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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.

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
Pranayama and Beyond
Tokyo 2007 Workshop. June 20 to June 26, 2007
Yoga Retreat. June 28 to July 1, 2007. Tochigi Prefecture


Tokyo 2007 Workshop.
At YogaJaya Daikanyama/Ebisu Studio
June 20 to June 26, 2007
Workshop space Limited. Confirmation by advanced booking only.

Schedule & Fees (all prices are tax included)

Wednesday, June 20 (07:00-08:30)
*Pranayama and Guided Meditation: A Step-by-Step Approach.
4,200 yen (advanced)
5,000 yen (on the day)

Thursday, June 21 (07:00-08:30)
*Pranayama and Guided Meditation: A Step-by-Step Approach.
4,200 yen (advanced)
5,000 yen (on the day)

Friday, June 22 (07:00-08:30)
*Pranayama and Guided Meditation.
4,200 yen (advanced)
5,000 yen (on the day)

Saturday, June 23 (07:00-08:30)
*Pranayama and Guided Meditation: A Step-by-Step Approach.
4,200 yen (advanced)
5,000 yen (on the day)

Saturday, June 23 (08:40-10:30)
 *Hatha-Kundalini Asana Class/Lecture/Dialogue:
4,600 yen (advanced)
5,400 yen (on the day)

Both Sessions:
8,500 yen (advanced)
10,800 yen (on the day)

Sunday, June 24 (07:00-08:30)
*Pranayama and Guided Meditation: A Step-by-Step Approach.
4,200 yen (advanced)
5,000 yen (on the day)

Sunday, June 24 (08:40-10:30)
 *Hatha-Kundalini Asana Class/Lecture/Dialogue:
4,600 yen (advanced)
5,400 yen (on the day)

Both Sessions:
8,500 yen (advanced)
10,800 yen (on the day)

Sunday, June 24 (10:30-12:00)
**Optional: Continuing dialogue on yoga with Emil over breakfast.
(no additional workshop fee!)

Monday, June 25 (07:00-08:30)
*Pranayama and Guided Meditation
4,200 yen (advanced)
5,000 yen (on the day)

Tuesday, June 26 (07:00-08:30)
*Pranayama and Guided Meditation
4,200 yen (advanced)
5,000 yen (on the day)

Workshop package options
(advanced booking only)

7 Morning Pranayama Package: 27,000 yen
Weekend Workshop Package: June 23 and 24 Late Morning Sessions (08:40-10:30) 9,000 yen
Entire Workshop Package: 35,000 yen

* YogaJaya Members will receive 5% discount.

Emil Wendel Yoga Retreat
Mongolian Tengeru Village Nasu, Tochigi Prefecture. 
June 28 to July 1, 2007.

Unwind and relax with Emil Wendel in this 4 day intensive yoga retreat! 

The retreat will be held at The Mongolian Tengeru Village at Nasu, Tochigi Prefecture. Accomodation provided in traditionally decorated Mongolian yurts. There is an onsen(hotsprings) on site, and amazing nature surrounding the retreat. Vegetarian meals provided throughout the course of the retreat.  More info www.nasu-forum.co.jp/page_c.htm


Course fees: (includes 3 nights accommodation, meals, yoga workshop program, activities, and transportation.)

One person/private tent 110,000 yen
Shared tent with one other person (price per person) 90,000 yen
Shared tent with up to 3 other people  (price per person) 80,000 yen

Early-bird discount: Pay before May 15, 2007 and get a discount of 5% (10% for YogaJaya members)

Schedule: (subject to change)

Thursday, June 28
7:00 Bus departure from YogaJaya Daikanyama Studio (tea and light fruit snack on bus ride)
10:00 Arrival, check-in.
12:00-14:00 Hatha kundalini asana practice
14:00-14:30 Tea break
14:30- 17:30 Pranayama, meditation, philosophy
17:30-18:30 Free time
18:30-22:00 Dinner, bajan

Friday, June 29
6:00-7:30 Pranayama/meditation
7:30-7:45 Tea break
7:45-9:45 Hatha kundalini asana practice
9:45-14:00 Breakfast/free time
14:00- 17:30 Philosophy, asana-inversions, mudra, meditation
17:30-18:30 Free time
18:30-22:00 Dinner, movie

Saturday, June 30
6:00-7:30 Pranayama/meditation
7:30-7:45 Tea break
7:45-9:45 Hatha kundalini asana practice
9:45-14:00 Breakfast/free time
14:00- 17:30 Philosophy, asana inversions, mantra, meditation
17:30-18:30 Free time
18:30-22:00 Dinner, movie

Sunday, July 1
6:00-7:30 Pranayama/meditation
7:30-7:45 Tea break
7:45-9:45 Hatha kundalini asana practice
9:45-14:00 Breakfast/free time
14:00- 17:30 Philosophy, asana inversions mudra, meditation
17:30 Light Dinner, Check-out
18:30 Bus departure To Tokyo
21:30 Arrival Daikanyama Studio

Please note**
This is an intensive retreat, not open for daily drop-ins. We are offering a complete program only for registered participants. 
The retreat is an intensive 7-8 hour-per-day exploration of the deeper experiences of yoga, with the goal of a lifestyle transformation.



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