
In this module you will learn:
proper, deep breathing and how to start using and connecting with different muscles of the breathing system. This is the foundation for further Pranayama, breathing practice.
to open up the whole body and all systems (nervous, respiratory, cardiovascular, muscular - system etc. ) This opens up the energy systems in the body as well.
Only proceed to the next Pranayama technique when you have mastered the previous Pranayama technique.
Summary
Starting off with the very basics of breathing, learn to connect with the different breathing muscles to make your breathing deep.
Even if you have practiced a long time yoga before or stronger breathing practices, it is still a great session to relax and connect.
Benefits
Open up the breathing system
Gain control over breathing muscles
Calm down and relax mind & body
Trains the mind to become focused
Summary
Going further into deepening the breath and connecting with the breathing system. This is the foundation of the rest of the course. Learning to control the breath = learning to control the mind.
Benefits
Gain control over breathing system
Oxygenating the body
Great preparation for meditation
Training the mind to become focused
A short explanation how to get most out of the Pranayama session videos.
Summary
This breathing technique is called Chit Shakti Prakriya Pranayama (Energy & consciousness Awakening breath) as thought by Dr. Omanand Guruji.
In this session you will do this powerful breathing practice followed by a meditation to set your intention for this course and to make this a reality. This session will form the foundation for your commitment, energy and awareness for this course.
Benefits
Open up the energy system and consciousness
increase blood flow
stimulates all systems in the body (metabolism, cardio vesicular system, nervous system etc)
Set your intention and realize it in the coming weeks
Develop commitment and will power
Trains the mind to become focused
It is very important to create balance. Strong breathing practices are great to cleanse and strengthen, however, you need to balance this out with calm breathing practices.
Another profound breathing session to open up mind and energy system. Learn more to tap into the power of the mind and become aware of higher self.
How to sit comfortably
A short video explaining about the different ways of sitting for meditation and pranayama and how to do them.
Another profound breathing session to open up mind and energy system. Learn more to tap into the power of the mind and become aware of higher self.
Summary
Do this video for instance in bed or on the floor. It is a deeply relaxing exercise. Really take your time when the session is finished to keep the relaxed and aware state of mind for some more time.
Benefits
Open up the breathing system
Gain control over breathing muscles
Calm down and relax mind & body
Trains the mind to become focused
Summary
Going further into deepening the breath and connecting with the breathing system. This is the foundation of the rest of the course. Learning to control the breath = learning to control the mind.
Benefits
Gain control over breathing system
Oxygenating the body
Great preparation for meditation
Training the mind to become focused
In this video Michaël will explain the importance of nasal breathing.
Summary
Kumbhaka is the pause between an inhale and exhale. To further clarify the teachings of pranayama the khumbhaka which follows the exhale is called the bahya kumbhaka and that which follows the inhale is called the antara kumbhaka.
Benefits
Gain control over breathing system
Gain control over the subtler energies
Gain control over mind and emotions
Open up and strengthen lungs
Summary
A very powerful breathing session that will open up and strengthen the mind, the breathing, nervous and energy system. After the session really take time to let the effects work on you.
!READ PRECAUTIONS IN THE VIDEO VERY WELL!
Benefits
Opens up all systems in the body
Cleanses mind, body and energy system
Opens up energy channels
Resets emotional system
In this video Michaël explains about the meaning of Pranayama, the benefits on mind & body and also the deeper aspects of getting in contact with your higher self and realizing your true nature.
Lead three rounds of energy breathing to create inner space, expanding consciousness from calm body awareness to cosmic openness, as breath guides mind, emotion, and awareness.
Summary
Another very powerful breathing session that will open up and strengthen the mind, the breathing, nervous and energy system. After the session really take time to let the effects work on you.
!READ PRECAUTIONS IN THE VIDEO VERY WELL!
Benefits
Opens up all systems in the body
Cleanses mind, body and energy system
Opens up energy channels
Resets emotional system
A short explanation how to finish the Pranyama sessions.
Engage in a three-round yogic breathing sequence to calm the mind, awaken the energy body, and open the body's channels through controlled inhalations, holds, and exhalations.
Open the whole energy system through guided breath, release control, and deepen awareness as you ride through rounds of energy breathing, cultivating inner peace, kindness, and your divine nature within.
