Intermediate Course Contents
1
Pranakarshan
Breath control with Aroha/Avaroh  
2
Kapalbhati
Brisk breathing with prolonged external retention  
3
Ujjayi
Abdominal breathing with ratio between
inhalation/exhalation/external retention
4
Omkaar
Introduction to lagu-lahari  
5
Agnisar
Stomach flapping - Target of 40 strokes for each of 3 sets
6
Uddiyan
The "lock-trio" - Target of 16 counts for each of 3 sets  
7
Jala-dhauti
Checking and improvement of the techniqe
8
Shavasan
The Corpse posture - Revision with emphasis on the
various "chakras"  
9
Jala-Neti
Nasal Cleansing
10
Surya-Namaskar
Sun salute - Introduction to 2 other variations with Mantras
11
Padma Sarvangasan
Variation to Sarvangasan with increased duration of holding
12
Karnapidasan
Extension of Halasan
13
Supta Bhujangasan
Extension of Bhujangasan
14
Maha Shanka Prakshalan
Extension of the Shanka Prakshalan cleansing
15
Kaichi
Scissors position for flexibility of the spine
16
Chatakasan
Good backward stretch for spine. Tones thighs and lungs
17
Ardha-Dhanur Ardha-Nauk
Combination of Dhanurasan and Naukasan
18
Saravangapoornasan
Good stretch to the thighs spine and back muscles
19
Viryastambhanasan
Strengthens knees, hips and tones leg muscles
20
Hanumanasan
Good backward stretch to the spine and thigh muscles
21
Marjarasan
"Cat" posture. Imparts flexibility to the entire spine & neck
22
Shvanasan
"Dog" posture. Backward bend to spine and imparts balancing
skills
23
Ugrasan
Extension of the Paschimottanasan. Stretches inner thighs
24
Laghu Laharis
Introduction to short waveform Omkar chanting/meditation
25
Amarkruti
Combination of Kalapbathi and Uddiyan. Excellent for the
heart
26
Bhrasra Ujjai
Excellent for the relief of Asthma and Bronchitis
27
Anuloma Viloma Breathing
Introduction and preprapration for Pranayama
28
Anuloma Viloma Pranayam
Clears blockages, and balances the Ida & Pingala
29
Ujjai Pranayam
Good exchange of praan in lungs
30
Seetkari Pranayam
The cooling breath pranayam
31
Sarvasakthi Pranayam
With external retention only
Intermediate Course Schedule              Intermediate Course Asanas
The 11 week Intermediate Course is an extension of the Basic Course contents as advised by
Hathayogi Nikam Guruji.  Emphasis is placed on the improvement of the various cleansing
techniques, postures, meditation and relaxing techniques taught at the Basic Course. In
addition, participants are taught various advanced postures, including variations to the basic
postures such as the Surya Namaskar. More importantly, participants are also introduced to the
study of
Pranayams which can be easily practiced by a common householder.

Here is a list of some of the contents.......
Caution : Do not try any of these on your own!
Nikam Guruji Yoga Kutir