Course Content

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Foundations of Pranayama

• Understanding Pranayama and its place in Yoga

• Prana, breath and the subtle body

• Relationship between breath, body and mind

• Understanding the nervous system and its relationship with breathing

• Natural breathing and breath awareness

• Yogic concepts of respiration

• Preparation for Pranayama practice

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Breath Awareness & Preparation

• Natural breath observation

• Diaphragmatic and yogic breathing

• Breath awareness practices

• Developing breath control progressively

• Understanding inhalation, exhalation and pauses

• Preparing the body and breath for Pranayama

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Pranayama Practices

• Nadi Shodhana

• Anulom Vilom

• Ujjayi

• Bhramari

• Sheetali

• Sheetkari

• Surya Bhedana

• Chandra Bhedana

• Kapalabhati

• Bhastrika

• Agnisar

• Additional traditional Pranayama practices

• Appropriate application and progression of different techniques

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Breath, Nervous System & Mental Awareness

• Relationship between breathing patterns and nervous-system activity

• Calming, balancing and energising approaches

• Breath practices for developing steadiness and awareness

• Relationship between breath and mental states

• Pranayama as preparation for meditation

• Integrating breath awareness with meditation

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Breath Ratios, Kumbhaka & Bandhas

• Puraka, Rechaka and Kumbhaka

• Basic breath ratios

• Internal and external breath retention

• Progressive approach to Kumbhaka

• Jalandhara, Mula and Uddiyana Bandha

• Integrating breath, awareness and Bandhas

• Introduction to more advanced practices

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Safety & Teaching Considerations

• Contraindications and precautions

• Individual differences and appropriate modifications

• Common mistakes and corrections

• Safe progression of practices

• Appropriate use of breath retention

• Creating a safe Pranayama practice

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Teaching Methodology

• Structuring a Pranayama session

• Clear verbal instructions and cueing

• Breath counts and ratios

• Timing and sequencing

• Combining different Pranayama techniques

• Designing short and extended sessions

• Adapting practices for different levels

• Teaching Pranayama within a yoga class or as a standalone practice

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Practical Teaching

• Guided Pranayama practice

• Self-practice and observation

• Preparing Pranayama sequences

• Teaching selected techniques

• Feedback and refinement

• Practical teaching assessment

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Certification

Upon successful completion, students receive a Pranayama Teacher Training Certificate (25 Hours) from Namah-State with Avanti – International Yoga Institute.

This training is eligible for Continuing Education (YACEP) hours issued through a collaborating Yoga Alliance registered school.

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Who Is This Course For?

• Certified yoga teachers

• Yoga practitioners looking to deepen their understanding of Pranayama

• Teachers who want to confidently incorporate Pranayama into their classes

• Meditation and wellness practitioners with a yoga background

• Anyone with an established yoga practice who wants to study Pranayama in greater depth

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Who can join this Pranayama course?
The course is suitable for yoga teachers and practitioners with a basic understanding of yoga and a regular personal practice. Prior teaching experience in Pranayama is not required.

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Q. What will I learn in the course?
You will learn Pranayama foundations, breath awareness, traditional Pranayama techniques, Agnisar, Kumbhaka, Bandhas, breath ratios, the relationship between breath and the nervous system, safety considerations and teaching methodology.

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Q. Will there be practical training?
Yes. The course includes guided practice, self-practice and practical teaching sessions, allowing you to experience the practices and learn how to guide them for others.

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Q. Is the course live online?
Yes. The training is conducted live online on Zoom. Recordings are provided, accessible for a limited period of time.

 

Q. Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. Upon successful completion, you receive a 25-Hour Pranayama Teacher Training & Certification from Namah-State with Avanti.