Pranayama Day Retreat

Pranayama (breathing practices) can recharge, balance, heal, and uplift – just to name a few reasons why this day retreat may be just what you need right now!

9:00am  Pranayama, Meditation, Asanas, Deep Relaxation with Padme Maria Carmichael   
11:00am A Comprehensive Pranayama Practice for beginners and regulars with Margabandhu Martarano   
12:30pm  Vegan lunch & Meal Prayer (virtual participants can join in the Meal Prayer and then practice silence with other participants) 
1:30pm Karma Yoga Activity  (Virtual participants will discuss their activity with Premajyoti prior to this day) 
2:30pm Discussion on the Theory & Deeper Understanding of Pranayama with Rev. Premajyothi Devi 
4:00pm Kirtan & Guided Meditation 
4:30pm Closing Peace Chants

Cost:  Single Event In-Person  $95   Virtual $75

Couple it with the first Day Retreat on March 21 See here: https://iyinj.org/events/branches-of-yoga-day-retreat/   

Register for Both & Save:  $175 in-person and $125 online. Register Here: https://iyinj.org/events/integral-yoga-immersion-two-transformative-retreat-days-2/

No one turned away due to lack of funds.  Donate here: www.iyinj.org/donate   (Please note whether for single or for both days.)

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Date

Apr 18 2026

Time

9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Local Time

  • Timezone: America/New_York
  • Date: Apr 18 2026
  • Time: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

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Speakers

  • Margabandhu Martarano
    Margabandhu Martarano
    E-RYT-500

    Margabandhu Martarano has served as Director of the New Jersey IYI, at the request of Sri Swami Satchidananda, for over 50 years. Margabandhu is a Senior Certified Integral Yoga Instructor, proficient in all aspects of Yoga, having learned directly from Swami Satchidananda in the early years. He currently sits on the Integral Yoga Teachers Council and is sought after for his opinion and advice on many topics yoga and health related. His long term focus and present concern is teaching Pranayama for health of body and mind as well as nutrition, cleansing techniques and understanding all the benefits of an Integral Yoga hatha class.

  • Rev. Premajyothi Devi
    Rev. Premajyothi Devi
    E-RYT-500

    Rev. Premajyothi Devi is a certified Integral Yoga Instructor for Meditation, Cardiac, Children’s, Pre-natal, Post-Partum, Raja Yoga as well as Beginner and Intermediate Hatha Yoga. Premajyothi also is a certified Basic Yoga Teacher Trainer, helping to offer the great teachings of Integral Yoga to the next generation of yoga teachers. On August 19, 2006, she deepened her commitment to Sri Swami Satchidananda and the teachings of Integral Yoga, and became an Integral Yoga Minister. She is available for Weddings, Memorial Services, House Blessings, Baby Blessings, Ecumenical Services, Spiritual Counseling, and wherever the universal teachings of yoga are requested.