June 15th (Saturday), 1:30-3:30pm, $65
In Person and Online (online students will receive Zoom link a day before the workshop)
We are very happy to welcome dr Sundar at the Sivananda Yoga center again!
Pranayama is one of the key practices within the Yoga discipline. In addition to Asanas and Meditation, Pranayama is gaining increasing importance globally, especially in the post-COVID era. The availability of ancient literature and modern scientific evidence is sparse on this subtopic of Yoga. Dr. Sundar Balasubramanian is a pioneer in the area of salivary biomarkers combining Pranayama practice. He has been researching techniques related to Pranayama from the ancient and unique Siddha tradition. He has published scientific research papers and books on Pranayama. This workshop consisting of both theoretical and practical components is unique in combining ancient wisdom with modern science based on his first-hand research.
You will be able to:
- Get acquainted with the ancient literary excerpts on Pranayama.
- Understand the biological and molecular mechanisms of Pranayama.
- Learn the clinical and social applications of Pranayama.
- Get to practice key exercises from both the Pranayama tradition and new exercises designed by Dr. Sundar.
This workshop will help anyone who is interested in the area of Pranayama. Participants can learn easy Pranayama techniques to relieve day to day stress and improve overall well-being. Patients and caregivers dealing with chronic illnesses could use Pranayama as a way to symptom management. This is open to all levels.
Requirements: Please do not eat a large meal at least 2 hours before the workshop; seating can be done on the floor, chair, or any comfortable sitting position; no need for mat or Yoga apparels (we are not going to do whole body stretches!); drink adequate water; no electronic recording of the session.
Dr. Sundar Balasubramanian is an award-winning Pranayama researcher, teacher, author, and the Founder and CEO of PranaScience Institute, an NIH-funded small business entity. His first discovery of connecting Pranayama and salivary biomarkers, and utilizing Pranayama for clinical conditions make him a true pioneer in the field. He teaches the science of Pranayama by traveling around the world, through webinars, teacher training, and workshops. His website is Pranascience.com. He is available for one-on-one consults via heal.me/drsundar