Summary
Another very powerful breathing session that will open up and strengthen the mind, the breathing, nervous and energy system. After the session really take time to let the effects work on you.
Benefits
Opens up all systems in the body
Cleanses mind, body and energy system
Opens up energy channels
Resets emotional system
A wonderful way to cool down the system and balance the doshas (it balances the Pitta/ fire dosha) . Sitali means cooling, Sitkari means hissing. These are 2 Pranayama practices with the same benefits and precautions.
Benefits:
Cools the body and it's systems
Reduces anxiety and stress
Increases concentration
Controls hunger and quenches the thirst
Reduces high blood pressure
Helps bad breath
Precautions:
Don´t do it when having LBP
When suffering from asthma or a cold don't do it
Don't do it when you are already cold or are in a very cold environment
Discover the eight limbs of yoga and learn to unite awareness with a higher self through breath, present moment focus, and meditation.
In this module we will learn the techniques to cleanse, strengthen and open up mind, body and the energy systems.
A short video with some theory to help improve your meditation practice.
Summary
Kapal = skull, Bhati = shining/cleansing. Now that we have made the breath strong and have opened up all the systems in the body, we are going to cleanse on a finer level. With this breathing technique you will learn to cleanse and stimulate the nervous and energy system. In this video you will learn this technique step by step, you can do/ watch the video several times before proceeding to the next Day/ video. It is very important to take your time and not hurry.
Benefits
Stimulate blood flow through internal organs
Burns excess fat and toxins from the body
Release energy
Brings clarity in the mind
Practice Kapalbhati pranayama in three rounds, matching a comfortable rhythm from slow to subtle fast, while relaxing the face, shoulders, and belly for mindful awareness.
Summary
Bhastrika pranayama is quite similar to Kapalbhati only you also inhale with force. It is a very powerful breathing technique with which you can clean out and open up all layers of your mind and body. Only proceed doing this technique if you have mastered kapalbhati pranayama and only do this on an empty stomach. Don´t do this if you suffer from epileptic attacks or serious heart problems. Don´t do this before sleep.
Benefits
Deep cleansing and energizing of mind and body
Resets the emotional system
Becoming aware of a calm center within
Strengthens digestive and reproductive system
Summary
A practical explanation of Bhastrika Pranayama where you will follow Michaëls´instructions to generate strength, health and meditation.
Benefits
Deep cleansing and energizing of mind and body
Resets the emotional system
Becoming aware of a calm center within
Strengthens digestive and reproductive system
Summary
Another wonderful session to deepen you practice of Bhastrika Pranayama
Benefits
Deep cleansing and energizing of mind and body
Resets the emotional system
Becoming aware of a calm center within
Strengthens digestive and reproductive system
Summary
Breathe to bring awareness and energy into the body. In this breathing session we will use the breath as a tool to bring health and vitality into all levels of our being.
Benefits
Breathing `cosmic energy`
Cleanses mind, body and energy system
Learn to bring stillness in the breath
Learning to deepen and slow down the breath
Summary
Another wonderful breathing session of kaki Mudra Pranayama to bring awareness and energy into the body. In this breathing session we will use the breath as a tool to bring health and vitality into all levels of our being.
Benefits
Breathing `cosmic energy`
Cleanses mind, body and energy system
Learn to bring stillness in the breath
Learning to deepen and slow down the breath
Summary
Another wonderful breathing session of kaki Mudra Pranayama to bring awareness and energy into the body. In this breathing session we will use the breath as a tool to bring health and vitality into all levels of our being.
Benefits
Breathing `cosmic energy`
Cleanses mind, body and energy system
Learn to bring stillness in the breath
Learning to deepen and slow down the breath
Learn to use the breath to enter a deeper, calm meditation through slow, subtle breathing that sharpens focus and reveals a humble observer who lets go and accepts life.
Explore meditation explained layers of the self, guiding you to observe the mind and life energy, and to access deeper layers beyond thought for inner balance and grounded awareness.
Summary
Learning to breath like the ocean; the tide flowing in and out. Learn to breath with your whole being; receiving and letting go. Through controlling the breath we can also start to control the mind.
