YOGA
A Return to the Ancient Rhythm of Life through Breath, Stillness, and Inner Awareness
Union of Body, Mind, and Inner Forces within the Framework of Vedic Traditions
Preface
“Yogaḥ citta-vṛtti-nirodhaḥ”
Yoga is the cessation of the fluctuations of the mind.
— Patañjali, Yoga Sūtra 1.2
Yoga, derived from the Sanskrit root yuj, means union—the integration of body, mind, and inner essence with the cosmic order. This profound Indian tradition, emerging from the Upanishads and Patañjali’s Sūtras, is not merely a physical discipline, but a path toward self-knowledge, awareness, and existential balance.
At our studio, yoga is not treated as a uniform group activity, but as a personal dialogue between body and mind.
Our approach is rooted in Viniyoga—a tradition that honors individuality, physical diversity, and psychological needs, weaving together movement, breath, and consciousness to create a safe and intentional space for deep, transformative practice.
Educational methods
Yoga Instruction at the Studio is grounded in ancient traditions and enriched by contemporary interpretation. The approach is holistic and progressive, designed to unfold gradually and meaningfully.
Each session, akin to a meditation in motion, integrates the following core elements:
- Prānāyāma (Conscious Breathing):
Opening energy pathways and purifying the mind through the inner rhythm of breath. - Āsana (Postures):
Developing strength, flexibility, and somatic awareness in alignment with each individual's unique structure. - Dharāṇā & Dhyāna (Concentration & Meditation):
Cultivating a stable mind to calm the nervous system and return to the present moment.
Our instructors, with deep understanding of individual physical and psychological patterns, design the training not only for movement, but for inner transformation and shifts in perception.
Each practice is carefully adapted, making it accessible for all ages and backgrounds, allowing every practitioner to enter the depth of the practice—regardless of prior experience.
Goals and benefits
This approach to practice shifts the focus away from mere flexibility or strength, and instead emphasizes inner perception and qualitative transformation in daily life. Its tangible benefits include:
- Strengthening the muscular structure and improving joint and spinal function
- Enhancing coordination between the respiratory, nervous, and motor systems
- Improving sleep quality, concentration, and psychological resilience
- Reducing anxiety and stress responses through hormonal balance
- Cultivating embodied awareness, leading to healthier movement patterns and mental habits in everyday life
Evaluation and Progress, Rooted in Wisdom
According to Patañjali’s Sūtras, yoga unfolds only through consistency, presence, and alignment with one’s individual capacity.
We design the learning path based on the principle of "tasya bhūmiṣu viniyogaḥ"—the adaptation of practice to the practitioner’s foundation and ability.
Periodic assessments of breath, range of motion, and quality of mental presence allow the instructor to offer a personalized and responsive program—one that ensures steady, deep, and sustainable growth.
Where and How Do We Begin?
Atha Yogānuśāsanam
Now, the teaching of Yoga begins.
— Patañjali, Yoga Sūtra 1.1
The Maturation Roadmap
Every profound journey begins with a conscious step. In the path of inner cultivation and self-transformation, we stand beside you with care and precision, ensuring your process is personal, coherent, and effective.
The Maturation Roadmap offers a structured framework for initiating, deepening, and expanding your practice—based on self-understanding, ongoing dialogue with instructors, and careful monitoring of progress.
This journey unfolds in five key stages:
- Initial consultation request
- In-depth interview and assessment
- Receiving a personalized program aligned with your needs and capacities
- Beginning guided and consistent practice with your teacher
- Progress evaluation and expansion of the path based on practice maturity
This roadmap provides the structure to move from initial awareness toward depth, growth, and transformation.
Initial Consultation Request
Submit the form and begin a dialogue to explore your needs.
Interview and Personal Assessment
Review of your background, intentions, and individual capacities.
Receiving a Personalized Program
A tailored training path designed based on assessment outcomes.
Beginning Practice with Instructor Guidance
Structured sessions begin under the direct supervision of your teacher.
Progress Evaluation and Path Expansion
Ongoing reviews, adaptive refinements, and deepening of your practice.
