BANDHA: ESSENTIAL INGREDIENT OF YOGA PRACTICE
with Paul Cabanis

YOGA AT THE VILLAGE
1306 Sonora Ave, Glendale, CA 91201
818-265-9833

Sunday, August 9, 2009
1:00-4:00pm

Patañjali states that after physical conditions have been stabilized,
disturbing pains removed, effort transcended and dualities overcome by
the process of asana (position), emotional stability is gained by the further practices
of pranayama (control of the life-force).

For this practice, it is essential to apply bandha (closing) to prevent the dissipation of energy and to direct it through the right channels, into the right areas without causing damage elsewhere.
Prana can turn lethal when misdirected and the improper performance of bandha will carry numerous adverse effects in its wake. Bandha can only be learned through asana and pranayama is not possible without it. This is practical confirmation of Patañjali’s postulation of a distinct progression
from asana to pranayama.

In this class we will explore the three main bandhas through asana and apply them to pranayama.

Workshop Fee: $45 per person

*TEACHERS: Earn 3 continuing education units toward your Yoga Alliance renewal.

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