Prāṇa Yoga Sādhanā @Mysore

The Prāṇa Yoga Immersion is rooted in direct experience while cultivating a strong philosophical understanding of the principles that underpin the practices. Through daily practice, you’ll gradually develop the knowledge, sensitivity, and confidence needed to work with breath, prāna, and the subtle body. At the same time, the study of the major schools of Indian philosophy and the subtle sciences of Yoga and Tantra will deepen your appreciation of the purpose, context, and transformative potential of these practices.

The practical sessions develop the skills, confidence, and sensitivity needed to work with breath, prāna, and the subtle body through the traditional disciplines of Hatha Yoga. Each practice is taught progressively and within its classical context, allowing you to understand not only how the techniques are performed, but also when, why, and for what purpose they are applied. Through regular guided practice, you’ll cultivate a safe, systematic, and sustainable approach that can be integrated into your own personal sādhanā.

This module introduces the traditional understanding of the subtle body as described in Hatha Yoga and Tantra. You’ll explore the concepts of nādis, vāyus, chakras, and kundalini, and how they provide a framework for understanding the movement of prāna within the body. The emphasis is placed on the classical teachings rather than modern interpretations, helping you appreciate how these models support the practices of prānāyāma, mudrās, bandhas, meditation, and kundalini kriyās.

Sāmkhya provides the philosophical foundation upon which much of Classical Yoga and Tantra are built. You’ll explore its understanding of Purusha and Prakriti, the evolution of manifestation through the twenty-five tattvas, and the psychology of the three gunas. These teachings offer a practical framework for understanding the nature of the mind, human experience, and the purpose of yogic practice.

The Yoga Sutra of Patanjali presents a systematic path for understanding and refining the mind. This module explores key concepts such as chitta, vritti, klesha, abhyāsa, vairāgya, and Ishvara Pranidhāna, together with the broader framework of Ashtanga Yoga. Rather than treating the text as philosophy alone, you’ll discover how its teachings continue to guide the practical disciplines of Hatha Yoga, meditation, and inner transformation.

Advaita Vedānta explores the non-dual nature of reality and the essential identity of the individual Self with universal consciousness. Through selected teachings from the Upanishads and the Vedantic tradition, you’ll examine concepts such as Brahman, Ātman, māyā, and self-enquiry, developing a deeper understanding of the ultimate goal toward which all yogic practice is directed.

This module introduces the Bhagavad Gitā through the symbolic dialogue between Krishna and Arjuna. It explores Arjuna’s crisis as a metaphor for the challenges encountered at the beginning of the spiritual journey, together with key teachings on the nature of the Ātma and the path of Dhyāna Yoga, providing a philosophical foundation for the practices of Prāṇa Yoga.

This module introduces the non-dual vision of Tantra, with particular emphasis on the philosophical tradition of Kashmir Shaivism. You’ll explore how Tantra understands consciousness, energy, manifestation, and spiritual evolution, and how these teachings provide a coherent framework for practices such as mantra, chakra sādhanā, and kundalini. The emphasis is placed on the philosophical depth of Tantra, helping to distinguish its classical teachings from many popular misconceptions.