12 hours – Pranayama & Meditation Certificate Course
International Certification
Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a certificate of completion of the Pranayama & Meditation Certificate Course, which you can count towards your continuing education. Our yoga teacher training courses are accredited by Yoga Alliance USA.
About the course facilitator
Dr. S. Karuna Murthy, M.Sc., Ph.D., E-RYT 500, YACEP
Dr. S. Karuna Murthy is one of the most experienced Yogi practicing the ancient and the greatest Yoga tradition since he was 18 years of age. Following in the footsteps of his inspiration Swami Sivananda who was also the founder of Divine Life Society, has mastered the ancient Yoga traditions that only a few in this world are familiar with.
He completed M. Sc from Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samasthana University and Ph. D from Bharathidasan University. Besides, Dr. S. Karuna Murthy has also completed TTC and ATTC and is registered E-RYT-500 with American Yoga Alliance. Those qualifications depict his expertise in the context of Yoga and mastering Yoga Teaching methodology.
With the immense interest to serve the people with the ancient Yoga techniques, he also served as a Yoga therapist at S-VYASA, Bangalore. He has also served as a Yoga lecturer at Bharathidasan University and at overseas in the Cali Wow fitness Center.
With these impressive accomplishments, throughout his journey to being a master Yogi and an expert in Multi styles of Yoga, Dr. Karuna Murthy has developed an incredible scientific view of every Yoga practice. So, now he is a rare expert in Yoga anatomy physiology, biomechanism kinesiology, and Yoga philosophy.
Pranayama & Meditation 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.
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.
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 you’ll learn
- You will know how to Integrate pranayama and meditation into your yoga practice.
- You will learn the methods given by Swatmarama to mastery your mind through hatha yoga.
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.
What’s the language of the course?
Our courses will be held in English Medium.
Duration: 12 hrs
Self-Paced/ Flexible Duration: Online or Regular Mode.
Fee:
- Indian citizens INR 15,000 (non-refundable) advance towards the course fee.
- Foreigners USD 250 (non-refundable) advance towards the course fee.
Course Dates: Please Contact Us (karunaayoga@gmail.com or +91 9686549129)
Training Venue: No. 1271, 20th Main, 2nd Phase, J. P. Nagar, Bangalore -78
Land Mark: Behind Central Mall & Near Samatvam Diabetic Centre
Syllabus
Pranayama
Introduction
Four aspects of pranayama
- Pooraka or inhalation
- Rechaka or exhalation
- Antar kumbhaka or internal breath retention
- Bahir kumbhaka or external breath retention.
4.3. The Pranic body
4.4. Breath, health and pranayama
4.5. Breathing and life span
4.6. General notes for the practitioner
4.7. Natural breathing
4.8. Abdominal (or diaphragmatic) breathing
4.9. Thoracic Breathing
4.10. Clavicular Breathing
4.11. Full Yogic Breathing
4.12. Kapalbhati Pranayama (frontal brain cleansing breath)
4.13. Bhastrika Pranayama (bellows breath)
4.14. Nadi Shodhana Pranayama (psychic network purification)
- 15. Ujjayi Pranayama (the psychic breath)
- 16. Chandra Bhedana Pranayama (calming energy)
4.17. Surya Bhedana Pranayama (stimulating vitality)
4.18. Sheetali Pranayama(cooling pranayama)
4.19. Sheetkari Pranayama (hissing breath)
4.20. Bhramari Pranayama (humming bee breath)
- Meditation
9.1. Meditation on Breath
9.2. Mantra Meditation (Sacred Syllable Chanting Meditation)
9.3. Counting Beads
Terms & Conditions:
After the payment of the course fee, you will receive a link to access the classes through zoom. This short term course is only meant for sincere students of Yoga practitioner. Without submitting the required assignments, you will not receive a certification. Please note that the course fee is non refundable. However, if you can’t start the course due to severe circumstances, please get in touch with us and we’ll find a solution for you.
How to Register?
You can apply online with the application, fee of INR 10,000 (non-refundable) advance towards the course fee or Please Contact Us (karunaayoga@gmail.com or +91 9686549129)