Consultation & Participation Request Form
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Yoga Therapy and Qigong for Structural, Physiological, and Psychological Conditions
This comprehensive workshop, designed for therapists, instructors, and practitioners interested in traditional and practical methods, offers a foundational and applied approach to addressing the most common structural, physiological, and psychological imbalances of the modern age through the perspectives of Ayurveda, Yoga Therapy, and Qigong practice.
Course Structure
Session One – Structural Topics:
Focus on low back pain, pelvis, and sacrum.
An exploration of the biomechanics and functional patterns of the lower spine and pelvis. Participants will practice a combination of asanas and Qigong movements aimed at reducing pain, enhancing stability, and improving range of motion.
Session Two – Physiological Topics:
Focus on sleep disorders and chronic tension.
Analysis of the root causes of sleep disturbances from Ayurvedic, Yoga, and Qigong viewpoints. Introduction to breathing techniques, body awareness, and evening practices designed to improve sleep quality and soothe the nervous system.
Session Three – Psychological/Emotional Topics:
Focus on anxiety and mental restoration.
Examination of the mind-body connection within a holistic health framework. Training in introspective exercises, meditation, mantra recitation, and mindful Qigong to reduce anxiety, redefine life orientation, and cultivate inner inspiration and joy.
Therapeutic Approach
Yoga Therapy addresses the whole person—not merely symptoms but their origins in attitudes and behavioral patterns. Through nurturing insight and constructive action, it activates the natural healing process.
Yoga Therapy and Qigong for Structural, Physiological, and Psychological Conditions
This comprehensive workshop, designed for therapists, instructors, and practitioners interested in traditional and practical methods, offers a foundational and applied approach to addressing the most common structural, physiological, and psychological imbalances of the modern age through the perspectives of Ayurveda, Yoga Therapy, and Qigong practice.
Course Structure
Session One – Structural Topics:
Focus on low back pain, pelvis, and sacrum.
An exploration of the biomechanics and functional patterns of the lower spine and pelvis. Participants will practice a combination of asanas and Qigong movements aimed at reducing pain, enhancing stability, and improving range of motion.
Session Two – Physiological Topics:
Focus on sleep disorders and chronic tension.
Analysis of the root causes of sleep disturbances from Ayurvedic, Yoga, and Qigong viewpoints. Introduction to breathing techniques, body awareness, and evening practices designed to improve sleep quality and soothe the nervous system.
Session Three – Psychological/Emotional Topics:
Focus on anxiety and mental restoration.
Examination of the mind-body connection within a holistic health framework. Training in introspective exercises, meditation, mantra recitation, and mindful Qigong to reduce anxiety, redefine life orientation, and cultivate inner inspiration and joy.
Therapeutic Approach
Yoga Therapy addresses the whole person—not merely symptoms but their origins in attitudes and behavioral patterns. Through nurturing insight and constructive action, it activates the natural healing process.
Date
1 to 3 May 2025
Time
04:00 - 08:30
Location
Studio Emkan
Attendance Type
In Person
Participants Limit
20 Students
Instructors
Niloofar Azadi, Aryanmehr, Arash Rezaei
Five-Animal Qigong: Tiger
Five-Animal Qigong: Tiger
Qigong is a holistic practice that offers numerous health benefits, including improved circulation and enhanced immune function.
Benefits of Tiger Qigong:
Tiger Qigong is particularly effective for dispersing Qi stagnation in the physical body.
This ancient form of Qigong serves both medical and martial purposes, enhancing the overall coordination of Qi (vital energy) throughout the body.
Tiger Qigong involves expansive, opening movements that massage all the joints.
It facilitates the elimination of toxins from the body.
It strengthens the ligaments and muscles.
It promotes spinal health.
It fosters emotional balance.
