Authentic tradition
Pranayama and meditation taught from the texts, not just the techniques.
Settle. Breathe. Inner Silence.
A ten-day residential immersion in the classical science of Pranayama and Meditation in Rishikesh.
Upcoming dates
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10 January 2027 – 19 January 2027
About the course
Duration:
- 10 Days
Location:
- Swasti Yoga School, Rishikesh, India.
Certification:
- 50-hour Yoga Prāṇasadhanā Level I
Language of instructions:
- English
Included:
- 10 days and 9 night stay at our school
- Fresh Indian vegetarian meals throughout the course
- Filtered drinking water (hot/cold)
- All teaching materials and modules
- Free WiFi 24/7
Highlights
Limited-size groups
24 spots maximum. Enjoy personalized attention with our small groups, fostering a sense of family.
Therapeutic lens
Learn how to adapt breath practices for stress, sleep and blood pressure concerns, within a yoga therapy framework.
Living yoga off the mat
Explore the integration of yoga philosophy into everyday life, cultivating mindfulness and compassion.
Practice every day
Two guided sessions daily, pranayama in the morning and meditation in the evening, and a personal daily sadhana to take home.
What to expect
Comprehensive practice
A full ladder of pranayama and meditation techniques, from breath awareness to silent sitting.
Confidence in practice
A steady personal practice you can sustain on your own.
Skills for personal practice
Breathing techniques and meditation methods you can use every day.
Living yoga
Embrace yoga as a lifestyle, integrating its principles into your daily life and sharing its benefits with others.
Personal growth
Greater calm, focus and nervous-system balance.
Community
Join a supportive yoga community, connecting with fellow practitioners.
Main Topics
Philosophy
The nature of Prana and Ayama in Yogic texts.
Asana
Understanding fundamental and classical yoga poses.
Meditation and mindfulness
Pranayama as preparation for meditation, and a graded practice: breath awareness, mantra, trataka, pratyahara and dharana.
Pranayama
Learn various breathing techniques to balance energy and promote relaxation.
Anatomy and physiology
Anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system, diaphragm, thoracic mechanics, autonomic balance.
Introduction to shatkriyas
Learn about the cleansing practices in Hatha Yoga and explore the benefits of some of these techniques.
Techniques
Nadi shodhana, Ujjayi, Bhramari, Sheetali and many more...
Ayurveda
Matching practice to constitution using Ayurvedic principles.
Further details
Check in
On the first course date any time before 2 pm. Opening ceremony usually starts at 3 pm
Beverage
Filtered drinking water (hot/cold) will be available during the entire course.
Check out
Morning of 20th January. Closing ceremony ends by 6:00 pm on 19th January.
Free wifi
Our school provide wi-fi service but bear in mind the short disconnection can be happen sometimes.
Meals
Vegetarian based. Our freshly cooked meals are served in buffet style and we have vegan friendly options included in the meals.
Yoga props
Our school provides yoga mats, bricks, blankets, bolsters and belts.
Mondays to Saturdays
7:00 amAsana & Pranayama
9:00 amFruit & tea break
10:30 amSelf study & assignments
12:30 pmLunch
3:00 pmTexts & Philosophy
05:30 pmEvening meditation and pranayama
7:00 pmDinner
Sundays are off
Teachers
Surinder Singh
Director, E-RYT 500
Vikramjeet Singh
Yoga Therapist YCB, E-RYT 500
Dr. Mandeep Singh
Ayurvedacharya and Anatomy Teacher
Tania Mayela Palma
Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher
Prices
Spacious Room
Spacious room
Including course, private room with meals & hot shower
$890.00 USD
Normal Room
Normal room
Including course, private room with meals & hot shower
$790.00 USDCurrency Note: Course prices are shown in USD. At checkout, the amount will be converted to INR using the current exchange rate. The final INR amount will be shown before payment.
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