Certification :
Yoga Alliance® US
Skill Level :
All Levels
Duration :
5 Days
Certification :
Yoga Alliance® US
Skill Level :
All Levels
Duration : 5 Days
Yoga Styles: Pranayama
प्रच्छर्दनविधारणाभ्यां वा प्राणस्य॥३४॥
Pracchardanavidhāraṇābhyāṁ vā prāṇasya||34||
Or this calmness is achieved by the controlled exhalation or retention of breath
~ Patanjali Yoga Sutra 1.34



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Understanding Pranayama
In the Yoga Sutras, Patanjali describes pranayama as the expansion or control of prana, which we experience through our breathing. Our mind and prana (our breath) are closely intertwined. Where our mind goes, prana follows, and by regulating prana, we can regulate our mind.
The Meaning of Pranayama
The word “pranayama” is comprised of two roots: prana and ayama.
Prana: This means ‘vital energy’ or ‘life force’. It is the force that exists in all things, whether alive or lifeless. While closely related to the air we breathe, prana is subtler than air or oxygen. Through pranayama, we use our breath to direct the flow of prana in the nadis, or astral tubes, of the pranamaya kosha, our energy body.
Ayama: This means ‘extension’ or ‘expansion’. Thus, pranayama means ‘expansion of the dimension of prana’. Pranayama techniques provide methods to activate and regulate this life force, allowing us to transcend our normal boundaries and reach higher states of vibratory energy.
Our 50 hours Pranayama Training offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to deepen your understanding and practice of pranayama. You’ll learn to harness the power of your breath to achieve greater control over your mind and energy.
Why Choose Us?
balanced nutrition. We are here to guide you on your spiritual journey, to connect with your Inner-Self
and to find contentment and peace in life.
- Kindness, honesty and community are more important for us than profit!
- Our groups are small to support you individually!
- Our previous students feel confident to teach after the training!
- You will teach from day 2!
- By choosing us you support a family business, our owners are your teachers!
- We live Yoga and here Yoga is for everyone!
- We respect the culture and origins of Yoga!
- You will learn from a descendent of the Sage Atri bloodline!
- We are not perfect but we always try our best!
- We want you to shine and thrive!
Program Highlights
Experience this transformative training in the serene and beautiful surroundings of Bali, just two minutes from the beach. This idyllic location provides the perfect backdrop for your journey into the deeper aspects of yoga and breathwork. Join us for this unique opportunity to expand your practice, regulate your life force, and achieve a higher state of energy. Whether you aim to teach or simply deepen your personal practice, this Pranayama training will empower and inspire you.
Before starting with Pranayama we will discover different breathing techniques to experience their differences and learn how to combine them in the yogic breath.
Breathing Awareness: is the foundation of pranayama practice.
Diaphragmatic Breathing: Also known as abdominal breathing, focuses on engaging the diaphragm to maximize lung capacity and improve oxygen exchange.
Chest breathing: Involves expanding the ribcage to draw air into the middle lobes of the lungs.
Collar breathing: Or clavicular breathing, focuses on the upper part of the lungs and involves raising the collarbones and shoulders to draw air in.
Yogic breath: Or complete breath, combines diaphragmatic, chest, and collar breathing into a harmonious and balanced breath cycle.
Every day we will practice different pranayama techniques. By taking more time during the day to breathe you get the chance to experience the various effects of these techniques.
In this 50 hours pranayama Training in Bali will cover the following Pranayama techniques and their variations with breath retention:
~ Nadi Shodhana
~ Surya Bhedi
~ Chandra bhedi
~ Bhramari
~ Bhastrika
~ Sheetali
~ Sheetkari
~ Ujjayi
To purify your body prior to the practice of pranayama we will perform shatkarma, including jalneti, nauli, kapalbhati and trataka.
In our 50 hours pranayama theory classes, you will delve into the fundamental concepts of pranayama, understanding its purpose and significance in the practice of yoga.
