Mind Body Symphony

— Mind Body Symphony · Singapore · IAYT Accredited APD

Antar Mauna

The Practice of Inner Silence

A structured 8-week yoga therapy programme for adults experiencing anxiety and depression. Clinically designed. Evidence-informed. IAYT-accredited for continuing education.

✓ IAYT Approved APD 40848613 · 16 CE Hours 8 Weeks · 16 Sessions Hybrid Delivery C-IAYT Facilitated Research-Integrated
Enrol — SGD 1,600
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Who This Is For

SGD 1,600
Inclusive of all materials · 16 IAYT CE hours · Certificate of Completion
16
Sessions
2 × per week · 60 min each
8
Weeks
Four clinical phases
6
Yoga Therapy Tools
Breath · Asana · Nidra · More
15
Max Cohort Size
Intimate therapeutic setting
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✓ IAYT Accredited · Approved Professional Development Course
Antar Mauna is officially accredited by the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT) as an Approved Professional Development (APD) programme. Facilitator: Abha Bajaj, C-IAYT (IAYT No. 44753711). Competencies: 1.1 · 1.2 · 1.3 · 2.1 · 2.3 · 2.5 · 3.1 · 3.4 · 4.1 · 5.1
16CE Hours

— The Programme

More than yoga. A therapeutic journey inward.
Antar Mauna — meaning inner silence in Sanskrit — is an 8-week yoga therapy programme designed specifically for adults experiencing anxiety and depression. It is not a general wellness class.
Every session has a specific therapeutic purpose. Every practice has been selected because of its known effect on the nervous system, the emotional body, and the mind-field. You will understand why you are doing what you are doing — not just how.
For yoga therapists and yoga professionals taking this as a CE course, Antar Mauna provides a complete clinical framework for working with anxiety and depression — one you can apply immediately in your own practice.

Who This Is For

01
Yoga therapists seeking CE hours in mental health
16 IAYT-accredited CE hours with direct clinical application for anxiety and depression populations.
02
Yoga teachers wanting clinical depth
Bridge the gap between yoga teaching and yoga therapy with structured clinical tools and competency-mapped learning.
03
Adults experiencing anxiety or depression
A structured, evidence-informed therapeutic programme designed around your experience — not a general wellness offering.
04
Health and wellness professionals
Psychologists, counsellors, and allied health professionals seeking a complementary mind-body toolkit.
05
Anyone already in therapy
Antar Mauna complements professional mental health care — it reaches where talk therapy alone does not.
06
No yoga experience required
Everything is taught from the ground up. You need only the willingness to show up.

— The Journey

Four phases.

Eight weeks.

One unfolding.

Each phase builds deliberately on the last — a clinical arc from safety and grounding through to autonomous, sustainable practice.

Weeks
1–2
Ground & Assess
Establishing safety, nervous system orientation, diaphragmatic breathing, Yoga Nidra. Baseline assessments (GAD-7, PHQ-9, SWLS).
Weeks
3–4
Regulate & Restore
Vagal toning, restorative yoga, activating practices for depression, cooling practices for anxiety.
Weeks
5–6
Witness & Reframe
Pratyahara, somatic emotional literacy, Dharana for rumination, mantra for the default mode network.
Weeks
7–8
Integrate & Sustain
Personal practice design, trigger mapping, peer teaching, exit assessments, sustainable continuation.

Session Structure

Every 60-minute session follows this arc

0–5 min
Somatic Check-in
Arrival · nervous system state · body awareness
5–15 min
Pranayama
Selected for session’s therapeutic focus
15–45 min
Main Practice
Asana · Yoga Nidra · Meditation · Mantra
45–55 min
Integration
Stillness · absorption · reflection
55–60 min
Closing
Home practice · sankalpa · release
CE Assessment
Written evaluation at Session 16 — 10 MCQ + 5 short answer questions mapped to IAYT competency areas. Passing score 70%. Certificate of Completion issued upon passing.

— The Toolkit

Six yoga therapy tools.

Each clinically applied.

Each phase builds deliberately on the last — a clinical arc from safety and grounding through to autonomous, sustainable practice.

Breathwork Pranayama

Seven techniques including Deergha Swasam, Bhramari, extended exhale, Kapalabhati, Sheetali, and Nadi Shodhana — each with clinical rationale, indications, and contraindications.

Therapeutic Movement Asana

Grounding sequences, restorative postures, forward folds for calming, dynamic movement for activation. Always adapted, always purposeful.

Deep Rest Yoga Nidra

Non-sleep deep rest — neurologically distinct from relaxation. Profoundly effective for both anxiety and depression. Taught and practised in every phase.

Sensory Withdrawal Pratyahara

The bridge between outer practice and inner stillness. Antar Mouna Stage 1 — observation of spontaneous thought without engagement or suppression.

