​The Art of Breathing – Beginner Pranayama Course in Brisbane
“I take refuge in the breath. Breath is all this, whatever there is, and all that ever will be.”
— Chandogya Upanishad

At Sri Ma Yoga School I invite you to discover the transformative power of conscious breathing. Breath is the bridge between body, mind, and spirit, and learning to work with it can bring profound calm, clarity, and vitality.

The Pranayama Foundation Course is designed to help you explore the traditional yogic science of breath in a safe, structured, and accessible way. Through guided practice and foundational theory, you will learn how to use breath to cultivate inner balance, energy, and awareness.


Why Learn Pranayama?
Pranayama is the ancient yogic art and science of breath regulation. Practiced with awareness, it becomes a powerful tool for improving physical health, mental clarity, emotional stability, and spiritual wellbeing.
In this course you will:

• Develop a refined awareness of your natural breathing patterns
• Cultivate mental clarity and emotional balance
• Increase vitality, lung capacity, and overall wellbeing
• Build inner stillness that supports meditation and mindfulness
• Learn techniques that help manage stress and anxiety

Pranayama Foundation Course Overview
The Pranayama Foundation Course (PFC) is suitable for beginners and continuing yoga students who want to explore classical pranayama practices in a progressive and supportive environment.
What You Will Learn
During the course you will study and practice:

• Foundations of breath awareness (Dirgha Swasam and Ujjayi)
• Preparatory breathing practices such as Kapalabhati and Anulom Vilom
• Classical pranayama techniques and their benefits
• The philosophy of Prana (life force energy) in yoga
• Practical breathing tools for relaxation, vitality, and emotional balance

Course Format
Delivery Mode

• In-studio in Brisbane
• Online participation available

Schedule
Flexible timings arranged for small group sessions to ensure personalised guidance.
Duration

• 4 sessions (once per week)
• Each session: 3 hours

Session Structure
Each weekly session includes:

• 90-minute guided yoga class
• Pranayama theory and philosophy
• Guided breathing practices
• Step-by-step progressive learning

Course Fee
$300

Who Can Join This Course?
This course is ideal for:

• Complete beginners curious about yogic breathing
• Yoga students who want to deepen their practice beyond asana
• Yoga teachers and trainees seeking a strong pranayama foundation
• Anyone looking for calmness, clarity, and renewed energy

Benefits of Practicing Pranayama
Students often experience:

• Reduced stress and greater calmness of mind
• Improved focus and mental clarity
• Strengthened respiratory health
• Deeper meditation and mindfulness
• Greater connection to yoga and self-awareness

Course Structure
Introduction to Pranayama

• Understanding pranayama and its role in the traditional yoga system
• Relationship between breath and prana (life force energy)

Breath Awareness and Control

• Developing conscious breath awareness
• Core techniques including diaphragmatic breathing and alternate nostril breathing

Anatomy and Physiology of Breathing

• Understanding the respiratory system
• How breathing influences the nervous system and mental state

Therapeutic Applications

• Using breath practices for stress reduction, anxiety management, and wellbeing

Integration with Yoga Practice

• How pranayama supports asana practice and meditation

Mindfulness and Meditation

• Complementary meditation techniques to deepen awareness

Ayurveda and Breath

• Understanding the relationship between breath, doshas, and holistic health

Course Curriculum
Part A – Yoga Darshan (Philosophy & Knowledge)
Explore the theoretical and energetic foundations of pranayama:

• Purpose and objectives of pranayama
• Yogic and modern anatomy of the respiratory system
• The Nadi system: Ida, Pingala and Sushumna
• The four stages of breathing
• Types of Kumbhaka (breath retention)
• Categories of pranayama practice
• Stages of development: Arambha, Ghata, Parichaya, Nishpatti

Part B – Yoga Abhyasa (Practice & Technique)
Step-by-step training in traditional pranayama techniques:

• Recommended sitting postures for pranayama
• Preparatory asanas for breath practice
• Use of relevant mudras (hand gestures)
• Introduction to Shatkriyas (yogic cleansing techniques)

Including:

• Kapalbhati
• Bhastrika
  (differences and benefits)

Students will also practice:

• Sectional breathing (abdominal, thoracic, clavicular)
• Full yogic breath

Core Pranayama Practices
Tranquilising Practices

• Nadi Shuddhi (Anuloma Viloma)
• Surya Bhedana
• Chandra Bhedana
• Ujjayi
• Sheetali
• Shitkari
• Bhramari

Vitalising Practices

• Bhastrika
• Kapalbhati

Meditative Practices

• Swara Pranayama
• Udgeeth Pranayama

What’s Included
Participants receive:

• A comprehensive practice manual
• Six curated yoga asana sequences to support breathwork
• Certificate of Completion
• Recognition through Yoga Alliance Continuing Education (YACEP)

Student Reflection
"I never realised how powerful simple breathing could be until I joined this course. It has transformed my yoga practice and my daily life."
— PFC Student

Enrolment
Places are limited to maintain personalised guidance.
To enrol or express interest, please contact:
📧 [email protected]
Begin your journey into the transformative power of breath today.
Breathe consciously. Live peacefully.

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