What I Offer

Ongoing Mysore Classes and Intensives
at Shambala Cove in Sri Lanka

Mysore Classes:

Whether you are a beginner or advanced practitioner you will benefit from the 30 year teaching experience in Prem's ongoing classes. He meets you at the level you're at, guiding you further into your practice. He facilitates the deepening of your awareness taking you step by step, using the principles of Ashtanga Yoga and Ayurveda. You receive private instruction in a group setting. These classes are the core of the Ashtanga method.

The Intensives that follow are meant to support a student's daily practice. Flowing blend of theory and practice...fun, inspiring, informative, experiential and practical!

Shambala Cove Intensives:

Weekend; 1 week; 2 week; and 1 month

Ashtanga/Ayurveda Weekend Intensive: Jan.-March 2008

• Theory of Core practices: Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga and Ayurveda- Saturday
• Mysore Practice/ Cooking class/ Lunch (eating what you prepared)/Asana adjustment clinic-Sunday

1 Week Intensive: Fall/Spring 2008-2009 (TBA)

• Sat/Sun Weekend Workshop (as above)
• Sun-Fri morning mysore classes: 7:30 ­9:30 am
• Mon-Friday 5 afternoon sessions 2-5pm including: Yoga Philosophy(8 limbs); Pranayama/Meditation; Ashtanga yoga/Ayurveda ­diet; Q & A on Primary series/application and theory; Tantra "the Art of Living".

2 Week Intensives: Fall/Spring 2008-2009 (TBA)

• Second Series workshop
• Afternoon series: a deepening on the topics of Ashtanga, Ayurveda, Tantra;
• ongoing education for "teachers-in-training" and those currently teaching

1 month Intensive for Teachers and "Teacher in Training"

• Ashtanga Mysore classes: primary and intermediate
• In- depth study of yoga sutras/philosophy
• Ashtanga specific alignment
• Study of vinyasa /drishti/ bandha
• Deepening your personal practice
• Adjustment clinics
• Ayurveda Theory and Application for Lifestyle and diet; cooking classes
• Ayurvedic guideline for individual practice
• Pranayama and Meditation
• How to teach mysore style class as well as led class
• How to work with modifications and injuries
• Practice teaching
• Anatomy and Physiology of Asana
• Tantra techniques and study

In Addition to above topics we will also as a group explore the abundance of Sri Lanka!!

• wild animal safari park
• talent night
• dancing
• movie night
• chanting
• cooking classes for your favorite dishes
• massage
• beach playtime
• bird sanctuary
• surfing/swimming
• snorkeling
• visits to nearby temples

Included in the cost is room and board; double occupancy, single on request Tuition and date for training TBA

WORKSHOPS ON THE ROAD
at your yoga school or studio:

Ashtanga yoga and Ayurveda Weekend Intensive- 2 full days, morning and afternoon sessions, $225.00 per person, includes:

Saturday : morning- Pyramid Code revealed: the "secrets" of the method of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga; afternoon led primary class using pyramid code concepts.

Sunday: morning - Ayurveda Theory and Principles; afternoon led primary practice applying principles of Ayurveda to your personal practice

1 Week Intensive at Your Yoga School/Studio: whole week price per person $595.00

• Sat/Sun Weekend Workshop (as above)
• Mon-Fri morning mysore classes: 7:30 ­9:30 am
• Mon-Friday 5 afternoon sessions 2-5pm including: Yoga Philosophy(8 limbs); Pranayama/Meditation; Ashtanga yoga/Ayurveda ­diet; Q & A on Primary series/application and theory; Tantra "The Art of Living" principles and practice

Special Events Tailored for your Yoga studio or School, on Request

• Intermediate Intensive
• Trainings for Advanced students and teachers
• Ashtanga Ayurveda Tantra Intensive