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50 Hrs – Meditation, Yoga Nidra, Breathe Work & Pranayama Teacher Training Certificate Course

50 Hrs – Meditation, Yoga Nidra, Breathe Work & Pranayama Teacher Training Certificate Course

Language: Our courses will be held in English Medium.

Duration: 50 Hours

Self-Paced/ Flexible Duration: Online or Regular Mode.

Fee: USD 560 (non-refundable) advance towards the course fee.

Course Dates: Please Contact Us (karunaayoga@gmail.com or +91 9686549129)

PART 1 – Meditation Certificate Course

Yoga has become synonymous with the term Asana; however, the entire practice of Yoga is based on practices of consciousness. Asana, Pranayama, Mudra and Bandhas are the three most important techniques that lead to the state of a higher level of meditation. When these four techniques are done with awareness, knowledge, and preparation, Yoga becomes possible. In this journey to self-discovery, pranayama leads to the purification of senses, prana and mind. With a consolidated state of mind, one attains Mudra and maintains bandhas in order to maintain one-pointed awareness. Learn these four important practices in Yoga and let your practice be to attain the state of Yoga itself.

Dhyana (Meditation)

Meditation follows concentration. Concentration merges into meditation. Concentration is holding the mind on to some particular object. An unbroken flow of knowledge in that subject is meditation. Meditation is a regular flow of thought with regard to the object of concentration. Meditation opens the door of the mind to intuitive knowledge and many powers. You can get whatever you want through meditation. During meditation, all worldly thoughts are shut out from the mind. Meditation is called Dhyana in Sanskrit and is the seventh step in the Yogic ladder.

What you’ll learn

  • You will know how to practice meditation in your yoga

  • You will learn the methods given by Swatmarama to mastery your mind through hatha

In this Meditation Teacher Training Course, You will learn:

  • History and Origin of meditation

  • Philosophy and Science of meditation

  • How to meditate

  • Obstacles on the path of meditation

  • Correct yoga posture for meditation practices

  • Different approaches to meditation

  • Popular meditation techniques

  • Meditation in Yogic, Buddhism, Vipassana and other traditions

  • Yog Nidra

  • Different types of Pranayama (Breathwork) Techniques and their Variations

  • How to teach meditation and teaching methodology

  • Psychology of meditation

  • Challenges encountered during meditation and strategies to overcome them

  • Step by step guide to the foundations of meditation

  • Understanding the science and mechanism of meditation practices

  • Understanding the process and progression of yogic journey or inner journey

  • Understanding the deeper aspects of Chakras, Kundalini &

  • Learning and experiencing the Art of Dying e. the art of let-go.

  • Step by step guide to advanced yoga nidra practices through yoga

  • Experiencing the pure state of consciousness and feelings

Major Meditation Techniques

  • ‘OM’ Meditation

  • Tantra Meditation

  • Breathe Awareness Meditation

  • Vippasana Meditation

  • Mantra Meditation

  • Nada Yoga Meditation

  • Yoga Nidra

  • Antra mouna

  • Ajapa japa

  • Cylic medittaion

  • Visualization meditation

  • Mind Sound Resonance Technique(MSRT)

  • Yoga Nidra

  • Chakra and Kundalini meditation

Meditation Syllabus What’s inside the course?

  • What is meditation?

  • Origin and development

  • Overview of different types and traditions

  • Philosophy behind meditation

  • Three bodies – physical, astral and spiritual

  • Five pranas and five koshas

  • Proven effects on brainwaves

  • Proven effects on the nervous system

  • Benefits on body, mind and emotions

  • Various meditation themes

  • Analyzing various meditation scripts

  • Meditation and Pratyahara

  • Concentration vs Meditation

  • Meditation vs Hypnosis

  • Meditation vs Relaxation

  • Meditation vs Visualization

  • Suitable asanas for meditation

  • Suitable pranayama for meditation

  • Essential elements of a meditation session

  • Importance of voice modulation

  • How to find the right voice?

