designed for those with a desire to deepen their practice and knowledge of yoga. In keeping with its original intention, the course structure is quite powerful, creating an environment for the uncoiling of one-Self (i.e.) beckoning Divine Kundalini. Intuition and insight lead us into an in-depth exploration of practice, texts, and the nature of wisdom.

a dynamic course of study and contemplation:
Held for the first time in September of 2001, Agni is a continuing education forum designed for advanced students, yoga teachers, and healers of all traditions. Our focus is on the power of Prana and the grace of Kundalini.

"Ultimately you come into relationship to the universe and understand YOU already ARE
and this brings you to the practical experience of Infinity"
- Yogi Bhajan

comprehensive continuing education:
Agni includes sets, Meditations and ageless Kriyas of Kundalini Yoga. Yogi Bhajan, our beloved teacher, brought this spiritual technology to the West in the late 1960's. Agni is not KRI Level 1 certification, as there are many already available. It is presented joyfully as a forum for higher learning and continuing education. Agni will be of particular interest to you as a teacher of healer, for the purpose of elevating your practice to the next level, and sharpening your spiritual tools. If you are thinking of entering a certification program, the intensive is an opportunity to dive deeper into the Self. Mostly Agni is for those souls who wish to practice with others of a similar thirst.

classes cover:
Physical alignment and asana, anatomy,the pranic body, nadis, the subtle body, chakras, the mind and the soul. Study the science of yoga through Patanjali's YOGS SUTRAS, The KRIYA YOGA UPANISHAD, VIJNANA BHARAIVA and other historical texts, as well as Yogi Bhajan's THE MIND, a more recent text.

a teacher is a channel for the Guru's grace:
Graduates from the program include Ashtanga and Vinyasa Yoga teachers, energy workers, Reiki healers, therapists, and Yoga teachers of various Hatha and Kundalini Yoga traditions. Participants in Agni are asked to become involved in community outreach through seva (selfless service). Certified teachers and healers have the opportunity to give back by teaching within their own modality at a hospital, studio, or wellness center. Yoga students participating in Agni can support this outreach through service in development and coordination of programs. Our intention is to facilitate Yoga and Meditation classes where they can best be of service.

our staff:
Guided by Lea Kraemer, founder and director of PRANA MANDIR Yoga Studio. Guest teachers are Doctors of both Western and Eastern medicine. For example, Dr. Larry Palevsky, Pediatrician and "medical revolutionary", teaches physical anatomy and leads discussions on wellness with regard to our own unique emotional/physical constitution. Julie Willimott, certified Accupunturist, introduces Traditional Chinese Medicine and the meridians and internal organs which they govern through her awe of nature and great respect for the human energetic system.

to graduate from agni:
a written "experience", given out on the last day of class, is required. The physical "exam" is the group offering of a Yoga Retreat Day open to all. Proceeds will be donated to a pre-selected charity. Mentoring and some placement is also a part of this experience. The Benefit Day of Yoga is hosted by all of the participants in Agni.

testimonial:
"If you desire to take your understanding and practice of Yoga to a far deeper level, I highly recommend AGNI. Each intensive weekend features a wonderful participatory journey into a beautiful, enlightening, inspiring subject! I found AGNI to be always uplifting, and challenging in a most kind way!
Lea Kraemer's wisdom and knowledge come through direct experience as well as extensive study-lifetimes, no doubt! The amazing creativity and energy she brings to this course will surely ignite your own creative fires.
Our group never wanted AGNI to end!" - Laura DePonte

acceptance into the course:
By application only. Please email pranamandir@pranamandir.com or call 212.803.5446 for questions or additional information. Upon acceptance into AGNI one-third of the total fee is required to hold your space. You may ask to arrange a payment plan.

please return your application:
together with a non-refundable $25 application fee to: PRANA MANDIR Yoga Studio
4 West 43rd Street - Fifth floor NY, NY 10036 or email us at pranamandir@pranamandir.com

full course fee:
$2,700

agni schedule 2009:
1. September 21, Monday 1 - 5pm - Adi Mantra & Awakening exercises
2. September 25, Friday 1 - 5m - Deep Cleansing Kriyas
3. September 28, Monday 1 - 3pm - Pure Movement & Surya Namaskar

4 October 2, Friday 1 - 5pm - Heart, Blood & Seva
5. October 7, Wednesday 1 - 5pm - Organs & Regeneration
6. October 9, Friday 1 - 5pm - Glands & the Vibratory Cosmology
7. October 12, Monday (Columbus Day) 1 - 5pm - The Central Nervous System & The Earth's Core
8. October 16, Friday 1 - 5pm - "Strong as Steel, Steady as Stone"
9. October 17, Saturday 2 - 6pm - Holistic Anatomy
10. October 21, Wednesday 1 - 3pm - Spine/Mind
11. October 23, Friday 1 - 5pm - Spine/Mind or How We Hold Emotions in the Body
12. October 24, Saturday 2 - 6pm - Holistic Anatomy
13. October 26, Monday 1 - 5pm - Indra Nittra & Divine Shakti Meditations
14. October 30, Friday 1 - 5pm - Tantra

15. November 2, Monday 1 - 5pm - Kriyas for Memory
16. November 4, Wednesday 1 - 3pm - Color & Vibrational Healing
17. November 6, Friday 1 - 5pm - Laya Yoga
18. November 9, Monday 1 - 5pm - Intro to Chinese Medicine
19. November 11, Wednesday, 1 - 5pm - Chinese Medicine
(Friday eve satsang q & a)
20. November 14 Saturday 2 - 6pm - Chinese Medicine
21. November 16, Monday 1 - 5pm -Planetary Consciousness & the Auric Field
22. November 20, Friday 1 - 5pm - Wa & The Reality of Bliss
23. November, 23 Monday 2 - 6pm - The Capacity to Deal With Life
24. November 25, Wednesday 1 - 3pm - Darshan
25. November 30, Monday 1 - 5pm - Kundalini Shakti

26. December 2, Wednesday 1 - 5pm - Purification & Balancing through Tattvas
27. December 4, Friday 1 - 3pm - Healing & Nature
28. December 7, Monday 1 - 5pm - Upper to Lower Traingle
29. December 11, Friday 1- 5pm - Review & Satsang
30. December 12, Saturday 11am - 5pm - Graduates Host a Day of Yoga! Recipient to be decide by the group.