50 Hrs – Pranayama & Meditation Teacher Training Certificate Course, Bangalore, India
- Duration: 50 Hours
- Contact Hours: 40 Hours
- Non-Contact Hours 10 Hours
- Course: 50 Hrs – Pranayama & Meditation Teacher Training Certificate Course
- Total Fee for the Training(For Indian Citizens Only): INR 05,000(Registration Fee) + INR 35,000 (Course Fee) = INR 40,000
- Total Fee for the Training(For Non-Indian Citizens Only): USD 200(Registration Fee) + USD 400 (Course Fee) = USD 600
- Accreditation: Yoga Alliance USA YACEP.
- Skill level: Beginners, Intermediate & Advanced
- Self-Paced/ Flexible Duration: Online or Regular Mode.
- Language: English
- Mode: Offline/Online/Hybrid/Self-Paced
- About the course facilitator: Dr. S. Karuna Murthy, M.Sc., Ph.D., E-RYT 500, YACEP
- Language: Our courses will be held in English Medium.
- Course Dates: Please Contact Us (karunaayoga@gmail.comor +91 9686549129)
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.
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.
Pranayama & Meditation
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 you will learn from this course?
- Four aspects of pranayama
- Pranic body & five koshas (sheaths)
- The five types of prana
- Pranayama’s health benefits
- Pranayama in spiritual context
- The respiratory system
- Yogic breathing and different types of Pranayama
- Neurological and physiological benefits of pranayama
- Benefits of Pranayama
- Types of pranayama and levels
- How to Practice and teach pranayama
- Relevance of pranayama in modern life
- How to practice meditation correctly
- How to teach meditation
- How to develop the right voice & script
- How to setup and structure a class
- Evidence based benefits of meditation
- Meditation and neuroscience
- An overview of different meditation traditions
- Fundamental principles of meditation
- Understand the science behind meditation
- Understand the difference between different meditation styles
- Important do’s and don’t s of teaching meditation
- Anatomy for finding the right sitting position
- How to integrate meditation in daily life
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
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Gayathri Mantra
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Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra
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Saha nāv avatu
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Sarve bhavantu sukhinaḥ
3. Health Benefits of Pranayama
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Physical Benefits
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Psychological Benefits
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Emotional Benefits
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Vital Benefits
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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
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History of Yoga
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Philosophy of Yoga
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Philosophy into Practice
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Ayurveda – Allied Practice of Yoga
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Contraindications, Misalignments, & Adaptations
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Relevance of Pranayama in modern life
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Learn the important guidelines for teaching Pranayama
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Introduction of Ashtanga Yoga
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First Limb – Yama
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Second Limb – Niyama
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Third Limb – Asana
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Fourth Limb – Pranayama
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Fifth Limb – Pratyahara
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Sixth Limb – Dharana
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Seventh Limb – Dhyana – Meditation
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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
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Ethical Commitment
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Yoga Professionalism Guidelines
10. Practicum
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The Practicum (Teaching Practice)
11. Mudra
5.1. Introduction
5.2. Mudras and prana
5.3. A scientific look at mudras
5.4. Mudras
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Jnana mudra
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Chin mudra
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Bhairava mudra
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Hridaya mudra.
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Shambhavi mudra
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Nasikagra drishti
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Shanmukhi mudra
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Yoga mudra
12. Bandhas (neuro-muscular locks)
6.1. Introduction to Bandha
6.2. Granthis
6.3. Bandha (lock)
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Jalandhara Bandha (throat lock)
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Moola Bandha (perineum contraction)
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Uddiyana Bandha (abdominal contraction)
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Maha Bandha (the great lock)
13. Yoga Nidra
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Introduction
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Yoga Nidra steps
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Preparation/Introduction
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Relaxation
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Sankalpa/Resolve
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Rotation of Consciousness
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Breathe Awareness
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Feeling of Sensations
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Image visualization
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Sankalpa/Resolve
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Finish
14. Shatkarma (internal cleansing)
- Jala Neti (nasal cleansing with water)
14.Warm Up For pranayama
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Seated warm up
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Child’s Pose Balasana
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Tabletop Pose
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Cat and Cow Stretch
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Supine Twist Jathara Parivartanasa
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Thread the Needle Parsva Balasana
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Knees-to-Chest Apanasana
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Downward-Facing Dog
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Upward-Facing Dog Urdhva Mukha Shvanasana
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Hands in & out Breathing
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Hands stretch breathing
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Ankle stretch breathing
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Tiger breathing
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Dog breathing
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Rabbit breathing
15. Alignments of Sitting Asanas (Poses)
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Vajrasana (Thunderbolt/ Adamantine/ Diamond Pose)
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Ardh Padmasana (Half Lotus Pose)
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Siddhasana(Psychic Pose)
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Padmasana (Lotus Pose)
Meditation Teacher Training Course
At Meditation teacher training, you will take a journey towards self-awareness. To lead you into the depth of meditation, you will learn about Yoga Nidra and Pranayama practice. On this spiritual journey, you will explore deep layers of the consciousness through practical experience. A quiet peaceful space inside us is required more than ever in our modern world. Therefore we have to learn to work with emotional patterns and develop control over the mind. We all know the power of thoughts. Thoughts can change the course of one’s life. As we create our reality through our thoughts, Meditation is the way to educate our minds. Finally, we learn to keep our mind centred and positive.
At Karuna Yoga, you will learn the art and science of Meditation from the basics.We will teach you how to free your mind from all worldly distractions and allow it to focus.
Want to become a Meditation teacher?
Our Meditation teacher certification will help inspiring yogis to teach meditation all over the world and become a life coach. If you are seeking to learn to meditate and teach the ancient art and science of meditation, we will guide you on the right path. After getting your Meditation teachers certificate, you will be able to teach others and hold your meditation classes. Life coaches and teachers can get great benefits form the Meditation course.
Who can join Meditation Teacher Training?
Students who have already completed yoga teacher training course.
Students who have completed meditation course elsewhere and having strong desire to explore deeper dimensions of meditation, yoga nidra and spiritual growth.
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 & consciousness.
- Learning and experiencing the Art of Dying i.e. the art of let-go.
- Step by step guide to advanced yoga nidra practices through yoga nidra.
- 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
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)