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| 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 |
