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ParamYoga and Antarang Holistic Wellness Introduce India’s First Somatic Vedic Yoga Educator Program to certify practitioners to spread its benefit
Times of India (Press coverage) – ParamYoga, Maharashtra’s only yoga institute accredited by the Ministry of AYUSH, in collaboration with Antarang Holistic Wellness Centre, is launching India’s first Somatic Vedic Yoga Educator Program in January 2025. The brainchild of Ramesh Lakshmanan, India’s only licensed Hanna Somatics practitioner and Director of Antarang Holistic Wellness Center, the course uniquely combines ancient yogic traditions with modern somatic science. This program, driven by Lakshman’s expertise, is designed to holistically address the physical and psychological dimensions of wellness, paving the way for a new era in integrative health education and practice.
India’s First Somatic Vedic Yoga Centre To Open In Pune – All You Need To Know
Free Press Journal (Press coverage) – The course is set to begin in January 2025, blending the ancient practices of Somatic Movement Therapy, Hatha Yoga, and Vedic Mantras to create a comprehensive approach to physical and emotional healing
ParamYoga, Maharashtra’s only yoga institute accredited by the Ministry of AYUSH, in collaboration with Antarang Holistic Wellness Centre, is launching India’s first Somatic Vedic Yoga Educator Programme in Pune. The course is set to begin in January 2025, blending the ancient practices of Somatic Movement Therapy, Hatha Yoga, and Vedic Mantras to create a comprehensive approach to physical and emotional healing.
My journey with Yoga
My Journey into the wonderful world of Yoga began about 28 years ago. As busy young chartered accountant- work was the sole focus of my life and everything else had taken a backseat, including health and exercise. My overworked body however couldn’t handle the lifestyle anymore and it protested in the form of spondylitis- leading me to forced bed rest and moving about with a collar.
One day, while I was in the process of getting physiotherapy for my spondylitis, my wife Chitra informed me -‘I’ve heard that yoga is good for health, I’ve already paid the fees for a Yoga class- you must start.’ That one decision changed the trajectory of my life.
This was the beginning of the journey with my teacher, Mrs Usha Karnik. During the initial days, I was unable to do many asanas because of the spondylitis. However, my teacher was persistent and soon I was able to do more and more practices and in around 8 months, I was able to practice asanas like head stands which were not permitted for those with spondylitis.
Natraj Ramakrishna on his Health Approach
Background:
1. I have been a Hypertension patient for the past forty years. Medical reason: Unknown. My BP reading would be 160/100 when I wake up and vary between 190/110 and 210/120 during the day. In times of extreme stress, I have recorded 220/130. I was admitted to hospital for a different ailment (I will deal with it below). I also suffered from sleep apnea and I believe this problem was further accentuated because of my large belly.