Wisdom of yoga · Heart of practice
Begin with the Breath
“I take refuge in the breath. Breath is all this, whatever there is, and all that ever will be.” — Chandog Upanishad
At Sri Ma Yoga School we invite you to discover the power of breath — the bridge between body, mind and spirit.
The Pranayama Foundation Course is your gateway to deeper awareness, increased vitality and grounded calm.
Begin with the Breath
“I take refuge in the breath. Breath is all this, whatever there is, and all that ever will be.” — Chandog Upanishad
At Sri Ma Yoga School we invite you to discover the power of breath — the bridge between body, mind and spirit.
The Pranayama Foundation Course is your gateway to deeper awareness, increased vitality and grounded calm.
✨ Why Pranayama?
Pranayama is the yogic art and science of breath-control.
When practiced purposefully, it becomes the foundation for enhanced energy, calmness, clarity and self-awareness.
With this course you will:
Pranayama is the yogic art and science of breath-control.
When practiced purposefully, it becomes the foundation for enhanced energy, calmness, clarity and self-awareness.
With this course you will:
- Develop a refined awareness of your breath and inner rhythm
- Cultivate mental clarity and emotional balance
- Increase vitality, lung capacity and overall wellbeing
- Build inner stillness that supports meditation and everyday life
📚 Course Overview
The Pranayama Foundation Course (PFC) is designed for beginners and continuing students who want to explore traditional pranayama in a safe, systematic way.
What You Will Learn:
The Pranayama Foundation Course (PFC) is designed for beginners and continuing students who want to explore traditional pranayama in a safe, systematic way.
What You Will Learn:
- Foundations of breath awareness (Dirgha Swasam & Ujjayi).
- Preparatory breathing practices (Kapalabhati, Anulom Vilom).
- Classical pranayama techniques and their benefits.
- The philosophy of prana (life force) and its role in yoga.
- Practical tools for relaxation, vitality, and balance.
🧘 Course Format
- Delivery: In-studio (Brisbane) and Online both modes available
- Schedule: Flexible timings arranged with small groups
- Duration: 8 (progressive learning)
- Fees: $300/-
🎓 Who Can Join?
This course is ideal for:
This course is ideal for:
- Complete beginners curious about yoga breathing
- Yoga students wanting to deepen beyond asana practice
- Teachers-in-training who want a strong foundation in pranayama
- Anyone seeking calm, clarity and renewed energy in their life
💡 Benefits of Joining
- Calmness of mind & reduced stress.
- Improved focus and concentration.
- Strengthened respiratory health.
- A deeper connection to meditation and yoga practice.
- Foundation for advanced pranayama and yoga study.
📩 Enrolment
To enrol or express interest, email:
📧 [email protected]
Limited places to maintain personalised guidance. ✨ Begin your journey today!
To enrol or express interest, email:
📧 [email protected]
Limited places to maintain personalised guidance. ✨ Begin your journey today!
🌸 Student Reflection“I never realised how powerful simple breathing could be until I joined this course. It has transformed my yoga and my daily life.” — PFC Student
Course Structure
🔹 Introduction to Pranayama
PART A: YOGA DARSHAN (Philosophy & Knowledge) - Explore the theoretical and energetic principles of pranayama:
🌿 Core Pranayama Practices
Tranquilizing Pranayama
🔹 Introduction to Pranayama
- Understanding pranayama: its significance in yoga and relationship to prana (life force).
- Building conscious awareness of the breath.
- Core techniques: diaphragmatic breathing, alternate nostril breathing, and classical pranayamas.
- Study of the respiratory system.
- How breathing influences body, mind, and the nervous system.
- Using pranayama for stress reduction, anxiety management, and overall wellbeing.
- How pranayama enhances asana practice and meditation.
- Complementary mindfulness and meditation techniques to deepen awareness.
- Exploring the connection between breath, constitution (doshas), and holistic health.
PART A: YOGA DARSHAN (Philosophy & Knowledge) - Explore the theoretical and energetic principles of pranayama:
- Purpose & objectives of Pranayama.
- Anatomy of the respiratory system (yogic + modern).
- Nadi system: Ida, Pingala, and Sushumna.
- Four stages of breathing and their benefits.
- Types of Kumbhaka (breath retention).
- Categories of Pranayama (based on time, space, and stages).
- Evolution of practice: Arambha, Ghata, Parichaya, Nishpatti.
- Recommended sitting postures for pranayama.
- Preparatory asanas & movements for breath practice.
- Relevant mudras (hand gestures) and their use.
- Introduction to Shatkriyas (Yogic cleansing):
- Kapalbhati
- Bhastrika
(differences & unique benefits)
- Deep sectional breathing (abdominal, thoracic, clavicular).
- Full Yogic Breath technique.
🌿 Core Pranayama Practices
Tranquilizing Pranayama
- Nadi Shuddhi (Anuloma Viloma)
- Surya Bhedan, Chandra Bhedan
- Ujjayi, Sheetali, Shitkari, Bhramari
- Bhastrika
- Kapalbhati
- Swara Pranayama
- Udgeeth Pranayama
What’s Included
Breathe consciously. Live peacefully.
Enrol now to experience the transformative power of your breath.
- A comprehensive Practice Manual, including six curated asana sequences to support your breathwork
- Certificate of Completion — Recognised by Yoga Alliance (YACEP)
Breathe consciously. Live peacefully.
Enrol now to experience the transformative power of your breath.