50 Hr – Breathwork & Pranayama Teacher Training Certificate Course, Bangalore, India.

50 Hr – Breathwork & Pranayama Teacher Training Certificate Course, Bangalore, India.

Breathwork & Pranayama

Pranayama is the most important physical practice of Yoga and also the most overlooked. Pranayama means to extend or lengthen the life force known as Prana, and this can be done by regulating the breath. Breath is closely related to both bodily and mental functions. By correcting and controlling the breath, improvements in overall health will be automatically experienced.

It is said that each individual has a set number of breaths for his lifetime. We come to this world with an inhalation and we will leave it with an exhalation. It is up to you what to do in between with your limited number of breaths. Are you going to waste it or are you going to manage it mindfully? If you learn how to lengthen your breath you will learn how to lengthen your lifespan in a healthy a graceful way.

This course will give you all of the skills, knowledge, resources and confidence you will need to start guiding people through the healing, ancient art of breathwork. This course delivers all of the need-to-know information about guiding groups and individuals through breathwork practices. This course is suitable for anybody who would like learn how to teach breathwork to others, you don’t need any previous experience.

If you are already a yoga teacher or a meditation teacher, you can use this course to upskill and add breathwork practices to your current classes or you can start offering breathwork classes in addition to your yoga and meditation classes. If you are a councilor, psychologist or any professional that is looking for simple practices to help your clients to get clear and centered, this course will be great for you. By the end of this course you will have the knowledge, skills, resources and confidence to guide groups and individuals through breathwork sessions.

What you will learn

To Whom this course is for?

Course Content

Unit 1: Philosophy of Pranayama

Introduction of Pranayama

What is Prana?

What is breathwork & pranayama?

History / scriptural references

Three bodies

Five pranas

Five koshas

Seven chakras

Nadis

Four bandhas

20 mudras

Eight limbs of Raja Yoga

Mitahara

Pranayama in Ancient Scriptures

5 Factors Influencing the Mind

Unit 2 – Science of pranayama

The autonomic nervous system

Biomechanics of breathing

The respiratory system

The functions of the lungs

 Physiological / neurological benefits of breathwork/ pranayama

Unit 3 – Alignments of Sitting Asanas (Poses)

Vajrasana (Thunderbolt/ Adamantine/ Diamond Pose)

Ardh Padmasana (Half Lotus Pose)

Siddhasana(Psychic Pose)

Padmasana (Lotus Pose)

Unit  4 – Pranayama  Preparation

Six kriyas

Four bandhas & locks

20 mudras / hand gestures

Preparation for breathwork & pranayama

Proper posture for breathwork

Warmup of throat and respiratory system

Unit –  5 Pranayama Practice

Unit –  6 Pranayama Practice

Daily Yoga Flow: Stretch & Strengthen (For all levels)

Yoga Flow to Connect with Yourself (With Surya Bhedana Pranayama)

Energizing Yoga Flow (With Ujjayi Pranayama)

Guided Meditation: Withdrawal of the 5 Senses (With Samavritti Pranayama)

Guided Meditation for Positive Energy (With Viloma Pranayama)

Guided Meditation: Transforming the Emotions (With Kapalbhati Pranayama)

Guided Meditation with Mantra Chanting

Nadi Shodhan Pranayama and Meditation

Preparation for Pranayama

Guidelines of Pranayama

The Power of the Mudras

Brahma Muhurta: Most Auspicious Time

Importance of Ratio and Counts

Nasikagra / Nasagra Drishti (Nose Tip Gazing)

Unit –  7 Kumbhaka Pranayama (Breath Retention)

Introduction of Kumbhaka

Benefits & Contraindications of Kumbhaka

Physiology of Kumbhaka

Guidelines for Kumbhaka

Technique 1: Practice: Internal Breath Retention (Ratio of 1:1:1)

Technique 2: Practice: Internal Retention – Extended Exhalation (Ratio of 1:1:2)

Technique 3: Practice: Extended Internal Retention & Exhalation (Ratio of 1:2:2)

Nadi Shodhana Pranayama (Alternate Nostril Breathing) & Practical Classes

Technique 1/Stage1 – Intro (No Ratio, Breathing through Individual nostril)

Technique 1/Stage 1 – Practice (No Ratio, Breathing through Individual nostrils)

Technique 1/Stage 2 – Intro (Ratio 1:1, Breathing through Individual nostrils)

Technique 1/Stage 2: Practice (Ratio 1:1, Breathing through Individual nostrils)