Schedule and Content of the "Tiger Qigong Workshop":
- Theoretical Foundations of Five-Animal Qigong (≈30 minutes)
- Mind-Body Awakening for Entering Tiger Qigong (10 minutes)
- Form 1: Tiger Searching (20 minutes)
- Breath Practice (5 minutes)
- Form 2: Tiger Clawing (20 minutes)
- Form 3: Tiger Leaping (20 minutes)
- Break and Refreshments (30 minutes)
- Form 4: Tiger Ripping (20 minutes)
- Breath Practice (5 minutes)
- Form 5: Recovery (20 minutes)
- Cool Down and Release (10 minutes)
- Dialogue and Q&A Session
Five-Animal Qigong: Tiger
Five-Animal Qigong: Tiger
Qigong is a holistic practice that offers numerous health benefits, including improved circulation and enhanced immune function.
Benefits of Tiger Qigong:
Tiger Qigong is particularly effective for dispersing Qi stagnation in the physical body.
This ancient form of Qigong serves both medical and martial purposes, enhancing the overall coordination of Qi (vital energy) throughout the body.
Tiger Qigong involves expansive, opening movements that massage all the joints.
It facilitates the elimination of toxins from the body.
It strengthens the ligaments and muscles.
It promotes spinal health.
It fosters emotional balance.
Schedule and Content of the "Tiger Qigong Workshop":
- Theoretical Foundations of Five-Animal Qigong (≈30 minutes)
- Mind-Body Awakening for Entering Tiger Qigong (10 minutes)
- Form 1: Tiger Searching (20 minutes)
- Breath Practice (5 minutes)
- Form 2: Tiger Clawing (20 minutes)
- Form 3: Tiger Leaping (20 minutes)
- Break and Refreshments (30 minutes)
- Form 4: Tiger Ripping (20 minutes)
- Breath Practice (5 minutes)
- Form 5: Recovery (20 minutes)
- Cool Down and Release (10 minutes)
- Dialogue and Q&A Session
Date
March 15, 2024
Time
03:30 - 08:30
Location
Studio Emkan
Attendance Type
Hybrid
Registration Deadline
March 11, 2024
Participants Limit
25 Students
Instructors
Arash Rezaei
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The final segment focused primarily on Medical Qigong and the Grand Circulation of Energy (Da Mai). Although the groups were smaller in size, participants demonstrated high enthusiasm and commitment.
All classes were held at full capacity, and the combination of a serene retreat environment alongside the mountain nature created an ideal setting for focused learning and growth. Meals were provided by a professional chef, emphasizing healthful and nourishing cuisine.
Dr. Yang has announced that summer 2026 may mark the final occurrence of these seminars at YFH.
Summer Seminars on Tai Chi and Medical Qigong – YFH, USA
In the summer of 2025, a series of specialized seminars took place at the mountain retreat of Yang’s Family Heights (YFH) with the presence of Dr. Yang. These seminars featured advanced training in Tai Chi Chuan, Tai Chi Sword, Push Hands (Tuishou), and Fighting Set forms.
The final segment focused primarily on Medical Qigong and the Grand Circulation of Energy (Da Mai). Although the groups were smaller in size, participants demonstrated high enthusiasm and commitment.
All classes were held at full capacity, and the combination of a serene retreat environment alongside the mountain nature created an ideal setting for focused learning and growth. Meals were provided by a professional chef, emphasizing healthful and nourishing cuisine.
Dr. Yang has announced that summer 2026 may mark the final occurrence of these seminars at YFH.
Attendance Type
In Person
Instructors
Grandmaster Dr. Yang, Juing-Ming
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Companions Experience
YMAA Iran and Studio Emkan truly serve as a bridge between ancient tradition and modern educational structures. Each part of the training is deeply rooted in philosophy and authentic sources. Particularly in Ayurveda and Yoga instruction, the level of technical precision and adherence to classical principles is unparalleled.
Companions Experience
Studio Emkan is not just a training space; for me, it is a sanctuary—a return to self. The yoga instruction, rooted in traditional and authentic approaches, combined with scientific precision and the instructor's professional integrity, has created a truly exceptional experience. The atmosphere is filled with tranquility, discipline, and deep respect.
Companions Experience
The training I received at E-mkan changed my life—not just physically, but in how I view myself and the world. Everything here is conducted with the right intention, deep knowledge, and genuine kindness.