COURSES

Weekly Agama Yoga courses in German and English language will start in January 2009: beginning with level 1 and continuing with level 2 in April. Each module of this systematic training takes 3 months (13 weeks) and offers a comprehensive introduction to Kundalini-based Hatha Yoga, Kriya, Raja, Karma, Jnana, Tantra and Nidra Yoga.
Level 1 is a cyclic drop-in course that suits beginners and advanced students alike. The first week is generally free of charge !

Level 1:

Theory
Yogic philosophy and its practical application (Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, the five bodies, correspondence between micro- and macro-cosmos, etc.), cleansing and purification techniques (Kriya Yoga), natural healing methods (Ayurveda, etc.), polarity of Yin and Yang, subtle energies, chakras, control and usage of sexual energy (Tantra Yoga), concentration exercises, relaxation and stress management as well as the use of music in Yoga and Meditation

Practice
Kundalini-based Hatha Yoga: Sun Salutations, warm-up exercises, asanas (postures), directing subtle energies by Mudra and Bandha, Music Meditation, deep relaxation

Level 2:

Theory
Introduction to Pranayama (energizing breath), Mantra Meditation, Yin and Yang, yogic diet, Karma Yoga, more cleansing and purification techniques as well as plenty of yogic philosophy, spirituality and art of living

Practice
Kundalini-based Hatha Yoga (see level 1), Mudra, Bandha, Dhauti, Pranayama, concentration techniques, Music Meditation, Yoga Nidra, Mantra Meditation, deep relaxation

The three-month training modules consist of two classes weekly, two hours each. The first class of the week begins with a 20-30 minute theoretical introduction to the above-mentioned topics. The second date starts with a short presentation of the new postures (exact body position, healing benefits, energy flow, chakra activation, variations, etc.).
The practical part begins with dynamic Sun Salutations and warm-up exercises. The subsequent meditative Hatha Yoga practice allows the direct perception of the physical, energetical, emotional, mental and spiritual effects of each posture. Every class will be completed by a guided deep final relaxation.

Other courses
We also offer a weekly practice group in English language, which is free of theory. With this course we are addressing all those of you who have already completed level 1 or the "Agama first month intensive course".