Pranayama (Breathwork) Teacher Training (Bodsphere)

Access downloadable resources and ebooks, including the teacher training manual, and learn to combine videos with PDFs for a deeper, enriching Pranayama teacher training experience.

Explore pranayama as a practice of controlling life force through breath, strengthening lungs, immunity, and aligning emotions and digestion. Balance the nervous system, lower cortisol, reduce stress, and support sleep.

Explore pranayama in ancient scriptures from the Bhagavad Gita and Patanjali Yoga Sutras, revealing breath control, prana regulation, and the deep yogic philosophy.

Identify the five factors that shape the mind: place, time, food, past impressions, and associations, and learn how awareness through yoga, meditation, and pranayama can master your internal environment.

Explore Ashtanga yoga as a complete philosophy and the eight limbs, also known as Raj yoga, forming a foundation for practice that deepens sadhana, awakens inner peace.

Explore Yama, the first limb of Ashtanga yoga, through ahimsa, sutra, asteya, brahmacharya, and aparigraha, guiding external ethics and internal discipline.

Explore the second limb of Ashtanga yoga, niyama, detailing five personal observances—cleanliness, contentment, austerity, self-study, and surrender to the divine—and how they shape inner and outer balance.

Recognize asana as the third limb and a small, steady posture within yoga. Embrace effortless practice, avoid struggle, and align body and mind with yoga's philosophy, not about fancy poses.

Practice pranayama, the fourth limb of yoga, regulating breath to harness life force, and discover how different techniques impact blood circulation, sleep, immunity, and metabolism.

the fifth limb of ashtanga yoga, pratyahara, is the heart that bridges the first four and last three, guiding withdrawal from the senses to return to source.

The sixth limb of Ashtanga yoga, Dharana, involves deliberate concentration on a chosen object—visualization, mantras, sounds, or candle gazing—to deepen meditation and access inner bliss.

Explore the seventh limb of yoga, dhyana, merging breath with meditation to cultivate awareness of breath, body, and surroundings, fostering inner peace and a strong mind.

Master the eighth limb of Ashtanga yoga, samadhi, the ultimate bliss and oneness with the divine. Practice all eight limbs together—body, breath, mind, and environment—to sustain liberation and true equanimity.

Learn prana, the life force within, and how breath, pranayama, and meditation uplift energy, enhance awareness beyond the five senses, and reflect the authentic yoga wisdom of the Upanishads.

Explore the first key of pranayama: psychic breathing, cultivating breath awareness to perceive the aura and the bioplastic body, deepening tranquility and one-pointed focus.

Explore the second key, the psychic sound, distinguishing outer sound from inner sound during meditation and pranayama, withdrawing auditory perception to hear the universe's sounds, culminating in the transcendental om.

Learn the third key, the psychic passage, guiding awareness, breath, and prana as one stream through chakras—from Manipal Chakra (solar plexus) to the throat chakra—and purifying the body.

Explore the fourth key, the psychic centers or chakras, and learn how prana influences and activates all chakras through a holistic, interdependent approach within pranayama.

Explore fifth key, the psychic symbol, a sign such as yarn, mandala, mountain, or cloud of fire used to experience energy in the body, given by personality during initiation.

Learn vajrasana, the adamantine pose, with heels and hips aligned, knees together; it aids digestion and can be done after meals, using cushions or blocks for comfort and for pranayama.

Explore Ardh Padmasana (half lotus pose) with alignment cues for hip rotation, spine length, and safe variations from easy pose, including block-supported options and safety tips.

Master Padmasana (lotus pose) through two external hip rotations, crossing the legs with heels near the navel and keeping a straight spine; use a block if knees don’t touch floor.

Engage in practical classes like yoga and meditation, and practice after the explanatory videos. Stay consistent with your sadhana, listen to your body, and practice all program types.

Practice kumbhaka pranayama with a 1:1:1 breath ratio (inhale, retain, exhale) followed by a guided meditation to cultivate the pillar of energy, prana, and inner focus.

Practice a full body yoga flow for all levels, awakening the shoulders, spine, pelvis, hips, and hamstrings on a mat with optional blocks or strap, emphasizing safe, mindful movement.