This includes:
Yogic Anatomy: Explore yogic anatomy, including the nadis and energy channels within the human body. Understanding the pancha pranas (five vital airs) and pancha koshas (five sheaths) will help you comprehend how pranayama influences your astral body.
Mudras: You will learn how to effectively incorporate different mudras to enhance your pranayama experience.
Sitting Postures: We will teach you the best sitting postures for pranayama practice, emphasizing comfort and stability.
Benefits and Precautions: Study the numerous benefits of pranayama and the precautions necessary for a safe and effective practice. This knowledge ensures you and your students can practice pranayama safely.
Special Topics: Learn how to use pranayama as a therapeutic tool for managing anxiety and depression.
Our teaching methodology sessions comprise
~ Where and how to practice
~ Time of practice
~ How to design an pranayama class
~ Sequencing of Pranayama techniques
~ Key aspects of Pranayama teaching
~ Respiratory System
~ Cardiovascular System
~ Nervous System
Bandhas, or energy locks, are crucial techniques in pranayama that help control and direct the flow of prana (life force) within the body. Mastering these locks is essential for deepening your pranayama practice and achieving greater control over your energy.
Types of Bandhas
In this Pranayama course, you will practice and learn about the three primary bandhas and the advanced Maha Bandha:
Mula Bandha (Root Lock)
Uddiyana Bandha (Abdominal Lock)
Jalandhara Bandha (Throat Lock)
Maha Bandha (The Great Lock)
We will teach you how to incorporate these bandhas effectively during your pranayama practice. We will provide practical guidance to ensure you understand the correct engagement and release of each bandha, including the advanced Maha Bandha.
Time Schedule
The time schedule is not fixed and can change according to location, teacher availability, weather conditions and general situation.
06:30 to 06:45 am
Shatkarma
06:45 to 07:45 am
Pranayama/Meditation
07:45 to 09:15 am
Yoga asana practice
09:15 to 10:15 am
Breakfast
10:15 to 11:45 am
Yoga theory/Anatomy & physiology
11:45 to 01:30 pm
Asana Alignment
01:30 to 03:15 pm
Lunch
03:15 to 04:45 pm
Yoga philosophy
05:00 to 06:30 pm
Teaching practice
06:30 to 07:00 pm
Mantra Chanting
We have been with Yoga Alliance since 2017
What Our Customer Say About Us
The classes were rigorously structured, combining traditional and modern understandings of yoga and not just focusing on the asanas. This enabled a deeper understanding of practice and aided in our own personal journey and growth throughout the three weeks.
Our teachers were of the highest standard I have experienced, they really knew their stuff! They allowed time for open and honest conversations. Emotionally they were very supportive, always in contact whenever we needed them. Always with a smile on their faces and getting to understand us as individuals.
All the classes were accessible for all levels, I would highly recommended this yoga school to everyone wishing to broaden their understanding of Yoga in its entirety.
Sane Andrews
UK
Authentic, humble honest. I did have the best experience here with such safe and comforting teachers. The groups are small the lessons are full with valuable information.
Yoga Philosophy being thought by Sandeep, a native indian who grew up with yoga since he is a child and lives it with his whole heart is such a special, unique and most important authentic and honest experience which is hard to find in any other schools around Bali.
Katharina is also a wonderful devoted teacher and it is nice to see this balance of both it helps to understand.
I wouldn‘t go to any other school and I would love to join many more of Anandam Yoga School courses.
Thank you very much🙏
Marina Peter
Austria
Anandam yoga school is amazing!!! I learned so much from them. Ankur was an incredible teacher and was very knowledgeable in all aspects of yoga, asanas, pranayama, hatha, vinyasa, etc.
I absolutely loved this authentic yoga teacher training. I wanted to learn yoga from someone who knew the roots of yoga from India and Ankur taught that and more!
I feel like I gained an even deeper love and appreciation for yoga through this experience which I didn’t even know was possible.
