We take 12- 20 breaths per minute, 720 – 1200 breaths per hour, 17280 – 28800 breaths per day.
Did you ever wonder why the lifespan of animals differ so widely? Just think about a dog. A dog lives about 10-20 years and takes about 20-30 breaths per minutes. A tortoise on the other hand lives about 150 years and only inhales and exhales about 4 times per minute.
In the yogic philosophy lifespan is not defined by the number of days we live, but depends on the number of breaths we take. The slower we breathe, the longer we live.
Pranayama is the fourth limb in Patanjali’s Ashtanga Yoga and can be defined as the extension of breath. It combines inhalation and exhalation with breath retention – called kumbhaka. It functions on the pranic body and with different techniques the life-force – prana – is extended in our physical and astral body – our aura. The practice of pranayama directly affects the mind and reduces fluctuations, making us calm and relaxed. It helps us to become more resilient and to handle stressful situations with more ease. Finally the art of pranayama can increase our life-span by slowing down our breath, our heart rate and stress response.
This course is embedded in the YACEP program of Yoga Alliance and you can add the 50 hours of this course to your continuous education hours.
We offer a place where you can find happiness through movement, pranayama and meditation.
We are here to guide you on your spiritual journey, to connect with your Inner-Self and to find contentment and peace in life.
There is nothing more important to our health than breathing. Unfortunately, many of us have lost the ability to breath correctly, leading to pulmonary and cardiovascular diseases, sleeping disorders and anxiety. Let’s discover the ancient yogic breathing techniques together and explore how slight adjustments to the way we breath can make a big difference for our wellbeing.
In our six-day pranayama course in Germany we will cover
and different pranayama techniques and variations with kumbhaka.
In the pranayama theory classes you will learn about the concept of pranayama, the different pranayama techniques and yogic anatomy
In this Pranayama training, you will practice and learn the following bandhas:
We will provide practical guidance to ensure you understand the correct engagement and release of each bandha and you will learn how to incorporate these bandhas effectively during your pranayama practice.
You get the chance to try the shatkarmas, including jalneti, nauli, kapalbhati and trataka to purify your body.
We will help you understand the effects of pranayama on our physical body, especially the respiratory, cardiovascular and nervous system.
The teaching methodology classes in our Pranayama teacher training in Germany comprise
The time schedule is not fixed and can change according to location, teacher availability, weather conditions and general situation.
Shatkarma | 06:30 to 06:45 am |
Asana practice | 06:45 to 07:45 am |
Pranayama practice | 07:45 to 09:15 am |
Breakfast | 09:15 to 10:15 am |
Anatomy & physiology | 10:15 to 11:45 am |
Pranayama Theory | 11:45 to 01:30 pm |
Lunch | 01:30 to 03:30 pm |
Yoga theory | 03:30 to 04:30 pm |
Asana practice | 04:30 to 05:30 pm |
Pranayama | 05:30 to 06:30 pm |
Dinner | 07:00 to 08:00 pm |
Being a Yoga teacher is more than showing poses. It’s about guiding others with compassion on their journey to a better life.
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Being a Yoga teacher is more than showing poses. It’s about guiding others with compassion on their journey to a better life.
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.
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.
We offer different course packages including accommodation and food. The course fee includes all study materials, Yoga Alliance certification after successful completion, all meals and the accommodation option you choose.
In this Pranayama teacher training you will learn
The nearest airports are Cologne (CGN) airport and Düsseldorf (DUS) airport, from there you can reach us by public transport – Train to Düren Bahnhof and then from Düren to Heimbach (Eifel). There we will come and pick you up at the train station.
Please bring comfortable, ideally light cotton clothes for the practice; white clothes for the opening and closing ceremonies; your everyday toiletries; house shoes; maybe some warmer clothes; comfortable shoes if you like to go for a walk or hike; and all you think you need for a wonderful time in the Eifel National Park.
Yes, sure! We offer three vegetarian/vegan meals per day, but don’t have any restrictions in regards of the consumption of caffeine in our Pranayama teacher training.
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.
Being a Yoga teacher is more than showing poses. It’s about guiding others with compassion on their journey to a better life.
Before joining Anandam Yoga School’s 50 Hours Pranayama Training in Germany you have to fulfill these eligibility criteria.
