Italy Master Classes 3 – 6 July Master Class Details
Awakening Journey
Himalayan Hatha Yoga & Pranayama
July 3

Step into the transformative world of Himalayan Hatha Yoga with the renowned master, Yogi Ashokananda, as he guides you through a 90-minute master class like no other. Dive deep into the essence and authenticity of true Hatha Yoga, experiencing Yogi Ashokananda’s signature style that merges tradition with innovation.
In this enlightening session, you will unravel the secrets of precise alignment within each asana, unlocking the power of correct muscle engagement while embracing the profound significance of breath awareness. Through this practice, you’ll awaken your body to a new level of vitality, allowing energy to flow freely and emotions to be embraced mindfully in your everyday life.
Suitable for practitioners of all levels, this session focuses on nurturing joint and ligament health, strengthening muscular systems, and fostering balance through the harmonious practice of Himalayan Hatha Yoga. Experience a unique blend of physical and subtle body practices, each sequence meticulously designed to cleanse, revitalize, and empower.
Himalayan Hatha Yoga is not merely a physical exercise but a journey towards inner strength, alignment, and spiritual growth. With Yogi Ashokananda’s guidance, you will cultivate a profound connection between breath and body, paving the way for a safe, healthy, and balanced practice that evolves with time and dedication.
Join us for an unforgettable exploration of Himalayan Hatha Yoga, where philosophy meets practice, and transformation becomes tangible. Embrace the journey towards a more awakened, anchored, and balanced existence, both on and off the mat.
Pranayama – Harnessing the Life Force Within
Begin your journey into the world of Pranayama, the art of breath control, where each breath carries the life force known as prana. In this session, we will explore the deep connection between breath and energy, understanding how prana (inhalation) and apana (exhalation) work together, with samana being the stillness in between. Through guided practice of various Pranayama techniques, we will channel this vital energy into every part of the brain, enhancing mental clarity, balance, and stability. Join us as we tap into the profound power of breath, transforming it into a tool for inner strength and focus.
Unlocking Potential:
A Prana Kriya Yoga Odyssey
July 4

Step into the realm of profound transformation with Yogi Ashokananda’s Prana Kriya Yoga Master Class, a journey into the heart of authentic Kriya Yoga. Regardless of your physical prowess, Yogi Ashokananda’s expert guidance will lead you to explore the depths of your highest consciousness, unveiling the fundamental principles of this sacred practice.
In this dynamic and empowering session, dive deep into the intricate details and experiences of Prana Kriya Yoga, where physical and subtle body alignment converge, fueled by the rhythmic flow of breath to channel energy throughout your being. Suitable for practitioners of all levels, this session delicately weaves gentle and subtle Kriyas with the power of breath, primordial sounds, and mudras, fostering a healing effect on both the physical and subtle bodies.
Prana Kriya Yoga serves as a harmonious union of physical movement (kriya) and energetic power, awakening your creative potential and aligning your actions with your innermost desires. Embrace the wisdom of ancient masters as Prana Kriya Yoga becomes a potent tool for manifesting your goals and aspirations across material, emotional, and spiritual realms.
Discover the transformative potential of Prana Kriya Yoga as it rejuvenates your body, mind, and spirit, slowing down the aging process by revitalizing your blood and awakening the dormant energy (kundalini) within. Free yourself from the shackles of limiting beliefs and old patterns, and embark on a journey towards profound liberation and self-realization.
Level: All Levels including new to pranayama & kriya practices
Context: 90% Kriyas / 10% discussion
Embracing Your True Self
The Power of Relaxation
July 5

Join Yogi Ashokananda as he explores the true essence of relaxation—a state that fosters self-healing, enhances well-being, boosts happiness, and heightens productivity. In this session, you’ll discover how tapping into your subtle body’s energy and gaining self-awareness can help you relax into your authentic self, unlocking your inner power.
Yogi will shed light on the traditional yogic principles that shape meditation and mindfulness practices. Delving deeper, he will discuss:
- The significance of yoga and proper posture
- How relaxation impacts the nervous system
- The transformative power of self-realization
- The importance of breath and prana
Throughout this session, you will be guided through foundational relaxation exercises and a fully guided meditation. Yogi will equip you with practical techniques to support your journey of self-discovery, emphasizing self-reflection, self-awareness, and self-acceptance.
These practices will allow you to embrace your true self without the constant pressure to be “happy.” By releasing this pressure, you’ll experience greater contentment and fulfillment, becoming more attuned to your behavioral patterns. As you reconcile the divide between your material personality and spiritual self, you’ll find that maintaining inner stillness becomes increasingly crucial in today’s fast-paced world.
This session centers on embracing your whole self, focusing on transforming the lower three chakras associated with grounding, rootedness, and emotional challenges like anger, sexuality, and greed. Your spirit or soul is already perfect and complete; it simply needs space to manifest your highest self. By clearing the physical and emotional pathways and shedding samskaras—the lingering imprints of unresolved emotions—you can create that space.
The key to finding peace lies in addressing both the physical and mental aspects of your being, without escaping into the mind. You will leave this session with tools to cultivate lasting inner peace, enabling you to embrace all your emotions genuinely and without the need for a facade of “positive thinking.” This way, you can live as your true, authentic self, deeply connected and compassionate toward yourself and others.
Level: All Levels including new to meditation, pranayama & kriya practices
Context: 90% Kriyas & Meditation / 10% discussion
Restore & Revive
Himalayan Hatha Yoga
July 6

