An intensive that will transform your practice 12-25 January 2025
Intensive Overview
This intensive training, designed by Master Aarya based on his extensive teaching experience and research-based learning on backbending practices, is for yog practitioners looking to deepen their backbend abilities and enhance overall flexibility.Â
Whether you are just starting or deepening your practice, you will be able to benefit from this intensive.
In this Intensive, we will explore: | ||
Back-bending biomechanics | Â | Safe ways to practice |
Techniques & engagements | Â | Common misconceptions |
Individual’s strengths & weaknesses & custom-made practice |  | Emotional and energy aspects of back-bending |
Objectives
Transform your back-bending practice
Back-bending is not just about bending the spine; it’s a compound practice that encompasses understanding our unique body types, mental and emotional strength.
Great back-bending looks effortless, but it is the result of consistent, intentional and mindful training.
This training is an 18-hr training spanning across 2 weeks, allowing you and your body to adapt and condition. Maintaining a consistent and formulated practice is the key to achieve that effortlessness.
Deepening of Backbend Poses
Many practitioners lack awareness of the importance of proper engagement, which can significantly affect their growth and may even lead to injury.
A well-structured approach minimizes the risk of limitations and injuries while paving the way for breakthroughs in our practice.
Starting with essential warm-ups and practices to condition your body, you will be guided to explore different back-bending poses and variations aiming to expand your capacity and unlock your full potential.
Improve flexibility and strength
All back-bending poses require flexibility and strength.
Flexibility allows you to have the range of motion while strength allows you to hold a pose.
We will introduce many different drills and training that will help you gain a much better range of motion and strength, in not just the spine, but different parts of your body, leading you to achieving all back-bending poses and especially your dream pose
Build confidence
Many practitioners are hesitant to practice backbend due to fear and uncomfortableness. With guided practice of proper alignment and breathing techniques, you will be able to overcome the fear and build your confidence in approaching back-bending poses. By removing fear and focusing on the fundamentals, you can enhance your practice, not just in back-bending but your overall practice.
This training allows you to enjoy a more fulfilling practice.
Schedule
Sunday, January 12, 2025 | 9:30am – 12:30pm |
Tuesday, January 14, 2025 | 7am-8:30am |
Thursday, January 16, 2025 | 7am-8:30am |
Saturday, January 18, 2025 | 9:30am – 12:30pm |
Sunday, January 19, 2025 | 9:30am – 12:30pm |
Tuesday, January 21, 2025 | 7am-8:30am |
Thursday, January 23, 2025 | 7am-8:30am |
Saturday, January 25, 2025 | 9:30am – 12:30pm |
Personal Guidance
Why This Training Matters?
1. Physical benefits
As back-bending is a compound practice, it does not simply require spine flexibility. This training is designed to help you with gaining overall physical fitness, improving body posture and conditioning your body in different ways that are also beneficial to your practice and daily life.
We will provide personal guidance by identifying your strength and areas you need to work on in order to unlock your full potential.
2. Mental and emotional benefits
Back-bedning requires effort to look effortless. It is not just physical effort but also need to be strong mentally and emotionally. It encourages mindfulness and concentration, helping you to stay present and improve mental clarity. It also promotes deeper connection with yourself through self-exploration.
3. How it fosters heart opening qualities
Back-bending opens your heart and chest. Opening the heart and chest in backbends can foster confidence, the feelings of empowerment, self-acceptance. It will also help release pent-up emotions, promoting feelings of joy and compassion. You will often feel a sense of lightness after your practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This training is for everyone whether your are just starting and is an advanced practitioner. This training will give sufficient personal guidance with the aim to help you progress and grow your practice. While advanced asan will be taught during the training, we will provide step-by-step guide and modifications for you to approach and work on such poses.
Yes! The focus of this training is to help you gain flexibility and range of motion. We will have many different drills and practices that are suitable for practitioners of all levels of flexibility.
The intensive is designed to deepen your back-bending abilities by exploring biomechanics, safe practices, emotional aspects, and personalized training. It aims to enhance your flexibility and overall practice.
