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Feedback from current and past students is perhaps the best indication of how satisfied they feel after attending the yoga programs that I offer.
Pranayama and Meditation Intensive
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Pranayama Intensive Feedback
It was an awesome experience overall, I learnt all the pranayama techniques the right way. The Yoga sutras/Gita explanation daily was truly one of the best part of the class as you explain what are the goals of yoga and why it is important. Practicing Yoga Nidhra everyday taught me how to keep my mind from wandering and try to focus on relaxing by going through each part of body. I liked the way you used the actual asana names like Marjariasana rather than the cat/cow pose, or the English translated names, felt authentic. "1. How breathing can affect your emotions, overall well-being and improve health. It was an awesome experience overall, I learnt all the pranayama techniques the right way. The Yoga sutras/Gita explanation daily was truly one of the best part of the class as you explain what are the goals of yoga and why it is important. Practicing Yoga Nidhra everyday taught me how to keep my mind from wandering and try to focus on relaxing by going through each part of body. I liked the way you used the actual asana names like Marjariasana rather than the cat/cow pose, or the English translated names, felt authentic. Takeaways: "1. How breathing can affect your emotions, overall well-being and improve health. 2. Yoga is not just asanas. Ultimate goal is to calm the mind 3. It is important to keep reminding ourselves of the higher goals and teachings of Gita/Yoga sutras.
- Priyha Thirukonda
Wonderful eye opening experience and Fortunate to have Subhash-ji around accessible in this area. The best investment I ever made.
- Laxmi Vellanki
It was very enjoyable As always—pranayama is so important to focus and meditation, can calm or invigorate. You introduced basic pranayama and built from there so that we were prepared for each next step.
- Brenda Cleveland
Amazing! Practice is important, continuity helps and breathing right helps in so many ways
- Anu Surya
Once again I really enjoyed this class!! Keeping a pranayama routine helps me feel good! Every time I do this intensive I feel so good :)
- Ana Cardia
This is my first instructor-led pranayama course and it far exceeded my expectations. Subhash ji is a very knowledgeable guruvu and he knows how to teach effectively. Highly organized and in spite of the online session, it was seamless and almost felt like we were in person in the studio. Sessions started on time and Subhash ji gradually introduced new concepts and ensured that we all understood and practiced as prescribed. Highly engaging session and patiently answered all our questions and doubts. 90 minutes passed like 9 seconds 😊.I personally felt highly energized throughout the day and was more focused and happy all day long. This is really a refreshing and transforming session and I am looking forward to the meditation course.
- Shashi Jakkipally
Wonderful as always! Every time I attend the class, I learn something new! Lot of energy all through the day. Also, the techniques you teach are really helping me with my allergies a lot!!! It is so fortunate that I can enjoy the outdoors with out any worries. Thank you so much for all that you do, Subhashji!!!
- Sajini Nair
It was an amazing 14 days for me. I was skeptical about joining when my husband Sundar recommended after his experience. Having learnt from other programs previously, I thought this will be another course I join and then don't practice. But I was convinced this was going to be different within couple of days. Everything about the program, right from the early morning start, the repetitive explanation of each technique, your patient answers for all our questions, being connected to you and the class virtually were all of the wonderful factors that made this a great experience for me. " "1. Early morning yoga is the best 2. Trying patiently and repetitively, instead of pushing too much and giving up soon 3. Pranayama helps with chronic health issues like migraine that no modern medicine has helped & there are certainly so many more like that to be explored and practiced to benefit us."
- Abi Krishnamurthy
The Pranayama Intensive was a rich experience full of wisdom and patient training from a true master. "1. How to incorporate the breathing techniques into my daily practice. 2. Understanding the "why" of these techniques; 3. How the techniques can help meditation be more focused"
- Linda Griffin
Wonderful! Incorporating pranayama techniques while in a yoga pose, metronome assisted breathing, a community feeling.