They pushed me to be the best that I could be and I will always be grateful for that. The course taught me a lot and I am looking forward to teaching in my community back home!!
I would absolutely recommend Anandam Yoga School. They have a wonderful environment centered on learning and growing!
Amella Pena
USA
Lovely teachers with such an in-depth knowledge about Yoga. I have learned so much and enjoyed every minute learning here.
My Yoga practice will be so so different after this training. Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom and holding such a beautiful space for us.
10/10 would recommend 😉
Evelyn Toma
Germany
I just finished my 200h Yoga teacher training with Anandam Yoga School and I couldn't be happier.
It was such a nice and meaningful experience for me. I learned so much about Yoga in these three weeks.Katharina, Sandeep and Ankur are amazing teachers and it felt like a family to spent time with them and the other students. Their knowledge about philosophy, anatomy, asanas and also ayurveda and pranayama and meditation is impressive!
I enjoyed every day of the training so much and I am so thankful I found Anandam Yoga School to do it there.
I would definitely recommend to do the Yoga teacher trainig here and to experience this wonderful journey with Anandam.
Thank you so much Katharina, Sandeep and Ankur🤍
Svenja Kuonen
Switzerland
I chose to take my 200h YTT on Bali with Anandam Yoga School as it was of utmost importance to me to learn about the foundations of Yoga from an Indian guide with a deep connection to the practice & its tradition in India, while having local rooting in Bali.
Sandeep, Katharina & Kadek imparted a well of knowledge about Yoga asana practice as well as anatomy, yoga philosophy, the history of yoga, pranayama, meditation, shatkarma (cleansing rituals), equity, cultural appropriation, and much more, for us students (and future teachers) to build on for a lifetime to come, knowing that we'll be able to honour the roots of Yoga in India as most of us return to share our practice in Western societies.
I am also deeply grateful for the care & support that Katharina & Sandeep provided to us throughout the journey, from travel logistics to a broad variety of recommendations (restaurants, clinics, visa agents, etc.) on anything we might need.
Valerie Marouche
Germany
I just finished my 300hr yoga teacher training with them. I am their return student as I also did my 200 hour ytt with them.
The experience with them are pleasant. I’ve learnt a lot from them, from asanas, alignments, philosophy, pranayama, and the Hindu tradition. I’ve grown so much after the training, feeling more confident in teaching yoga.
Ashtanga yoga was demanding and it’s great to have mysore style every morning with Sandeep as an instructor. He would challenge you and push you above your limits.
Arm balancing classes are fun and I have developed so much strength compared to when I first started the training.
Both Katharina and Sandeep have beautiful and kind souls. They are always there for you and back you up whenever you need them.
After 500 ++ hours we spent together we have developed a stronger bond as good friends! I would really recommend them if you are looking for yoga teacher training courses!!
