Yoga Sangraha | In Person Workshop

Yoga Sangraha is a practice of classical Yoga using science and the Hatha Yoga traditions as a sourcebook. Sangraha means “a collection” or “compendium,” and the practices taught are drawn from various sources in the Hatha Yoga traditions. They are largely calming and grounding sequences of asanas and Pranayamas that influence the signaling of the nervous system and brain-body connection.

This class is an all-levels practice, that combines a variety of static and dynamic poses, strengthening practices, practices from Indic exercise traditions, and relaxation techniques.

Pranayama level 1
This is an introductory pranayama practice where you will learn how to slow the breath down in order to bring a deep calm to the nervous system. It is an accessible, gentle, but highly effective practice, suitable for all levels. In this introctory class, you will learn four techniques that can be used for daily or occasional practice. There are no complicated breathing patterns or breath holds, just a simple approach to using the breath to quiet the nervous system and mind, in a way that naturally prepares you for meditation.

Yoga, the brain, and human development
We all know that Yoga works. It’s been working for thousands of years, tuning people into their essential nature of consciousness, and creating greater levels of health and happiness in untold millions of people. Yoga was traditionally called the Yoga Vidya, which means the science and knowledge of Yoga. The language of science has changed over the past several hundred years, and along with that fascinating pathways have been described that seem to be the same pathways that make Yoga so effective. In this lecture, we will look at two of these important pathways, one which describes the brain to body communication, and the other which stimulates the healing response of the body.

Workshop Schedule:
09.15 – Registration
10.00 – 11.15: Asana Practice
11.15 – 11.30: Break
11.30 – 12.30: Pranayama
12.45 – 13.30: Talk on Yoga, the brain, and human development
13.30 – 14.00: Q&A & Conclusion

The Details of the Workshop are as follows:
*Suitable age group 18 years and above*

Date and Time: 02 Nov, 2025 (Sunday) From 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM IST

Workshop Contribution: Rs 2,000/- per person. Earlybird offer is Rs.1800/- avail before 25^th October, 2025.

Reaching the Venue: Aayana Yoga Academy, 57, 3rd Floor, 40th Cross, 9th Main Road, 5th Block, Jayanagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560041

Metro Rail Access: Jayanagar Metro Station (Green Line)

Contact: namaste@indicayoga.com / +91 6363663313 / +91 8431570343

Faculty

Eddie Stern

Yoga teacher, author, and researcher based in New York City

Eddie Stern is a yoga teacher, author, and researcher based in New York City. He is the author of Healing Through Breathing, Four Lessons for Lasting Health and Happiness, an Audible Original, as well as the best-selling One Simple Thing, A New Look at the Science of Yoga and How it can Change Your Life. With an extensive background of over thirty-five years in yoga, science, health, and education, Eddie developed a multi-disciplinary approach to yoga, which includes studying traditional texts and combining the application of their practices to spiritual growth, healthcare, scientific research, technology, and collaboration. He has been studying and learning Yoga in India since 1988, and has a master’s in science for Yoga Research at Vivekananda Yoga University.