Technique 2/Stage 1: Intro (Ratio 1:1, Alternate Nostrils, No Breath Retention)

Technique 2/Stage 1: Practice (Ratio 1:1, Alternate Nostrils, No Retention)

Technique 2/Stage 2: Intro (Ratio 1:2, Alternate Nostrils, No Breath Retention)

Technique 2/Stage 2: Practice (Ratio 1:2, Alternate Nostrils, No Retention)

Technique 3/Stage 1: Intro (Ratio 1:1:1 with Internal Breath Retention)

Technique 3/Stage 1: Practice (Ratio 1:1:1 with Internal Breath Retention)

Technique 3/Stage 2: Intro (Ratio 1:1:2 with Internal Breath Retention)

Technique 3/Stage 2: Practice (Ratio 1:1:2 with Internal Breath Retention)

Technique 3/Stage 3: Intro (Ratio 1:2:2 with Internal Breath Retention)

Technique 3/Stage 3: Practice (Ratio 1:2:2 with Internal Breath Retention)

Technique 3/Stage 4: Intro (Ratio 1:3:2 with Internal Breath Retention)

Technique 3/Stage 4: Practice (Ratio 1:3:2 with Internal Breath Retention)

Technique 3/Stage 5: Intro (Ratio 1:4:2 with Internal Breath Retention)

Technique 3/Stage 5: Practice (Ratio 1:4:2 with Internal Breath Retention)

Technique 4/Stage 1: Intro (Ratio 1:1:1:1 with Internal & External Retention)

Technique 4/Stage 1: Practice (Ratio 1:1:1:1 with Internal & External Retention)

Technique 4/Stage 2: Intro (Ratio 1:1:2:1 with Internal & External Retention)

Technique 4/Stage 2: Practice (Ratio 1:1:2:1 with Internal & External Retention)

Technique 4/Stage 3: Intro (Ratio 1:2:2:1 with Internal & External Retention)

Technique 4/Stage 3: Practice (Ratio 1:2:2:1 with Internal & External Retention)

Technique 4/Stage 4: Intro (Ratio 1:2:2:2 with Internal & External Retention)

Technique 4/Stage 4: Practice (Ratio 1:2:2:2 with Internal & External Retention)

Samavritti Pranayama (Equalizing Breath/Square Breathing) & Practical Classes

Unit 8 – Unit Samavritti Pranayama

Introduction of Samavritti Pranayama

Practice of Samavritti Pranayama (Ratio of 1:1:1:1)

Curriculum  Pranayama Teacher Training

Part-1

1.What is Pranayama?

1.1.Etymological  meaning

1.3. Pranayama for transformation

1.4. Conscious breathing

1.5. The first step

1.6.Prana nigraha

1.7.Pranayama is kumbhaka

2.Universal prana

2.1. Play of prana and chitta

2.2. Individual  prana

2.3. Receiving prana

2.4. Experience of cosmic prana

2.5. Four aspects of pranayama

Pooraka or inhalation

Rechaka or exhalation

Antar kumbhaka or internal breath retention

Bahir kumbhaka or external breath retention.

2.6. The Pranic body

2.7. Breath, health and pranayama

2.8. Breathing and life span

2.9. General notes for the practitioner

2.10. Guidelines for Pranayama

  1. Diet
  2. Place
  3. Cleanliness
  4. Sequence
  5. The seat
  6. Posture
  7. Starting nostril
  8. The nose
  9. Flaring the nostrils
  10. Breathing
  11. Ratio of inhalation, retention and exhalation
  12. Bandhas
  13. Time unit
  14. Fatigue
  15. Illness
  16. Pregnancy
  17. Possible side effects
  18. Regularity
  19. Advice for pranayama sadhana
  20. Special diets
  21. Importance of Kumbhaka
  22. Classification of pranayama
  23. What is kumbhaka?

