100 HOUR PRANAYAMA TEACHER TRAINING

“I have to thank you so much Martin for accommodating me, I am truly very grateful for all the hard work dedication and commitment you put into all of us. I will endeavor to do you proud. I am proud to be your student” Karen.

“Yoga Dharma is the true essence of Yoga, there is a strong embodiment of both the physical and philosophical elements of the truth of yoga. They are a wealth of knowledge that in my view supersedes the cost of their teachings”

100 Hour Pranayama Teacher courses come in two levels.

LEVEL 1 PRANAYAMA TEACHER TRAINING

Level 1 is suitable for teachers who are looking to enhance their skill level, while accruing hours towards a 500 hour certificate. Your knowledge and skills will include:

Anatomy & physiology
Teaching beginners
Teaching to more advanced students
Introducing Bandhas
Posture
Mudras

Cerebral vasodilation
Respiratory sinus arrhythmia RSA
The Insular cortex
The subtle body
Kumbhaka (breath retention)
Kundalini

This course covers every aspect of practicing and teaching pranayama through one to one meetings, group modules, and live class situations. The course is delivered online.

There is an emphasis on developing your personal practice through a structured pranayama program (Pranayama Krama). You will take your pranayama practice to new levels through a progressive and controlled approach using our unique methods of practicing.

LEVEL 2 PRANAYAMA TEACHER TRAINING

Level 2 Pranayama will courses enhance your knowledge and skill base making you an expert in your field, while also adding to teacher training hours. Your knowledge and skills will include:

Bandhas & the nervous system
Vähya-vrtti & (Abhyantara-vrtti
C02 Tolerance
The Lymphatic system
Bhramari & Nitric oxide

Noradrenaline
Reticular Activating System
Pranayama & COPD
Physiology of Kumbhaka
Pranayama & Melatonin

Your experience will continue to grow through a deep understanding of the effects of pranayama on the nervous system and areas of the brain. This course takes a therapeutic approach, and as such looks into the affects of pranayama at a cellular level.

Your personal experience will continue to evolve building on the previous techniques and practices.

PRANAYAMA PRACTICES INCLUDED

The level 1 course includes foundational exercises and practices which prepare students for advanced techniques included in level 2.

With your profound knowledge of the effects of pranayama and bandhas on the nervous system and areas of the brain, your practice and teaching will take on a new understanding. These will include: