The Ultimate Pranayama, Bhandas & Meditation Course

A short explanation how to get most out of the Pranayama session videos.

Summary
Starting off with the very basics of breathing, learn to connect with the different breathing muscles to make your breathing deep.
Even if you have practiced a long time yoga before or stronger breathing practices, it is still a great session to relax and connect.

Benefits

• Open up the breathing system

• Gain control over breathing muscles

• Calm down and relax mind & body

• Trains the mind to become focused

Summary
Do this video for instance in bed or on the floor. It is a deeply relaxing exercise. Really take your time when the session is finished to keep the relaxed and aware state of mind for some more time.

Benefits

• Open up the breathing system

• Gain control over breathing muscles

• Calm down and relax mind & body

• Trains the mind to become focused

How to sit comfortably

A short video explaining about the different ways of sitting for meditation and pranayama and how to do them.

Summary
Going further into deepening the breath and connecting with the breathing system. This is the foundation of the rest of the course. Learning to control the breath = learning to control the mind.

Benefits

• Gain control over breathing system

• Oxygenating the body

• Great preparation for meditation

• Training the mind to become focused

A short video with some theory to help improve your meditation practice.

Summary
Going further into deepening the breath and connecting with the breathing system. This is the foundation of the rest of the course. Learning to control the breath = learning to control the mind.

Benefits

• Gain control over breathing system

• Oxygenating the body

• Great preparation for meditation

• Training the mind to become focused

In this video Michaël explains about the meaning of Pranayama, the benefits on mind & body and also the deeper aspects of getting in contact with your higher self and realizing your true nature.

Summary
Learning to breath like the ocean; the tide flowing in and out. Learn to breath with your whole being; receiving and letting go. Through controlling the breath we can also start to control the mind.

Benefits

• Breathing with mind and body

• Cleanses mind, body and energy system

• Preparing the mind for meditation

• Learning to deepen and slow down the breath

Summary
Kumbhaka is the pause between an inhale and exhale. To further clarify the teachings of pranayama the khumbhaka which follows the exhale is called the bahya kumbhaka and that which follows the inhale is called the antara kumbhaka.

Benefits

• Gain control over breathing system

• Gain control over the subtler energies

• Gain control over mind and emotions

• Open up and strengthen lungs

Summary
This breathing technique is called Chit Shakti Prakriya Pranayama (Energy & consciousness Awakening breath) as thought by Dr. Omanand Guruji.

In this session you will do this powerful breathing practice followed by a meditation to set your intention for this course and to make this a reality. This session will form the foundation for your commitment, energy and awareness for this course.

Benefits

• Open up the energy system and consciousness

• increase blood flow

• stimulates all systems in the body (metabolism, cardio vesicular system, nervous system etc)

• Set your intention and realize it in the coming weeks

• Develop commitment and will power

• Trains the mind to become focused

A very important thing to understand is the importance of subtle and gentle breathing techniques in combination with strong breathing techniques.

Another profound breathing session to open up mind and energy system. Learn more to tap into the power of the mind and become aware of higher self.

Summary
A breathing session in which we combine Energy & Consciousness Awakening breath with Ocean Breathing to center more the awareness. Keep training your mind to become able to focus on one point and center your awareness. This brings great clarity and inner peace.

3 rounds of ECAB, each round followed with some very gentle Ocean Breaths.

Benefits

• Create pace within, clarity of mind and expand consciousness

• Become more able to design your own future

• Learn to use the power of the mind

• Trains the mind to become focused

Summary
Creating more space within. Again a powerful session with guided breathing and meditation. Generate inner space and open mind and consciousness.

Benefits

• Create pace within, clarity of mind and expand consciousness

• Become more able to design your own future

• Learn to use the power of the mind

• Trains the mind to become focused

Summary
Creating more space within. Again a powerful session with guided breathing and meditation. Generate inner space and open mind and consciousness.

Benefits

• Create pace within, clarity of mind and expand consciousness

• Become more able to design your own future

• Learn to use the power of the mind

• Trains the mind to become focused

In the Raja yoga system there is a systematic process towards a state of Self realisation. The 8 limbs of Yoga.

In this module we will learn the techniques to cleanse, strengthen and open up mind, body and the energy systems.