Benefits
Breathing with mind and body
Cleanses mind, body and energy system
Preparing the mind for meditation
Learning to deepen and slow down the breath
Guide students through ujjayi pranayama, an ocean breathing session that deepens the breath from the belly to the chest, promotes calm, and enhances body awareness.
Guide students through calming ujjayi pranayama with six-second inhales and exhales, add gentle kumbhaka pauses, soft nasal breath, and mindful body awareness for inner peace.
Summary
A breathing session in which we combine Energy breathing with Ocean Breathing to center more the awareness. Keep training your mind to become able to focus on one point and center your awareness. This brings great clarity and inner peace.
3 rounds of energy breath, each round followed with some very gentle Ocean Breaths.
Benefits
Create pace within, clarity of mind and expand consciousness
Become more able to design your own future
Learn to use the power of the mind
Trains the mind to become focused
Summary
A breathing session in which we combine Energy breathing with Ocean Breathing to center more the awareness. Keep training your mind to become able to focus on one point and center your awareness. This brings great clarity and inner peace.
3 rounds of energy breath, each round followed with some very gentle Ocean Breaths.
Benefits
Create pace within, clarity of mind and expand consciousness
Become more able to design your own future
Learn to use the power of the mind
Trains the mind to become focused
Balancing and cleansing the energy system with the practice of Anulom Vilom/ Nadi Shodhana Pranayama.
This session is a theoretical explanation and in the next video we will do a practical session.
Benefits of Anulom Vilom Pranayama
Helps to cure mental problems like Depression, Anxiety, stress, Tension etc.
Most beneficial for breathing related problems like (Bronchitis, Asthma) etc.
Improve the working of lungs.
Best breathing technique for boosting your memory (Makes your brain sharper).
Improves your immune system, so it cures general issues like a cough & cold.
Without any doubt, Anulom Vilom is the most suitable Pranayama for all.
Alternate nostril breathing is an ideal breathing technique for maintaining your heart healthy.
Guides students through Anulom Vilom (Nadi Shodhana) pranayama, guiding alternating nostril breathing, breath holds, and slow exhales to cultivate calm, balance, and inner stillness.
Refine the breath by accessing the finer layers of body and mind, cultivating calm, inner peace, and connection to the pure consciousness at the source.
Practice a combined Bhastrika and Nadi Shodhana session to oxygenate the body, balance the nervous and energy systems, and cultivate one-pointed awareness for meditation.
Practice kapalbhati and nadi shodhana through alternating nostril breathing to oxygenate the body, calm the mind, and support the respiratory, nervous, and digestive systems.
This is a longer Pranayama session. Follow the precautions at the beginning of the video!
In this session we will do:
Alternative version of Bhastrika (full yogic breathing)
Kapalbhati Pranayama
Bahya Pranayama
Nadi Shodhana
Pranava Pranayama
Meditation
The Sanskrit word mula refers to the root of a plant or tree. The word bandha means to check, obstruct, restrain, lock. Bandha is described as the damming up of a river, by doing this we can expand, open and strengthen the flow of energies through the body.
Jalandhara is a Sanskrit word derived from the roots jal, meaning "throat," and dhara, meaning "flow." It is performed by bringing the chin down towards the chest; therefore, it is also called the "chin lock." Practicing this bandha improves the function of the thyroid and parathyroid glands, as well as supports the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.
Uddiyana is a Sanskrit word meaning "to rise up." In this second bandha, energy moves upward more forcefully than it does in mula bandha.
Maha Bandha means: Great Lock. This bandha combines all other bandhas and is a great way to expand awareness and energy upwards.
Using the 3 bandhas in a breathing session is a great way to cleanse and energize. This is a more advanced practice, read the precautions carefully.
Use breath as a doorway to access subconscious and deeper layers of the self, guiding awareness inward and releasing accepted parts to cultivate inner richness and contentment.
Embrace the essence of meditation by accepting your current state, cultivating peacefulness, and watching what arises without judgment, rather than chasing control.
Cosmic Breathing or traditionally called Pranava Pranayama is a wonderful way to center the awareness and to become aware that you are part of a greater intelligence than yourself.
Practice a cosmic breathing session that blends calm slow breaths, posture, and gratitude to expand mind and body, cultivate present-moment awareness, and let breathing unfold naturally.
Practice Bhramari pranayama by closing the senses and drawing inward, breathing nine times with a bee-like sound to calm the mind and prepare for meditation.
