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MANTRA RAHASYA : Secrets of Sounds

A Continuing Education Seminar for KHYF Yoga Teacher Trainers

29 Aug - 05 Sep 2010

MANTRA RAHASYA : Secrets of Sounds | A Continuing Education Seminar for KHYF Teacher Trainers near St Albans, UK
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KHYF Continuing Education
Greetings from the Krishnamacharya Healing and Yoga Foundation (KHYF), the official umbrella organization that represents the holistic yoga
tradition of Yogacarya Sri T Krishnamacharya, and networks all yoga teachers, yoga teacher trainers and yoga therapists in this lineage.

The main objectives of the KHYF are:

• Creation of an umbrella organization that will link all certified teachers and students worldwide who study and teach in the holistic teaching
tradition of T Krishnamacharya.

• Evolving a common curriculum of the highest standards that will form the basis of all KHYF Yoga educational and training programs, thus aiding
in cross-cultural recognition, exchange of resources and continuing education.

• Promotion and support of a highly skilled and interactive network of certified teachers and therapists committed to sharing Yoga with the
public as an alternate healing methodology.

• Collaboration with healing professionals from other fields, as well as development and implementation of new paradigms for enhancing human
health and well being.
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• Development and sharing of educational resources with the public, including a simple, accessible online database for locating teachers in the
Krishnamacharya tradition.

Consistent with its mission of creating and providing high standards of professional teaching
in the areas of Yoga and Yoga Therapy, the KHYF offers Continuing Education opportunities
on a regular basis to its members.

These avenues can be pursued by its members through their own mentors, other mentors
of the KHYF, affiliate centers of the KHYF, or the KHYF directly. The KHYF plans conferences
and seminars on a regular basis to fulfill this need. This Continuing Education Seminar is one
such avenue.

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 INVITATION LETTER
Dear KHYF Yoga Teacher Trainers,

Greetings from the Krishnamacharya Healing & Yoga Foundation. It gives me great pleasure in welcoming you to “MANTRA RAHASYA : Secrets of
Sounds”, a continuing education seminar especially designed for KHYF Yoga Teacher Trainers.

Over the years, I have taught many students individually, both in India and abroad, who have gone on to become fine teachers and exemplary examples for
others, who learn from them. The quality of teachings from these KHYF Teachers is excellent and it continuously provides higher standards for even other
traditions to emulate. At the same time, we must not become complacent about our work, and especially our role as a student.

It is my observation that, owing to the different personalities, experiences and understanding of many students who have learnt from me individually, there
exists some differences and in some cases some gaps, in understanding of some of the fundamental concepts of our teaching. As prudent indivduals it must
be our responsibility to work to reducing these so that the quality of the teachings does not get watered down through generations.

As Yoga Teacher Trainers, we influence future generations of Yoga Teachers, and hence carry an important dharma in this living teaching tradition. I firmly
4 believe that reducing the gaps of knowledge at the level of the Yoga Teacher Trainers will organically, enhance standards among their own student - teachers.
It is the reason why a series of Continuing Education Seminars have been planned, especially designed for the KHYF Yoga Teacher Trainers. I take it as my
responsibility to help reduce the gaps, by providing this avenue for learning, and I hope that you will take it as yours to take this opportunity for learning.

The first seminar of this series was focused on Prayanama, and was a grand success. It
brought much coherence to the group of trainers. I see that another area of great interest
is mantra-s. My view is that it will become very useful to many practitioners in the future,
specially in the area of healing, and hence chose it as our next topic.

It is my strong recommendation that all KHYF Yoga Teacher Trainers will

participate in this seminar, so that our already high standards are sustained.

I look forward to welcoming you all to this seminar in England

TKV Desikachar 10 Sep 2009

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MANTRA RAHASYA : SECRETS OF SOUNDS
Among the many tools that are used in yoga, Mantra-s held a special place for the yogis of the past, as they are the means to reach the core within
us. Mantra-s are subtle tools that engage our internal faculties, and influence change from within us. Hence, the power of mantra-s has commanded
great respect among yogi-s of the past, and is often considered one of the most important tools of Yoga Practices.

However, little is known about the principles and practice of mantra-s, especially among the yogi-s of the modern era. This could be attributed
to a few reasons, including the belief of many traditional yogi-s that not everyone was ready for mantra practice, and hence guarded them very
carefully.

Another reason is that many of these mantra-s were taught through an oral tradition, and little documentation was done concerning this topic.
However, we are fortunate to have had an extraordinary yogi in T Krishnamacharya, who not only was an expert in the field of mantra-s, but also
provided a means to understand and apply these principles for serious yoga practitioners. A synthesis of this knowledge is what will be offered
through this special seminar, which will include some of the following topics

• Definitions of Mantra-s
• Kinds, Classification & Components of Mantra-s
• Fundamental Philosophical Principles of Mantra-s 5
• Parameters to consider when initiating Mantra practice
• Conventional procedure for practicing Mantra-s
• Stages of Mantra Practice
• Applicability of Mantra practice for different purposes.
• Role of Mantras in Meditation, and its applications
• Examples of commonly used Mantra-s and how they can be practiced.
• Meaning and symbolism of commonly used Mantra-s

Who Can Participate?