3.Natural breathing

3.1. Abdominal Breathing

3.2. Abdominal (or diaphragmatic) breathing

3.3. Thoracic Breathing

3.4. Thoracic breathing

3.5. Clavicular Breathing

3.6. Clavicular breathing

3.7. Full Yogic Breathing

3.8. Yogic breathing

4. Kapalabhati Pranayama (frontal brain cleansing breath)

4.1.Technique 2: Alternate nostrils

4.2.Left nostril

4.3.Right nostril

4.4.Both nostrils

5. Bhastrika Pranayama (bellows breath)

5.1.Technique I: Preparatory practice

5.2.Technique 2: Alternate nostrils

5.3.Right nostril

5.4. Both nostrils

6. Nadi Shodhana Pranayama (psychic network purification)

6.1.Nadi Shodhana Pranayama (psychic network purification)

7.Nadi Shodhana Pranayama (psychic network purification)

7.1.Technique I: Preparatory practice

8.Technique 2: Alternate nostril breathing

8.1.Technique 3: with Antar Kumbhaka (inner retention)

8.2.Advanced practice: (addition of bandhas)

8.3.Jalandhara and Moola bandhas:

8.4.Technique 4: Antaran Bahir Kumbhak (internal and external retention)

8.5.Advanced practice: (addition of bandhas)

9.Ujjayi Pranayama (the psychic breath)

Technique I

10. Chandra Bhedana Pranayama (calming energy)

10.11. Surya Bhedana Pranayama (stimulating vitality)

11. Sheetali Pranayama(cooling pranayama)

12. Sheetkari Pranayama (hissing breath)

13. Bhramari Pranayama (humming bee breath)

14.Swara Yoga

1.Balancing the swara

1.1.Padadhirasana (breath balancing pose)

2.Danda Kriya (stick action)

2.1.Variation: two dandas

2.2.Lying on the side

2.3.Alternate nostril breathing

Part – 2

2.Pancha Kosha: Vital Sheaths

1.1.Prana and the koshas

1.2.Ascending through the koshas

3.Pancha Prana: Pranic Force Fields

1.1.Sthoola prana

1.2.Subtle level

1.Prana

ii.Apana

iii.Samana

iv.Udana

v.Vyana

1.3. Density and colour of pranas

1.4.Union of prana and apana

1.5.Five minor pranas

1.6.Pranayama and prana vidya

4.Prana and Mantra

2.Big Bang

3.What are mantras?

4.Prana and mantra

5.Use of mantra in pranayama

6.Gayatri  mantra

7.Omkara pranayama

8.Bija mantras

9.Ajapa japa

5.Benefits of Pranayama

1.1.Awakening of vital energy

1.2.Physical benefits

1.3.Respiratory system

1.5.Digestive and eliminatory system

1.6.Cardiac system:

1.7.Endocrine system

1.7.1.Nervous system

1.8.Greater concentration

1.9.Experience of higher consciousness

1.10.Changes in the relationship with gravity

1.11.Karmic purging

6. Nadis

2.2.1. Ida, Pingala and Sushumna

7.7. Chakras: Energy Vortex

1.Mooladhara cakra

2.Svadhisthana cakra

3.Manipura cakra

4.Anahata cakra

5.Visuddhi cakra:

6.Ajna cakra

6.1.Bindu

7.Sahasrara cakra

8.Three Bodies  –  Sthūla Śarīra, Sūkṣma Śarīra, and Kāraṇa Śarīra

a.Sthūla Śarīra (Gross Body)

b.Sūkṣma Śarīra (Subtle Body)

c.Kāraṇa Śarīra (Causal Body)

Part -3

9. 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)

17.Murcha Pranayama(Swooning Breathe)

18.Plavini Pranayama (Floating Breath)

10. Health Benefits of Pranayama

11.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

12.Philosophy of Pranayama

13.Teaching Methodology

14. Professional Development

15. Practicum(Teaching Practice)

16.Mudra

1.Introduction

1.2. Mudras and prana

1.3. Mudras and the Elements

1.5. Mudras 

  1. Chin Mudra
  2. Chinmaya Mudra
  3. Adi Mudra
  4. Brahma Mudra
  5. Ashwini Mudra (horse gesture)

17.Bandhas (neuro-muscular locks)

6.1. Introduction to Bandha

6.2. Granthis

6.3. Bandha (lock)

  1. Jalandhara Bandha (throat lock)
  2.  Moola Bandha (perineum contraction)
  3. Uddiyana Bandha (abdominal contraction)
  4. Maha Bandha (the great lock)

18. Shatkarma (internal cleansing)

19.Alignments of Sitting Asanas (Poses)

Meditation Poses

Precautions

1.Sukhasana (easy pose)

2.Ardha Padmasana (half-lotus pose)

3.Padmasana (lotus pose)

4.Siddhasana (accomplished pose for men)

5.Siddha Yoni Asana (accomplished pose for women)

6.Swastikasana (auspicious pose)

7.Vajrasana (thunderbolt pose)

8.Bhadrasana (gracious pose)

