25h Advanced Pranayama & Functional Breathwork

Unlock the full potential of your breath - embody, guide, and transform your and your students' practice.

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Online self-paced

  • Yoga Alliance® certified | English-language training

„Your breath is the intimate language of your body – the way you breathe is how you talk to your body and it directly impacts the way your body responds“ – Marlene. In this self-paced 25h online module you get the chance to profoundly comprehend the power of breath, from a Western, scientific view as well as from an eastern, Yogic view. We will unlock common misconceptions about breathing,…

What you'll get

37 videos · 5 readings · 1 link · 3 assignments · 4 quizzes

  1. Welcome to the Training
  2. Reading Assignment: "Breath" by James Nestor
  3. Practice Assignment: Daily Pranayama Practice
  4. Pranayama Logbook
  5. Short Daily Breath Practice - Week 1
  6. Short Daily Breath Practice - Week 2
  7. Short Daily Breath Practice - Week 3
  8. Short Daily Practice Breath Practice - Week 4
  9. Short Daily Breath Practice - Week 5
  10. Module 1: Anatomy & Functional Foundations
  11. Module 1 - Handout
  12. 1.1 Introduction to Pranayama
  13. 1.2 Biomechanics & The Physics of Breathing
  14. 1.2 Add On: Tidal Breath Test
  15. 1.3 Sattvic Pranayama Level 1
  16. 1.31 Add On: Sattvic Level 1 Sequence Explained
  17. 1.4 Cellular Respiration, Energy, and Anaerobic Risk
  18. 1.5 The Magic of Nasal Breathing
  19. Add-On: Breath-centered Vinyasa Flow with Ujjayi breath
  20. Quiz 1: Advanced Pranayama & Functional Breathwork
  21. Module 2: Nervous System, HRV & The CO2 Controversy
  22. Module 2 - Handout
  23. 2.1: The Autonomic Nervous System & Polyvagal Theory
  24. 2.2 Heart Rate Variability (HRV) & Coherence
  25. 2.3 The Bohr Effect & Why Overbreathing Reduces Oxygen Delivery
  26. 2.3 Add On: Co2 Tolerance Test
  27. 2.4 The Brain's Respiratory Centers
  28. 2.5: Sattvic Pranayama Sequence Level 2
  29. 2.5 Add On: Pranayama Explained
  30. Quiz 2: Breath Science & the Nervous System
  31. Recording of the Live Q&A Call - 15.10.2026
  32. Module 3: The Subtle Body: Nadis, Vayus & Bandhas
  33. Module 3 - Handout
  34. 3.1 Subtle Anatomy of the Nadis
  35. 3.2 Energetics of Yoga Bandhas Explained
  36. 3.31 Tri Gunas & Pranayama: Sattvic Pranayama Techniques
  37. 3.32 Tri Gunas & Pranayama: Tamasic and Rajasic Techniques
  38. 3.4 Panchavayus & Pranayama
  39. 3.4 Add On: Panchavayu Mudra Practice
  40. 3.5 Kumbhaka, Breath Retention and Seasonal Practice
  41. 3.6 Shatkarmas - Preparing for Pranayama
  42. 3.6 Rajasic Pranayama Sequence Level 2
  43. 3.61 Shatkarma Practice: Jala Neti, Kapalabhati & Trataka
  44. Quiz 3: Pranayama, Bandhas & Subtle Anatomy
  45. Module 4: The Art & Responsibility of Teaching Pranayama
  46. Module 4 - Handout
  47. 4.1 Sequencing & The Breath Curve
  48. 4.2 Re-learning Breath Cues
  49. 4.3 Trauma-Sensitivity & Contraindications
  50. 4.4 Case Studies & Practical Application
  51. 4.5 Tamasic Pranayama Sequence Level 2
  52. Pranayama Teaching: Sequencing, Cues & Application
  53. Final Assignment
  54. Final Assignment: Breathwork Sequencing
  55. Final Assignment: Practice Teach
  56. CONGRATULATIONS