Atula Krsna moved to India at the age of six and was admitted into a traditional monastery mostly

associated with sound meditation, Japa Yoga. From an early age he showed a natural interest for
the mystical science and practices of yoga.
He has accepted training in asana and pranayama from world recognised teachers in China and
India. He is presently practicing the Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga of Mysore from a celebrated disciple
of the legendary B.N.S. Iyengar, Yogacarya Chidananda and his most respected father Acarya
Venkateshaya.

When the breath wanders the mind is unsteady,

but when the breath is still

so is the mind.

Thus the yogi attains the power of steadiness.

– Hatha-yoga Pradipika 2.2

Atula spends months at a time in spiritually dense environments practicing in seclusion the way of
the yogi, searching for the truths of life, the potential in all of us.

In this course he will share with you the ancient wisdom and practice of pranayama or ‘the
development of energy’.

In the present world there is a general increase of mental and emotional imbalance and a
consequent manifestation of bodily diseases. For the serious practitioners of yoga all this can be
re-harmonised by the correct practice of pranayama.

Each pranayama technique has particular therapeutic benefits. A short and general list is given
below:

 Aerate the lungs

 Soothe and tone the nervous system
 Increase of bodily energy
 Voice becomes melodious
 Relieve insomnia
 Instil confidence
 Cure depression
 Control hyper-tension
 Removing sluggishness and moodiness
 Enhancing memory and concentration
 Increase psychic awareness
 Re-balance the blood pressure
 Cool the system and soothe the eyes and ears
 Refresh the brain and stir it to activity
 Activate and invigorate the liver, spleen, pancreas and abdominal muscles, and improve
digestion
 Help in respiratory disorders such as asthma, emphysema, bronchitis and tuberculosis
 Reduce inflammations, fever, bile and acidity, and is useful in eliminating peptic and
mouth ulcers
 Massage the muscles of the heart, thereby toning them
Techniques learned during the course

 Meditative asanas
 Cleansing
 6 basic Pranayamas
o Ujjayi (rising to victory)
o Anuloma (with the natural order)
o Pratiloma (against the natural order)
o Kapalbhati (effulgent forehead)
o Sitali (cooling)
o Bhrahmari (the bumble bee)
 2 Kumbhakas (breath retention)
o Antar (internal)
o Bahya (external)
 3 Bandhas (energy locks or directors)
o Jalandhara (throat stream, sustaining net)
o Uddiyana (flying upwards)
o Mula (root, basis)
 Yoga Mudra (energy seal)

The dedicated participants will gain a foundational understand of the theory of prana, or energy,
and a personal practice they may bring into their lives.