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Deal with The Body ۰ Heal with The Mind: The Art of Viniyoga Therapy

23-25 May 2025

23-25 May | Starstreet Precinct

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ABOUT THE WORKSHOP

 

An ancient philosophy and practice that originated in India, Viniyoga has been a system of health and well-being for thousands of years. Its rich approach combined with simplicity in implementation has sustained its role in nourishing people for generations.

 

One of the key advantages of a system like Viniyoga is that it views the human system as a holistic entity and hence approaches health and well-being from this perspective. This is why it offers so many tools in the healing process that address the holistic human system.

 

Though yoga today is associated mostly with postures, it is just one of the many tools that yoga has to offer. Some of the most profound tools in Viniyoga include conscious breathing regulation, meditation, lifestyle changes, visualisations, use of vocal sounds, and food specifications among many others. This makes the healing process very comprehensive and extremely specific to the individual.

 

The other key advantage of Viniyoga is that it empowers people in the healing process. Rather than being a passive recipient of treatment, the student is actively engaged in the path to well-being and is primarily responsible for his/her recovery. The role of the teacher is merely as a guide in directing the student to the tools for recovery and teaching the right way to implement them. Once this is done, it’s then up to the student to practise it diligently, observe changes, and notify the teacher as needed. Thus, the healing comes from within the student rather than from the outside.

 

This powerful system has helped many thousands of students who have sought yoga as the solution to their problems. This great art was perfected and presented by T Krishnamacharya and disseminated around the world through his son and successor TKV Desikachar. They healed and revived countless people from all kinds of issues through this holistic yet simple approach. This work is being carried on now by Dr Kausthub Desikachar, grandson of T Krishnamacharya and son of TKV Desikachar.

 

Dr. Kausthub Desikachar is the successor and current lineage holder of the classical Viniyoga tradition of T Krishnamacharya & TKV Desikachar. He is an acclaimed yoga teacher, yoga therapist, healer, and spiritual adviser.  His objectives include the sharing of the authentic teachings of Yoga to the modern era as well as building bridges between different healing modalities to promote physical, emotional, social and spiritual health.

 

This workshop will present the essential principles of the holistic approach of Viniyoga as a complementary system of health and well-being. It will also offer experiential practices that participants can benefit from. Suitable for yoga teachers, yoga therapists, healthcare professionals, and anyone interested in the holistic approach of health and wellness.

SCHEDULE

23 – 25 May, Friday – Sunday (a total 15.0 hours)

 

Daily Schedule

Friday, 25 May, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Saturday, 26 May, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (12:30PM – 2:00pm meal break)

Sunday, 27 May, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (12:30PM – 2:00pm meal break)

TUITION

Full Workshop  (Total 15.0 hours)

Super Early-Bird Price: HKD2,880 (ends 31March)

Early-Bird Price: HKD3,230 (ends 20 April)

Regular Price: HKD3,800

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LOCATION
Starstreet Precinct
Wanchai
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3-19 Wing Fung Street, Starstreet Precinct, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
About Dr. Kausthub Desikachar

Dr. Kausthub Desikachar is a renowned yoga therapist, teacher, scholar, and the successor of the classical yoga tradition of T. Krishnamacharya and T.K.V. Desikachar. He is the grandson of T. Krishnamacharya, often referred to as the “father of modern yoga,” and the son of T.K.V. Desikachar, a highly respected yoga teacher and therapist.

 

Dr. Kausthub Desikachar is known for his expertise in Viniyoga, a therapeutic and adaptive approach to yoga that tailors practices to the individual’s needs. He is also a skilled practitioner of yoga therapy, which integrates yoga principles with healing techniques to address physical, emotional and mental health issues.

 

In addition to his therapeutic work, he is an author, educator and advocate for preserving and promoting the traditional teachings of yoga. He travels globally to conduct workshops, trainings and lectures, sharing the wisdom of the Krishnamacharya lineage.

 

His work emphasises the holistic application of yoga, combining physical postures (asanas), breathwork (pranayama), meditation and philosophy to support personal growth and healing. 

  • The Lineage Holder of the Viniyoga® Tradition
  • Visiting Professor at S-VYASA, Bengaluru, India
  • Adjunct Faculty of CYTER, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, India
  • Research Board Member, Patanjali Research Foundation, India
  • International Advisor to Mitra ASBL, Belgium
  • International Advisor to Pranamanas Yoga, Spain
  • International Advisor to Be Yoga, Norway
  • Yoga Therapy Advisor to Platinum Hospitals, Mumbai, India
  • Editorial Board Member - SPPPRC, Indian Yoga Association, INDIA
  • Editorial Board Member of Annals of Yoga and Physical Therapy, USA
  • Life Member of Indian Yoga Association, INDIA
  • Member of American Psychological Association, USA
  • Member of International Positive Psychological Association, USA
  • Life Member of Indian School of Psychology Association, India