- Dhruti Dholakia
Very impressive. This is something that I received from this program will be useful for me for life long. Performing Pranayama ( as demonstrated in intensive) in right way is helping me to do Meditation much easier. I remain much more alert now throughout the day than before I took this course.
- Manjusri Basu
wonderful! consistent breathing, cognizance of holding breath, importance of daily exercises.
- Clare Lewis
Great! Pranayama increased energy levels. I can get up early. There's so much to learn in life.
- Srilakshmi Alagharu
Class was excellent and very beneficial. Even though I have learned asanas, I had not had much instruction on pranayama and meditation before. This class exposed me to breathing techniques which I am sure will benefit me in improving my overall health and focus. Over the course of the two weeks, I really felt refreshed and energized after class. What I like about your classes is the fact that you weaved in the benefits of each exercise. In addition you weaved in the theory behind the practice and also incorporated other elements like reading the Gita. Both added to the overall experience and learning in class. I am very happy to have had the opportunity to attend this class despite being in a different city. Ultimate objective of yoga practice is stilling of the wavering mind.
- Archana Raghavan
Good overall experience. I learned more about the different types of pranayama. I learned about which types of pranayama I was most comfortable doing in my own practice. Based on your description of each pranayama, I figured out sequencing for future classes.
- Alexis Lech
It was my first time taking pranayama classes. After the course, I feel empowered to start my own home practice. I feel that I have all the tools to get started right away with home practice. It was truly a positive life changing experience. Your clear instruction and attention to detail made the learning easier. I will keep coming back to more of your classes.
- Divya Vemareddy
Extremely fulfilling and useful! Learned proper sequence of Pranayamas, refinement of the process we were doing earlier, and learned importance of Meditation.
- Dr. Rakesh Mittal
Very enriching and beneficial experience! Commitment, mindfulness while inhaling and exhaling, disciplining the body and mind for overall well being.
- Sangeeta Ramachandran
Fantastic teaching style. Motivated to sign up for another class. Improved my sleep routine, daily mood, and energy levels.
- Anuraag Agarwal
Exceeded expectations! A step further to develop complete yoga practice, awareness about different breathing techniques, experiencing a calm mind even after a chaotic day.
- Ashish Bhateja
This was a very nourishing and supportive experience. Subhash has a very calming energy that translates to the way he guides and instructs the class. His depth of knowledge is expansive and he offers a wellspring of resources on his website. I look forward to attending more classes with Subhash. If one wants to improve their health and become more in tune with their inner life, create a daily practice that includes pranayama, meditation and Asanas. For me, I must always pay attention to my breathing.
- Cori Roth
Excellent! this was second time taking the course and was a great refresher.
- John Gregory
Very Good 👍🙏🙂 A very Wholesome experience of health. A very Wholesome experience of health. Good understanding of Breathing techniques. Benefits of Pranayamam & Meditation.
- Anita Jagath
Very beneficial and good. Wisdom nuggets and Pranayama.
- Uma venkatraman
Overall, the program is very good in terms of content and clarity. I was looking forward for the 90 minute session everyday and I found the energy level up the whole day. The pranayama's in the morning helped me to stay calm and focused. I have setup a routine to wake up by 5.30 AM in the morning and will continue.
- Sundar Kannan
It was a well rounded, beautiful experience of learning and practicing pranayama, asanas and meditation. Benefits of breathing and different techniques involved in breathing. Different cleansing techniques that can be easily implemented in our daily lives. Food intake for overall health.
- Shobha Paradarami
Lovely! 1) pranayama as a practice that can be improved upon in specific ways (not just breathe however I feel like) 2) consistent practice is key to deepening my understanding of yoga 3) intellect and the ego- I’ve been much more aware of my knee jerk reactions (ego) to things and giving my intellect a chance to contribute.
The course is well designed. It is early but it’s nice to have no reason not to make it. The fee is fair, if anything, it’s too low. I would understand if the fee went up but I appreciate how the low cost likely wouldn’t keep anyone from pursuing these teachings.