  • Deepening your own experience with daily guided meditation

  • Daily teaching practice of meditation

  • Teaching meditation to groups and individuals

  • Working with imagery and emotions

  • Learn how to find the most effective meditation posture

  • Learn to make your own script

  • Important do’s and don’t s of meditation

  • Commonly asked questions and their answers

Yoga Asana (Postures)

  • About Yoga

  • Origin of Yoga

  • History of Yoga

  • Types of Yoga

  • Yoga Benefits

  • Indian Traditional Yoga & Western Modern Yoga

  • Guidelines of Yoga Class

  • Asana Adjustment & Alignment

  • Yoga Etymology

  • Yoga as Karma & Bhakti

Meditative Postures

  • Sukhasana

  • Vajrasana

  • Swastikasana

  • Sidhasana

  • Muktasana

  • Ardha Padmasana

  • Padmasana

  • Virasana

  • Simhasana

  • Shavasana

Standing Postures

  • Tadasana

  • Utkatasana

  • Padangusthasana

  • Surya Namaskara A & B

  • Trikonasana & Variation

  • Parshvakonasana & Variation

  • Veerbhadrasana I, II & III

Balancing Postures

  • Vrikshasana

  • Ardha Chandrasana

  • Vasisthasana

  • Garudasana

  • Utthita Hasta Padangustasana

  • Kakasana

  • Natarajasana

  • Kukkutasana

Inversion Postures

  • Adho Mukha Savasana

  • Sirsasana

  • Sarvangasana

  • Urdhva Padmasana

  • Matsyasana

Restorative Postures

  • Balasana

  • Sashankasana

  • Makarasana

  • Savasana

  • Viparita Karani

Shatkarma (Yogic Cleansing)

  • About Shatkarma

  • Benefits of Shatkarma

  • Jal Neti

  • Sutra Neti

  • Nauli (Abdominal Breathing)

  • Trataka

  • Kapalbhati

Yoga Mudras

  • Gyan Mudra

  • Vishnu Mudra

  • Varun Mudra

  • Vayu Mudra

  • Prana Mudra

 

  • Surya Mudra

  • Bhairav Mudra

  • Vajra Mudra

  • Apan Mudra

  • Hakini Mudra

  • Padma Mudra

Bandhas

  • Jalandhar Bandha

  • Uddiyan Bandha

  • Mool Bandha

  • Maha Bandha

Meditation Philosophy (Darshana)

  • Bhagavad Gita Philosophy

  • Kundalini

  • Chakras

Teaching Methodology

  • Techniques of Teaching

  • Basic Class Plans

  • Student and Teacher Guidelines

Reference Text Book

  • The Art of Living: Vipassana Meditation by William Hart

  • The Yamas & Niyamas: Exploring Yoga’s Ethical Practice by Deborah Adele

  • Hatha Yoga Pradipika Swatmarama by Muktibodhananda Saraswati

  • Light on Life B.K.S. Iyengar The Bhagavad Gita

  • Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa Autobiography of a Yogi

  • Paramahansa Yogananda The Yoga Sutras of Pantanjali Satchidananda

  • Dhyana Yoga Sivananda Saraswati

  • Japa Yoga A Comprehensive Treatise on Mantra-Sastra Sivananda Saraswati

Part 2 – Yoga Nidra

What is Yoga Nidra?

Yoga Nidra is a practice to bring about a state of consciousness that’s in between wakefulness and sleep. The practice helps not only in inducing this very useful and relaxing state but also helps in lengthen this in-between state of consciousness. This state of mind can be used for various beneficial training. Yoga nidra is done by following verbal instructions while staying still in Savasana or sometimes in a seated asanas.

In this practice the body becomes completely relaxed, and there is awareness of the subtle aspects of body and beyond. This state of consciousness (yoga nidra) is different from meditation in which concentration on a single object is practiced. In Yoga nidra, the practitioner remains in a state of spontaneous light awareness and no focus what so ever. Yoga nidra is a pre-practice to Meditation. It has different objectives and works on different aspects as compared to Meditation. Yoga nidra is a practice of the senses and Meditation is a practice of the mental faculties.

 

Benefits of Yoga Nidra

Yoga Nidra is an ancient relaxation technique that can help you release stress and tension from your body & mind. It is also known as Yogic Sleep, and it involves entering a state of deep conscious sleep that allows you to purify the deep impressions or Samskaras that drive your actions. Yoga Nidra can not only help you relax, but it can also increase focus and mental clarity, access more significant potential in life, and conjure states of mind at will.

If you’re looking to improve your well-being and find some peace of mind in the midst of the hectic pace of modern life, then Yoga Nidra may be right for you. Our course, Yoga Nidra: The Art of Relaxation, will guide you through the authentic traditional Yoga Nidra and help you experience the full benefits of this powerful relaxation technique.

Why you should do yoga nidra course?