Summary
A very powerful breathing session that will open up and strengthen the mind, the breathing, nervous and energy system. After the session really take time to let the effects work on you.
!READ PRECAUTIONS IN THE VIDEO VERY WELL!

Benefits

• Opens up all systems in the body

• Cleanses mind, body and energy system

• Opens up energy channels

• Resets emotional system

Summary
Another very powerful breathing session that will open up and strengthen the mind, the breathing, nervous and energy system. After the session really take time to let the effects work on you.
!READ PRECAUTIONS IN THE VIDEO VERY WELL!

Benefits

• Opens up all systems in the body

• Cleanses mind, body and energy system

• Opens up energy channels

• Resets emotional system

Summary
Another very powerful breathing session that will open up and strengthen the mind, the breathing, nervous and energy system. After the session really take time to let the effects work on you.

Benefits

• Opens up all systems in the body

• Cleanses mind, body and energy system

• Opens up energy channels

• Resets emotional system

A short explanation how to finish the Pranyama sessions.

The Sanskrit word mula refers to the root of a plant or tree. The word bandha means to check, obstruct, restrain, lock. Bandha is described as the damming up of a river, by doing this we can expand, open and strengthen the flow of energies through the body.

Jalandhara is a Sanskrit word derived from the roots jal, meaning "throat," and dhara, meaning "flow." It is performed by bringing the chin down towards the chest; therefore, it is also called the "chin lock." Practicing this bandha improves the function of the thyroid and parathyroid glands, as well as supports the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.

Uddiyana is a Sanskrit word meaning "to rise up." In this second bandha, energy moves upward more forcefully than it does in mula bandha.

A very powerful practice. Bahya Pranayama is one of the vital respiration exercises in which you have to forcibly breathe in (inhale), breath out and then hold the breath (retention). In this, the breathing is kept outside during the process so that’s why this Pranayama is named as Baahya Pranayama.

Benefits of Bahya Pranayama

• Helpful in all abdominal complaints (like Constipation, Acidity, Gastric problem, Hernia) and cure it completely.

• It cures the reproductive organs related complaints.

• Improves the concentration of the mind.

• Improves the digestion.

• Beneficial for diabetes patients.

• Cures the urinary and sperm-related problems.

• Very helpful to achieve the tranquility and self-enlightenment.

Precaution

• People who have heart or BP (blood pressure) problems should not attempt this.

• Women in their period and pregnant or planning to become pregnant women should not try this.

• All Pranayama should be done on empty stomach.

• At first start, the Pranayama process with Bhastrika Pranayama after that go for other Pranayama.

Summary
Kapal = skull, Bhati = shining/cleansing. Now that we have made the breath strong and have opened up all the systems in the body, we are going to cleanse on a finer level. With this breathing technique you will learn to cleanse and stimulate the nervous and energy system. In this video you will learn this technique step by step, you can do/ watch the video several times before proceeding to the next Day/ video. It is very important to take your time and not hurry.

Benefits

• Stimulate blood flow through internal organs

• Burns excess fat and toxins from the body

• Release energy

• Brings clarity in the mind

Summary
A step by step explanation of Kapalbhati Pranayama. Kapal = skull, Bhati = shining/cleansing. Now that we have made the breath strong and have opened up all the systems in the body, we are going to cleanse on a finer level. With this breathing technique you will learn to cleanse and stimulate the nervous and energy system. In this video you will learn this technique step by step, you can do/ watch the video several times before proceeding to the next Day/ video. It is very important to take your time and not hurry.

Benefits

• Stimulate blood flow through internal organs

• Burns excess fat and toxins from the body

• Release energy

• Brings clarity in the mind

Summary
Bhastrika pranayama is quite similar to Kapalbhati only you also inhale with force. It is a very powerful breathing technique with which you can clean out and open up all layers of your mind and body. Only proceed doing this technique if you have mastered kapalbhati pranayama and only do this on an empty stomach. Don´t do this if you suffer from epileptic attacks or serious heart problems. Don´t do this before sleep.

Benefits

• Deep cleansing and energizing of mind and body

• Resets the emotional system

• Becoming aware of a calm center within

• Strengthens digestive and reproductive system

Summary
A practical explanation of Bhastrika Pranayama where you will follow Michaëls´instructions to generate strength, health and meditation.