No, this intensive is suitable for all levels. Whether you’re just beginning or looking to deepen your existing practice, you’ll benefit from the tailored approach that addresses individual strengths and weaknesses.
The training spans 18 hours and takes place from January 12 to January 25, 2025. This is structured over two weeks to allow your body to adapt and integrate the practices.
You can expect to learn about the biomechanics of backbending, proper techniques, emotional aspects of practice, drills for strength and flexibility, and how to build confidence in your backbends.
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Absolutely! The training will cater to individual needs, offering modifications and custom-made practices to ensure everyone can participate safely and effectively.
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It’s recommended that regular yogic practice be maintained leading up to the intensive. Come with an open mind, ready to explore your body’s capabilities and limitations.
Please come with comfortable clothing and any personal props you usually use. A notebook for taking notes can also be helpful.
Yes, to maintain a personalized and focused training environment, there will be a limited number of spots available.
Our Pragya Yog School is located at 1303-04, 13/F Tak Woo House, 1-3 Wo On Lane, in the heart of central Hong Kong.
You can register through our website pyshk.com or contact the organizing team for more information on the registration process and payment details.
Aarya Kuldeep
Founder, Pragya Yog School (PhDÂ Scholar, MSc. Yogic Science)
Aarya, founder of Pragya Yog School, is a PhD research scholar and seasoned yog teacher with nearly a decade of international teaching experience. Aarya’s passion for yog began at the age of three and has deepened over the years.
After initially pursuing a career in the animation industry, he felt a profound inner calling to dedicate himself to the practice of yog. He went on to earn his Master’s degree in Yogic Science and Human Consciousness from Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya in Haridwar, India. Aarya has also won several medals in state, national and international yoga competitions. He has since been sharing his passion and knowledge in yog in different parts of the world, including India, Vietnam and now Hong Kong.
In 2024, he founded Pragya Yog School with the aim of providing the most comprehensive, authentic and scientifically backed teachings. The school is a place where the teachings and sharing extend beyond asan practice, offering an all-rounded curriculum that covers the vast knowledge of yog. His goal is for each and every practitioner to feel empowered to find and grow in their own yogic path, which allows them to attain a higher level of consciousness. The school is designed to be a nurturing environment where students can deeply explore the profound wisdom and transformative potential of the yogic traditions.
QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
- PhD research scholar in Yoga
- Certified Yoga Teacher – Quality Council of India, 2017
- Master’s degree in Human Consciousness and Yogic Science – Dev Sanskriti University, Haridwar, India, 2016
- Certificate in Yoga and Holistic Health – Indian Association of Yoga, New Delhi, 2016
- Certificate in Yoga for Middle Aged – Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY), New Delhi, 2015
- Judge – SGFI State Yoga Championship, 2015
Approach to teaching backbends
Back-bending is not just about bending the spine; it’s a compound practice that encompasses understanding our unique body types, mental and emotional strength.
Great back-bending looks effortless, but it is the result of consistent, intentional and mindful training. This training will help you achieve that effortlessness.
Many practitioners lack awareness of the importance of proper engagement, which can significantly affect their growth and may even lead to injury. Additionally, overcoming fear plays a vital role in this journey. By addressing our fears and focusing on the fundamentals, we can enhance our practice and unlock our full potential.
A well-structured approach minimizes the risk of limitations and injuries while paving the way for breakthroughs in our practice. Embracing this journey allows us to explore our bodies more fully, conquer our fears, and enjoy a more fulfilling practice.
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RESERVE WITH EARLY BIRD OFFER
Sign up before Sunday January 5th, 2025
RESERVE WITH EARLY BIRD OFFER
Sign up before Sunday January 5th, 2025
and strength
of backbend poses
Our 3-part backbend intensive will focus on deepening
your backbend practice by building strength, flexibility,
and awareness in your spine in a progressive manner.
You’ll explore various backbends, learn proper alignment,
and gain confidence in your practice. Expect to work with
props like blocks and straps, and potentially even partner work.
This intensive is suitable for practitioners of all levels.
