Tirthankarasana: A Comprehensive Introduction to Jain Yoga Practice
Course Number: 4001
The goal of Jain yoga and meditation is to make progress towards liberation. The purpose of this course is to learn the proper practice of āsanas (poses) related to each of the 24 Tīrthaṅkāras, integrated with related mantras. Each class will consist of yogāsanas, mantras, prāṇāyāma, and dhyāna along with related theory. By dedicated practice of these limbs of yoga, we honour the Tīrthaṅkāras and are continuously inspired by their example.
Jain yoga can be practiced by Jains of all sects, as well as by non-Jains. Students will start to understand the true potential of the soul by understanding how the practice of Jain yoga can help shed karma, prevent the influx of new karma, and allow an individual to progress in spiritual development. This is a course of learning and doing. Theoretical background will be provided, but you will be expected to practice what is being taught to the best of your ability.
Yoga, Self-care and Spirituality
Shanti Parakh
Jain yoga can be practiced by Jains of all sects, as well as by non-Jains. Students will start to understand the true potential of the soul by understanding how the practice of Jain yoga can help shed karma, prevent the influx of new karma, and allow an individual to progress in spiritual development. This is a course of learning and doing. Theoretical background will be provided, but you will be expected to practice what is being taught to the best of your ability.
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Yoga, Self-care and Spirituality Instructor
Shanti Parakh
Shanti Parakh, MA, MSc is an internationally known yoga teacher, reflexologist, metaphysician and healer. He served for many years as the vice-chair of the International Mahavir Jain Mission Canada, having been appointed directly by the chair and founder, Acharya Sushil Kumar.
Even though Shanti was educated in the sciences from the Indian Institute of Technology, he has been practicing/teaching yoga for over 55 years and has been reading palms and working on the hands and feet for over 50 years. Shanti has won championships in hatha yoga and has taught at Brock University, the State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo State College, Niagara University, and other colleges in the Buffalo area.
Shanti has appeared on television programs in the Niagara Region, Toronto, and western New York. There have been articles about Shanti in major newspapers across the United States, Canada, and India. He has published books and posters on yoga and reflexology. Shanti has lectured on and demonstrated yoga at international conferences in India, Canada, and the USA. Shanti holds a Master of Arts degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo and a Master of Science degree from the Indian Institute of Technology in Mumbai where he was a silver medalist. Learn more about Shanti on his website.
Even though Shanti was educated in the sciences from the Indian Institute of Technology, he has been practicing/teaching yoga for over 55 years and has been reading palms and working on the hands and feet for over 50 years. Shanti has won championships in hatha yoga and has taught at Brock University, the State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo State College, Niagara University, and other colleges in the Buffalo area.
Shanti has appeared on television programs in the Niagara Region, Toronto, and western New York. There have been articles about Shanti in major newspapers across the United States, Canada, and India. He has published books and posters on yoga and reflexology. Shanti has lectured on and demonstrated yoga at international conferences in India, Canada, and the USA. Shanti holds a Master of Arts degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo and a Master of Science degree from the Indian Institute of Technology in Mumbai where he was a silver medalist. Learn more about Shanti on his website.