligent student of Yoga, who believes that all practice must be grounded in Philosophy.
the discerning seeker, who wants his/her heart to be filled with pearls of wisdom from the rich Vedic tradition.
those who are wondering if they are on the right path in Yoga or reflecting on what kind of Yoga practitioner they want to be!
The seminar was originally conducted in August 2020, and is now open once again for participants who missed it at this time. You can purchase access to this course and gain insights into this wonderful text.
Through a series of six Audio Recordings, participants will learn the essential concepts from this text, and discuss its practical application either for themselves or for their students. Each module consists of two sessions of 50 minutes each. The seminar is conducted by Dr. Kausthub Desikachar in English.
All participants will be provided access to the Resource Centre, where they can download the handouts and the pre-recorded sessions, and listen to them at their own leisurely pace.
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Investment
€200 for all six sessions.
Cost includes payment for all sessions including audio recordings of each session. Payments can be made through Bank Transfer using IBAN or Paypal or Credit Card. All Paypal and Credit Card payments will be charged in Singapore Dollars (S$335 including Paypal Tax). Interested participants can kindly send your Full name, Mailing Address and Email to info@viniyoga.com.sg
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On receiving your email, an invoice will be sent to you, and on receiving payment, your registration will be confirmed and access to the resource centre provided.
Please note that owing to the COVID-19 Crisis, this special price is offered. We are well aware of the financial stress this Coronavirus Crisis is causing to all around the world and we want to be of support. We hope all of you will take the chance to benefit from this special offer and invite you to join this very special course.