Prana & Prana Vidya: Understanding the Neuroscience of Pranayama

Neuroscience of Pranayama is an online weekend workshop, where one will learn how modern science validates the ancient breathing practices mentioned in scriptures like Patanjali Yog Sutras.

This workshop will pave the way for both beginner and intermediate learners to integrate their practice of yoga through breath awareness.

This workshop is being conducted by a neurosurgeon who is practicing yoga for more than 2 decades.

Key Focus:

This workshop will help one to refine breathing techniques, understand the science behind the Pranayama practices, using best of modern and ancient knowledge systems.

Workshop content and Schedule as follows:

Week-1 (15 Jan, 2023)

1. Patanjali on Pranayama
2. Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology of Respiration
3. Basic Breathing exercises
4. Sound and Breathing – Nadaanusandhana

Week-2 (22 Jan, 2023)

1. Effect of food on Prana and Pranayama
2. Effect of Distractions on Prana and Pranayama
3. Yogic Breathing Exercises
4. Purak (Inhale) – Kumbhak (Retention) – Rechak (Exhale)

Week-3 (29 Jan, 2023)

1. Basics of Nadis and Energy centres (Chakras)
2. Bond between body and mother nature
3. Antarkumbhak, Bahyakumbhak
4. Chanting in Pranayama

Week-4 (05 Feb, 2023)

1. Grading and Progress in Yoga
2. Precaution to be taken in Pranayama Practice
3. Introduction to Bandhas
4. Mudras for Pranayama

Dates: 15^th January 2023 to 05^th Feburary 2023 (Weekly one classes on every Sundays)

Session Days:

• Jan: 15, 22, 29
• Feb: 05

Mode: Online zoom platform

Medium of instruction: English

Time: 7:00-8:30 AM IST

Fee: For Indian Nationals Rs.3500/- INR & International Participants $50 USD

Open to all from the age group of 18 years and above

For any further queries or information please write to us at namaste@indicayoga.com or contact us at +916363663313 / +919844644562

Speakers

Dr. Mayur V Kaku

Senior Consultant Neurosurgery, HOD Yoga and Neuroscience, PES Medical College Kuppam

Fondly called as ‘Yogic Neurosurgeon’ by his patients and well-wishers, Dr Mayur Vinaykumar Kaku is an accomplished neuro surgeon and yoga practitioner. He is Complex Brain and Spine surgeon at PES Medical College Speciality Hospital, Kuppam and Head of Department Yoga and Neuroscience. With a profound interest and belief in the power of Yoga as a healer for many aliments, Dr Mayur has been practicing yoga for the last 20 years and is an accredited and practising Yoga Therapist from SVYASA University. He believes with conviction in leveraging the powerful blend of Eastern Healing and Western Medicine practices for holistic treatment. He runs an Online Yoga Class called Brahma Muhurta Yoga – to help people tune into their best neuroendocrine status and remain free from diseases while achieving long life ! Dr Mayur V Kaku has treated many patients with brain and spine problems like Parkinson’s disease, Stroke, Dementia, Spondylosis of Neck and Back, Sciatica and chronic illness, without SURGICAL INTERVENTION, ONLY THROUGH PRINCIPLES OF YOG AND NEUROSCIENCE.