My body My Temple
Fr Joe Pereira – A Yogic Priest with an angelic voice
Fr Joe Pereira, the founder of the Kripa Foundation, has been practicing the Iyengar style of yoga for the past 49 years. After learning the wonders of Yoga from Guruji B.K.S Iyengar, Fr. Joe has been working on the rehabilitation of HIV patients and people afflicted with drug and alcohol abuse through his holistic approach to yoga. He was granted the Padma Shri Award (the highest civilian award bestowed by the Government of India) in 2009 for his social work.
He was also the recipient of the National Excellence Lifetime Achievement Award in 2014, awarded by the President of India. After several years of drug-addiction research, Father Joe has recently presented his latest book “Addiction – A Spiritual Paradox.” written jointly with Dr. Ashok Bedi, a Jungian analyst in Chicago.
What is the workshop about?
“My body My Temple” is a 2-day yoga workshop led by Padma Shri Award & National Excellence Lifetime Achievement Award winner and one of the most esteemed Iyengar Yoga teachers Fr. Joe Pereira that deals getting back to your best self after facing the dangers of COVID-19
Props you will learn to use?
Chair, blanket, belts, bolster, mat
- Rs.800 for full 2 days workshop(15 days access)
FAQ
This workshop covers many breathing exercises that help keep the respiratory system healthy, which can come in handy anytime.
The workshop is available in English.
Anyone who is looking to improve their breathing and boost their immune system.
World Yoga Day 2021
Eyal Shifroni is an ardent student of Shri. B. K. S Iyengar who certified him as a Senior Intermediate III in 2009. He began practising yoga in 1978 and started teaching in 1985 in Israel and around the world. As one of Israel’s most senior yoga teachers, Eyal has been an active member of the Iyengar Yoga Association in Israel and has actively conducted teacher training courses and offered certification for the past several years. Eyal has written several articles and books about the practice and philosophy of yoga. His books are a practical guide presenting standard and innovative usages of yoga props. He dives deep in his books about the mental and physical aspects of human nature. How sequential yoga asanas can foster mutual development of mental and physical faculties by bringing in confidence, balance, and optimism. He is also the Director of the Iyengar Yoga Center of Zikhron Ya’akov, Israel.
What is the workshop about?
“ A 3-day workshop that started on 21st June 2021 World Yoga Day. The workshop was led by Padma Shri award winner Fr. Joe Pereira. This workshop focuses on how yoga can help strengthen your lungs and gain immunity.
Props you will learn to use?
Chair, block, ropes, belts, bolsters, blankets.
- Rs.1500 for full 3 days workshop(15 days access)
FAQ
From beginners to regular practitioners this workshop can be helpful to all.
The workshop is available in English.
This workshop will help you understand the working of your respiratory system and immune system, and you will learn how to strengthen both through yoga.
