Pranayama + Meditation Immersion Retreat
with Mantra Chanting
Meditation Immersion Retreat in Goa
Our Yoga School is fully accredited by Yoga Alliance so when you finish you will receive a certification and you can teach yoga straight away.
Pranayama + Meditation Immersion Retreat in Goa
Learn the essential principles, practices, and benefits of Pranayama, Mantra Chanting and Meditation on body, mind and soul.
It includes:
- All day retreat programs from Early morning till evening
- Accommodation
Training Details
- Understand deep diaphragmatic breathing and the science behind our breath.
- Develop the expertise in various breathing techniques by practicing in long guided sessions of Pranayama.
- Learn how to help others experience Pranayama
- Be equipped at handling distractions.
- Develop the art of sequencing, timing, and pacing.
Investment:
Super Early Bird
Purchases made before 31st Aug
Please Note:
A non-refundable deposit of £150 is required to reserve your place. Balance to be paid by 2022.
£499
Early Bird
Purchases made before 31st October
Please Note:
A non-refundable deposit of £150 is required to reserve your place. Balance to be paid by 2022.
£699
Regular Price
Purchases made after 31st October
Please Note:
A non-refundable deposit of £150 is required to reserve your place. Balance to be paid by 2022.
£699
Meditation
Understand the true meaning of meditation. Get to know the levels of your being by training your awareness and your sense of perspective.
We’ll teach you how to prepare yourself for meditation, sit correctly, breathe properly, witness thought-patterns, and relax naturally.
Learn how to observe yourself, be mindful and how to be at ease and discover clarity and calmness on the inside.
Daily Schedule
- 08.00 - 09.30 am - Pranayama and Meditation Sadhana
- 09.30 - 10.00 am - Breakfast
- 10.00 - 11.30 am - Pranayama / Meditation Theory
- 01.30 - 03.30 pm - Self Study
- 04.30 - 06.00 pm - Yoga / Yin Yoga
- 06.00 - 07.00 pm - Pranayama Sadhana
- 07.00 - 07.30 pm - Meditation / Yog Nidra
*The schedule is subject to change
Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday the above program
Rest of the time: only morning program.
What To Bring
Residential Course
Please bring along the following items:
- Yoga mat (available in the store for a reasonable price)
- Meditation cushions (available in the store for a reasonable price)
- Personal toiletries and towels
- Writing materials
- Comfortable clothing
- Comfortable shoes for morning walks
Accommodation in Goa
You will be accommodated in a Retreat Centre in Goa, India. The centre itself is about 5 mins walk from the Beach.
You will have your own room.
Course Content
We will cover in detail:
- Introduction of Pranayama
Learn how to direct and control prana in the body, which has been considered a crucial aspect of Yoga. Breathing is an essential body function. We can learn to control the way we breathe and feel the flow of Prana.
- Pancha kosha Vital Sheaths
First appeared in Taittiriya Upanishad, Pancha Kosha is a Yogic philosophy concept, which states that there are five layers, or sheaths, around the human soul. The term comes from the Sanskrit pancha, meaning “five,” and kosha meaning “sheath.” You will learn all of the five Koshas in detail and how to be aware of these koshas to take the inner journey to uncover your true self or Atman.
- Prana and Chakra
Learn about the relationship between the Prana and the chakras. Chakras are energy centers in human body. There are 114 minor chakras and 7 major chakras in the body. Understand how to activate the chakras with help of Pranayama.
- Prana and Nadi
Understand the human body from the basis of energy form. There are over 72,000 nadis or energy channels, along which the vital energy or prana moves. Learn in depth about the relationship of Prana and Nadi and how they are related with the Chakras.
- Prana and Mantra
The basis of many prana vidya techniques is mantra and we will cover them in detail. Learn the correct application of mantras, within the specialised form of prana vidya.
- Essential Mudras, Bandhas and Asanas for Pranayama
Learn the various mudras, asanas and bandhas to practice Pranayama. We will cover them in theory and in practice for you to have a holistic understanding of the same.
- Three aspects of Pranayama
Learn what forms the basic function of Pranayama. Understand how the seemingly simple Inhalation (puraka), Breath holding (kumbhaka) and Exhalation (rechaka) has profound effect on body, mind and thoughts.
- Physiology of Pranayama
By practice, see for yourself how Pranayama plays a vital role in calming the mind, recharging your energy and cleaning the body on deeper levels.
- Guideline of Pranayama
We will also cover the posture for Pranayama, how to avoid distractions while practicing Pranayama and how to observe others doing Pranayama for you to become a skilful teacher to teach others the art of breathing
Yoga Alliance
Indian Wellness Academy is a Registered Yoga School (RYS) with Yoga Alliance US, which designates this teacher training program as one which follows Yoga Alliance’s standards. Students who complete an approved training with this school may be eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYTs).
