Hosted by two yoga gurus from India, this workshop will introduce attendees to two distinct traditions: hatha yoga, a type of physical meditation, and nada yoga, based on a focused awareness of sound. This workshop offers a holistic experience of yoga to beginners and seasoned practitioners alike. Session 1 provides an experience of yogic practice as close to the break of dawn as logistically feasible; Session 2 will consist of similar content in the afternoon.
The event is free and open to the public.
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Related events
Don't miss Ashwini Bhide Deshpande's exclusive Hong Kong appearance at the Cosmopolis Festival on October 11, 7:30 PM, at the Shaw Auditorium! Join us also for the related workshop event, The Anatomy of a Hindustani Classical Music Recital, on October 12, 10:00 AM, at the Cheng Yu Tung Building (LT-L), HKUST, in which Ashwini and her accompanying artists will discuss their musical tradition and answer questions from the audience.
Bios
Mukund Dev Sahoo is a Hindustani classical vocalist and Dhrupad exponent in the Dagar Vani lineage, trained under Padma Shri Gundecha Brothers at the Dhrupad Sansthan, Bhopal. Founder of the Dhrupad Music Foundation (DMF), he is recognized for initiating Deva Vani Dhrupad, a mantra-infused aalap tradition rooted in nada yoga (union with sound). His work bridges devotion and innovation, reviving the bhakti essence of Dhrupad while engaging contemporary audiences through performances, teaching, and publications. An AIR and SPIC MACAY artist, Mukund has performed at major festivals across India, nurtured over 200 students, including international disciples, and continues to inspire a new generation of seekers and musicians.
Shirish Gupta has combined his years of journey as a seeker of ancient yogic, meditative, and healing wisdom from across India with rich practical execution experience with reputed wellness brands to create a holistic and hyper-personalised wellness platform in the form of Yogakaar. Shirish inherits a deep understanding of Yoga, Ayurveda, and Life Sciences, along with a rich study of ancient scriptures of India and reputed international medical research journals. His deep insights into practical aspects of authentic yoga practices are rooted in his yogic upbringing under the direct guidance of his grandfather Swami Omkarananda Saraswati and his Guru Paramhansa Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati.