YogaJaya Workshops

One Emil Wendel's main teachers was the late Professor Saraswati Prasad Ghimire. The affiliation with him and other pandits covered research in Buddhist and Hindu literature, philosophy and ritual, in their original context.

His pranayama technique and the instructions in kriyas are essentially following the tradition and methodology of the Bihar School of Yoga, amplified through the teachings and the tantric wisdom of his teacher and spiritual guide Clive Sheridan. Through years of contacts with sadhus and living Buddhist masters, as well as various ashram traditions, Emil has developed a special affinity and awareness for the yogic subjects of mantras and mudras, as well as the techniques of pratyahara (sense-withdrawal) and dharana (concentration), resulting in true dhyana (meditation).

He is a long-time practitioner in all these disciplines mentioned above. Asanas were developing along the way: his first teachers were Live Arts (Iyengar), Danny Paradise and Rolf Naujokat (Ashtanga), Clive Sheridan (Hatha-Kundalini), and Louisa Sear (Vinyasas).

He is presently conducting courses for teacher training programs of Yoga Arts in pranayama, guided meditation and yoga philosophy, the latter a series of lectures encompassing the known history, the different disciplines and traditions, and the personalities and masters of Yoga.

When not in Nepal or India practicing and researching, Emil is conducting workshops and retreats in Europe, as well as in Bali, Singapore, Australia and Brazil.
    

Emil Wendel






Emil Wendel
2005 Tokyo Workshop "Asana & Beyond "
May 30th-June 5th, 2005

Emil Wendel was born in Switzerland and has been living in Asia since the mid-seventies, studying Sanskrit and Indian Dharma on the Subcontinent, as well as Chinese Philosophy and Taoism in East Asia.

Emil advocates and teaches Hatha-Kundalini Yoga, a method of merging asanas, pranayama and dhyana to develop and deepen a yoga practice beyond the mere physical experience.

The many years of residency in Nepal and India have allowed him an exceptional insight into the depth of Indian civilization and its underlying philosophical current. Apart from being fluent in some of the modern Asian languages, he has been involved with Sanskrit studies for more than 15 years.

We are very pleased to have Emil join us here in Tokyo.

All levels are welcome.
Please note: a fair degree of fitness is recommended for practicing the Yoga Asanas. While we develop our practice gradually and with care over the week,
Hatha-Kundalini remains a physically and mentally powerful yoga-exercise.

SCHEDULE & FEES (all prices are tax included)

 Monday, May 30th (7:00-8:30am)
Pranayama and Guided Meditation
Short Introduction Session
YogaJaya Studio, Omotesando
4,200 yen

Monday, May 30th (18:30-20:30)
Asanas: ca. 90 min, focus breath in asana
Philosophy: The Origin, Goals and Dilemmas of Yoga
Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium, Sendagaya Sta. 東京体育館（千駄ヶ谷駅）
6,300 yen

Tuesday, May 31st (7:00-8:30am)
Pranayama and Guided Meditation
YogaJaya Studio, Omotesando
4,200 yen

Tuesday, May 31st (18:30-20:30)
Asanas: ca. 90 min, focus breath, general strength
Philosophy: The Background and Schools of Pranayama
Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium, Sendagaya Sta. 東京体育館（千駄ヶ谷駅）
6,300 yen

Wednesday, June 1st (7:00-8:30am)
Pranayama, Kriyas and Meditation
YogaJaya Studio, Omotesando
4,200 yen

Wednesday, June 1st (18:30-20:30)
Asanas: ca. 90 min, focus hamstrings
Philosophy: The Physiology and Effects of Pranayama
Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium, Sendagaya Sta. 東京体育館（千駄ヶ谷駅）
6,300 yen

Thursday, June 2nd (7:00-8:30am)
Pranayama, Mantras and Meditation
YogaJaya Studio, Omotesando
4,200 yen

Thursday, June 2nd (18:30-20:30)
Asanas: ca. 90 min, focus hip openers
Philosophy: An Approach to the Advanced Practices of Pratyahara and Dharana, leading to True Meditation - the 5th, 6th and 7th Limbs of Raja Yoga
Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium, Sendagaya Sta. 東京体育館（千駄ヶ谷駅）
6,300 yen

Friday, June 3rd (7:00-8:30am)
Pranayama, Mantras and Meditation
YogaJaya Studio, Omotesando
4,200 yen

Friday, June 3rd (18:30-20:30)
Asanas: ca. 90 min, focus backbend postures
Philosophy: Understanding and Working with Kriya Yoga - The Yoga of Movement of Awareness
Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium, Sendagaya Sta. 東京体育館（千駄ヶ谷駅）
6,300 yen

Saturday, June 4th (7:00-8:30am)
Deepened Pranayama and Meditation
Lululemon, Omotesando
4,200 yen

TEABREAK

Saturday, June 4th (10:00-12:15)
Full Hatha-Kundalini Asana Practice
Lululemon, Omotesando
6,300 yen

Sunday, June 5th (7:00-8:30am)
Deepened Pranayama and Meditation
Lululemon, Omotesando
4,200 yen

TEABREAK

Sunday, June 5th (10:00-12:15)
Full Hatha-Kundalini Asana Practice
Lululemon, Omotesando
6,300 yen

Special pricing packages available!

Weekday morning and evening workshop package: 47,250 yen
All 7 days morning package: 26,775 yen
All 7 days evening package: 39,900 yen
Weekend workshop package: 18,900 yen
All times and days package: 66,150 yen
* YogaJaya Members will receive 5% discount.

For bookings, please call, fax or complete the online form below:
Tel: +81-3-5766-3414
Fax: +81-3-5766-3419
workshops@ yogajaya.com


All yoga provides a profound understanding of the mechanics of ones own body. Regular yogapractice releases tension throughout the body, improves posture, tones muscles, creates strength, balance and flexibility. Yoga also provides one with a very tangible way of understanding how to maintain psychological balance and harmony.


  • Yoga mats will not be provided for the workshop.  Do not forget to bring your mat!
  • All classes will start at the exact time listed.  It is required to show up 30 minutes prior to register your attendance.



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