The seminar is open only to KHYF Yoga Teacher Trainers, and some of the KHYF members who
are students of TKV Desikachar for more than 15 years.

Other KHYF Yoga Teachers, who have teaching experience of more than 15 years, may apply to
be placed on a waiting list, and if some spots are still open, they may be offered a space.

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 SEminar Faculty

TKV Desikachar
Son and Student of T Krishnamacharya, TKV Desikachar is the founder of Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram (KYM) as well as the Krishnamacharya
Healing & Yoga Foundation (KHYF). Desikachar has been a student and teacher of Yoga since the 1960s, and is renowned internationally as
the one who has brought Yoga Therapy to the forefront, especially in the eyes of the modern medical community. Author of numerous books
and articles on Yoga, Desikachar is currently acknowledged as the lineage holder of his father’s holistic yoga teaching tradition. He was a
special guest faculty at the Colgate University, New York, for whose India Study Group Programs, he was leading the Yoga curriculum. He is
also a member of the board of the Healing Yoga Foundation, in San Francisco, a center modeled on the Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram.
Desikachar continues his private teaching practice in Chennai, and also participates in KHYF Training Programs and Continuing Education
Conferences worldwide.

TKV Desikachar will be assisted in this seminar by Kausthub Desikachar.

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SEMINAR Dates
Registration: 14:00h onwards on 29 August 2010
Summit Begins: 09:30h on 30 August 2010
Summit Ends: 12:00h on 05 September 2010

Participants are required to arrive at the latest on the afternoon of 29 August 2010, to complete registration and check-in formalities. If you
are coming earlier than this date, or staying on for a further day, please contact our local administrator and inform them in advance, so that
accommodation may be arranged for you earlier, at an additional cost.

CLASS Schedule
The following schedule will apply to the seminar, except on 05 September 2010, when it will end by 12:00h

08:30 to 09:30h Breakfast

09:30 to 10:30h Presentation / Workshop
11:00 to 11:45h Presentation / Workshop 7
12:00 to 12:45h Practice Session
13:00 to 15:00h Lunch Break
15:15 to 15:45h Pranayama Session
16:00 to 17:00h Presentation / Workshop
17:30 to 18:30h Group Practice
18:30 Dinner (19:00 on Friday)

Please note that this timetable may be altered at anytime without prior notification.
This is only an approximate schedule. The detailed final timetable will be emailed to the
confirmed participants on arrival at the event.

Participants of this seminar will be entitled you to accrue KHYF Continuing Education credits. These
can be accumulated towards the mandatory credit requirement for renewal of certification.

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 SUMMIT VENUE
All Saints Pastoral Centre, Shenley Lane, London Colney, Herts. AL2 1AF England
phone + 44 1727 829306 web www.allsaintspc.org.uk

All Saints was built in 1901 as a convent. It stands in its own large grounds where guests may wander and has a Prayer Walk. The main part
of the centre is built round a peaceful quadrangle garden with an inner cloister leading to the meeting rooms on the ground floor. The Centre
also has a Cyber Café.

Accommodation
The Centre can accommodate up to 128 residential delegates in 70 single or 25 twin rooms. All the rooms have washbasins and shaver
sockets together with 13amp sockets. Most are situated on the first floor although a few are on the second floor. There are plenty of showers,
toilets and some baths available close by on each floor. There are utility rooms with kettles for making hot drinks late at night or early in the
morning. Tea, coffee, sugar and milk are provided together with a refrigerator.

8 WHAT TO BRING?
Participants are requested to bring their own mats, bolsters or any other equipment they will need during the seminar. Though some chairs will
be provided at the venue, it is requested that you bring your own cushion for your comfort. You will need to bring your own towel and soap.

HOW TO GET THERE?

There are plenty of ways to get to the venue. You can either drive to the venue, or take
the train or bus to a near by station / bus stop. For visitors from outside the country,
Luton, Gatwick, Stansted and Heathrow are all good airports.

If you are coming by train, St Albans Thameslink Railway Station is the best station
when travelling to the Centre as it provides faster and regular trains and there is a taxi
rank outside.

For a more detailed plan on how to get there, please contact our local administrator via
email, who will be happy to send you a file containing the directions.

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BOARDING AND LODGING OPTIONS To be paid to local administrator only
All participants will be provided lacto-vegetarian buffet for breakfast, lunch and dinner, at the venue. However two different accommodation
options are available for participants of this Seminar. Pricing for the accommodation options are detailed below.

