Intensives are one week courses which include an in-depth yoga course in the morning (10:30am to 12:30noon). Please check the monthly calendar for course starting days. All Intensive Courses are needed an advance registration to ensure your space in the course. To reserve the place in intensive coures need to pay fully in advance.

Three Intensive Courses are available:

This course is the ideal way to deepen your Ashtanga Yoga practice. The course includes an overview of the Primary Series, the principles behind the sequence of asanas, and an in-depth study of each asana and transition. It is a participatory course which covers the modifications for each asana and methods to improve the practice. Topics include the Vinyasa system of breath coordinated movement, practice of Bandhas and Drishti, the Sun Salutations (Surya Namaskara) as well as Asanas (postures) in the Primary Series. Attention to detail and precision in learning the correct Ashtanga Vinyasa system means that the student will progress quickly and develop an enjoyable personal practice, bringing health to both body and mind. The Ashtanga Intensive is appropriate for both beginner and advanced students.

Price: $200 USD  Register NOW

Ever gone in to adjust a student and left them a bit more confused? This unique hands-on course is designed for new and experienced teachers to increase mastery of yogic adjustments. This intensive course covers the safest and most effective ways to adjust students in order for them to achieve the full benefits of the postures. While many yoga studios are moving away from hands-on adjustments due to liability concerns, Tattvaa Yoga Shala believes that adjustments are integral to deepen a students practice in group class setting. Participants will learn a toolbox of adjustments for the asanas in the Primary Series and more. As a hand-on course, you will gain experience and confidence in making adjustments with rare feedback from other class participants. Common alignment issues will be addressed. Taught by Sr. Teacher Trainer Kamal Singh; known for his supported yet powerful adjustments.

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(Note: students are encouraged to enroll simultaneously with the Ashtanga or Art of Adjustment intensive course) Another Rishikesh exclusive, the Pranayama Intensive course will help students build their own pranayama practice. Pranayama is often one of the most powerful and under-practiced limbs of Patanjalis yoga. The course covers the theory and application of numerous pranayamas. Although ancient techniques, this course provides revised, practical pranayamas for the people of today. Students learn how to work with prana, or life force energy, using a safe yet precise approach. Also, students learn about their own breath ratios and methods to deepen their pranayama practice. The Pranayama Intensive is appropriate for both beginner and advanced students.

Price: $100 USD  Register NOW