ASANAS beyond perfection – With Jiwan Shakti Kaur

Sat Naam
When practising and teaching kundalini yoga or any other type of traditional yoga, we are faced with the postures that the body must assume: the asanas.
It is therefore useful to explore what they are, what effects they have, and how our systems, including the nervous system, and our biochemistry react to their practice.

Amelia (Italy), 16th and 17th May 2025
ASANA beyond perfection
How postures affect psychophysical balance, strength, the health of vital systems and spiritual development
With
Jiwan Shakti Kaur

Asana is traditionally defined as the sitting position used for meditation, from the Sanskrit word meaning “sitting”.
The term is now commonly used to refer to any physical position found in all styles of yoga practice.
In Sanskrit, asana is often used as a suffix in the name of a position. Although asana is now the most popular aspect of yoga, it is considered only a small part of the yoga tradition as a whole. It is the third of the eight limbs of Patanjali's yoga, following the yamas and niyamas and followed by pranayama, pratyahara, dharana, dhyana and samadhi.
In the illusion of the “perfect” position, we often lose sight of the path to achieving it, to the extent that it is possible, to the extent that the body allows. And thus all the complexity of who we are (history, thoughts, beliefs, tensions, problems, imbalances, flexibility, etc.).
The practice of asanas is considered important because it helps to keep the physical body healthy. Since the body is the vehicle of the soul, taking care of the physical body is essential for spiritual development.
Asana postures help increase flexibility and strength while stimulating the body's physiological systems, such as the circulatory, immune, digestive and nervous systems.
Regular practice of asanas develops awareness, discipline and concentration, preparing the mind for pranayama and meditation. On a more subtle level, asanas can help stimulate the energy body, opening the chakras and nadis to allow prana to flow freely.
In kundalini yoga, they are combined into effective sequences, called kriyas, which have specific objectives and are related by specific timings, mudras, sounds and durations.

Come and experience, amplify and relax in the practice of asanas during this weekend dedicated to practitioners, teachers in training and professional teachers. For anyone who wants to go beyond the pursuit of external perfection of posture towards internal perfection made up of mental and spiritual strength, openness to change and emotional space that allows the asana to work within us.

COSTS
Teaching fee
Discounted until 15 April 2026: €190
Normal price after 15 April 2026: €240
The cost includes theoretical and practical lessons, teaching materials and a certificate of participation for those who request it.
The cost does not include food, accommodation or travel to Amelia.

To register:
https://forms.gle/Jup87uuXBEtBFQo27

Thank you!
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⬇️ Meet the Teacher ⬇️
JIWAN SHAKTI KAUR KHALSA
is a mentor and Lead Trainer of Kundalini Yoga certified by the KRI Kundalini Research Institute for levels 1, 2 and the 21 Stages of Meditation.
Given that our life on this planet is a “human” experience, the focus of her studies has always been the human body. From different angles, yogic and non-yogic, including Body Language and the correct use of the brain by controlling our biochemistry, the Happiness Hormones. The focus on asanas and their realisation was a natural consequence of using the body to awaken the soul. To help it fulfil its destiny.
A scientific approach combined with a deep knowledge of Kundalini Yoga and a great talent for communication have led her to teach in Europe, North Africa and Latin America. She collaborates with the Karam Kriya School, has been teaching alongside Shiv Charan Singh for several years, and was co-founder and Creative Director of SunGalaa (2016-2024). She is the founder and Director of KunadliniYoga.Academy®, co-founder and President of KYE Kundalini Yoga Europa aps.
Jiwan Shakti is also a member of the EPS GEC (Global Ethic Commission).
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⬇️ How to reach Amelia ⬇️
a) By car:
Amelia is easily accessible by car. It is about 1 hour from Perugia, 1 hour from Rome and about 2 hours from Florence. Use a satellite navigation system to reach Amelia and, once you arrive, park in the free public car parks just below the walls surrounding the town. From there, you can use the lifts to reach the historic centre.
From Florence: take the A1 Rome-Florence motorway, exit at Attigliano, follow the signs for Giove, then Porchiano del Monte, and from there continue towards Amelia.
From Rome: take the A1 Rome-Florence motorway, exit at Orte, continue on the Orte-Terni motorway, exit at Amelia.
From Perugia: Strada Statale 3 bis Tiberina (SS 3 bis) from Perugia, take the SS675 towards Florence/Rome/Viterbo/Terni/Rieti/Fano and continue to the Amelia exit.

b) By public transport:
1b. Train.
From Rome: Ancona-Rome line to Narni-Amelia railway station (www.trenitalia.com), then
bus to Amelia (www.fsbusitalia.it/content/fsbusitalia/it/umbria/orari-linee-umbria.html).
From Rome 2: take the Rome-Florence line and get off at Orte or Attigliano railway station, then take the Rome-Ancona line (www.trenitalia.com) and then the bus to Amelia
(www.fsbusitalia.it/content/fsbusitalia/it/umbria/orari-linee-umbria.html).

2b. Taxi.
Amelia can be reached by taxi from any location. The nearest taxi station is in Terni
(0744 428130 - Radio Taxi 0744 300170)
3b. By plane.
The nearest airport to Amelia is Perugia (PEG), 60.5 km away. Other nearby airports are Rome Ciampino (CIA) 85.1 km away, Rome Fiumicino (FCO) 85.5 km away and Florence (FLR) 170.3 km away. All have direct flights from major Italian, European and other countries.

LOCATION:
CENTRO KYE aps
Piazza Mazzini, 3
05022 Amelia (TR)

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