About Workshops & Retreats
Yoga is a multi-dimensional practice and needs to be taught as a whole and not as a part, keeping this in mind, Prasad’s yoga workshops and retreats fall under a broad umbrella of four heads covering all aspects of Yoga. Workshops usually are half day or full day and residential retreats are anywhere between 2 to 5 days.
Under this section workshops encompassing the physical aspects,anatomyphysiology, movement and functional mechanics are covered. Some topics on which Prasad delivers workshops are
- Posture correction through Asana
- Lower back, Neck, Knee and Shoulder management
- Functional Anatomy tutorials
- Movement mechanics in Asana
- Stability and Mobility
- Breath and Prana, and so on.
Under this head the psychological and subtle energetic aspects of Yoga are covered, especially the ones that deal with Prana movement, neurological influences and sensory-motor tracks. Some sample topics are
- Mind regulation – the essence of Yoga
- Sense regulation – Pratyahara
- Types of Prana and Inner awareness
- Fear and Love – Uniting duality
- Mindfulness for a better life
- Mind and meditation – From chaos to calm
- Chakra and Kundalini
In this section Yogic philosophy is covered. Prasad usually teaches these topics in a residential yoga retreat set up. Some of these topics are.
- Talks on Bhagavad Gita – Retreats of Chapters of the Gita
- Lectures and retreats on the Yoga Sutra philosophy
- Study of Upanishads – Kena, Isha and Amritabindu Upanishad
- Hatha Yoga and the Natha Tradition
- History, tradition and roots of Yoga
- Philosophy and practice of Mantra
- Women Yogis of India
In this section workshops and talks are delivered to expound the practicality of Yoga wisdom
- Yoga – a vision of life
- Yoga beyond the mat – Making Yoga practical
- 10 Yogic tips for efficient living
- Sleep and Yoga Nidra
- Stress-less: Importance of relaxation
- Creating a steady self-practice (Sadhana)
- Managing anger and fear, and so on.
If you are a Yoga student or teacher and wishe to understand Yoga in its holistic aspect, please feel free to contact Prasad on email or on Facebook.