9.Vipareeta Karani Asana (inverted pose)

10.Shavasana (corpse pose)

20.Paper – Breathe Work Exercises 

Section -1

  1. Hands In & Out Breathing
  2. Hands Stretch Breathing

Stage 1: (Horizontal)

Stage II: (At 135 degree)

Stage III: (Vertical)

3.Ankles stretch breathing

4.Sasaakasana Breathing

5.Tiger Breathing(cat & cow)

6. Quick Relaxation technique

Phase I – Observing the abdominal movements

Phase II – Associate with breathing

Phase III -Breathing with feeling

Section -2

1.Makarasana

2.Bhujangasana breathing (5 rounds for 1 minute duration)

3.Ardha Shalabasana (5 rounds on both sides for 2 minutes duration)

4. Naukasana Breathing (Boat pose) (5 rounds for 1 minute duration)

5. Naukasana Breathing (alternate leg & arm raise boat pose)

6.Side leg raising (5 rounds on both sides for 2 minutes)

7.Savasana 2-3 minutes

Section – 3

1.Straight Leg Raise Breathing (Alternate legs)

2.Pavanmuktasana lumbar stretch: 5 rounds each for 2 minutes duration

3.Folded leg lumbar stretch and crossed leg lumbar stretch  

4.Single Folded Legs Lumbar Stretch

5.Crossed Legs Lumbar Stretch

Type -II (Left leg crossed over right leg)

6.Dorsal stretch (5 rounds for 1 minute)

7.Setubandhasana lumbar stretch 5 rounds for 1 minute

8.Deep relaxation technique 15-20 minutes

Phase-II

Phase-III

Phase-IV

Phase-V

Phase-VI

Phase-VII

Phase-VIII

21. Nada Anusandhana (exploration of cosmic sound ‘om’)

Step -1 A- Kara Chanting

Step -2 U- Kara Chanting

Step -3 M-Kara Chanting

Step -4 A-U-M Chanting

22.Chair Yogic Breathing

Eight Step Procedure

1.Instant Relaxation Technique

2.Neck Muscle relaxation with chair support

3.Neck movements in Vajrasana

4.Shashangasana

5.Tadasana (Standing Posture)

6.Neck Movements in Tadasana

7.Ardha Cakrasana – Pada-Hastasana

8.Quick Relaxation Technique (QRT)

Phase I

Phase II

Phase III

23.Warm Up For pranayama

  1. Seated warm up
  2. Child’s Pose Balasana
  3. Tabletop Pose
  4. Cat and Cow Stretch
  5. Supine Twist Jathara Parivartanasa
  6. Thread the Needle Parsva Balasana
  7. Knees-to-Chest Apanasana
  8. Downward-Facing Dog
  9. Upward-Facing Dog Urdhva Mukha Shvanasana
  10. Hands in & out Breathing
  11. Hands stretch breathing
  12. Ankle stretch breathing
  13. Tiger breathing
  14. Dog breathing
  15. Rabbit breathing

24.Practicum (Teaching Practice)

25.Project work(50 Pages)

26. Advance Pranayama

1.The art of preparing the mind for pranayama

2.The Art of Sitting In Pranayama

  1. How to Sit
  2. Padmasana
  3. The Torso
  4. Three Crucial Spots
  5. Skin of the Torso
  6. Inability to Sit on the Floor
  7. Numbness in the Feet
  8. Arms and Shoulders
  9. Headand Throat
  10. Tongue
  11. Nose
  12. Eyes and Ears
  13. Brain

3.The art of Inhalation and Exhalation

a.Technique For Inhalation (Puraka)

b.Technique For Exhalation

4.The art of Retention (Kumbaka)

5.Bija Pranayama

What is japa?

6.Kapalabhati

1.Vatakrama kapalabhati

2.Vyutkrama kapalabhati

3.Sheetkrama kapalabhati

7.Bhastrika Pranayama

  1. Bhastrika PranayamaLevel – 1
  2. Bhastrika PranayamaLevel – 2
  1. Bhastrika PranayamaLevel – 4

8.Viloma Pranayama

  1. Viloma Pranayama Level – 1
  2. Viloma Pranayama Level – 2
  3. Viloma Pranayama Level – 3
  4. Viloma Pranayama Level – 4
  5. Viloma Pranayama Level – 5
  6. Viloma Pranayama Level – 6
  7. Viloma Pranayama Level – 7
  8. Viloma Pranayama Level – 8
  9. Viloma Pranayama Level – 9