Immerse yourself in the restorative practice of Himalayan Hatha Yoga, where a select number of asanas will be explored with mindful attention to breath and posture. This approach allows you to truly let go, creating the space for deep restoration to occur.
In this session, you will be guided through asanas that bring your mind to a state of calm and stillness, easing the strain on your nervous system with minimal physical effort. The postures, performed while seated or lying on your back or stomach, are designed to gently engage all parts of the body. By focusing mentally on each posture, you reduce muscle strain, enabling blood to flow effortlessly and releasing tension from your nervous system, paving the way for healing.
This restorative practice is not just about relaxation; it’s about recharging your body and infusing it with renewed energy. By the end of the session, you’ll feel revitalized, with a calm mind and a body that is both restored and re-energized.
Level: All Levels including new to yoga practices
Context: 75% Asanas, Breath, Mudras & Bandhas / 25% Discourse Q&A
Yogi Ashokananda
Introducing Yogi Ashokananda, a luminary in the realms of Yoga, Meditation, and Spirituality. His life’s journey has been dedicated to serving humanity, generously sharing his vast reservoir of wisdom and experience with all seekers of deeper understanding.

Hailing from the spiritual epicenter of India, Yogi Ashokananda’s immersion in yoga began under the tutelage of his grandfather during his formative years. Guided by an unbroken lineage of Indian masters and siddhas, he meticulously crafted his own distinctive styles of yoga and meditation firmly rooted in ancient Indian tradition. Notably, his expertise encompasses Himalayan Hatha Yoga, Prana Kriya Yoga, and Atma Kriya Meditation.
He is the founder of Himalayan Hatha Yoga and Prana Kriya Yoga, practices which reflect his strong respect for yoga as a complete holistic system in itself and which are based on ancient, traditional principles. His yoga is strong yet supportive and works through the entire body, cleansing and revitalising through special sequencing with a combination of sukshyam vyayam (subtle energy body exercise).
With a vast experience of meditation, Yogi has established some of the most simple and effective meditation techniques to accept, transform and embrace the material and spiritual aspects of ourselves. These include the Science of Relaxation active Meditation and Atma Meditation as well as having developed and taught his own practices of Kriya, Tantra and Kudalini Meditations.
Yogi Ashokananda’s passion for spreading the transformative power of yoga led him to establish Yogiville Gurukul, with branches in South India and Croatia, offering comprehensive education in Yoga and Meditation for practitioners of all levels.
Yogi Ashokananda is regularly invited to give talks, discussions and satsang at many institutions and renowned organisations. The various topics of interest include “Enlightenment and all it entails”, “Addiction and Freedom of Mind”, “The misconception of spirituality”, “Yoga and Modern Life”, “The Power of Relaxation” among others.
As well as teaching around the world, Yogi Ashokananda founded the Indian registered charity, Yogi Ashokananda Foundation in 2013 and the UK based charity Ashok Tree Foundation in 2014. Ashok Tree Foundation is committed promoting sustainable advancement in education, healthcare, and social well-being.

The Sita Devi School was established in 2008 by Yogi Ashokananda and is now managed by the Yogi Ashokananda Foundation. The school provides a primary school education in the village of Paliapattu, Tamil Nadu India to students aged 4-10. Meditation and Yoga are core to its curriculum.
Seize the opportunity to learn from this pioneering luminary and devoted teacher, as he endeavors to bring peace, balance, and harmony to the world, one student at a time, all while remaining a perpetual student himself, open to the wisdom gleaned from every interaction.
All instruction is offered in English, with Yogi-ji also proficient in Hindi and Sanskrit. Join the journey with Yogi Ashokananda and embark on a transformative odyssey toward self-discovery and spiritual evolution.
His Power Yoga & Kriya Yoga DVD is available internationally. He has press coverage from Yoga and Health magazine, Om magazine, Yoga Magazine, Top Sante magazine, The Province newspaper (Canada) and writes a monthly column for South Asian Choice newspaper (Canada) and has been interviewed by numerous organisations, tv and radio including Spiritual Matters radio and was featured in a Channel 4 Production called “Breath”.