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Pratiloma Pranayama

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Course Overview

This five-day pranayama program is great for anyone with a basic knowledge of breathwork who is seeking to deepen their practice. It progressively builds to pratiloma pranayama, a breathing practice where you alternate between ujjayi (victory breath) and nadi shodhana (alternate nostril breathing).

The program begins with a review of kapalabhati (skull shining breath), ujjayi, and nadi shodhana pranayama. Each class begins with an explanation of the practices you’ll do that day and their energetic effects (brahmana and langhana) and is followed by a practice.

Enjoy this opportunity to explore pranayama in a methodical way and build toward a dynamic breath practice that will leave you feeling calm and focused.

Certificate of completion

3 CEU’s Upon Completion

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Course Outline

1.4hr to complete

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Section 1
  • On day one of this program, you’ll learn how to do kapalabhati and ujjayi pranayama. You’ll also learn what the terms brahmana and langhana mean and how ratios are used in pranayama practice. After that, Jim guides you through a practice using all of the concepts and techniques covered in this first class.
  • On day two, after a review of the topics covered on day one, you’ll learn how to refine the breathing techniques you’ve learned so far. After that, you’ll do a complete pranayama practice that features nadi shodhana (alternate nostril breathing) using the langhana (calming) effect.
  • In this practice, you’ll explore the brahmana (energizing) effect, jalandhara bandha (chin lock), and antara kumbhaka (breath retention). Jim also gives you tips about how to work with breath retentions if they make you uncomfortable for any reason. You’ll do a complete nadi shodhana practice, and as before, you’ll sit quietly afterward to observe the effects of this particular pranayama.
  • On day four, you’ll combine the techniques you learned on day two and day three as you begin to explore pratiloma (a pranayama where you alternate between ujjayi and nadi shodhana). You’ll also do a pratiloma practice with and without Jim guiding you.
  • On the final day of this program, you’ll practice pratiloma pranayama, adding breath retentions to the experience. Jim will guide you at first and then let you practice on your own. Enjoy this sweet and refreshing breath practice!

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Jim Bennitt
Jim Bennitt—a former wrestler, massage therapist, and clerk at the Chicago Board of Trade—began his studies... Read more

Frequently Asked Questions

Absolutely, you can include this course in your Yoga Alliance training hours, with each hour equivalent to one continuing education credit.
This course is entirely self- paced, allowing you to learn at your convenience.There are no imposed deadlines or time constraints for Course completion.
No prerequisites are required; this course is open to anyone interested in deepening their knowledge and practice.
No, the course is accessible to all individuals interested in enriching their understanding and practice of yoga.Yoga teaching certification is not a prerequisite.

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