Prague Pranayama & Yoga Nidra: Breathe & Rest like a Yogi Weekend

Workshop Program

Friday evening (open to all)

Time 6pm Duration: 2.5 - 3 hrs

• Intro to pranayama
• Session of breathing/pranayama / 3 x surya namaskar with pranayama
• Pranayama as the progressive limb of yoga: intro to philosophy of pranayama
• Intro to Yoga nidra progressive limb of yoga
• Yoga nidra session for relaxation and awareness

Saturday (course participants only)

Time : 9.30 - 16.45 Duration: 6 hrs (excl lunch 1.5 hrs)

• 09.30 Short grounding meditation
• 09.40 Intro to Pranayama during asana practice (30 mins)
• 10.10 Slow yoga session with Ujayi Pranayama (1 hour)
• 11:00 Short nidra (20 mins) - Leigh
• 11.30 break/lunch (1.15hr)
• 12.45 Sankyalpa & Candles : setting the tone for your practice & intention (15 mins)
• 13:00 Intro to pranayama philosophy and theory Part 1 (30-40 mins)
• 13.40 Pranayama practice 1 (30 mins)
• 14.10 Nidra - (30 mins) - Leigh
• 14.40 Tea break
• 14.55 Nidra Practice: for sleep and healthy sleep patterns (25 mins) - Leigh
• 15.20 Nidra Theory, benefits and application: Part 1 - Leigh
• 16.00 Pranayama practice 2 (30 mins)

Home practice: 10 mins pranayama plus yoga nidra for sleep before bed

Conclusion: meeting tomorrow

Sunday (course participants only)

Time: 9.30-15.30 Duration: 5 hrs (excl 1 hour lunch)

• 09.30 Slow yoga session with Ujayi Pranayama (1 hour)
• 10:30 Short nidra (25 mins)
• 10.55 Pranayama practice 3 (30 mins)
• 11.25 Q&A
• 12.00 break/lunch (1 hr)
• 13:00 Yoga Nidra for sleep & rest practice: pawan muktasna series & breathwork (30-40 min)
• 13.40 Nidra (30 mins)
• 14.10 Pranayama practice- (30 mins)
• 14.40 Daily Application & Benefits of regular practice (20 mins)
• 15.10 Closing Practice & Dedication: certificates of attendance & gift