25 HOUR ADVANCED ASHTANGA YOGA THERAPY & PRANAYAMA TRAINING
October 30th - November 3rd, 2025
5-Day Program | Whistler, BC
THE SHALA: A beautiful private home with hot and cold plunges here in Whistler, BC (Spring Creek).
HOURS: 7AM - 1PM
7:00am* - 10:00am - Training
10:00am - 11:00am - Short Break
11:00am - 1:00pm - Training
1:00pm - 2:00pm - Hot & Cold Plunge
*please arrive just before 7am, so we can begin at 7am sharp.
5-Day Ashtanga yoga, pranayama and meditation - advanced intensive with Tina Pashumati James in Whistler, BC.
THE ART AND PRACTICE OF DISCOVERING YOUR TRUE NATURE, AND LIBERATION.
FREEDOM YOGA
5 days/5 hours per day
An in-depth look at the core and essential principles of the practice of Ashtanga Yoga and how it can be used as a guide for any yoga practice and in life itself.
It’s a unique opportunity for practitioners of all levels to reveal an often overlooked core dimension of yoga. Drawing on her vast experience of years of practicing & Teaching Ashtanga, how to apply asanas appropriately so that each of us can achieve our ultimate potential. Vedic Mantra will be linked to the practice of asana, assisting, pranayama, and Vedic mantra for the purpose of greater insight.
The Immersion will start slow and in-depth and will evolve into something more customized for each individual as it progresses. Each day will start with Meditation a Led Class, evolving towards ‘Mysore Style’ as we progress through the week. Yoga philosophy will be linked to the practice of asana, pranayama, and meditation for the purpose of greater insight. Tina will help us to practice new postures.
The program will take a gradual, step-by-step approach. and doing some partner work to help each other learn. We can learn to trust ourselves and we can help each other! We will use Breathwork for deep healing.
PRANAYAMA:
Chandra Bhedana is not part of the "Ashtanga pranayama" series but is a different pranayama technique that focuses on left nostril breathing, aiming to activate the Ida Nadi (left nostril) to bring a cooling, calming effect to the body and mind. It is performed by inhaling through the left nostril and exhaling through the right, with the goal of promoting relaxation and balancing energies. The steps typically involve using the thumb to close the right nostril, inhaling slowly and deeply through the left, and then exhaling through the right nostril.
How to Perform Chandra Bhedana
Sit comfortably: Find a seated posture that allows for a relaxed spine, such as Sukhasana (Easy Pose) or Padmasana (Lotus Pose).
Close the right nostril: Gently press the right side of your nose with your right thumb.
Inhale through the left: Inhale deeply and slowly through your left nostril, feeling the air fill your lungs.
Close both nostrils: With your thumb still on the right nostril, use your ring finger to close the left nostril.
Exhale through the right: Exhale slowly through the right nostril.
Continue the cycle: Inhale again through the left nostril and repeat the process.
Benefits of Chandra Bhedana
Calms the nervous system:
It has a cooling effect on the mind and body, promoting relaxation.
Balances energies:
It is believed to balance the Ida Nadi (feminine energy) and Pingala Nadi (masculine energy).
Prepares for meditation:
The practice can help to focus the mind and calm it for meditation.
Important Considerations
Practice on an empty stomach:
It is best to practice Chandra Bhedana on an empty stomach.
Avoid during winter:
This practice is typically not recommended during the winter season.
Contraindications:
People with asthma, low blood pressure, or respiratory issues should avoid this practice.
Complementary to Surya Bhedana:
Chandra Bhedana is considered the opposite of Surya Bhedana (right nostril breathing).
MEDITATION
A note about the chanting: Ramaswsami refers to chanting here as Dharana, it’s one of the meditative limbs of Ashtanga, concentration on an object (next, according to Patanjali you would move on to concentration without an object). The object might be an icon, the breath, or here a mantra.
Ramaswami would have us practice Japa mantra meditation, repeating a short mantra over and over, Manju happens to have has us chant a number of Shanti (peace mantras). I guess you could replace your own preferred approach to meditation practice here if you not yet comfortable with chanting (I wasn’t for the longest time).
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IMPORTANT
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PARTICIPANTS
All levels are welcome; students and yoga teachers, Ashtanga Yoga looking at moving forward in our practices. The intent is to help each of us to find our own optimal level of comfort and challenge, and to find our own practice.
