Pranayama (Breathwork) Teacher Training (Yoga Alliance)

Bodsphere - Health and Wellness

Welcome to the Bodsphere's 50-Hrs Pranayama (Breathwork) Teacher Training Certificate Course. (Yoga Alliance Approved Continuing Education Course)The Get a profound understanding of the ancient art of Pranayama and learn how to use your breath like a wonderful tool to start controlling all systems in your body. This course delivers all of the need-to-know information about guiding groups and individuals through Pranayama practices.For Yoga Teachers: This course can be added to your YACEP - for 50 hours of Yoga Alliance Continuing Educational Points. You can find this course on the Yoga Alliance website to add points there. "Anybody can breathe. Hence, Anyone can practice Yoga, Meditation & Pranayama" Samarthya & Preetika Bhatnagar, Founders of Bodsphere

In this Pranayama Teacher Training Course, You will learn:

14 Different types of Pranayama (Breathwork) Techniques and their Variations
Full Yogic Breath - Open up the energy systems
Ujjayi Pranayama (Ocean's Breath) - Create inner silence
Breath of fire (Bhastrika Pranayama) - Awaken the fire within
Kapalbhati Pranayama (Skull Shining Breath) - Cleanse your body and mind
Kaki Pranayama (Crow's Beak Breath) - Focus the mind
Nadi Shodhana Pranayama (Alternate Nostril Breathing) - Bring balance in your life
Bhramari Pranayama (Humming Bee Breath) - Soak in bliss
Surya Bhedana Pranayama (Right Nostril Breathing) - Activate the solar energy
Chandra Bhedana Pranayama (Left Nostril Breathing) - Activate the lunar energy
Kumbhaka Pranayama (Breath Retention Techniques)
Sheetali Pranayama (Cooling Breath) - Cool down the body and mind
Sheetkari Pranayama (The Hissing Breath) - Experience the cooling effect
Sama Vritti (Equal/ Box Breathing) - Reduce the stress levels
Viloma Pranayama (Reverse Breathing) - Control the Natural Flow of Breath
Ashtanga Yoga & Pranayama
Practical Pranayama Classes combined with Guided Yoga & Meditation Sessions
Four aspects of Pranayama and the Five Koshas (sheaths)
Chakras and their influence in life
Secrets of Respiration and Nervous System
Five types of Prana and Pranayama's health benefits
Ancient Pranayama/ Breathing Techniques as per Yogic Texts
How to Practice and teach Pranayama
Relevance of Pranayama in modern life
Important guidelines for teaching Pranayama
Anatomy & Physiology of Pranayama
How to setup and structure a class
Do's and Don'ts of Pranayama (Breathwork)

By taking this course, You will learn how to use the power of the breath to:

Clear you mind and sharpen your awareness
Increase energy, health and mental balance
Energize or calm your body and mind
Become aware of the deeper layers of the self
Boost your immune system
A boost in energy levels
Deep & restorative sleep
Brain empowerment & better focus
Relieves stress, anxiety & depression
Heal mind & body

You will also receive wonderful resources with this course:

100+ Pages Pranayama Teacher Training Manual
Knowledge of Pranayama in the Ancient Scriptures
Ashtanga Yoga
Prana Vidya: Knowledge of the Lifeforce
5 Keys of Prana Vidya
Pancha Koshas (Transcending the Self)
Mudras for Pranayama
Record of all the Pranayama Techniques
Scheme of Practice: Sample Schedule
Recommended Books

What is included in this Pranayama (Breathwork) Teacher Training Course?

All of our resources are exclusive to Bodsphere. This course will provide you with all of the skills, tools and knowledge you need to confidently and safely teach Pranayama (Breathwork) classes.

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Learning objectives

14 different types of pranayama (breathwork) techniques and their variations
Introduction to pranayama & its philosophy - the yogic breathwork
Practical pranayama classes combined with yoga & meditation
Learn basic and advanced breathwork and meditation techniques. tap into the power of your breath!
Four aspects of pranayama and the five koshas (sheaths)
Learn to use the breath to relax, focus and bring health and vitality in your life.
10 types of prana and pranayama's health benefits
Ancient pranayama/ breathing techniques as per yogic texts
How to practice and teach pranayama

Relevance of pranayama in modern life
Learn the important guidelines for teaching pranayama
Anatomy & physiology of pranayama
How to setup and structure a class
Do's and don'ts of breathwork & pranayama
Advanced techniques of pranayama (breath retentions)
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14 different types of pranayama (breathwork) techniques and their variations
Introduction to pranayama & its philosophy - the yogic breathwork
Practical pranayama classes combined with yoga & meditation
Learn basic and advanced breathwork and meditation techniques. tap into the power of your breath!
Four aspects of pranayama and the five koshas (sheaths)
Learn to use the breath to relax, focus and bring health and vitality in your life.
10 types of prana and pranayama's health benefits
Ancient pranayama/ breathing techniques as per yogic texts
How to practice and teach pranayama
Relevance of pranayama in modern life
Learn the important guidelines for teaching pranayama
Anatomy & physiology of pranayama
How to setup and structure a class
Do's and don'ts of breathwork & pranayama
Advanced techniques of pranayama (breath retentions)
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Syllabus

Introduction

Welcome Message for you!

