Live Small Group Art of Prāṇāyāma Practice & Theory Study Modules 1-3

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Follow this link for details of 121 Online Art of Prāṇāyāma eStudy Modules

The Art of Application of Prāṇāyāma – Module One Workshop Prerequisites, Duration, Timings, Fees and Booking

Prospective students will have studied at least the:
– Online 121 Āsana eStudy Module One or
– Live Small Group Āsana Module One Workshop and
– Live Small Group Mudrā Module One Workshop or
– Online 121 Mudrā Module eStudy One

For further information on fees, commencement, and duration, or to arrange a free meeting to chat about your interest please go to the Live Group Study Modules Overview page on:

Live Small Group Yoga Practice & Yoga Texts Modular Overview

– Empower your Breath Exploring how to Customise Prāṇāyāma

This page introduces the Art of Application of Prāṇāyāma Modular Workshops. As the student progresses through the interlinked and developmental Modules they will experience in-depth learning in all areas of Prāṇāyāma practice and Prāṇāyāma study theory.

‎”Use Āsana for problems of the body and
Prāṇāyāma for problems of the mind.”
– T Krishnamacharya

Together these Modules will initiate and empower the student in the arts of learning to skilfully work with the principles that underpin creating and sustaining a personalised Prāṇāyāma practice. The outcome will be the ability to independently and intelligently choose, adapt and ultimately self-develop and self-refine our personal Prāṇāyāma Sādhana in the fields of Prāṇāyāma practice and study theory. 

Live Small Group Viniyoga of Prāṇāyāma Practice & Theory Module One

The Art of Application of Prāṇāyāma Module One Personal Sādhana Workshop is limited to a maximum of five students to allow for a personalised approach and in-depth transmission between teacher and student. It introduces the student, through a 2-day workshop, to the primary principles and teachings from T Krishnamacharya and TKV Desikachar on the Art of Application of Prāṇāyāma.

“Haṭha Yoga is Prāṇāyāma.”
– Śrī T Krishnamacharya

Based in the Cotswolds, it is presented with the aim of reflecting the fundamentals of Śrī T Krishnamacharya’s teaching, namely, transmission occurs through the direct experience of the teacher with the student’s personal practice and study Sādhana. It offers an in-depth introduction to the Application of Prāṇāyāma, through an experiential appreciation of the core teachings that underpin the art of Prāṇāyāma, either for personal development or, if relevant, to enhance professional skills.

It is also a prerequisite to further work in:

– The Live Small Group Art of Prāṇāyāma Modules Two to Three Workshops

– Or, the Online 121 Art of Prāṇāyāma eStudy Modules Two to Three

The Art of Application of Prāṇāyāma Module One Personal Sādhana Workshops reflect the teachings of TKV Desikachar and his father and teacher T Krishnamacharya as taught to Paul Harvey over 25 years through:

  • Guidance in emphasising a personal Prāṇāyāma Practice to support your everyday life.
  • Understanding the principles in the Viniyoga of Prāṇāyāma which inspire and shape Yoga practice.
  • An overview of Yoga teachings around Prāṇāyāma practice.
  • Familiarisation with Prāṇāyāma terminology and practice techniques.
  • Appreciating how your body can work more effectively in Prāṇāyāma.
  • Deepening our work with and the importance of Prāṇāyāma in practice.

To present a view of the Application of Prāṇāyāma to help develop our practice and deepen our relationship with Yoga Sādhana. This means respecting the vital source from which these teachings originated and their place in our age and culture. Its role is not to train students as Yoga teachers.

The Art of Application of Prāṇāyāma Module One Workshop topics offer over 10 hours through:

1. Learning practice techniques, observation skills and awareness processes to help refine your short-term and long-term personal Prāṇāyāma practice  – 2.0 hours

  • Exploring Prāṇāyāma Practice according to Age
  • Exploring Prāṇāyāma Practice according to Health
  • Exploring Prāṇāyāma Practice according to Lifestyle
  • Exploring Prāṇāyāma Practice according to Constitution
  • Introducing the Energetic characteristics of Prāṇāyāma
  • Introducing the Psychological characteristics of Prāṇāyāma

2. Study of Prāṇāyāma Practice Techniques and Practice Theory – 8.25 hours

  • Exploring the components that make up a Prāṇāyāma practice
  • Definition, purpose and benefits of Prāṇāyāma
  • Introducing how Prāṇāyāma are arranged sequentially in building a practice
  • Introducing how counterposes are used within Prāṇāyāma practice
  • Introducing how we breathe in Prāṇāyāma practice
  • Introducing how we use movement or stay as tools in Prāṇāyāma practice
  • Introducing how we modify or vary Prāṇāyāma within our practice
  • Why and how of using Primary Prāṇāyāma within a Yoga practice
  • Reviews, Summaries and Informal guidelines of a practical nature through questions for reflection, Prāṇāyāma practice direction for your personal Prāṇāyāma practice