50 Hrs – Pranayama Teacher Training Certificate Course, Bangalore, India

50 Hrs – Pranayama Teacher Training Certificate Course, Bangalore, India

Pranayama Certificate Course

Yoga has become synonymous with 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 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.

Pranayama

Pre-practices, practical hints, seasonal considerations, technical considerations, benefits and modifications of pranayama practices.

Pre-requisites:

• This course is open to all students who wish to deepen their knowledge and application of some of the highest teachings of
• Participants do not need to be yoga
• Mastery of any yoga practice is not
• Only yours sincere desire for knowledge and your commitment to personal
• Love for Yoga is the most important eligibility factor for learning this course.
• Students who want to know Yoga in totality and move beyond Asana and Pranayama, Mudra & Bandha.

What do I need for the online course?

• Yoga mat
• Computer / Smartphone with camera
• Internet connection
• Yoga Blocks
• Pillow or Bolster or Cushion
• Strap
• Notebook and Pen
• Zoom

Assessment and Certification

The students are continuously assessed throughout the course at all levels. There will be a written exam at the end of the course to evaluate the understanding of the philosophy of Yoga and skills of the students. Participants should pass all different aspects of the course to be eligible for the course diploma.

Recommended Texts

• Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha by Swami Niranjananda Saraswati
• B.K.S. Iyengar, Light On Yoga.
• Light on Pranayama: By B.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 Dr. Sharadchandra Bhalekar.
• Prana and Pranayama: By Swami S. Nirajanananda.
• Power Pranayama: By Dr. Renu Mahtani M.D.
• Kumbhaka Paddhati of Raghuvira: Science of Pranayama: By M.L. Gharote.

What’s the language of the course?

Our courses will be held in English Medium.

Syllabus Pranayama

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

1.1. Introduction

1.2. 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 system

Anatomy & Physiology of Pranayama

1.1. Gaseous Exchange:

1.2. Respiratory System

a) Larynx:

b) Trachea (wind pipe)

c) Bronchi

d) Bronchioles

e) Alveoli (Air sacs)

1.3. Lungs

1.4. Pleura

a. External Anatomy

1.5. Bronchi

1. 6. Pulmonary Ventilation:

1.7. Respiration Mechanism

a) Shallow breathing

b) Deep Breathing

c) Unconscious control of breathing

d) Conscious control of breathing

1.8. Lung Volume

a. Total air volume

b. Tidal volume

c. 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

• Sequencing
• 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)

11. Mudra

5.1. Introduction

5.2. Mudras and prana

5.3. A scientific look at mudras

5.4. Mudras

• Jnana mudra

• Chin mudra

• Bhairava mudra

• Hridaya mudra.

• Shambhavi mudra

• Nasikagra drishti

• Shanmukhi mudra

• Yoga mudra

12. Bandhas (neuro-muscular locks)

6.1. Introduction to Bandha

6.2. Granthis

6.3. Bandha (lock)

• Jalandhara Bandha (throat lock)

•  Moola Bandha (perineum contraction)

• Uddiyana Bandha (abdominal contraction)

• Maha Bandha (the great lock)

13. Yoga Nidra

• Introduction

• Yoga Nidra steps

• Preparation/Introduction

• Relaxation

• Sankalpa/Resolve

• Rotation of Consciousness

• Breathe Awareness

• Feeling of Sensations

• Image visualization

• Sankalpa/Resolve

• Finish

14. Shatkarma (internal cleansing)

• Jala Neti (nasal cleansing with water)

14.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

15. Alignments of Sitting Asanas (Poses)

• Vajrasana (Thunderbolt/ Adamantine/ Diamond Pose)

• Ardh Padmasana (Half Lotus Pose)

• Siddhasana(Psychic Pose)

• Padmasana (Lotus Pose)

How to Register?

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