The Art of Breath: Techniques for Healing and Awakening

About Course

This advanced-level CEU course explores the transformative power of breath through traditional yogic pranayama techniques, modern neuroscience, and the physiology of the vagus nerve. Designed for yoga teachers and dedicated practitioners, this course offers both the subtle energetic understanding and technical application of breath as a tool for regulation, vitality, and spiritual awakening.

• Explore the Science of Breath – Understand how different breathing patterns influence the nervous system, vagus nerve, and overall well-being.
• Learn Transformative Techniques – Practice classical pranayama and modern breathwork methods that calm, energize, and balance.
• Support Healing & Awakening – Discover how breath can be used as a tool for emotional regulation, trauma recovery, and expanded states of awareness.
• Integrate Breath into Teaching & Daily Life – Gain practical strategies to safely guide students (and yourself) through breath practices in yoga classes, therapy sessions, or personal routines.

Course Content

The Breath as a Bridge – Philosophy, Physiology, and Prana

The Breath in Classical Yoga: Prana, Vayus, Koshas, and Sadhana
The Autonomic Nervous System and Respiratory Pathways
The Breath as a Vehicle for Awareness, Energy Regulation, and Transformation
Diaphragmatic Breath and Its Relationship to Emotional Processing
Understanding the Vagus Nerve and Its Connection to Yogic Breath

Foundations of Pranayama – Structure, Discipline, and Awareness

Classical Techniques and Subtle Practices

Modern Breathwork and the Science of Awakening

Teaching the Breath – Voice, Space, and Sensitivity

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The Art of Breath: Techniques for Healing and Awakening

About Course

What Will You Learn?

Course Content

The Breath as a Bridge – Philosophy, Physiology, and Prana

The Breath in Classical Yoga: Prana, Vayus, Koshas, and Sadhana

The Autonomic Nervous System and Respiratory Pathways

The Breath as a Vehicle for Awareness, Energy Regulation, and Transformation

Diaphragmatic Breath and Its Relationship to Emotional Processing

Understanding the Vagus Nerve and Its Connection to Yogic Breath

Foundations of Pranayama – Structure, Discipline, and Awareness

The Four Parts of the Breath: Puraka, Rechaka, Antara Kumbhaka, Bahya Kumbhaka

Safety in Breath Retention and Contraindications

Posture and Alignment for Pranayama Practice

Preparing the Nervous System: Asana, Meditation, and Transition Practices

Tracking States: How to Assess Student Readiness and Receptivity to Pranayama

Classical Techniques and Subtle Practices

Nadi Shodhana – Channel Balancing and Parasympathetic Activation

Bhramari – Vagal Tone, Auditory Feedback, and Emotional Balance

Ujjayi – Internal Heat and Energetic Container

Kapalabhati and Bhastrika – Vital Energy, Purification, and Cautionary Guidelines

Tadaka and Kumbhaka – Retention for Clarity and Insight

Modern Breathwork and the Science of Awakening

Comparing Pranayama and Contemporary Breathwork: Wim Hof, Coherent Breathing, and Beyond

Scientific Studies on Breath and Vagus Nerve Stimulation

Polyvagal Theory, Safety, and Social Engagement System

Using Breath to Shift Brainwave States and Regulate Arousal

Journal

Teaching the Breath – Voice, Space, and Sensitivity

Creating Safe Space for Pranayama in Class and Private Settings

Verbal Cueing, Pacing, and Energetic Attunement

Sequencing Breathwork into Asana, Meditation, and Shavasana

Working with Dysregulated or Trauma-Sensitive Students

Ethical Considerations and Guiding with Humility

The Art of Breath Quiz

Earn a certificate

About Course

What Will You Learn?

Course Content

The Breath as a Bridge – Philosophy, Physiology, and Prana

The Breath in Classical Yoga: Prana, Vayus, Koshas, and Sadhana

The Autonomic Nervous System and Respiratory Pathways

The Breath as a Vehicle for Awareness, Energy Regulation, and Transformation

Diaphragmatic Breath and Its Relationship to Emotional Processing

Understanding the Vagus Nerve and Its Connection to Yogic Breath

Foundations of Pranayama – Structure, Discipline, and Awareness

The Four Parts of the Breath: Puraka, Rechaka, Antara Kumbhaka, Bahya Kumbhaka

Safety in Breath Retention and Contraindications

Posture and Alignment for Pranayama Practice

Preparing the Nervous System: Asana, Meditation, and Transition Practices

Tracking States: How to Assess Student Readiness and Receptivity to Pranayama

Classical Techniques and Subtle Practices

Nadi Shodhana – Channel Balancing and Parasympathetic Activation

Bhramari – Vagal Tone, Auditory Feedback, and Emotional Balance

Ujjayi – Internal Heat and Energetic Container

Kapalabhati and Bhastrika – Vital Energy, Purification, and Cautionary Guidelines

Tadaka and Kumbhaka – Retention for Clarity and Insight

Modern Breathwork and the Science of Awakening

Comparing Pranayama and Contemporary Breathwork: Wim Hof, Coherent Breathing, and Beyond

Scientific Studies on Breath and Vagus Nerve Stimulation

Polyvagal Theory, Safety, and Social Engagement System

Using Breath to Shift Brainwave States and Regulate Arousal

Journal

Teaching the Breath – Voice, Space, and Sensitivity

Creating Safe Space for Pranayama in Class and Private Settings

Verbal Cueing, Pacing, and Energetic Attunement

Sequencing Breathwork into Asana, Meditation, and Shavasana

Working with Dysregulated or Trauma-Sensitive Students

Ethical Considerations and Guiding with Humility

The Art of Breath Quiz

Earn a certificate

Student Ratings & Reviews

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