Vayu (wind) from the root Va (that which flows).
According to the ancient yogis, life force flows around the body through ‘wind channels’, animating the tissues and governing mental and physical activity. Of the 49 vayus directing the flow of energy, there are 5 specific orientations categorised as the pancha vayus.
We will consider the influences of each of the main vayus and explore practices that bring greater flow to the movement within them.
Each session will be in 2 parts - the first dedicated to exploring the structures and concepts associated with the physical, emotional and psychological functions of the vayu. This will include some theory, applied anatomy and partner or group exploration exercises.
During the second part (a led class) we will embody the vayus through applied asana, breath work, free movement and guided meditation.
Each session is £30 or book all 5 for £150. To book individual sessions please go to the date you want to book on the timetable
SAMANA VAYU – October 22nd 2021
Samana is the inwards force, gathering to the centre. It is associated with the abdomen and relates to digestive fire and the third chakra in the body. It governs the balancing action of all that we assimilate, both physically, mentally and emotionally.
In this session we will:
APANA VAYU – November 26th 2021
Apana governs the downward movement in the lower abdomen and pelvis and relates to the first and second chakras. Aiding elimination within the reproductive, digestive and urinary systems and in yogasana governs our relationship with ground. In elimination there is a choice … what to retain and what to discard.
In this session we will:
PRANA VAYU – December 10th 2021
Prana is the upwards movement of life force associated with the heart region and its energy pervades the upper body cavity. It governs intake of breath, ingestion of food and sensory impressions as well as assimilating what is experienced by the mind.
In this session we will:
VYANA VAYU – January 7th 2022
Vyana moves from the centre outward and is the ‘dispersing breath’ which guides the flow around the entire body. It governs the circulation and flow of all substances through the various systems of the body and the profusion of prana throughout the nadis. It is written that this vayu radiates past the boundary of the skin and its flow is essential for our vitality and health.
In this session we will explore:
UDANA VAYU – February 4th 2022
Udana is the upward rising breath associated mainly with the throat and head. Said to govern production of sound, speech and physical growth, it is cited as the most difficult of all the vayus to control.
In this session we will explore:
The following cancellation policy applies to this booking:
Up to 28 days before course start date: Full refund
7 to 27 days before course start date: 50% refund
Less than 7 days before course start date: No refund unless the workshop is full and your place can be filled from a waiting list, or you are sick/injured/pregnant. Any other refunds due to extenuating circumstances are at the discretion of Yogasara.
For all refunds we will apply a £5 admin fee
If we cannot run the workshop due to COVID-19 we will give the option for a full refund or to postpone your booking to a later date.
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One session
Booking for one session. Please make sure to select in the timetable the date that you want to book.
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£30.00 | |
Entire course
Kursticket - für alle alle 5 Daten.
Book all 5 sessions
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£150.00 |