YogaCaps presents High Altitude Yoga with Swami Mahesh

What does it take to climb around in the mountains? What qualities do mountain dwellers possess? Are they brave, strong, inspired, a little bit crazy? Perhaps all, or none of the above, but ‘prepared’ is one quality that hopefully all agree upon!
One of the things that can bring you down (the mountain) quicker than you would like is acute mountain sickness or hypoxia. Altitude sickness is due to the decrease in available oxygen at the cellular level. Symptoms range from uncomfortable to extremely dangerous.

Research shows that the science of yoga offers effective techniques for high altitude athletic performance adaptation at both the systemic and cellular level. (European Journal of Applied Physiology, March 2007, Bernardi et al).

Swami Mahesh, a visiting yoga scholar and monk from India, will share tips and special yoga techniques he has determined through experience to be effective tools for acclimatization. As far as we know, “Wandering Mahesh” is the first yoga teacher in the world to conduct a yoga workshop at Mount Everest Base Camp!

Swami Mahesh will pull from his rich mountain travel experiences to share special techniques from asana, pranayama, mudra, bandha and mantra which play a vital role in rapid acclimatization and body-mind coordination. Additional focus will be on adjusting the body-mind to low oxygen levels, quick relaxation, preserving body heat for longer periods, effective control over cardiovascular, respiratory and digestive system, and minimum fluctuations in energy levels.

On a deep cellular level, we know that oxygen cleanses and prana heals and enlivens, so whether your journey is a physical one that involves navigation of high altitude mountain trails or one of inner adventure, we think you will find these exercises quite valuable.

Afterwards, Swamiji will also share details on the Mount Kailash yatra this June!

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