Practice udgeeth pranayama through aum chanting to feel the body's vibration with the universal energy, using three-part sound and breath to relax, sharpen awareness, and balance mind and body.
Cultivate awareness by directing attention to nurture your mind and heart, shaping life through your state of mind, true nature, and the choices and relationships you create.
Lead a guided meditation to cultivate present-moment awareness through slow, deep breaths, releasing tension in the body and relaxing the face, shoulders, and mind.
Practice Vipassana by observing reality as it is, scanning the body to feel actual sensations, and transcending the judging mind to realize pure consciousness and oneness with life.
Practice a Vipassana guided meditation that guides you through a detailed body scan, observing sensations and reactions with nonjudgmental awareness while calming and refining your breath for mindful breathwork.
Develop autonomous self-practice by learning to guide your own session, returning awareness to the breath, bodily sensations, and the present moment without forcing the process.
Advance your pranayama practice with bodily opening, powerful breathing to stimulate the pineal gland and third eye center, define consciousness, and cultivate unity and inner peace.
Explore breathwork techniques, pranayama, and meditation to transform mind and emotions; gain instructor training with self-practice, journaling, and a comprehensive, world-ready teaching program.
A deep relaxation/ guided meditation session with Brain Enhancing Audio to harmonize the brain and create a meditative brainwave state. Use headphones to get the full experience. You can either sit or lay down.
Enjoy the mind journey.
A breathing session with deep relaxation/ guided meditation with Brain Enhancing Audio to harmonize the brain and create a meditative brainwave state. Use headphones to get the full experience. You can either sit or lay down.
Enjoy the mind journey.
It’s scientifically proven that listening to certain audio can cause changes in the brain. By listening to certain frequencies you can alter your brainwaves and state of being. Michaël Bijker composes audio tracks to easily and quickly improve your brain and reach a desired state of being. These tracks can help to boost focus and concentration, promote relaxation, or reduce stress and anxiety.
To support your breathwork and pranayama practice, it is good to have a relaxed mind and rest properly. It’s scientifically proven that listening to certain audio can cause changes in the brain. By listening to certain frequencies you can alter your brainwaves and state of being. Michaël Bijker composes audio tracks to easily and quickly improve your brain and reach a desired state of being. These tracks can help to boost focus and concentration, promote relaxation, or reduce stress and anxiety.
To support your breathwork and pranayama practice, it is good to have a relaxed mind and rest properly. It’s scientifically proven that listening to certain audio can cause changes in the brain. By listening to certain frequencies you can alter your brainwaves and state of being. Michaël Bijker composes audio tracks to easily and quickly improve your brain and reach a desired state of being. These tracks can help to boost focus and concentration, promote relaxation, or reduce stress and anxiety.
To support your breathwork and pranayama practice, it is good to have a relaxed mind and rest properly. It’s scientifically proven that listening to certain audio can cause changes in the brain. By listening to certain frequencies you can alter your brainwaves and state of being. Michaël Bijker composes audio tracks to easily and quickly improve your brain and reach a desired state of being. These tracks can help to boost focus and concentration, promote relaxation, or reduce stress and anxiety.
A complete Movement - Pranayama - Meditation session
A complete Movement - Pranayama - Meditation session
Summary
A series of 12 yoga asanas (poses) done in a flowing manner with the breath. A wonderful way of opening and strengthening the body and its systems.
Benefits
Opens up all energy systems in the body
Gives strength and vitality
Relieves stress
Strengthens the core and back
A 25 minute powerful yoga asana (posture) session that will open up and strengthen the mind, the breathing, nervous and energy system.
Benefits
Opens up and strengthens mind & body
Improves flexibility
Develops will power
Enhances mind body connection
Five Tibetan Rites
5 wonderful techniques to increase strength and vitality. Combining breathing and movement for a complete warmup to strengthen and open up all systems in the body with numerous benefits! This is my personal favorite.
Benefits
Opens up all energy systems in the body
Gives strength and vitality
Relieves stress
Strengthens the core and back
Begin an 11 minute warmup that links breath to movement in a standing sequence, opening the spine and breathing system while engaging the pelvic floor and lengthening the body.
