Pranayama : The Science and Practices of
Schedule
Sat Nov 23 2024 at 01:00 pm to Sun Nov 24 2024 at 04:00 pm
UTC+02:00Location
feldbergstrasse 1, Basel, Switzerland | Basel, BS
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Pranayama: the Science and Practices of with Dr. Sundar Balasubramanian
November 23rd and 24th
3 sessions of practice and lecture… open to all.
Saturday, Nov 23rd
12.00-14.30
Basis of Pranayama (excerpts from Thirumanthiram)
Scientific Mechanisms of Pranayama
Pranayama Practices-1 (traditional breathing practices)
15.00-17.30
Basis of Pranayama (excerpts from Thirumanthiram)
Scientific Mechanisms of Pranayama
Pranayama Practices-2 (mindful Pranayama techniques)
Sunday, Nov 24th
12.30-15.00
Basis of Pranayama (excerpts from Thirumanthiram)
Scientific Mechanisms of Pranayama
Pranayama Practices-3 (Chanting is Pranayama + other Pranayama techniques)
The attendees will be able to:
Get acquainted with the ancient literary excerpts on Pranayama
Get to practice key exercises from both the Pranayama tradition and new exercises designed by Dr. Sundar.
Understand the biological mechanisms of Pranayama.
This workshop is perfect for anyone interested in Pranayama, including patients and caregivers dealing with chronic illnesses, as they can learn easy techniques to manage their symptoms.
All these workshops are eligible for Yoga Alliance CE hours. PranaScience Institute is an IAYT-accredited school.
Each session will be distinct so an attendee can participate in all three sessions to learn more.
Pricing:
Individual Workshops: 60 chf normal pricing / 40 chf students
All 3 : 160 chf normal pricing / 110 chf students
Register:
email kristen: [email protected]
Bio of Sundar Balasubramanian, PhD, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500
Dr. Sundar Balasubramanian is a cancer biology and yoga researcher specializing in breathing exercises (Pranayama) in the Department of Radiation Medicine, at the Medical University of South Carolina. He is the Founder & Principal of PranaScience Institute. Sundar’s Yoga research provided the first evidence linking salivary biomarkers and Yogic breathing. He studies how breathing practices could promote well-being in health and disease. His current studies include testing a Yogic breathing app for cancer survivorship, gentle yoga and pranayama in aging, and a web portal development for Yogic breathing, all funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). He has developed several tools to improve Yogic breathing practice for employee wellness, cancer survivorship, aging, and scleroderma. In 2023, Sundar was named one of the world's top 5 leading experts in breathwork by Mr.Feelgood magazine.
Sundar is the author of six books and several book chapters. His notable books include PranaScience: Decoding Yoga Breathing, Mind Your Breathing: The Yogi’s Handbook with 37 Pranayama Exercises (available in Tamil, English, and Hindi versions), and Breathe a Little Better: One Pranayama a Week. He uses chanting as another way of practicing breathing regulation, and these chants are available as audio albums such as Chanting Is Pranayama, Kandhar Anubhoothi, and Thirukkural Maraimozhi. Sundar grew up in Tamilnadu, India, with a traditional Yoga and Tamil Siddha medicine-practicing background. He has been conducting workshops and training programs and giving talks on the scientific aspects of Pranayama globally. He is a member of the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT) and the Integral Yoga Teachers Association (IYTA), and he is an IAYT certified Yoga therapist (C-IAYT). He is a Yoga Alliance Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT 500) and his courses are eligible for Yoga Alliance Continuing Education credit hours. His popular TEDx talk has over 1.1 million views.
Website: www.PranaScience.com, email: [email protected]
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Where is it happening?
feldbergstrasse 1, Basel, SwitzerlandEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
