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Course Objectives
By the end of this course, you will have a thorough understanding of:
- Yogic Philosophy and Pranayama: The philosophical foundations of yogic breathing and how pranayama aligns with traditional practices.
- Anatomy of Breathing: Insight into the anatomical structures involved in breathing, focusing on the lungs, diaphragm, and respiratory system.
- Ancient Practices and Modern Integration: The origins of pranayama techniques and their place in contemporary yoga practice.
- Breath and the Nervous System: Understanding how breathing impacts the autonomic nervous system and supports relaxation.
- Breath and the Brain: Insights into the brain-breath connection and the mental benefits of controlled breathing.
- Enhancing Lung Capacity and Resilience: Techniques to build lung strength and respiratory resilience.
- Scientific Insights on Pranayama: What modern research has revealed about the benefits of pranayama.
- Teaching Pranayama: Strategies for safely introducing pranayama to students of varying experience levels.
- Special Topics: Guest sessions on breathing practices for trauma sensitivity and breathing techniques for children.
Course Content
Each session will explore specific practices in detail, focusing on how to make them accessible, safe, and trauma-sensitive. Topics covered in each session include:
- Practice Fundamentals: Detailed steps on performing each pranayama technique.
- Scientific Foundations: Understanding the physiological effects of each practice.
- Safety and Contraindications: Recognizing limitations and considerations for different individuals.
- Target Audience and Benefits: Identifying who will benefit most from each technique.
- Leading Practices: Practical guidance on effectively teaching and leading pranayama exercises.
LIVE Online Learning Approach
100% ONLINE for flexibility, over a longer period for maximum integration and practice between sessions.
Weekend Sessions 9am – 2pm
Thursday evening weekly integration sessions 6-9pm
100% attendance is required.
You will also receive both a written and a Video Manual including all the basic knowledge and information plus guided practices to support your self-practice and teaching.
Hours Distribution – 30 hours total
25 hours – Live (online, LIVE)
5 hours – assignment and reading (assignment due 1 month after course finish date)
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Why This Pranayama Course Is 100% Online — and Spread Over Time
WE LOVE in-person learning to build community and connection- BUT Pranayama is not just something you learn—it’s something you experience, integrate, and embody. That’s why this course is intentionally designed to be fully online and delivered over an extended period.
Flexibility That Supports Real Life
An online format allows you to meet the practice within the rhythm of your own life. Whether you’re balancing work, family, or other commitments, you can show up consistently without the stress of travel or rigid scheduling. This ease removes barriers and makes it far more likely that your practice becomes regular—which is where the real transformation happens.
Learning in Your Own Environment
Practicing pranayama in your home environment is deeply valuable. You’re not just learning techniques in a temporary setting—you’re anchoring them into your everyday space. Over time, your home becomes associated with calm, awareness, and breath, reinforcing the habit in a natural and lasting way.
Integration Over Information
Instead of compressing learning into a short, intensive format, this course unfolds gradually. This slower pace allows your nervous system to adapt gently and safely to the practices. You have time between sessions to explore, reflect, and notice subtle shifts—physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Pranayama works on deep layers of the body and mind. Spacing the sessions out ensures that:
- Techniques are absorbed rather than rushed
- Your capacity builds sustainably
- You develop sensitivity to the effects of each practice
Practice Between Sessions
The time between sessions is not a gap—it’s an essential part of the learning process. You’ll be encouraged to practice regularly, observe your experience, and return with questions or insights. This creates a feedback loop that strengthens both understanding and confidence.
A More Personal Journey
Moving at a steady, spacious pace allows you to develop a relationship with the breath that feels personal and intuitive—not forced or performative. You’re not keeping up with a schedule; you’re evolving with your practice.
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Early Bird: Use code PRANAYAMA5 for 5% off up until 15th February 2027.
The Course Fees
There are 4 payment options
Option 1 Pay in Full Early Bird – Use code PRANAYAMA5 for 5% off
Available until 2 weeks prior to course start date, after this time, full price £495 is applied- see option 4
Option 2 Pay Deposit then balance – £500 total
£200 non-refundable deposit
£150 30 days after deposit
£150 60 days after deposit
Option 3 Special Alumni Price – Use your discount code
For those who have paid for or undertaken any Breathing Space Teacher Training (minimum 15 hours) – Courses include Yin Yoga (40 hours), Chair Yoga (20 hours), Hatha Yoga (200 hours), Aerial Yoga (20 hours), Yoga Nidra (30 hours), Trauma Informed Yoga (20 hours)
Option 4 Pay in Full / Full Price – £495
What is included
Handouts/Manual
3 days in-person learning
Use of Props (please bring your own mat)
What’s not included
Accommodation, travel, food, snacks, insurance.
Please ensure you have insurance to cover any travel and accommodation expenses in case this training is unexpectedly canceled or if you are unable to attend due to illness, bereavement, or similar circumstances.
Cancellation Policy / refunds
1. Non-Refundable Policy
All payments for this course are non-refundable and non-transferable. Once enrolled, participants are committing to attend the full duration of the course and no refunds or credits will be issued for any reason, including cancellation or non-attendance.
2. Deposit Terms
For those selecting a deposit payment option, the deposit is non-refundable. The balance must be paid in full by the specified date (two weeks prior to the course start date) to retain your place in the course.
3. Completion Requirements
Full attendance (100%) is mandatory for course completion. No partial refunds will be issued for failure to attend or complete the course.
4. Unexpected Cancellation by Organiser
In the unlikely event that the course is canceled by the organiser, a full refund of the course fees will be provided. Please note, however, that the organiser is not liable for any additional expenses incurred, such as travel, accommodation, or insurance. Participants are encouraged to obtain appropriate insurance coverage for such expenses.
5. Personal Circumstances
If a participant cannot attend due to personal reasons, including illness, bereavement, or other unforeseen circumstances, the course fee remains non-refundable. Please ensure you have insurance to cover any travel and accommodation expenses in case you are unable to attend due to illness, bereavement, or similar circumstances.
Cancellation / refund Policy (Essential Read)
Cancellation Policy / refunds
1. Non-Refundable Policy
All payments for this course are non-refundable and non-transferable. Once enrolled, participants are committing to attend the full duration of the course and no refunds or credits will be issued for any reason, including cancellation or non-attendance.
2. Deposit Terms
For those selecting a deposit payment option, the deposit is non-refundable. The balance must be paid in full by the specified date (two weeks prior to the course start date) to retain your place in the course.
3. Completion Requirements
Full attendance (100%) is mandatory for course completion. No partial refunds will be issued for failure to attend or complete the course.
4. Unexpected Cancellation by Organiser
In the unlikely event that the course is canceled by the organiser, a full refund of the course fees will be provided. Please note, however, that the organiser is not liable for any additional expenses incurred, such as travel, accommodation, or insurance. Participants are encouraged to obtain appropriate insurance coverage for such expenses.
5. Personal Circumstances
If a participant cannot attend due to personal reasons, including illness, bereavement, or other unforeseen circumstances, the course fee remains non-refundable. Please ensure you have insurance to cover any travel and accommodation expenses in case you are unable to attend due to illness, bereavement, or similar circumstances.
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