A weekend seminar with Dr Kausthub Desikachar

For Yoga teachers and serious Yoga students

The Yogin-s understood the human being through close observation and practice. Alongside the physical body, they recognised a subtle dimension in which Prāṇa, the senses, the mind and our deeper spiritual life were intimately connected. The Cakra-s form an important part of this understanding, offering a framework for exploring aspects of our inner life.

Mantra-s held a significant place in this exploration. Sound, practised with appropriate breathing and focused attention, becomes an important way to approach the subtle body. Learning how to use it required careful preparation, attentive listening and guidance.

This weekend offers an opportunity to enter into that practice.

Drawing on the Viniyoga tradition of T Krishnamacharya and TKV Desikachar, we will explore the seven principal Cakra-s, their essential characteristics and their relationship with mantra. We will introduce each through explanation and guided practice,…