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~ FULL BODY PRANA ~

BREATH TRAINING

25-HOUR | 1-3 June 2024 | Seaforth, Sydney

The premise of this training might challenge your existing beliefs about breathing. It's possible you've never encountered the idea of breathing less during your yoga practice.  This training is going to be different from other breath trainings. You won’t rote learn techniques with a list of benefits and effects. 

The “Full Body Prana” training approach is an immersive exploration of respiratory science, examining breath from various dimensions including biochemical, bio-mechanical, and psycho-physiological. This multi-dimensional understanding will empower you to fine-tune what you practice and teach, to effectively target each dimension of breath.

Together, we will embark on an exploration of pranayama and functional breathing, guided by insights from the Vedic texts, the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, and The Hatha Yoga Pradipika. This harmonious fusion of ancient wisdom and modern scientific knowledge aims to honor the authentic roots of pranayama and bring us closer to the teachings as they were originally intended.

 
 
 



Demystify pranayama. Practice with confidence. Fine-tune with skill.

If you’ve ever felt bewildered by the intricacies of pranayama, perplexed by the conflicting advice on breath techniques, or perhaps you haven't experienced the profound benefits as described in the texts, then this training is tailor-made for you. We'll demystify the science of respiratory physiology, and use it enhance our comprehensive understanding of the ancient wisdom in simple, practical, step-by-step segments.

My aim is for this training and the practices we delve into, is to make you feel included in a ‘club’ that you may have previously felt excluded from. As you invest your time and effort, you'll come to realise that the deep states of mental calm, once thought to be exclusive to ancient yogis, are within your reach too.


 

DETAILS 

DATES 1st-3rd June 2024

TIMES Saturday (11am-6pm), Sunday 8:30am-4:30pm, Monday (11am-6pm)

INVESTMENT $500 deposit to secure your place/ $997 total payable 2 weeks before course date

LOCATION Seaforth Scout Hall, Sydney

A GLIMPSE OF WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

MODULE ONE: BECOMING A BREATH DETECTIVE

Throughout the training, you'll learn not only how to breathe effectively during your yoga practice but also recognise and cultivate healthy breathing habits beyond the mat. We'll put on our "breath detective" hats to address widespread breathing dysfunctions and restore health and balance in everyday life.

MODULE TWO: ROOTS OF PRANAYAMA

This training aims to challenge common misconceptions about breathing prevalent in mainstream narratives. We'll trace the historical shift in our understanding of healthy breathing in yoga, where practices evolved from natural, nose-breathing—to today’s normalisation of mouth-breathing and emphasis on big breaths, often leading to increased anxiety.

MODULE THREE: SADHANA — EMBODIED AWARENESS

The oxygen in the air we breathe, has a long journey to get to our cells. The human body contains around 60,000 miles of blood vessels through which oxygen travels, and for much of this extraordinary journey you’d expect we have little control. Yet, how we breath has a DRAMATIC effect. 

MODULE FOUR: BIOCHEMISTRY OF RESPIRATION

We'll delve into how current scientific understanding brings us closer to the original intent of pranayama, rooted in promoting functional breathing. Our journey begins with restoring healthy breathing patterns within ourselves to enhance our ability to retain and orchestrate prana within the body.

 

IS this training FOR YOU?

  • Yoga students seeking to enhance their yoga practice and overall well-being by cultivating healthy breathing both on and off the mat.

  • Individuals interested in exploring the subtle body and learning techniques to retain and enhance their prana (life force) and vitality.

  • Yoga teachers and professionals in mind-body healing, movement therapies, and bodywork (such as osteopaths, doctors, coaches, therapists, etc.) looking to integrate healthy breathing practices and scientifically-supported ancient wisdom into their offerings.

  • Those interested in developing a personalised daily breath sadhana (practice) tailored to their individual needs and goals.

  • Practitioners looking to elevate their movement practice by harnessing the power of breath to enhance strength, deepen physical openings, and promote energy flow.

  • Individuals seeking to incorporate breathwork as a meditative tool to calm the mind, still mental fluctuations, and cultivate inner peace and presence.