Master a daily yoga flow that stretches and strengthens your body, opens the hips and shoulders, warms the muscles, and lubricates the joints for all-level practitioners.

Integrating Surya bhedana pranayama—inhale right nostril, exhale left—to connect with yourself, using nazar mudra and chin mudra with a 1:2 breath ratio, followed by a guided yoga asana flow.

Energy flows through an energizing yoga flow integrated with ujjayi pranayama (ocean breath), with no breath retention, adaptable for all levels, and a focus on listening to the body.

Practice samavritti pranayama and box breathing with a 4–4–4–4 ratio, then follow a short guided meditation to withdraw from the senses.

Practice viloma pranayama with pauses during inhalation, followed by a short guided meditation in a cross-legged posture with chin mudra, cultivating stillness and a witness mindset.

Practice the camel method of kabbalah pranayama with three 30-repetition sets, emphasizing passive inhalation, active exhalation, and abdominal draw-in, followed by a guided meditation on emotions, throat awareness, and gratitude.

Practice guided meditation with mantra chanting as part of pranayama breathwork training. Engage with the lecture caption's mentions of customers, staff, and book a summer start to frame mindful repetition.

Balance the mind and calm the parasympathetic nervous system with nadi shodhan pranayama, a purification breathing practice that harmonizes ida, pingala, and sushumna and prepares you for meditation.

Practice a slow-paced yin yoga session to open tight hips and build flexibility, using breath, grounding, and props like cushions and blocks.

Follow pranayama guidelines to safeguard safety and respect individual constitution. Integrate pranayama with asanas and meditation, practice on an empty stomach in a ventilated space, and stay consistent.

Learn five elemental mudras—fire, air, space, earth, and water—using hand placements like the base of the thumb to balance inner energy for pranayama and meditation.

Practice brahma muhurta, the most auspicious time, 96 minutes before sunrise with a 48-minute window, to maximize benefits from asanas, pranayama, and meditations.

Explore how ratios in Pranayama determine inhalation, retention, and exhalation units and guide progression to higher levels, with examples like 1:1:1 and 1:4:2.

Explore nasikagra drishti, or nose tip gazing, to shift awareness from the outer world to the inner, boost concentration, and learn safe execution with alternative finger guidance and contraindications.

Explore kumbhaka, breath retention in pranayama, including internal and external comebacks after inhalation and exhalation, and emphasize preparatory practices before deliberate or spontaneous retention to attain higher consciousness.

Explore kumbhaka benefits: activate the parasympathetic system, boost brain oxygenation, strengthen the diaphragm, and improve concentration and present-moment awareness. Note contraindications: pregnancy, vertigo, hypertension, cardiovascular disease.

Explore the physiology of kumbhaka, detailing how breath retention modulates carbon dioxide and oxygen levels, activates the brain's respiratory center, and informs mindful practice under expert guidance.

Follow step-by-step guidance to master kumbhaka, align inhalation-exhalation ratios, regulate your diet, and practice yoga and meditation to safely bridge breath retention.

Practice internal breath retention with a 1:1:1 ratio using four counts for inhalation, retention, and exhalation in comeback pranayama, with no external retention, while maintaining chin mudra and cross-legged posture.

Practice Kumbakonam technique with a 1:1:2 inhale-hold-exhale ratio—inhale four, hold four, exhale eight—seated cross-legged with chin mudra; begin with 10–11 rounds and progress to 20 as you master technique one.

Practice technique 3 of pranayama to extend internal breath retention with a 1:2:2 ratio: inhale four counts, retain eight, exhale eight, while maintaining posture and chin mudra.

Covers stage one of pranayama technique, isolating nostrils with the nasal mudra and building breath awareness. Inhale and exhale five times per nostril, then both nostrils, as preparatory practice.

Practice stage one of technique one: no ratio, breathing through nostrils with five inhalations and five exhalations per side across five rounds, finishing with five breaths and mindful body awareness.

practice stage two of technique one, adding counts to a 1:1 inhalation-exhalation ratio while breathing through each nostril, with right mudra neutral and left chin mudra.

Practice stage two of the pranayama technique with a 1:1 inhale–exhale ratio, five-count breaths, and alternating nostrils to develop mindful breath awareness and postural mudra guidance.

