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Aadil Palkhivala began
studying with B.K.S. Iyengar
at age 7 and received
an advanced teacher's
certificate at 22. Devoted
to 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.
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Instructor: Aadil Palkhivala
Saturday, January 17
10:30am-12:30pm: Session 2
Code: M2PALK
Intermediate
Doing backbends safely requires a special movement of absorbing the back body into the shushumna nadi, the central spinal channel. Learn how to do backbends in the tradition of Purna Yoga, opening your throat, heart, and pelvic chakras. Bring a mat, foam block , and strap. At least six months' asana practice recommended.
Instructor: Aadil Palkhivala
Saturday, January 17
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. Discussion and asana.
Instructor: Aadil Palkhivala
Sunday, January 18
10:30am-12:30pm: Session 5
Code: M5PALK
Continue Your Education
Pranayama focuses mental energy and calms the nerves, but it can damage the nervous system when done improperly. Teaching pranayama requires an understanding of its effects on the mind and nerves. Learn how to safely and effectively teach the basic practices of pranayama so that you and your students breathe easier.
Instructor: Aadil Palkhivala
Sunday, January 18
3:30pm-5:30pm: Session 6
Code: M6PALK
All Levels, Therapeutic
The mind communicates with the body through the neck. A flexible and strong neck is crucial to that communication, but because we hold tension in our neck, upper back, and shoulders, we often have pain, headache, and mental fatigue. Learn Purna Yoga to release tension in the neck, shoulders, and upper back-and make your mind feel young again. Discussion and asana.
Instructor: Aadil Palkhivala
Monday, January 19
9:00am-4:30pm: Yoga as Medicine Intensive
Code: AMPALK
All Levels, Therapeutic
Pain in the lower back is a physical manifestation of feeling burdened. We'll heal the symptoms of lowerback pain by doing modified asana and pranayama. Then we'll address mental and emotional issues through Purna Yoga meditation and yogic philosophy. Bring one mat, two straps, one firm blanket, and one block.
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