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palkhivala Aadil Palkhivala began studying with B.K.S. Iyengar at age 7 and received an advanced teacher's certificate at 22. Devoted to Sri Aurobindo's yoga, he is founder of Purna Yoga and founder-director of Yoga Centers in Bellevue, WA. He's also a naturopath and Ayurvedic practitioner and holds degrees in law, physics, and mathematics.

The Healing of the Hips
Instructor: Aadil Palkhivala
Monday, September 21
9:00am - 12:00pm: Healing Through Yoga: Session 1a
Code: T1APAL

Our hips bear the weight of our entire upper bodies while we are standing, walking, and sitting. Hip replacements are expected to increase by 50 percent in the next 30 years-yet a yogi's hips often last an entire lifetime! Learn how to keep your hips safe. Bring a mat, a block , and a strap. Discussion and asana.



Meditation for Pain Relief
Instructor: Aadil Palkhivala
Monday, September 21
2:30pm - 5:30pm: Healing Through Yoga: Session 1b
Code: T1BPAL

Our thoughts, feelings, and spirit influence us far more than we imagine. Using Purna Yoga techniques, we'll work on unraveling the mysteries of our subtle bodies and learn how they affect the gross physical body, especially when it comes to pain. Bring a mat, a block , a blanket, and a strap. Discussion, asana, and meditation.



Purna Yoga: Healing the Lower Back
Instructor: Aadil Palkhivala
Tuesday, September 22
9:00am - 5:30pm: Healing Through Yoga: Session 4
Code: T4PALK

Lower-back pain is one of the most common problems in our high-stress society. Learn asana sequences, pranayama, nutrition, and meditation techniques to begin the process of healing. We'll address both the muscularskeletal imbalances and the emotions that are at the root of low-back discomfort. Bring a mat, a block , and two straps Discussion and asana.



Our Much-Needed Knees
Instructor: Aadil Palkhivala
Wednesday, September 23
9:00am - 12:00pm: Healing Through Yoga: Session 5
Code: T5PALK

Many knee problems originate in the hips or the ankles. Purna Yoga teaches how to balance the hips, align the knee joint, and strengthen your ankles to protect your knees. Bring a mat, a blanket, a block , a strap, and if possible, a wooden dowel 1.5 inches in diameter and at least two feet long. Discussion and asana.



Let's Teach Pranayama
Instructor: Aadil Palkhivala
Friday, September 25
11:00am - 1:00pm: Main Conference: Session 2b
Code: M2PALK
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The power of pranayama must be respected because its dangers are many. Learn about the three Ayurvedic constitutions and how the pranayama must be modified for each one. Teach pranayama safely and effectively so that students don't simply get a temporary high but also strengthen and nourish their nervous system. Discussion and practice. Bring a mat, a strap, and two blankets.



The Neck: Bridge Between Mind and Body
Instructor: Aadil Palkhivala
Saturday, September 26
11:00am - 1:00pm: Main Conference: Session 5b
Code: M5PALK
mixed levels, therapeutic


The mind communicates with the body through the neck. But because we hold tension in our neck, upper back, and shoulders, we often have pain, headaches, and mental fatigue. Learn Purna Yoga to release tension in these areas-and make your mind feel young again. Bring a mat, block , and strap. Discussion and asana.



Yoga Mind, Yoga Life
Instructor: Aadil Palkhivala
Saturday, September 26
3:30pm - 5:30pm: Main Conference: Session 6
Code: M6PALK
mixed levels, contemplative


Our current lives are a result of our past thoughts and decisions. Learn yogic techniques for the control of your thoughts and the connection with your Spirit, leading to a happy control of your life. Bring a blanket, mat, and whatever else you need to sit comfortably. Discussion and meditation.



Detox and Recharge: Twists and Backbends in Purna Yoga
Instructor: Aadil Palkhivala
Sunday, September 27
10:00am - 12:00pm: Main Conference: Session 7
Code: M7PALK
mixed levels


Twists detoxify the digestive system and release the tiny muscles along the spine, freeing it for backbends. When done correctly, backbends bring joy, strength, and power. Learn how to do beginning backbends safely-and enjoy the benefits without injury. Bring a mat, a block , and a strap. Minimum six months' experience. Discussion and asana.




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