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Aadil Palkhivala began studying yoga formally with B.K.S. Iyengar at the age of seven, and holds one of the few advanced Iyengar Yoga teacher certificates. A certified Ayurvedic health science practitioner, naturopath, and bodywork therapist, he is the founder-director of Yoga Centers in Bellevue, WA. The Neck: Bridge Between Mind and Body Instructor: Aadil Palkhivala Thursday, March 26 9:00am-4:30pm: All-Day Intensive Code: ATPALK all levels, therapeutic Pain in the upper back is often caused by our inability to release or express what we feel in our heart. Learn Purna Yoga sequences to release chronic tension held in the neck, shoulders, and upper back. Bring two straps, a block, a sticky mat, one blanket, and one 1 to 1.5 wooden dowel approximately two feet long. At least six months' asana practice recommended. Higher Education on the Lower Back Instructor: Aadil Palkhivala Friday, March 27 9:00am-4:30pm: All-Day Intensive Code: AFPALK continue your education, therapeutic Pain in the lower back is often a physical manifestation of feeling burdened. Learn how to help your students heal lower-back pain with modified asana and pranayama. We'll also address mental and emotional issues as well as nutrition. Bring one mat, two straps, one firm blanket, and one block. The Breath of Life: Teaching Pranayama Instructor: Aadil Palkhivala Saturday, March 28 10:30am-12:30pm: Session 2 Code: M2PALK continue your education Pranayama focuses mental energy and calms the nerves, but it can damage the nervous system when done improperly. Learn how to safely and effectively teach the basic practices of pranayama so that you and your students breathe easier. We'll cover Ujjayi Pranayama and Viloma I Pranayama. Bring a mat and two blankets. Padmasana: The Lotus of Yoga Instructor: Aadil Palkhivala Saturday, March 28 3:30pm-5:30pm: Session 3 Code: M3PALK all levels Padmasana grounds the legs and pelvis, creating a stable foundation for meditation and pranayama. Yet Padmasana has caused more knee injuries than any other pose. Learn Purna Yoga techniques to open your hips so that your Padmasana comes from the hip joints, keeping your knees safe. Bring a mat, block, blanket, and strap. Backbends: Moving the Past into the Present Instructor: Aadil Palkhivala Sunday, March 29 10:30am-12:30pm: Session 5 Code: M5PALK intermediate Doing backbends safely requires a special movement of absorbing the back body into the shushumna nadi, or the central spinal channel. Learn how to do backbends in the tradition of Purna Yoga by opening your throat, heart, and pelvic chakras. Bring a mat, foam block, and strap. At least six months' asana practice recommended. Our Much-Needed Knees Instructor: Aadil Palkhivala Sunday, March 29 3:30pm-5:30pm: Session 6 Code: M6PALK all levels, therapeutic Many knee problems originate in the hips or the ankles. Purna Yoga teaches you how to balance your hips and strengthen your ankles to protect your knees. Learn how to align and strengthen the knee joint and promote a smooth energy flow through your knees to facilitate healing. Bring a mat, blanket, block, strap, and one 1 to 1.5 wooden dowel approximately two feet long.

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