Ming
USA
Read Our Reviews - Anandam Yoga School
Our Google Review
Posted on eva hlavova2025-09-23Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I did my 200YTT with Anandam Yoga School in August in Bali and it was an exceptional experience. Navin and Ming guided us through the course and shared their valuable yoga experience and knowledge with us. Katharina’s anatomy classes perfectly linked the facts to the yoga practice. She also provided a detailed and very well- structured course manual which I still keep consulting. I enjoyed the course very much, could improve my own practice, deepen my knowledge and prepare myself for a step forward to become a yoga teacher. I am thinking of doing some other training courses with Anadam Yoga School in the future. Thank you, Anandam Yoga School team:-)Posted on Divya ramburn2025-08-28Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I completed my 200h YTT in 2025, and it was truly a transformative experience. While the classes sometimes felt overwhelming, everything gradually fell into place, and the journey continues well beyond the training itself. A heartfelt thank you to the teachers who made this possible: ✨ Navin, for teaching from his heart, his ability to break down asanas and provide encouragement when it got tough. ✨ Katharina and Bhavna, for making anatomy classes engaging and accessible. The training was more than getting stronger physically - it was wholesome and encouraged self-discovery and inner growth.Posted on Suzanne Timmermans2025-08-01Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had an incredibly beautiful week at Heimbach in Germany while taking part in the Yoga Nidra Teacher Training. Sandeep and Katharina are very good and really nice teachers with a lot of knowledge of and experience with authentic yoga. I am happy that they shared this with me and I feel that this made me grow in my yoga path. This, added to the positive atmosphere they created during the training, made this week an unforgettable experience!Posted on yoga meedoen2025-08-01Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had a wonderful week of yoga Nidra teacher training at Heimbach in Germany. Beautiful location located in the green hills of the Eifel. Learning from Sandeep and Katharina was very precious, they have so much knowledge about and experience with what true yoga is. And they create such a nice athmosphere with their beautiful personalities as well! I had an amazing week!Posted on Sophie Platzer2025-05-23Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. J’ai suivi en avril 2025 la formation de 200 heures avec Navin, Ming et Katerina et j’en ai eu une expérience très positive. Les cours de yoga de Navin et Ming m’ont aidé à progresser dans les postures. Merci à Katherina pour ses cours d’anatomie compréhensibles pour des élèves dont l’anglais n’est pas la langue maternelle. Je ne peux que recommander cette formation pour toute personne qui souhaite approfondir ses connaissances sur le yoga dans le but ou pas de l’enseigner.Posted on Corin Seah2025-04-26Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had the most wonderful experience with Anandam Yoga School! I enrolled myself for the 200hours yoga teacher training course in April 2025 and it was the most transformative experience I had so far. Navin and Ming gave us alot of guidance in asanas practices and the long history of yoga. Also Katharina provided us with an in-depth knowledge about human anatomy. I will definitely enrol myself with Anandam yoga school in the future to enrich myself!Posted on Emma Lemaitre2025-04-23Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. J’ai réalisé le 200h YTT avec Anandam à Bali. L’expérience était extraordinaire et très enrichissante. Les profs sont supers. Au-delà de la formation, j’ai beaucoup appris sur moi même, pris confiance en moi et en mes capacités. Je pense faire le 300h YTT également avec cet organisme !Posted on Bhawna Sharma2024-12-13Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had a beautiful experience at Anandam Yoga School. Naveen, Katharina and Sandeep were wonderful teachers. They are so kind and always allow for an atmosphere to feel safe in your vulnerability. The YTT is always an experience where people are learning and growing physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. My yoga teachers always allowed for this growth whilst supporting us when we made mistakes or found poses hard, for example. The YTT here was a truly precious experience for me and one I will hold in my heart. I loved the authenticity and the way we could connect to the yoga philosophy and spirituality of yoga - which is what makes yoga yoga. There was an emphasis on teaching traditional yoga which is incredibly important and I appreciated this a lot. Thank you for my wonderful teachers for their kindness and calmness throughout my journey. The YTT created an opportunity for self-discovery that I truly valued. I enjoyed socially learning about yoga with a lovely group of people. I found depth in my connection with the spirituality of yoga in my solitude and had a real opportunity for self-reflection and empowerment with the YTT. I would definitely recommend it to anyone considering YTT. I am still in touch with Naveen, Katharina and Sandeep and am sure our paths will cross via yoga or friendship again at some point in our lives. Lots of love to you, Bhawna 🤍Posted on Krisi Tsakiris2024-12-08Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I recently completed the 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training with Anandam, and it was one of the most beautiful gifts I’ve ever received in my life. My intention going into the course was to expand my understanding of the yogic philosophy, anatomy, and deepen my personal asanas practice— I walked away with everything I hoped for, and more than I could have imagined. The environment Sandeep and Katharina created allowed us to really dive deep —physically, mentally, and spiritually. If I had to sum up the experience in one word, it would be authentic. Every aspect of the training, from the teachings to the community, was rooted in true yogic history & values. The teachings themselves were structured, disciplined and methodical, yet delivered in a way that felt accessible and not intimidating. I’m the kind of person who loves to ask a million questions, and all of the teachers so happy to engage (even when I thought i might be being annoying!) Amidst all the learning, there was also so so much playfulness, fun, and laughter. It made the experience feel lighthearted, joyful, and full of connection. Beyond the course completion, the supporting materials we received have been invaluable -they're tools I continue to reference almost daily. Meeting and learning from Sandeep and Katharina, (& Nadeem & Ming) was transformative, and I’m beyond grateful to have had the opportunity to learn and grow in such a supportive environment from such beautiful, knowledgeable & grounded people. <3Posted on Kathrin Grimmer2024-11-27Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dear Katharina, dear Sandeep, dear Navin, dear Ming - you wonderful teachers! A heartfelt thank you for all the new knowledge, your experiences you shared with us and the loving space you have created to meet all these wonderful people in our small group of the 200hour teacher training! I loved the atmosphere, I loved the place, I loved the togetherness and of course I loved the pool to cool down 😅 in hot Bali!