- Erin Flanagan
Excellent! Lots of knowledge on Pranayama and good practices. I suggest to spend little more time on actual Pranayama practice in class. I felt we spent less time on actual practice as we spent more time on other routines and information sharing.
- Uday Dodla
Excellent experience, I have got hope that yoga will help stabilizing my health and mind.
- Mukund
Wonderful experience as always.
- Sajini
Meditative. ( :) ) Always a wonderful experience to attend classes you teach. I really enjoy them and take away so much that I try to pass on to students I teach.
- Brenda
I feel positive, re-calibrated and re-charged to continue with the routine! I enjoyed getting into the (a) discipline of a routine to be on (before) time by 6 am; (b) I enjoyed the atmosphere of class - students (warm, open, non-judgemental) , place (minimalist , functional, clean), the energy (calm, peace); (c) Also, liked the format of class (Asana+Pranayama+Meditation) interspersed with Subhash-ji's calm,benevolent demeanour and pleasant voice explaining the philosophy in small doses and straight from authentic source -sanskrit words from Patanjali/Pradeepika texts; Subhash-ji's personal attention to guide the students gently and always starting class exactly on time) (d) Subhash-ji is equally vested in the student's commitment to continue with the practice on an ongoing basis ...to that extent Subhash-ji is committed to providing all resources (his recordings etc. ) ...this personal attention is very encouraging and a blessing ...the mark of a true teacher to make the student into a 'disciple' with 'discipline' and guidance! Deep gratitude , love and best wishes for this experience. I have taken many mini-sessions off and on and it always help to come back to get our personal practice 're-calibrated' from the most wonderful teacher of an all-encompassing , comprehensive Yoga Practice.
- Uma
This is my second time attending the Meditation Intensive and I continue to learn and enhance my meditation practice with Subhash's guidance. The language and terminology can be a challenge for me, so even though some of the material may be repetitive from the first time, it is very helpful for me in gaining knowledge and respect for the practice of yoga. And, Subhash always has new stories and ideas to share with us and we have new questions, so the discussions are interesting and informative.
- Gail
One of memorable experience in my life, Practical way of knowing awareness.
- Sandeep Kakani
Amazing! Attending more classes will make the practice so much easier.
Mind and body health improved a lot. Subhashji explains everything so nicely and we get an idea not only how to do yoga but also why we have to do it. Subhashji is an awesome teacher!
- Sajini Nair
I thoroughly enjoyed these 14 days of the Pranayama Intensive. Subhash's instruction is clear and the pace of his classes allows us to think about what we are doing and ask questions before going forward to the next thing. A wonderful way to start the day! Developed deeper understanding of Pranayama practices and motivated me to incorporate them more fully into my daily yoga.
Appreciated continued exposure to yoga philosophy.
- Gail Coles
I truly enjoyed the class. Love the way the class was structured. It started us at the beginning and built on that. Every time I take the class I learn a little more and go deeper into my pranayama practice. Thank you for offering you time to do this. Pranayama is good for developing calmness in my spirit; I begin to understand my behavior by the many insights I have during the practice; finally, I have found that my anger and fear diminish with a regular practice.
- Brenda Cleveland
I really enjoyed the pranayama intensive overall. Subhash has a clear and concise way of teaching the techniques, and gives ample repetition and time to practice them in class. By the end of the intensive, I had a good working knowledge of several pranayama techniques and was comfortable practicing them on my own at home.
I will admit that I have been hesitant to join an intensive because of the early start time, but once I committed to waking up early and practiced it for two weeks, I have found that it's made me more productive and less stressed. I plan to continue waking up early as a result of participating in this class.
- Christina Thompson
Fantastic! Clear Instuctions and guidance; Authenticity of source for instructions; Excellent Time Management.
- Rammohan Yallapragada
Super satisfied and grateful to have been a participant. This was my first experience in a workshop of this kind and it did not disappoint. I joined the workshop because I wanted to learn some effective techniques for breathing and stress management, which I was able to learn relatively quickly and efficiently. This workshop teaches you fundamentals that are important for every aspect of life. I highly recommend!
