with Lea Kraemer

 

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:
The intensive was written and is taught by taught by Lea Kraemer, a 2o year practitioner of yoga, founder and director of PRANA MANDIR. 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, beloved teacher of Kundalini Yoga, brought this spiritual technology to the West in the late 1960's. Agni is not a 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 teachers and healers, for the purpose of elevating their practice to the next level, and sharpening their spiritual tools. And for those thinking of entering a certification program, the intensive is an opportunity to prepare more thoroughly. Mostly, Agni is for those souls who wish to practice with others of a similar thirst. The unique course materials in Agni are copyright of Lea Kraemer.

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 guest teachers:
Notable Doctors of both Western and Eastern medicine are invited to present lectures and lead discussions in the intensive. For example, Dr. Larry Palevsky, Pediatrician and "medical revolutionary", has presented physical anatomy and lead discussions on wellness with regard to each individual's unique emotional/physical constitution. Julie Willimott, certified Acupuncturist, and owner of Snake River Acupunture, introduces Traditional Chinese Medicine. Through her awe of nature and great respect for the human energetic system students study the meridians and the internal organs which they govern.

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

course fee - $3200. Early registration - by May 10, 2011 - $2900. Payment plans available.

agni sample schedule:

1. Monday 1 - 5pm - Adi Mantra & Awakening exercises
2. Friday 1 - 5m - Deep Cleansing Kriyas
3. Wednesday 1 - 3pm - Pure Movement & Surya Namaskar
4. Friday 1 - 5pm - Heart, Blood & Seva

5. Wednesday 1 - 5pm - Organs & Regeneration
6. Friday 1 - 5pm - Glands & the Vibratory Cosmology
7. Monday (Columbus Day) 1 - 5pm - The Central Nervous System & The Earth's Core
8. Friday 1 - 5pm - "Strong as Steel, Steady as Stone"
9. Saturday 2 - 6pm - Holistic Anatomy
10. Wednesday 1 - 3pm - Spine/Mind
11. Friday 1 - 5pm - Spine/Mind or How We Hold Emotions in the Body
12. Saturday 2 - 6pm - Holistic Anatomy

13. Monday 1 - 5pm - Indra Nittra & Divine Shakti Meditations
14. Friday 1 - 5pm - Tantra
15. Monday 1 - 5pm - Kriyas for Memory
16. Wednesday 1 - 3pm - Color & Vibrational Healing
17. Friday 1 - 5pm - Laya Yoga
18. Wednesday 1 - 5pm - Intro to Chinese Medicine
19. Friday 1 - 5pm - Chinese Medicine
20. November 14 Saturday 2 - 6pm - Chinese Medicine

21. Monday 1 - 5pm -Planetary Consciousness & the Auric Field
22. Friday 1 - 5pm - Wa & The Reality of Bliss
23. Monday 2 - 6pm - The Capacity to Deal With Life
24. Wednesday 1 - 3pm - Darshan
25. Monday 1 - 5pm - Kundalini Shakti
26. Monday 1 - 5pm - Purification & Balancing through Tattvas
27. Wednesday 1 - 3pm - Healing & Nature
28. Monday 1 - 5pm - Upper to Lower Traingle
29. Friday 1- 5pm - Review & Satsang
30. Saturday 11am - 5pm - Graduates Host a Day of Yoga! Recipient to be decide by the group.

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