If you would like to learn more about yoga nidra, then you are in the right place!

This course will give you all of the skills, knowledge and resources you need to confidently practice and teach yoga nidra.

This course delivers all of the need-to-know information about yoga nidra, when you enrol in this course you will learn about:

  • What is yoga nidra?

  • Yoga nidra history

  • The different styles, benefits and stages of yoga nidra

  • What is Sankalpa, Chidakasha and Samskaras and how do they relate to yoga nidra?

  • Breath work and yoga postures for yoga nidra

  • Yoga nidra & meditation

  • Yoga nidra for sleep and relaxation

  • And much more!

You will also learn step by step how to create your own yoga nidra script! This is a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education approved program.

By the end  of  this  course you  will  have  the  knowledge,  skills  and  resources that  you  need to confidently practice and teach the ancient art of yoga nidra.

You need no prior knowledge to take this course, complete beginners are welcome!

What you will learn?

  • Yoga Nidra: History and Origin

  • Yoga Nidra and the brain

  • How to practice and teach Yoga Nidra

  • Different types of Yoga Nidra Scripts

  • Difference between Yoga Nidra and Hypnosis

  • Understand the eight stages of yoga nidra

  • Learn about the history and intention of yoga nidra

  • Meaning, purpose and benefits of yoga nidra

  • Step by Step guide on how to teach Yoga Nidra

  • Develop your self-practise

  • Complete physical, mental & emotional stress release

  • Personality development

  • Develop your teaching skills for yoga nidra

  • How to identify and release tension held in your body and mind.

  • Techniques for clearing unwanted subconscious patterns.

  • Strategies for creating new patterns of behaviour by accessing deep states of awareness.

  • Create new patterns of behaviour by accessing deep states of awareness.

  • Increase depth of your sleep and relaxation.

  • Activate the body’s innate healing capacities.

To whom this course for?

  • Yoga teachers & Meditation Practitioners who would like to expand their skills and knowledge

  • Life Coaches and Hypnotherapists.

  • Someone who wants to learn authentic Yoga Nidra.

  • Someone who wants to transform his/ her life.

  • Health care professionals who want to provide the therapeutic benefits of Yoga Nidra to their

clients.

  • All yoga practitioners.

  • Those who are seeking complete mind-body relaxation.

  • Those looking for a easy yet powerful Mind/senses practice.

  • Those wanting to start practicing meditation.

  • Those who want to connect to their subtle mind.

  • Those who want to bring about control over their sense organs.

  • Any person who would like to teach yoga nidra to others.

  • Any person who would like to know more about yoga nidra for themselves to practice.

  • Anyone looking to release stress and anxiety

  • Those who want to increase energy and vitality.

  • Those who want to become a better version of themselves.

  • Beginners and expert practitioners of meditation.

Highlights

  • Yoga Nidra Teacher Training Manual

  • Yoga Nidra Practical Classes

  • Yoga Nidra Script on Chakra Visualization

  • A complete and well-rounded understanding of the theory behind Yoga

  • Different scripts of

  • You understand how each individual component fits together into the bigger picture of the

  • You learn the overall philosophical structure as well as the technical nuts and bolts of this authentic Yogic

  • Valuable resources for drafting your own scripts and facilitating your own

  • The practice sessions for beginners, intermediate and advanced practitioners

  • You will study Yoga Nidra, both in its traditional form, as well as the modern one created by Swami Satyananda

  • You will learn how to deeply relax in a way that will be healing both to your body & mind

  • Happy learning and continue growing on this beautiful path of Yoga!

Course Syllabus

Yoga Nidra Teacher Training Module -1

Introduction

Beginners Practice

Session 1: Quick Breath Awareness  Session 2: Quick Guided Yoga Nidra  Intermediate Practices

Session 1: Body and Breath Awareness  Session 2: Navel Awareness

Advanced Practices

Session 1: Antar Mouna

Session 2: Nadi Shodhana during Yoga Nidra  Session 3: Long Guided Yoga Nidra

Session 4: Introductory Visualization

Yoga Nidra Teacher Training Module -2  Foundations of Yoga Nidra

  • History of Yoga Nidra

  • What is Yoga Nidra?