Sreelakshmi Yallapragada
It was a wonderful experience specially to restart my health routine n life style again!
- Sujata Nikam
Amazing experience learning yoga with Shubhash! A must do in lifetime.
- Hetal Tank
Great! Most of us learn by repetition. It might be a good idea to allocate 15-20 mins and practice every day for the 'basic' pranayama without any variation so it becomes an involuntary set.
- Vimal Krishnamurthi
Pranayama is a very important part of yoga. It helps me focus, calms me during the practice and throughout the day, helps me sleep better and also helps me be more open to others.
- Brenda Cleveland
I participated in the Pranayama Intensive via Facebook Live and found it to be a very valuable experience and certainly worthwhile of my time. The sessions were informative, clearly taught and interesting. I look forward to incorporating these breathing practices more fully into my personal yoga sessions, now having a better understanding of technique and significance. Some days my Ego tried to influence me to hit the snooze button, but my Intellect got me up and onto my yoga mat by 6AM. Even though I participated from home and could have watched the video later in the day, it was important for me to commit to the 6AM timeframe. Definitely exceeded my expectations!
- Gail Coles
This was a fantastic experience! It was a wonderful way to start my day and hope my travel schedule allows me to participate again soon. I enjoyed the variety of the different breathing exercises and found it fascinating how much more energy I felt in the afternoons. I also felt that breathing relaxed my muscles much more than just asanas. I feel like I have a much better sense of the role of both in preperation for mediation.
- Anne Mikelonis
I love the Pranayama Intensive, this one is by far my very favorite intensive program. I love the way I feel after the class, the breathing exercises open up my lungs and makes me feel really good. Also, I feel more centered and balanced throughout my day when I begin with the yoga practice. Before I used to practice mostly asanas, but now Pranayama became my favorite part of yoga. Thank you Subhash! :)
- Ana Cardia
Positive and refreshing experience!
- Ashwin Palani
Awesome! Loved the pace, the individual attention Subhash ji manages to provide even when there are 30 students, the passion with which Subhash Ji teaches is inspiring and motivating.
- Anu Surya
Excellent!
- Bipin Gadi
Great. I started the first class with a very, very bad attitude. The class began turning that around. I feel so much better. Thanks to yoga.
- Brenda Clevelan
Great rejuvenating experience!
- Venkat Venkatakrishnan
Great! I learned how to properly breathe and feel refresehd.
- Shivani Devaguptapu
I was very glad I made the time to take the class.
- Latha Hutchigowder
The Pranayama intensive exceeded my expectations. I really liked the way the class weaved the pranayama techniques into all other aspects of yoga. It was not just on technique, but also covered application, benefits, and theory behind them. I only had a little exposure to a few of the techniques that were covered and have always had an interest to learn more. With the internet, the information is available and relatively easy to find, but finding an instructor to give some history and discuss the experiences with the techniques is not easy to find. I am grateful to have found Subhash and his studio and feel this will be an integral part of my teacher training.
- Scott Hicks
After Intensive I feel more active, strong, enthusiastic and vital energetic in my body especially in my lungs. I started to wake up at 6 am with pleasure and practice Subhash's recommended daily routine. I improved my Ujjayi Pranayama and started to practice Kapalabhati, Rapid and Bhramari every day. I started to practice Neti with nasal cleansing pot. I started to reread the authentic yoga scripture the Yoga Sutras which supports me in my everyday life.
- Nina Ellis
Had a wonderful experience, the class has such a good balance of Yoga, Pranayama and introduction to meditation. Every morning I woke up fresh looking forward for the class.
Love the enthusiasm of Subhashji and the world of information that is available on his blog. Subhashji is so readily available and is willing to answer any questions / doubts that come up. He is very knowledgeable and is practicing what he teaches.
- Srinivas Sunkara
Enjoyed the training and it exceeded my expectation in every account.
