The First Pranayama Course: How to Build Your Seat, Focus Your Energy, and Observe Your Breath

The classical definition of pranayama, as given by Patanjali in the Yoga Sutras, is far more profound than mere breath control. Patanjali describes pranayama as a means to eradicate the veils of impurity. Yet today, it is often reduced to a set of mechanical and forceful breath exercises, performed in isolation. Is this not a misinterpretation of its true purpose?

This course invites you to begin your pranayama journey the way it was intended – with rigour and clarity; rooted in the source texts, yet grounded in practical experience, with tangible tools to interpret and integrate the wisdom of the yogic texts into your practice.

In this course, you will:

 Explore why asana is the essential launchpad for pranayama—and how to create a seamless connection between the two
 Learn simple tools to focus your energy and refine your breath awareness, allowing you to observe the ebb, flow, and pauses of each breath with increasing clarity
 Be gently coaxed to deepen your enquiries into pranayama—Is breath the same as prana? Is there more to pranayama than controlled breathing?

Rather than rushing into breath manipulation, this course will guide you to cultivate a steady seat, develop an intimate connection with your breath, and put you on course to refine your awareness and sharpen your intelligence. 

This course is not suitable for absolute beginners to yoga. In our in-studio classes, pranayam is introduced only after 2 years of regular asana practice.