£ 451 For single room Accommodation for the whole event

£ 403 For double room Accommodation for the whole event
Please note that Accommodation prices are in British Pounds (£)

Check In Time: August 29, 2010, 14:00h onwards Check Out Time: September 5, 2010, 12:00h

Booking of Accommodation
Please note that all payments concerning accommodation or lodging must be done through the local administrator only. They may not be
combined with course fee, which needs to be paid directly to the KHYF.

The local administrator of the course will be Yoga Journey, UK 9

Contact Person: Chris Johnson
Contact Address: 88 Grovewood Avenue, Eastwood, Leigh on Sea, Essex, SS9 5EG, UNITED KINGDOM
email: chrisjyogi@aol.com

To book your Accommodation, please make the cheques payable to “Yoga Journey”
and send it with with your full name, address, email, and the dates you are attending to
Chris Johnson, at the mentioned contact address. If you want to consider other modes of
payment like bank transfer etc., please contact the local administrator by email.

PLEASE NOTE: When registering with the local administrator, please submit in
writing, if you have any special dietary preference, such as allergies, intolerance etc.
They will be attended to, consistent with its feasibility.

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COURSE FEE Please note that Registration Fee is in Euros (€)
€ 445 For those who are also doing the CEU Summit 2010
€ 545 For All others

The course fee needs to be paid in full while registering and may be done through credit card (through your KHYF account), or cheque in
the name of “Krishnamacharya Healing & Yoga Foundation”, or wire transfer (details on how to wire money to the KHYF shall be
sent by email to those willing to pay through this mode). A 4% administrative fee will be charged if payments are made through credit card
online. Those using the Wire Transfer procedure will have to pay for the bank charges on both ends.

REGISTRATION PROCEDURE
Participants are required to fill in the enclosed registration form and send it along with payment to the KHYF to the following address:

10 Krishnamacharya Healing & Yoga Foundation

2 (Old # 12) Kandaswamy Street, Off RK Mutt Road
Chennai 600028, INDIA
Fax: +91 44 24934653 Email: courses@khyf.net

Cheques may be sent by mail along with the Registration Form. In case payment is
through wire transfer or through credit card, the Registration Form may be sent by fax or
email, along with a copy of the payment confirmation details (done through either credit
card or wire transfer). On receiving the application form and the course fee, a confirmation
letter will be sent. A final timetable, the details of which group the participant belongs
to, and all other information will be given to the confirmed participants on arrival at the
venue.

We expect the course to be completely full, and hence suggest that you register early
to secure your spot. Please note that there will be No Refunds if you cancel your
participation.

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 To be SENT to the local administrator in UK

LODGING REGISTRATION FORM MANTRA RAHASYA : 29 AUG - 05 SEP 2010

Please print this form and write clearly and in BOLD Letters & send it along with payment to the local administrator in the UK.
First Name Last Name
Email ID Phone Number
Address (Street & Apartment Number) Address (Locality)
City State and Area Code
Country

Accommodation Options (Please choose your option)

[ ] Single Room Accommodation. I am enclosing a cheque for £ 451
[ ] Double Room Accommodation. I am enclosing a cheque for £ 403
[ ] Yes, I know who I want to share my room with _________________________________
[ ] No, I don’t know who I will share with. Please find me one. 11

Dietary Option
[ ] I am a Lacto-Vegetarian.
[ ] I eat meat. I would prefer it in my diet whenever possible
[ ] I have special requests. They are mentioned below
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
_______________________________________

Date :

Signature:

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REGISTRATION FORM Please print this form and write clearly and in BOLD Letters Only.
First Name Last Name
KHYF ID (15 Digit ID) Name of Mentor
Email ID Phone Number
Address (Street & Apartment Number) Address (Locality)
City State and Area Code
Country
Are you a KHYF Yoga Teacher Trainer [ ] YES [ ] NO
If No, for how many years are you teaching yoga in this lineage _____ Years
Are you participating in the CEU Summit 2010 [ ] YES [ ] NO
Payment Option (Please choose one option only)
[ ] Credit Card (An invoice will be raised online through your KHYF membership account, through which it can be paid)
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[ ] Banker’s Cheque (This must be enclosed along with this form and sent to KHYF by registered airmail or courier only)
[ ] Wire Transfer (Bank Transfer details will be emailed to you on request)

Date : Signature:
For Office Use Only:

Registration Form Received:

Payment Received:

Confirmation Letter Sent:

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MARK THESE DATES
31 Aug - 04 Sep 2011 KHYF CEU Summit 2011

05 Sep - 11 Sep 2011 KHYF Seminar for Yoga Teacher Trainers

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For any additional queries, please contact:

Krishnamacharya Healing & Yoga Foundation

2 (Old # 12) Kandaswamy Street, Off RK Mutt Road
Chennai 600028, INDIA

Fax: + 91 44 24934653
email: courses@khyf.net
web: www.khyf.net

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