- Santha Kumar
The program was very well designed and Subhas Ji guided us step by step with all details of Pranayama techniques. I am not sure if i would known so much from elsewhere. The reason of doing Pranayama and the benefits were felt by me by the time we finished the Program.
- Amitabh Misro
Very informative and positive as always. Every workshop I take with you I learn more and more, you might be teaching the same thing that you have taught before that I've already heard, but maybe I wasn't readyto hear it before, so it's like reading a good book or hearing a beautiful piece of music, you learn something new every time.
- Camille Bautista
A GREAT EXPERIENCE..... This class had brought my awareness about pranayama and yoga to another level. It's truly enlightening. The classes are very well balanced. Pranayama is really helpful, my energy levels are consistent through out the day. Looking forward to join more sessions and workshops. Thank you Subhash Ji... You are an excellent instructor.... Your respect to YOGA is very inspiring...
- Varsha Peddi
This was a wonderful experience. I have come to realize how much breathing can positively enhance my mood, vitality, thinking and comfort. Subhash is an excellent teacher, grounding the class in both the techniques and the underlying history and philosophy. Several times during the 14 days he sent out updates via email, listing what we had covered and what was coming up. Included in these updates were links to additional information, photos, videos and audio that help the student learn and enjoy the experience of Yoga. Subhash's enthusiasm and diligence as an instructor made the intensive a true pleasure to attend.
- Jim Lyda
I absolutely LOVED the Pranayama intensive, it was one of the best experiences I had so far and for sure the best one with yoga ever!
I never before saw yoga the way I do now. I learned so much with you Subhash. I truly appreciate your knowledge and wisdom, I hope one day, as I grow up and mature, I can find myself in a position of being just like you are today. What an inspiration you are for me and what great value I got from this class!
I love all I learned, and I am looking forward to learning more!
I like the way class was designed, the breathing techiniques, repetition, the explanations behind each breathing and why it is good, the benefits it brings to the body, whether is is cooling or generate heat.
I felt amazing with these breathing techniques, I never heard of them before and I love each one, I like the way I felt after class too, like as my lungs were clear and open, and my energy level was so high, I truly enjoyed that.
My goal sure is to develop this practice at home, create the discipline and daily routine, so I can practice my pranayama and meditation anywhere I am!
- Ana Cardia
Useful, stimulating and health enhancing. Three takeaways:
For yoga to be life enhancing;
1) Practice it everyday.
2) yoga has eight limbs; to say I practice yoga everyday means I try practicing all eight aspects of Yoga meaning, Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama ---- and the rest.
3) Set a schedule so it is easier to make one's practice a daily ritual.
- Vasudha Gupta
I thoroughly enjoyed the 12-day pranayama intensive class. I came away feeling calmer and healthier (I didn't drink any alcohol or have any animal products except yogurt and cheese and half and half). I found that I bickered less with my husband. That's a great thing because a little bickering can lead to some full blown arguments at times. I was worn out from the classes in part because I wasn't used to the early start but also because I may have tried to hard. I believe when I practice at home and become more familiar with pranayama techniques, I will relax into it more.
- Brenda Cleveland
I learned so much as usual and thank you so much for your generosity of heart and knowledge.
- Camille Bautista
It has been transformation for me. This was my very first introduction to yoga. I just finished 21 day Yoga & 11 day Pranayama back to back classes. I absolutely love everything about this experience. Now I am doing yoga everyday, considering my busy schedule, I never thought I will devote so time. All credit goes to Subhashji, he is very systematic. Along with purpose, benefits he also explains philosophy and ancient context which actually makes big difference.
It's very clean, yoga-friendly atmosphere. I highly recommend the Integral Yoga studio to anyone interested. From my experience, this is absolutely the best place if you want to get introduced to Yoga.
- Milind Bagade
Enjoyed the pace,promptness, the "Why" discussion, the "how" demonstration and personal feedback and the caring guidance of Subhash-ji. Thank you!
- Uma Venkatraman