9.Anuloma Pranayama

10.Pratiloma Pranayama

  1. Pratiloma PranayamaLevel  1A
  2. Pratiloma PranayamaLevel 1b
  1. Pratiloma PranayamaLevel 2b
  2. Pratiloma PranayamaLevel 3a
  3. Pratiloma PranayamaLevel 3b

11.Vritti Pranayama

a.Samavrtti pranayama

b.Visamavrtti Pranayama

12.Ujjayi Pranayama

  1. Ujjayi PranayamaLevel -1
  2. Ujjayi PranayamaLevel -2
  1. Ujjayi PranayamaLevel -4
  2. Ujjayi PranayamaLevel -5
  3. Ujjayi PranayamaLevel -6
  1. Ujjayi PranayamaLevel -9
  2. Ujjayi PranayamaLevel -10
  3. Ujjayi PranayamaLevel -11

13.Nadi Sodhana Pranayama

  1. Nadi Sodhana PranayamaLevele 1A
  2. Nadi Sodhana PranayamaLevele 1B
  3. Nadi Sodhana PranayamaLevele 2A
  4. Nadi Sodhana PranayamaLevele 2B
  5. Nadi Sodhana PranayamaLevele 3A
  6. Nadi Sodhana PranayamaLevele 3B
  7. Nadi Sodhana PranayamaLevele 4A
  8. Nadi Sodhana PranayamaLevele 4B

14.Surya Bhedana Pranayama

  1. Stage 1
  2. Stage 2
  3. Stage 3
  4. Stage 4

15.Digital Pranayama and Art of placing Finger on Nose

  1. The Nose
  2. Right Nostril – WaterFire Air  Ether Earth
  3. Left Nostril- Earth  Water Fire  Air Ether
  4. The Art Of Fingering

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)                      

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1.Who can join this course?

2.Do I need prior experience in Pranayama to join this course?

No, you do not need prior experience in Pranayama. The course is designed for both beginners and advanced practitioners. It will guide you through the basics of Pranayama and progress into more advanced techniques.

3.Is this course available online?

Yes, the course is available both online and offline. Online courses typically feature live sessions and recorded lessons for flexibility.

4.What will I learn in this course?

You will learn various Pranayama techniques, their benefits, and how to teach them effectively to students. You’ll also explore their relationship with asana and meditation.

5. How long will the course take?

The course is a 50-hour program, which may be completed over several weeks or an intensive format, depending on the provider.

6. What is the 50-Hour Pranayama Teacher Training Certificate Course?

The 50-Hour Pranayama Teacher Training Certificate Course is a specialized program that focuses on the study and teaching of Pranayama, or controlled breathing techniques. The course is designed to help practitioners deepen their understanding of breathwork and its impact on physical, mental, and spiritual health, and provides the skills to teach Pranayama to others effectively.

7. Who is this course suitable for?

8. Do I need prior experience to enroll?

No, prior experience is not required. The course is suitable for beginners, and it will guide you through the basics of Pranayama techniques, as well as advance to more complex practices. Those with experience will also benefit by deepening their knowledge and teaching skills.

9. What will I learn in this course?

10. How long is the course?

The course duration is 50 hours. The hours can be spread over a few days or weeks, depending on whether the course is online or offline.

11. Is the course available online?

Yes, the course is offered in both online and offline formats. Online courses typically include live sessions, recorded lectures, and self-paced learning. Offline courses are conducted at training centers in-person.

12. Will I receive a certificate upon completion?

Yes, upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a Pranayama Teacher Training Certificate. The course may be Yoga Alliance accredited and contribute to YACEP (Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Program) credits.

13. Can I teach Pranayama after completing the course?

Yes, once you finish the course and receive your certificate, you will be qualified to teach Pranayama to others. You will be equipped to teach a variety of techniques and customize practices for students of all levels.

14. What are the benefits of Pranayama?

15. What is included in the course?

16. What if I miss a class or session?

For online courses, you will usually have access to recorded sessions to catch up on missed content.

17. Can I use this certification for professional development?

Yes, this certification can be used for professional development and is often accredited by Yoga Alliance, allowing you to gain continuing education credits and enhance your credentials as a yoga instructor.

18. How do I register for the course?

1.Choose an accredited training provider offering the 50-Hour Pranayama Teacher Training Certificate Course

2.Complete the online registration form or contact the provider directly

3.Submit payment for the course

4.Receive course materials and scheduling details

 

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