Are you on a journey of self-development? Do you want to find ways to incorporate meditation into your daily life? In Sanskrit, Pranayama means “life force” or “breath.” If you are new to yoga or are a yoga practitioner who would like to perfect your breathwork alongside your physical exercises, this Breath Is Life – Pranayama Online Course is ideal for you.
Knowing how to breathe correctly is the key to success in meditation. In this course, you will explore the anatomy and mechanics of breathing, and the rhythm of Pranayama yoga, for ultimate relaxation. You will also be introduced to techniques for warming up and the movements that accompany good breathing, including how to sit correctly and improve your posture.
Throughout this course, you will learn how breathing and meditation can reduce stress, promote wellbeing and increase energy levels, to help you lead a more mindful and balanced life. On course completion, you will have a solid understanding of how to control your breathing and the different types of breathing techniques used in holistic healing.
What you’ll learn
- Get a profound understanding of yogic meditation and its mental and physical health benefits
- Explore different breathing techniques and sequences to help promote oneness and inner peace
- Learn how to increase energy, health and mental balance in your day-to-day life
- Discover the deeper layers of the self and how to connect with the soul by practising beginner and advanced yoga techniques
- Understand how meditation can help to reduce stress, depression, insomnia and anxiety
- Get introduced to the different types of Pranayama breathing techniques
- Expand your knowledge of Pranayama Hatha yoga and its ancient Hindu origins
- Start your spiritual journey today and learn how to embrace mindfulness in your life
Requirements
- From beginner to advanced yoga practitioner
Who this course is for:
- Everyone that wants to learn more about the power of breathing. People that want to deepen their yoga practice and yoga instructors. Basically everybody !
Course Curriculum
Connecting with the breath (See section 6 for Warm Up videos and more) | |||
Introduction module 1 | FREE | 00:02:00 | |
How to do the breathing sessions | 00:07:00 | ||
Pranayama explained | 00:09:00 | ||
Connecting with the breath 1 | 00:11:00 | ||
Connecting with the breath 2 | 00:15:00 | ||
3 step breathing/ Yogic breathing | 00:10:00 | ||
Energy & Consciousness Awakening Breath session 5 | 00:20:00 | ||
Strong Yogic Breathing | 00:19:00 | ||
Strong Yogic Breathing session 2 – “A body of energy” | 00:19:00 | ||
How to end the breathing sessions | 00:03:00 | ||
Using the breath as a tool | |||
Introduction module 2 | 00:02:00 | ||
Meditation explained part 1 | 00:06:00 | ||
Kapalbhati Pranayama | 00:18:00 | ||
Kapalbhati Pranayama step by step session | 00:16:00 | ||
Kapalbhati Pranayama session | 00:17:00 | ||
Bhastrika Pranayama explained | 00:09:00 | ||
Bhastrika Pranayama session 1 | 00:17:00 | ||
Bhastrika Pranayama session 2 | 00:22:00 | ||
Kaki mudra Pranayama | 00:14:00 | ||
Kaki Mudra Pranayama session 2 | 00:13:00 | ||
Kaki Mudra Pranayama session 3 | 00:18:00 | ||
Extra: Cooling breath (Sitali & Sitkari Pranayama) | 00:06:00 | ||
Bahya Pranayama | 00:11:00 | ||
Going deeper | |||
Introduction module 3 | 00:04:00 | ||
Meditation explained 2 – “Layers of the self” | 00:04:00 | ||
Ujjayi Pranayama/ Victorious breath | 00:10:00 | ||
Ujjayi Pranayama session 2 – Ocean breathing | 00:12:00 | ||
Anulom Vilom/ Nadi Shodhana Pranayama – Theoretical explanation | 00:06:00 | ||
Anulom Vilom/ Nadi Shodhana Pranayama – Practical explanation | 00:14:00 | ||
Anulom Vilom/ Nadi Shodhana Pranayama sesssion | 00:12:00 | ||
Refining the breath – sharpening the awareness | 00:04:00 | ||
Connecting with the source | |||
Introduction module 4 | 00:03:00 | ||
Meditation explained – “Your true nature” | 00:02:00 | ||
Pranava Pranayama – Cosmic breathing | 00:03:00 | ||
Cosmic breathing session | 00:18:00 | ||
Bhramari Pranayama | 00:08:00 | ||
Udgeeth pranayama | 00:12:00 | ||
Vipassana Meditation – Seeing reality as it is | 00:03:00 | ||
Vipassana meditation session | 00:31:00 | ||
Useful additional course material | |||
5 minute warmup | 00:08:00 | ||
5 Tibetan rites | 00:13:00 | ||
Strong Yoga Asana session of 25 minutes | 00:24:00 | ||
A little explanation about self practice | 00:01:00 |