Summary
In just 5 minutes connect, strengthen and stretch body and mind and build up routine and discipline. A great way start your day and to open up before doing the breathing sessions.
Benefits
Increases blood flow
Opens up breathing system
Opens up the energy channels
Strengthens the core and spine
Experience five transformative days with Mikael and Tomas at the life awareness breathwork retreat in Portugal, cleansing mind and body and leaving you brighter, lighter, and regenerated.
The "Breath is Life" course has become THE STANDARD for learning Pranayama & Breathwork which had a life-changing impact on over 120.000 people around the globe. More than just a breathwork & pranayama course, it deepens people's understanding about the workings of the mind, emotional system, and how to awaken one's full potential.
This breathwork & pranayama course is for both complete beginners, yoga teachers and advanced breathwork practitioners and is taught by one of the world's leading Pranayama and Breathwork teachers Michaël Bijker. Michaël has been instructing over 120.000 students and 2.200 Pranayama and Breathwork Instructors in over 154 countries.
Get a profound understanding of breathwork and meditation and learn how to use your breath like a wonderful tool to start controlling all systems in your body. Take care of your mind and how to take the awareness to the Soul level and realize your true nature.
(Michaël believes these techniques should be available for everybody, money or no money. If you have no money to do the course you can PM us and we will find a solution)
For Yoga Teachers: This Breathwork & Pranayama course can be added to your YACEP - for Yoga Alliance Continuing Educational Points. You can find this course on the Yoga Alliance website.
" Proper breathing is the foundation of healthy living "
The course is guided by the founder of the Life Awareness Project and one of the worlds leading voices in the Pranayama & Breathwork community, Michaël Bijker.
In this wonderful Yogic breathing (Pranayama), breathwork and meditation course you will learn how to use the power of the breath to:
Clear your mind and sharpen your awareness
Increase energy, health, and mental balance
Energize or calm your body and mind
Become aware of the deeper layers of the self
Techniques learned in this Pranayama breathwork course:
Explanation about meditation and how to use the breath to still the mind and sharpen the awareness
Energy and consciousness awakening breathing technique
Yogic Breathing - Open up the energy systems
Ocean breathing (Ujjayi Pranayama) - Create inner silence
Breath of fire (Bhastrika Pranayama) - Awaken the fire within
Energy Locks (Bandhas)
Skull cleansing breath - Cleaning of the systems in the mind and body
Kaki mudra Pranayama - Focusing the mind
Energy cleansing technique (Nadi Shodhana/ Anulom Vilom Pranayama)
Cosmic Breathing (Pranava Pranayama)
Bhramari Pranayama
Udgeeth Pranayama - Connecting with a higher Self
Guided meditations, breathing and mind training sessions
Bandhas (Body/ energy locks)
This course will give you the tools to tap into the power of the mind and change your life.
Benefits of this breathwork course
Boost your immune system
A boost in energy levels
Deep & restorative sleep
Brain empowerment & better focus
Relieves stress, anxiety & depression
Heal mind & body
Who is this course for?
For complete beginners and advanced pranayama and breathwork practitioners.
A perfect course for Yoga practitioners & teachers, Meditation practitioners & teachers to deepen their practice.
Essential for athletes, athletes, healers, life coaches.
Treating insomnia, depression, overthinking, low energy, addiction restlessness and for those that want to train the mind and awareness.
Everyone that wants to get stronger, healthier and happier
What is included in this pranayama & breathwork course?
VIDEO TUTORIALS - Access to over 60 online guided breathwork, pranayama and mind training sessions (over 15 hours of HD video material) accessible anywhere at any time.
GUIDED MEDITATION & BREATHWORK SESSIONS - A great variety of different pranayama and meditation sessions for different purposes.
WARMUP & EXERCISE VIDEOS - Choose from several physical exercise videos to open up, strengthen and prepare the body for the breathing practices.
LIFETIME ACCESS - Learn these wonderful mind training and breathing techniques at your own pace, you will have a lifetime access to this course, so take your time.
BRAIN ENHANCING AUDIO - 3 audio sessions for healing, sleeping and pineal gland activation
CERTIFICATION UPON COMPLETION - When you complete this online Pranayama course, you will receive a certificate of completion. The course is registered with Yoga Alliance and upon completion one can add 16 Yoga Alliance continuation study (YACEP) points to their profile.