Practice stage one of technique two: alternate nostril breathing with a 1:1 ratio and no breath retention, switching nostrils. Beginners can practice 5–10 minutes, 5–10 rounds, focusing on breath quality.

Develop stage one of technique two through 1:1 ratio alternate nostril breathing, starting from a comfortable cross-legged pose, with emphasis on complete rounds and mindful awareness.

Advance to stage two of technique two in pranayama with a 1:2 inhale-to-exhale ratio, alternate nostrils, no breath retention, and longer exhalations for deeper relaxation.

practice stage two of alternate nostril breathing with a 1:2 inhale to exhale ratio, using 5 and 10 second counts, alternating nostrils in a comfortable seated posture.

Introduce internal breath retention with a 1:1:1 inhale–hold–exhale ratio, start at five counts and progressively increase the unit, using left-to-right and right-to-left nostril breathing in a single round.

stage one of technique three with a 1:1:1 ratio of inhalation, internal breath retention, and exhalation, using nazar mudra and chin mudra while maintaining steady counts.

This lecture explains stage two of technique three in pranayama, teaching a 1:1:2 ratio with internal breath retention and exhalation twice the inhalation, and stresses step-by-step mastery of prior stages.

Practice stage two of technique three with a 1:1:2 ratio, alternating nostrils, five counts inhale and ten counts exhale, with internal breath retention and mudra guidance; emphasize posture and basics.

Learn stage three of technique three, using a 1:2:2 inhalation–retention–exhalation ratio with internal breath retention. Begin with five counts, then progress to six and ten, inhaling right, exhaling left.

Practice stage three of technique three in alternate nostril breathing with internal breath retention, using a 1:2:2 ratio, while maintaining a straight spine and relaxed shoulders.

Apply stage four of technique three using 1:3:2 ratio: inhalation, internal breath retention, exhalation. Adjust counts as needed, progress gradually, and prepare for the next level of alternate nostril breathing.

Practice stage four of technique three in pranayama with the ratio 1:3:2 and internal breath retention across three rounds (2:6:4, 3:9:6, 5:15:10), using left and right nostril breathing.

Learn the advanced stage five of technique three, using a 1:4:2 ratio with internal breath retention, while maintaining a holistic lifestyle and practicing prior pranayama techniques.

In stage five of technique three, practice alternate nostril breathing with three rounds of ratio 1:4:2, 2:8:4, and 5:20:10, mastering inhale, retain, and exhale counts as the spine stays straight.

Stage one of technique four introduces a four-element breathing cycle: inhalation, internal attention, exhalation, and external breath attention, all in a 1:1:1:1 ratio.

Practice stage one of technique four with a 1:1:1:1 breath ratio and internal and external breath attention during alternate nostril breathing, with eyes closed and spine straight.

In stage two of technique four, master a 1:1:2:1 breath ratio with alternating nostrils and longer exhalation, keeping inhalation, internal retention, and external retention in the same counts.

Practice stage two of technique four in pranayama, using a 1:1:2:1 ratio, five-count inhalation, internal attention, ten-count exhalation, and five-count external attention in alternate nostril breathing.

Master stage three of technique four by applying the 1:2:2:1 ratio with internal and external retention, and adapt inhalation and exhalation counts for your breathwork progression.

practice stage three of technique four in pranayama with a 1:2:2:1 ratio, using five inhalation, ten internal ventilation, ten exhalation, and five external breath attention across three rounds.

Advance to stage four of alternate nostril breathing with a 1:2:2:2 ratio, a short inhale, and equal internal and external retention, and practice previous stages consistently as you progress.

Master stage four technique with a 1:2:2:2 breath ratio and internal-external retention through guided nostril breathing and mudra. Practice daily for calm, focus, and awareness.

Learn samavritti pranayama, the box breathing cycle of inhalation, breath retention, exhalation, and external retention in equal 1:1:1:1 ratios; build lung capacity and activate the parasympathetic system.

Practice Samavritti pranayama with a 4:4:4:4 breathing ratio, inhaling, retaining, exhaling, and retaining, guided by counts; sit cross-legged with chin mudra to balance the breath.