The Nectar of Prāṇāyāma Advanced Practice and Teaching Immersion

We will immerse  in-person to experience an uplifting combination of practice, techniques, and the principles of Prāṇāyāma through study and practice. Committed students and teachers from all backgrounds are welcome. 

You will gain a deeper understanding of the hows and the whys of Prāṇāyāma so that you can confidently practice and perhaps lead specific breath classes and expand this into your current classes and private sessions. My hope is that you will also refine and expand your ability to design and teach a well-thought-out and effective Prāṇāyāma practice with a particular goal in mind.

As my teacher, Dr. Candrasekaran, says, “ Every technique in Yoga is like clay. Whatever product comes out of a lump of clay is entirely in the hand of the potter. In the same way, whatever effect comes out of a Yoga technique is entirely in the hands and teaching methodology of the teacher.” 

We will unpack some of the ancient texts. In Patañjali’s Yoga Sūtras, he defines Prāṇāyāma (2;49), he gives a method (2.50) and the benefits/fruits of practice (2.51 & 2.52). In this course, you will gain a deeper understanding of the classical Prāṇāyāmas as taught in the Krishnamaracya tradition. We will chant and reflect on Patañjali’s Yoga Sūtras, some quotes from the Haṭha Yoga Pradīpikā, Bhairava Tantra, and Bhagavad Gītā. These ancient texts invite us into the symbolism, intention, and results of a committed Prāṇāyāma practice. 

“Practice Prāṇāyāma with attention, then when the breathbecomes long and smooth, the mind is ready for meditation” Krishnamacharya 

Techniques we will cover:

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• Pūraka Prāṇāyāma 

• Recaka Prāṇāyāma 

• Kumbhaka 

• Ujjāyī

• Anuloma ujjāyī

• Viloma ujjāyī

• Candra bedana

• Sūrya bedana

• Nadi śodhana

• Sītali

• Kapālabhāti

Principles of Prāṇāyāma covered 

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• Three gates of awareness Prāṇāyāma -Desa (place/technique)- Kala (time/rhythm) – Samkhya (repetition/number)

• Vinyāsa of Prāṇāyāma – the order we work in

• Energetics / kleśa / Prāna / Agni / Mala

• Brmhana, langhana, Samāna 

• Āsana considerations in preparation for Prāṇāyāma 

• 1;1 breath assessment & coaching

• Teaching techniques, breaking things down, modifications 

• Application – what and when to teach 

• Breath ratios in sitting & in āsana (Visamavrtti / Samavrtti)

• Mantra & Bhavana in prāṇāyāma

• Bandha as an extension of Prāṇāyāma

• The art and science of class design 

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Dates, timings, and inclusions:

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• 22nd & 23rd November 10am – 4pm day in-peron immersion at Samadhi Yoga Shala, 134 Grove Road, Lesmurdie 6076 WA

• Maximum of 15 students 

• Printed handouts provided  

• Certificates and CPD points are available for those with memberships to Yoga Australia or Yoga Alliance. 

• Please bring a light nourishing lunch with you

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Investment

$320 Early bird if paid in full by 1st November

$380 Full Price