Disclaimer of the Course

Bodsphere's eBooks & Resources

Video about downloadable Resources & eBooks

Philosophy of Pranayama

Introduction of Pranayama

Pranayama in Ancient Scriptures

5 Factors Influencing the Mind

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

Eighth – Samadhi

Prana Vidya (Knowledge of the Prana)

Introduction of Prana Vidya

Five Keys: First Key - Psychic Breath

Five Keys: Second Key - Psychic Sound

Five Keys: Third Key - Psychic Passage

Five Keys: Fourth Key - Psychic Centres

Five Keys: Fifth Key - Psychic Symbol

Alignments of Sitting Asanas (Poses)

Vajrasana (Thunderbolt/ Adamantine/ Diamond Pose)

Ardh Padmasana (Half Lotus Pose)

Padmasana (Lotus Pose)

Practical Classes

IMPORTANT: About Practical Classes

Guided Meditation: Pillar of Energy (With Kumbhaka Pranayama)

Full Body Yoga Flows (For all levels)

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

Yin Yoga Session for Tight Hips & Flexibility

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)

Kumbhaka Pranayama (Breath Retention) & Practical Classes

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

Introduction of Samavritti Pranayama

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

Bhastrika Pranayama (Bellows Breath) & Practical Classes

Basic Technique: Arms Up & Down

Intro: Bhastrika's Variations

Technique 1: Slow Paced Bhastrika Pranayama

Technique 1: Medium Paced Bhastrika Pranayama

Technique 1: Fast Paced Bhastrika Pranayama

Intro: Integration of Alternate Nostrils with Bhastrika Pranayama

Technique 2: Alternate Nostrils with Bhastrika Pranayama (Slow Paced)

Technique 2: Alternate Nostrils with Bhastrika Pranayama (Medium Paced)

Technique 2: Alternate Nostrils with Bhastrika Pranayama (Fast Paced)

Intro: Internal Breath Retention with Bhastrika Pranayama

Technique 3: (Slow) Internal Breath Retention with Bhastrika Pranayama

Technique 3: (Medium) Internal Breath Retention with Bhastrika Pranayama

Technique 3: (Fast) Internal Breath Retention with Bhastrika Pranayama

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Provides practical Classes combined with Yoga and Meditation for improved learning

Develops breathing techniques and meditation practices for both beginners and experienced learners

Teaches advanced Pranayama techniques, including breath retentions

Improves mental health and well-being by promoting relaxation, focus, and stress relief

Explores ancient Pranayama and breathing techniques, enhancing historical knowledge

Offers a comprehensive study of Pranayama, providing a solid foundation in breathwork

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Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Pranayama (Breathwork) Teacher Training (Yoga Alliance) with these activities:

Organize Course Materials

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Improve your understanding and retention of course materials by organizing them effectively.

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Gather all the materials provided in the course, such as notes, handouts, and recordings.
Create a system for organizing and storing the materials, such as using folders or a digital repository.
Review and summarize the materials regularly to reinforce your understanding.

Review: Yoga and Pranayama by Swami Sivananda

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Enhance your understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of Pranayama by reading a comprehensive reference book.

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Read the book thoroughly, focusing on the chapters dedicated to Pranayama.
Take notes and highlight important concepts.
Apply the techniques described in the book to your own practice.

Breathing Exercises Practice

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Reinforce and improve your understanding of different breathing techniques through repetitive practice.

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Review the types of Pranayama techniques from the course materials.
Find a quiet and comfortable place to practice.
Practice 3-5 different breathing techniques for 5-10 minutes each.

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Explore Online Pranayama Tutorials

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Expand your knowledge of Pranayama techniques by seeking guidance from online tutorials.

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Search for reputable online platforms or instructors offering Pranayama tutorials.
Choose tutorials that focus on techniques you are interested in learning or improving.
Follow the instructions and practice the techniques regularly.

Guided Breathing Workshops

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Enhance your understanding of Pranayama techniques through guided practice and feedback in a group setting.

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Find a peer or group interested in learning about Pranayama.
Take turns guiding each other through different breathing techniques, providing feedback and support.
Discuss your experiences and insights, and explore variations of the techniques.

Personalized Pranayama Practice Plan

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Tailor your Pranayama practice to your specific needs and goals by creating a personalized plan.

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Identify your current level of proficiency in Pranayama.
Set specific goals for what you want to achieve through your practice.
Research and select a combination of Pranayama techniques that align with your goals.
Create a schedule and duration for your practice.
Monitor your progress and adjust your plan as needed.

Yoga and Meditation Journal

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Deepen your understanding of yoga and meditation by recording your experiences and reflections.

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Create a journal specifically for recording your yoga and meditation practices.
After each practice, write about your experience, including the type of practice, any challenges or insights, and any physical or mental shifts you noticed.
Review your journal regularly to track your progress and identify patterns.

Pranayama Video Demonstration

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Demonstrate your mastery of Pranayama techniques by creating a video that showcases your skills.

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