Anahata - Breathing and the Brain Yoga Workshop With Guest Swami Samnyasananda

Special workshop for Yoga Teachers and advanced practitioners wishing to deepen their understanding and knowledge of the scientific applications of yoga.

• Deepen your understanding of the neurophysiology and learn about the benefits of yogic breathing and how it affects the heart, the brain and the nervous system.
• Explore the physiology of yoga breathing techniques and the nervous systems.
• Learn about the effect of breathing, brain hemisphericity and the Corpus Collosum (the bridge between the brain hemispheres). Learn techniques to increase melatonin levels.

Swami Samnyasananda is a consultant neurophysiologist whose research explores the effects of pranayama, meditation and relaxation on the heart, brain and autonomic nervous systems. He is a Certified Yoga Teacher, Life Member and Fellow of the World Society for Clinical Yoga (Lucknow, India), and has over 30 years of experience in classes, personal tuition & clinical counselling in yoga, meditation, relaxation and stress management (M.B.T.I. Accredited). He is currently teaching and tutoring at Monash Medical School’s Department of General Practice, while sharing his knowledge of health and wellbeing through seminars and retreats around the world.

Investment: Workshop 10am- 5pm $100 (includes lunch)

Option to stay the night after the workshop, which includes dinner, breakfast and the early morning yoga class on Tuesday 2^nd Feb.

Shared room & workshop $130

Camping & workshop $120

Private room & workshop $150

For Bookings & Information: Contact Anahata on 03 5259887 or email yoga@anahata-retreat.org.nz

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