"Mula" means "root" and "adhara" means "base". The location of Muladhara chakra is said to be in the perineum or coccyx and the muladhara chakra is the base of all other chakras. The mula-prakriti, associated with the muladhara chakra, is the primordial source of mater and the basis of physical nature. The shakti energy of the mula-prakriti constitute the kundalini, which lies at the foundation of creative power in the physical world, the material astral world, and the material causal world. Kundalini is the fundamental and material power which creates the natural universe. Awakening of Kundalini is possible when mula-prakriti unites with essence of purusha or spiritual energy, the world of purely mental thoughts. Without awakening of the muladhara chakra, awakening of other chakras are not possible. When the muladhara chakra begins to active, invigoration of body and mind occurs. And olfactory sensitivity and sharpening of intuition are also attained.       

First day

Morning session           9am-10:30am

·           Meridian exercise by Takeshima

(Pawanmuktasana, hip-joint exercise, sacro-iliac joint exercise etc.)

10:30am-12pm

·           Lecture by Paul Grilley on concept of Motoyama yoga

Afternoon session          2pm-5pm (by Takeshima)

·           Lecture on the muladhala chakra

(concept of the muladhara chakra, sushumuna purification, lower abdominal breathing)

·           Practice to concentration on the muladhala chakra

·           Q & A

Second day

Morning session            9am-10am (by Takeshima)

·           Meridian Exercise

                                          10am-12pm (by Takeshima)

·           Breathing exercise, ashvini mudra, meditation practice focusing on muladhara and ajna chakra

·           Q & A

Afternoon session          2pm-5pm (by Takeshima)

·           Lecture on the methods on awakening of the chakras and their meanings

·           Meditation practice

·           World peace prayer - chanting heart sutra -

·           Q & A

Below is the fee schedule for the workshop. Regular fee for 2 days workshop is $190 and if you register before 3/12, the fee is $150. We offer student discount for $120 and one hour individual session with Takeshima sensei for $150. The spaces for the individual session are limited. So if you are interested in it, please contact Hideki early. Also, Takeshima sensei will guide meditation group on Monday (29^th) and Tuesday (30^th) after the workshop weekend. The meditation group is from 6pm to 9 pm each day and $30/day.  

Fees:    $150 - Early registration by 3/12

              $190 - after 3/12

              $120 - Student discount

              $150 - Individual session with Takeshima

              $30 - Meditation session

You can register online .