  • Benefits of Yoga Nidra

  • 1st Stage: Preparation/ Internalization

  • 2nd Stage: Sankalpa

  • 3rd Stage: Rotation of Consciousness

  • 4th Stage: Breath Awareness

  • 5th Stage: Feeling of Opposites

  • 6th Stage: Visualization

  • 7th Stage: Sankalpa

  • 8th Stage: Externalization

  • Relation between Ashtanga and Yoga Nidra (Pratyahara)

  • Brain Waves and Yoga Nidra

Yoga Nidra Teacher Training Module -3

Step 1: Preparation

Step 2: Returning to Alpha state of Mind Step 3: Positive Affirmation

Step 4: Rotation Consciousness (Right) Step 5: Rotation Consciousness (Left)

Step 6: Rotation Consciousness (Back body) Step 7: Rotation Consciousness (Head to Groin) Step 8: Head & front body Scanning

Step 9: Back Body and Spine Scanning Step 10: Positive Affirmation

Step 11: Simple Visualizations Step 12: Belly breathing

Step 13: Finishing Touches

Yoga Nidra Teacher Training Module – 4

  • The Art of Relaxation

  • Yoga Nidra: History and Origin

  • Yoga Nidra in Tantra

  • The Science and Anatomy of Yoga Nidra

  • Yoga Nidra and the brain

  • Four Brain States: Beta, Alpha, Theta, Delta

  • Sleeps, Dreams and Yoga Nidra

  • Neurological and Physiological Benefits of Yoga Nidra

  • Health benefits of Yoga Nidra

  • Four States of Consciousness

  • Yoga Nidra and Visualisation

  • Different Levels of Yoga Nidra

  • Layers of Existence

  • Therapeutic applications

  • Yoga Nidra as meditation

  • How to Practice and Teach Yoga Nidra

  • Yoga Nidra for children

  • Relation between Yoga Nidra & Ashtanga Yoga

  • Yoga Nidra and Hypnosis

  • Chakras, Senses and Yoga Nidra

Yoga Nidra Teacher Training Module -5 How to Practice and Teach Yoga Nidra

  • General Guidelines

  • When and How to Start Teaching?

  • Postures for Yoga Nidra

  • Leading through your voice

  • Importance of Voice (For Teachers & Students)

  • How often should you practice Yoga Nidra?

  • How to choose Sankalpa?

  • The history of yoganidra

  • The Autonomic Nervous System

  • Muscular relaxation

  • Relaxation in yoga

  • Deep relaxation Technique

  • Progressive relaxation

Part 3 – Breathwork & Pranayama Teacher Training Certificate Course Syllabus

1.Techniques Training & Practices (TTP)

  1. What is Prana?

  2. Prana and Kundalini Shakti

  3. Naadis (Energy Channels)

  4. Chakras (Energy Centers)

  5. The Five Koshas (Sheaths)

  6. Subtle Bodies

  7. Essential Guidelines of Pranayama

8. Sixteen Types of Pranayama

  1. Udar Pranayama (Abdominal Breathing)

  2. Vaksha Pranayama (Thoracic Breathing)

  3. Jatruka Pranayama (Clavicular/Collarbone Breathing)

  4. Yogic Pranayama

  5. Kapalbhati Pranayama (Skull Shining Breathing)

  6. Chandra Pranayama (Moon Breathing)

  7. Surya Pranayama (Sun Breathing)

  8. Chandrabhedi Pranayama (Moon-piercing Breathing)

  9. Suryabhedi Pranayama (Sun-piercing Breathing)

  10. Anulom Vilom Pranayama (Alternate nostril Breathing)

  11. Naadi Shodhana Pranayama (Energy channel cleansing Breathing)

  12. Bhastrika Pranayama (Bellow Breathing)

  13. Sitkari Pranayama (Hissing Breathing)

  14. Sheetali Pranayama (Cooling Breathing)

  15. Ujjayi Pranayama (Victorious Breathing)

  16. Bhramari Pranayama (Honey bee humming Breathing)

 

2. Yoga Mantra Chanting

  • Introduction

  • Mantras

  1. Gayathri Mantra

  2. Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra

  3. Saha nāv avatu

  4. Sarve bhavantu sukhinaḥ

3.  Health Benefits of Pranayama

  • Physical Benefits

  • Psychological Benefits

  • Emotional Benefits

  • Vital Benefits

  • Spiritual Benefits

 

4.   Anatomy & Physiology of Respiratory syatem

Anatomy & Physiology of Pranayama

  • Gaseous Exchange:

