Learn the complete and traditional system of Hatha Yoga Mudras directly from the teachings of Guruji BNS Iyengar, the world’s senior living Ashtanga Yoga teacher and one of Krishnamacharya’s last living disciples still living today at age 98.
For the first time ever, Guruji’s Mudra lectures are subtitled for ease of understanding. We have been working very hard to provide complete subtitles for each lecture. This provides invaluable assistance in understanding the lesson as Guruji teaches it.
MUDRA IS TRULY ONE OF THE MOST FASCINATING PRACTICES OF HATHA YOGA. Guruji BNS Iyengar explains: According to the Kashyapa Upanishad, there were originally 300 Mudras. Of these 300, 20 have survived to the present day. These are the 20 we will be learning.
Mudra means seal, or locking the Prana Vayu by effort in our bodies. This seal can only be locked by ourselves, and no other person or being other than ourselves can unlock it once established in the practice of Mudra.
YOGA MUDRA IS A DISAPPEARING SYSTEM OF YOGIC KNOWLEDGE. It is very difficult to find teachers who teach this esoteric system of Yogic knowledge. This course is a precious opportunity to learn this ancient and powerful system of Yoga directly from 98 year old Ashtanga legend, BNS Iyengar, an original student of Krishnamacharya.
In this 4-month certification training course, we will meet on Zoom once a week, every Tuesday for 75 minutes. We will watch Guruji BNS lecture as he gives the complete philosophical & metaphorical explanation of 1-2 mudras per week, guiding us through the instructions on how to practice it, while his longtime student Joey Paz types demonstrates and types in the chat box to help interpret Guruji’s mystical teachings. After the lecture, we will practice and discuss each mudra together under Joey’s guidance, ensuring comprehension and awareness of the proper procedure.
This is the deepest dive into the philosophy and practice of Pranayama that you can find outside of traveling to Mysore India in person.
Please note that Guruji BNS has recently announced his retirement from teaching online, but has instructed his student Joey Paz to carry these lessons forward. Thus, Guruji BNS will not be joining live in the Zoom classes- but rather we will view the recordings of his previous Mudra course together as a group, and practice each Mudra together afterwards under Joey’s guidance. Joey has been working hard to subtitle each lesson from Guruji’s previous online lectures to make his teaching more easily understandable and accessible for all students. In addition to this, Joey will be available for guidance and one-on-one support throughout the entire course. Proceeds from the course will be delivered to Guruji BNS in Mysore as well as helping to supply continuing education scholarships for students facing economic challenges in India, SE Asia, Mexico, and other countries with developing economies.
In addition to the live Zoom links, you will receive the recording of the lesson each week, so that if you cannot attend the Zoom class each week, you may still follow the course at your own pace. You will also receive a weekly PDF instruction guide with step by step instructions on how to conduct each Mudra, directly from Guruji’s personal writings. This treasure trove of profound and traditional yogic knowledge will be yours to keep for life.
These 20 Mudras that we will learn constitute a traditional lineage of Hatha Yoga Mudra coming down to us through the teachings of Krishnamacharya himself, transmitted by one of his last living direct disciples.
Upon completion of the course, you will receive an official certification stating that you have learned this traditional Yoga Mudra system directly from Guruji BNS Iyengar and Joey Paz
What you will receive in this course:
-20 live Zoom classes (20-25 hours total of lecture & instruction) directly from Sri BNS Iyengar and Joey Paz
- Recordings of all 20 lessons (yours to keep for life)
- In-depth PDF workbook containing the philosophical explanations and complete step-by-step
instructions for all 20 Mudras
- Lifetime individual consultation with Joey as needed, who has 10 years of experience training directly
under Guruji BNS
- An authorized Certificate of Completion, stating that you have learned this entire system of Mudra
directly from the teachings of Guruji BNS Iyengar himself
- A deep and profound understanding of this powerful Yogic system that you will carry for the rest of
your life.
The course will proceed as follows:
Classes will take place every Tuesday at 7:30am USA Pacific time/9:30pm India time from October 22, 2024 to Feb. 18, 2025
Nov. 12 - Introduction to Yoga Mudra /
Nov. 19 - Jalandhara Bandha Mudra
Nov. 26 - Uddiyana Bandha Mudra
Dec. 3 - Mula Bandha Mudra
Dec. 10- Maha Bandha Mudra
Dec. 17 - Nabho Mudra & Manduka Mudra
Dec. 24- Bhujangi Mudra
Dec. 31 - Kaakaa Mudra
Jan. 7- Mathangi Mudra & Thaataka Mudra
Jan. 14- Viparita Karani Mudra & Thaadana Kriya Mudra
Jan. 21- Maha Veda Mudra
Jan. 28 - Shambhavi Mudra / Shanmukhi Mudra
Feb. 4 - Shakti Chalana Mudra
Feb. 11 - Ashwini Mudra & Pashini Mudra
Feb. 18- Maha Mudra / Khechari Mudra / Course conclusion
This course constitutes the complete Mudra curriculum of Sri BNS Iyengar, who is the last surviving students of Sri T. Krishnamacharya, AKA “the father of modern yoga” who is still living and teaching Ashtanga Yoga today. As such, BNS and his teachings represent an important thread in an ancient stream of Yoga Parampara, or the transmission of traditional Yogic teachings from teacher to student since time immemorial.
About the Instructor:
Joey Paz (E-RYT 500, YACEP) has traveled to Mysore, India, almost annually since 2013, studying assiduously with his teacher, Guruji BNS Iyengar, to acquire this Mudra system in its entirety. Joey is fully authorized by Guruji BNS to host this course.
Course Fees:
$88 if registered by October 15, 2024 / $108 after October 15
($54 scholarship rate / Citizens of India)
PROCEEDS FROM THIS COURSE WILL GO TO GURUJI BNS IYENGAR IN MYSORE
We have a limited number of scholarships available. Please contact Joey on WhatsApp at +1 4058239919 to request a scholarship discount price.