Concentration Dharana

Tratak, balance postures as moving Dharana, Nadi Shodhana. Single-pointed focus as the direct antidote to the scattered, anxious mind.

Sound & Mantra Nada & Japa

So Hum, Ajapa Japa, Bhramari. Repetitive sound directly quiets the default mode network — the neural home of anxiety and depression.

“When the modifications of the mind-field cease, the seer abides in its own nature.”

Yoga Sutra 1.3 · Patanjali

Abha Bajaj
-IAYT · IAYT No. 44753711
E-RYT 500 · YACEP · ACE PT

Your Facilitator

Held by someone clinically trained to hold this.
Abha Bajaj is a C-IAYT certified yoga therapist and the lead facilitator of Mind Body Symphony Yoga & Meditation, Singapore. She brings to Antar Mauna both clinical rigour and a deeply personal understanding of how yoga therapy works for mental health.
Her published research — a systematic review and meta-analysis on yoga’s effects on health outcomes published in Osteoporosis International (2025, PMID: 39607489, PubMed-indexed) — reflects her commitment to evidence-informed practice. Antar Mauna is an extension of that commitment.

She will personally facilitate all 16 sessions of every cohort. No substitutes.
  • C-IAYT — Certified IAYT Yoga Therapist (Membership No. 44753711)
  • E-RYT 500 — Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher
  • YACEP — Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider
  • ACE Certified Personal Trainer
  • Published researcher — Osteoporosis International, PubMed 2025

— Research Integration

This cohort includes an optional research component.
An NCT registration application has been submitted for Antar Mauna. Participants are assessed using the GAD-7, PHQ-9, and SWLS at baseline and exit. Your participation contributes to the evidence base for yoga therapy in Southeast Asia.

Outcome Measures

GAD-7 (anxiety) · PHQ-9 (depression) · SWLS (life satisfaction). Administered at Session 1 and Session 16. Takes 10–12 minutes. Participation in the research is voluntary and entirely separate from the programme.

Confidentiality

All data anonymised using a Participant ID. No names on any research forms. PDPA-compliant. Data accessible only to the principal investigator. Results published in aggregate only.

Why It Matters

Yoga therapy research in Southeast Asia is scarce. This study contributes directly to the regional evidence base and will be submitted for publication in a peer-reviewed integrative health journal.

— How to Join

Begin your 8 weeks of inner silence.

— The Toolkit

  • Duration: 8 weeks · 16 sessions · 60 minutes each
  • Frequency: 2 sessions per week
  • Delivery: Hybrid — in person (Singapore) or live online via Zoom
  • Cohort size: Maximum 15 participants
  • Prerequisites: None — no yoga experience required
  • Language: English · Open to participants across Southeast Asia
  • CE Hours: 16 IAYT-accredited CE hours (upon passing assessment)
  • Certificate: Issued on completion to all passing participants
  • Research: Optional participation in pilot study — does not affect CE hours

Course Investment

SGD 1,600
All-inclusive · No additional fees
  • 16 IAYT-accredited CE hours
  • All session handouts and materials
  • Yoga Nidra audio recordings
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Personal 20-minute daily practice design
  • Access to Mind Body Symphony community
Enquire & Enrol

Questions? Email aabhabajaj@gmail.com
Response within 48 hours

— Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions
1
I have never done yoga before. Is this suitable for me?

Yes, completely. Antar Mauna is designed for the general public, not yoga practitioners. All practices are taught from the ground up, fully guided, and always offered with modifications. You do not need flexibility, strength, or any prior experience.

2
Does this count as CE hours for my IAYT recertification?

Yes. Antar Mauna is an officially IAYT Accredited Approved Professional Development (APD) course. Upon passing the written evaluation at Session 16 (70% passing score), you will receive a Certificate of Completion evidencing 16 CE hours, signed by the lead faculty C-IAYT. These hours can be applied toward your IAYT recertification.

3
Can I join online if I am based outside Singapore?

Yes. The hybrid format means you can join live via Zoom from anywhere in Southeast Asia or beyond. The programme is delivered in English. You will need a quiet space where you can lie down fully for Yoga Nidra and restorative practices.

4
I am currently seeing a therapist or psychiatrist. Can I still join?

Yes. Antar Mauna is a complementary programme designed to work alongside, not instead of, professional mental health care. We encourage you to inform your existing care provider that you are joining this programme.

5
What is the research component and is it compulsory?

The research component involves completing three short questionnaires (GAD-7, PHQ-9, SWLS) at Session 1 and Session 16 — approximately 10–12 minutes each time. Participation in the research is entirely voluntary and completely separate from your programme participation. Your CE hours are not affected whether you participate or not.

6
What is the cancellation and refund policy?

Please contact aabhabajaj@gmail.com to discuss cancellation and refund terms before enrolling. All policies will be clearly communicated in your enrolment confirmation.