  • Respiratory System

    1. Larynx:

    2. Trachea (wind pipe)

    3. Bronchi

    4. Bronchioles

    5. Alveoli (Air sacs)

  • Lungs

  • Pleura

  1. External Anatomy

  • Bronchi

  1. 6. Pulmonary Ventilation:

  • Respiration Mechanism

    1. Shallow breathing

    2. Deep Breathing

    3. Unconscious control of breathing

    4. Conscious control of breathing

  • Lung Volume

  1. Total air volume

  2. Tidal volume

  3. Vital capacity

5.   Philosophy of Pranayama

  • History of Yoga

  • Philosophy of Yoga

  • Philosophy into Practice

  • Ayurveda – Allied Practice of Yoga

  • Contraindications, Misalignments, & Adaptations

  • Relevance of Pranayama in modern life

  • Learn the important guidelines for teaching Pranayama

  • Introduction of Ashtanga Yoga

  • First Limb – Yama

  • Second Limb – Niyama

  • Third Limb – Asana

  • Fourth Limb – Pranayama

  • Fifth Limb – Pratyahara

  • Sixth Limb – Dharana

  • Seventh Limb – Dhyana – Meditation

  • Eighth – Samadhi – Super Consciousness

6.  Teaching Methodology

  • Environment for Yoga

  • Cueing

  • Class Management

  • How to Practice and teach Pranayama

  • How to setup and structure a class

9.  Professional Development

  • Ethical Commitment

  • Yoga Professionalism Guidelines

10.  Practicum

  • The Practicum (Teaching Practice)

5.  Mudra

  • Introduction

  • Mudras and prana

  • A scientific look at mudras

  • Mudras

    • Jnana mudra

    • Chin mudra

    • Bhairava mudra

    • Hridaya

    • Shambhavi mudra

    • Nasikagra drishti

    • Shanmukhi mudra

    • Yoga mudra

6.  Bandhas (neuro-muscular locks)

  • Introduction to Bandha

  • Granthis

  • Bandha (lock)

  1. Jalandhara Bandha (throat lock)

  2. Moola Bandha (perineum contraction)

  3. Uddiyana Bandha (abdominal contraction)

  4. Maha Bandha (the great lock)

7. Yoga Nidra

  1. Introduction

  2. Yoga Nidra steps

    1. Preparation/Introduction

    2. Relaxation

    3. Sankalpa/Resolve

    4. Rotation of Consciousness

    5. Breathe Awareness

    6. Feeling of Sensations

    7. Image visualization

    8. Sankalpa/Resolve

    9. Finish

8.3.19. Yogic Diet

09. Shatkarma (internal cleansing)

  1. Jala Neti (nasal cleansing with water)

10.Warm Up For pranayama

  • Seated warm up

  • Child’s Pose Balasana

  • Tabletop Pose

  • Cat and Cow Stretch

  • Supine Twist Jathara Parivartanasa

  • Thread the Needle Parsva Balasana

  • Knees-to-Chest Apanasana

  • Downward-Facing Dog

  • Upward-Facing Dog Urdhva Mukha Shvanasana

  • Hands in & out Breathing

  • Hands stretch breathing

  • Ankle stretch breathing

  • Tiger breathing

  • Dog breathing

  • Rabbit breathing

11.  Alignments of Sitting Asanas (Poses)

  • Vajrasana (Thunderbolt/ Adamantine/ Diamond Pose)

  • Ardh Padmasana (Half Lotus Pose)

  • Siddhasana(Psychic Pose)

  • Padmasana (Lotus Pose)

Recommended Texts

  • Light on Pranayama: By K.S. Iyengar, a leading authority on yoga, this book provides a

200-week program that requires 15-30 minutes of daily practice.

  • The Science of Pranayama: By Swami Sivananda, this book is published by Divine Life

Society.

  • Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha: By Saraswati Satyananda Swami.

  • Mind Your Breathing: The Yogi’s Handbook with 37 Pranayama Exercises: By Sundar

Balasubramanian Ph.d.

  • Pranayama Mudra and Meditation: By Sharadchandra Bhalekar.

  • Prana and Pranayama: By Swami S.

  • Power Pranayama: By Dr. Renu Mahtani D.

  • Kumbhaka Paddhati of Raghuvira: Science of Pranayama: ByL. Gharote.

Recommended Texts

  • Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha by Swami Niranjananda Saraswati

  • Yoga Nidra, Swami Satyananda Saraswati, Yoga Publications Trust, Munger,

 

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