50 Hour Pranayama Training
50 Hour Pranayama Training
Certification :
Yoga Alliance® US
Skill Level :
All Levels
Duration :
6 Days
Certification :
Yoga Alliance® US
Skill Level :
All Levels
Duration : 6 Days
Yoga Styles: Pranayama
We take 12- 20 breaths per minute, 720 – 1200 breaths per hour, 17280 – 28800 breaths per day.
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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.
Why Choose Us?
- 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!
- By choosing us you support a family business, our owners are your teachers!
- You will teach from day 2!
- 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!
Program Highlights
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.
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
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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
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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.
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 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 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.
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Eligibility Criteria
Before joining Anandam Yoga School’s 50 Hours Pranayama Training in Germany Course, you have to fulfill this eligibility criteria.
The minimum age to join this course is 18 and the maximum age is 65 years. If you are older than 65 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.
If you skip classes, abuse drugs or behave unethically during the course, you will not be allowed to continue and the course fee will not be refunded.