Benefits

• Deep cleansing and energizing of mind and body

• Resets the emotional system

• Becoming aware of a calm center within

• Strengthens digestive and reproductive system

Summary
Another wonderful session to deepen you practice of Bhastrika Pranayama

Benefits

• Deep cleansing and energizing of mind and body

• Resets the emotional system

• Becoming aware of a calm center within

• Strengthens digestive and reproductive system

Summary
Breathe to bring awareness and energy into the body. In this breathing session we will use the breath as a tool to bring health and vitality into all levels of our being.

Benefits

• Breathing `cosmic energy`

• Cleanses mind, body and energy system

• Learn to bring stillness in the breath

• Learning to deepen and slow down the breath

Summary
Another wonderful breathing session of kaki Mudra Pranayama to bring awareness and energy into the body. In this breathing session we will use the breath as a tool to bring health and vitality into all levels of our being.

Benefits

• Breathing `cosmic energy`

• Cleanses mind, body and energy system

• Learn to bring stillness in the breath

• Learning to deepen and slow down the breath

A wonderful way to cool down the system and balance the doshas (it balances the Pitta/ fire dosha) . Sitali means cooling, Sitkari means hissing. These are 2 Pranayama practices with the same benefits and precautions.

Benefits:

• Cools the body and it's systems

• Reduces anxiety and stress

• Increases concentration

• Controls hunger and quenches the thirst

• Reduces high blood pressure

• Helps bad breath

Precautions:

• Don´t do it when having LBP

• When suffering from asthma or a cold don't do it

• Don't do it when you are already cold or are in a very cold environment

Benefits of Anulom Vilom Pranayama

• Helps to cure mental problems like Depression, Anxiety, stress, Tension etc.

• Most beneficial for breathing related problems like (Bronchitis, Asthma) etc.

• Improve the working of lungs.

• Best breathing technique for boosting your memory (Makes your brain sharper).

• Improves your immune system, so it cures general issues like a cough & cold.

• Without any doubt, Anulom Vilom is the most suitable Pranayama for all.

• Alternate nostril breathing is an ideal breathing technique for maintaining your heart healthy.

This is a longer Pranayama session. Follow the precautions at the beginning of the video!

In this session we will do:

Alternative version of Bhastrika (full yogic breathing)
Kapalbhati Pranayama
Bahya Pranayama
Nadi Shodhana
Pranava Pranayama
Meditation

To support your breathwork and pranayama practice, it is good to have a relaxed mind and rest properly. It’s scientifically proven that listening to certain audio can cause changes in the brain. By listening to certain frequencies you can alter your brainwaves and state of being. Michaël Bijker composes audio tracks to easily and quickly improve your brain and reach a desired state of being. These tracks can help to boost focus and concentration, promote relaxation, or reduce stress and anxiety.

A deep relaxation/ guided meditation session with Brain Enhancing Audio to harmonize the brain and create a meditative brainwave state. Use headphones to get the full experience. You can either sit or lay down.
Enjoy the mind-journey.

A deep relaxation/ guided breathing and meditation session with Brain Enhancing Audio to harmonize the brain and create a meditative brainwave state. Use headphones to get the full experience. You can either sit or lay down.
Enjoy the mind-journey.

Summary
In just 5 minutes connect, strengthen and stretch body and mind and build up routine and discipline. A great way start your day and to open up before doing the breathing sessions.
Benefits

• Increases blood flow

• Opens up breathing system

• Opens up the energy channels

• Strengthens the core and spine

Five Tibetan Rites
5 wonderful techniques to increase strength and vitality. Combining breathing and movement for a complete warmup to strengthen and open up all systems in the body with numerous benefits! This is my personal favorite.

Benefits

• Opens up all energy systems in the body

• Gives strength and vitality

• Relieves stress

• Strengthens the core and back

A 25 minute powerful yoga asana (posture) session that will open up and strengthen the mind, the breathing, nervous and energy system.

Benefits

• Opens up and strengthens mind & body

• Improves flexibility

• Develops will power

• Enhances mind body connection

A complete 40 minute Yogic movement, breathwork an meditation session guided by Michaël Bijker

A series of 12 yoga asanas (poses) done in a flowing manner with the breath. A wonderful way of opening and strengthening the body and its systems.

Benefits

• Opens up all energy systems in the body

• Gives strength and vitality

• Relieves stress

• Strengthens the core and back