Tuesday, June 20, 2006
new class 7pm wednesdays starting tOmOrrOw
Gentle reminder here that Dr. Kajal's conducting a new yoga class at 7:00-8:30pm Wednesdays starting tomorrow.
Yogis can use their existing mOmentOm yOga class package cards to attend this class. (Yogis transferred from Rejuvoir, you can use your transferred yoga classes to try out Dr Kajal's class until 30 June 2006.)
— When you come down for class this week, also don't forget to register for the Pran Vidya (breathing techniques) workshop on Sunday 2 July 2006.
Profile of Dr Kajal Pandit:
International Yoga expert and award winner, Dr Kajal Kumar Pandit began studying yoga at the age of 10, under the careful guidance of his guru, Swami Tushar Kanti (Disciple of Swami Shibananda Swaraswati). Born in West Bengal, India, Dr Kajal spent his youth studying yoga, music, art and environmental science. Through many years of single-minded dedicated practice and with the encouragement of his elder sister, Annapurna Pandit, herself a great yogi and spiritualist, his perseverance ultimately led him to an academic career in the field of educational yoga. He has received numerous degrees from prestigious universities.
His illustrious study and teaching of yoga has earned him recognition in both India and abroad including the ‘Proud Son of India’ gold medal (1999) and the ‘Great Son of India' gold medal (1998), awarded to him by the International Human Council for his contributions to yoga education. Dr Kajal has an impressive portfolio, having been an advisor to a host of organizations including India’s Institute of Ecology & Environment, and personal trainer to Indian ministers including the Late Minister Raj Mangal Pandey (H.R.D. Minister of India) and P.N. Sinha (Minister of Science & Technology, Bihar). He was also physical education/yoga instructor at the Mother’s International School in New Delhi, India for thirteen years.
With an educational specialization in the treatment of Chronic Illnesses Dr Kajal emphasizes the therapeutic potential of yoga through proper breathing techniques and correct body alignment to prevent injuries. He treats yoga as an art form, and believes yoga should be performed gracefully and in a mindful manner. While his methodology focuses on improved physical balance, flexibility, and coordination of the body, his calm and insightful teaching mannerisms create a healing environment of relaxation and body renewal for his students.
Dr Kajal holds a PhD in Yoga Education from Moscow, Russia; a DSc in Yoga with emphasis on Alternative Complimentary Medicine from the Netherlands; and a MS degree in Ecology and Environmental Sciences from India.