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FAQs
Yes, this course is suitable for all experience levels. If you are a beginner, it is a wonderful way to start your Yoga journey with different breathing techniques.
No, a 200 hour Yoga certificate is not needed to join our Pranayama teacher training. You can use the course to deepen your own practice and are also eligible to teach Pranayama after successfully completing this Pranayama training.
Our average class size is 5 to 15 students. We believe in individualized support thus the smaller group size. It allows us to support every student on their personal Yoga journey.
The youngest student we had was 18 and the oldest student we had so far was 60. So, we have quite a wide age range, which beautifully allows Yoginis and Yogis of different ages to learn from each other.
Yes, definitely! It is a beautiful way to deepen your own practice and learn more about the practice of Pranayama.
We offer different course packages. You can choose to stay with us or find you own accommodation. The basic course fee (without accommodation) includes all study materials, Yoga Alliance certification after successful completion and daily breakfast. You can choose from different course and accommodation packages if you choose to stay with us.
In this Pranayama teacher training you will learn
- The difference between breathing and Pranayama
- Different breathing and Pranayama techniques with benefits and contraindications
- How to sequence the techniques and how to teach them
- Anatomy
- Bandhas and how to use them
The nearest airport is I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar. From there you can book a grab or gojek to reach the course venue (250 k – 300 k IDR). You can download the apps and they are a great to get around in Bali for reasonable prices. You can get a sim card at the airport.
Please bring comfortable, ideally light cotton clothes for the practice; white clothes for the opening and closing ceremonies; natural mosquito repellent; beach towels; your everyday toiletries; light and airy clothing; sunscreen and all you think you need for a wonderful time in the tropical Bali.
Yes, sure! We don’t have any dietary restrictions during our Yoga teacher training. However, we recommend to adhere to a vegetarian diet during the Pranayama teacher training Bali, to feel the effects on body and mind.
To reserve your spot in the course we kindly ask you to deposit $200. This deposit is non-refundable. In case you have to cancel the training for any reason, the deposit can be applied to a later training.
Yes, this 50 hour Pranayama teacher training is registered with Yoga Alliance and part of the YACEP (Yoga Alliance continuous education program) and you will receive a Yoga Alliance affiliated certificate after successful completion. If you are already a Yoga teacher you can add the 50 hours to your continuous education hours.
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Eligibility Criteria
Before joining Anandam Yoga School’s 50 hours Pranayama Training in Indonesia Course, you have to fulfill this eligibility criteria.
The minimum age to join this course is 18 and the maximum age is 75 years. If you are older than 75 please provide a medical certificate. Your safety is important for us!
You should be able to speak, read and write basic English as this course in conducted in English.
You have to be open minded and interested to learn the ancient teachings and the traditional way of Yoga.
If you are pregnant please provide a medical certificate.
You must be physically and mentally healthy and fit.
You have to provide a medical certificate if you are going through any treatment or have any major injuries.