Neuroscience Of Pranayama

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Neuroscience Of Pranayama


Prāṇāyāma is a powerful way to develop mastery of attention and cultivate optimal moods. In this course you will: 
- learn how to practice and skillfully teach15 different techniques
- gradually develop greater impulse control
- develop an inner calmness that stays with you
- learn about the latest scientific research of each technique
- comprehend the different brain structures involved and the accurate Sanskrit pronunciation for each technique:



  1. अग्निप्राण agniprāṇa ≈ Breath of Fire

  2. कपालभाति kapālabhāti ≈ Skull Shining

  3. भस्त्रिका bhastrikā ≈ Bellows

  4. सूर्यभेदन sūryabhedana ≈ Piercing the Sun

  5. उज्जायी ujjāyī ≈ Victorious

  6. चन्द्रभेदन candrabhedana ≈ Piercing the Moon

  7. दीर्घसूक्ष्म dīrghasūkṣma ≈ Long and Gentle

  8. भ्रमरी bhrāmarī ≈ Queen Bee

  9. सीत्करी sītkārī ≈ Hissing

  10. शीतली śītalī ≈ Cooling

  11. विलोम अनुलोम viloma anuloma ≈ 3-part inhale, natural exhale

  12. अनुलोम विलोम anuloma viloma ≈ natural inhale, 3-part exhale

  13. विलोम विलोम viloma viloma ≈ 3-part inhale, 3-part exhale

  14. नाडीशोधन nāḍīśodhana ≈ Channel Cleansing (Both Nostrils)

  15. नाडीशोधन nāḍīśodhana ≈ Channel Cleansing (Alternate Nostrils)


Schedule:
Saturday 8:30-5:30
Sunday 8:30-5:30
with a one hour lunch break

Cost:
Full Price: $325
Early Bird (until 5/27/2026): $275 

Prerequisite: This workshop is designed for 200-hour certified teachers or seasoned practitioners with a strong foundation in yoga.

Eligible for 16 Yoga Alliance Contact Hours

Dates:


The Teachers

Michael Johnson

Michael Johnson