Course Overview

In this course, you will expand upon your knowledge of Pranayama 1, and learn to incorporate simple kriya, mudra and bandha techniques into the pranayama practice. By mindfully connecting with the energy of the subtle body, you will create more inner body awareness, as well as learn to indirectly nourish the nervous system.

Note for CE Credits: If you are a current teacher taking this course for Yoga Alliance CE credits: 3 hours for Techniques, Training, and Practice.

Course Curriculum

208: Pranayama 2

  • 1
    WELCOME AND COURSE ORIENTATION
    • START HERE
    • HOW TO TAKE THIS COURSE
    • SYLLABUS
    • ABOUT YOUR FACULTY
    • COURSE MATERIALS
    • Q&A
  • 2
    LESSON ONE: KRIYA
    • LESSON OVERVIEW
    • REVIEW QUIZ
    • OVERVIEW OF KRIYA
    • UDDIYANA AND NAULI KRIYA PRACTICE AND JOURNAL REFLECTION #1
    • KAPALABHATI KRIYA PRACTICE AND JOURNAL REFLECTION #2
    • HOW TO TEACH KAPALABHATI AND ACTIVITY #1
    • QUIZ: LESSON ONE
    • LESSON SUMMARY
  • 3
    LESSON TWO: MUDRA AND BANDHA
    • LESSON OVERVIEW
    • MUDRA PRACTICE AND JOURNAL REFLECTION #3
    • HAND POSITIONS AND ACTIVITY #2
    • OVERVIEW OF BANDHA
    • JALANDHARA BANDHA
    • MULA BANDHA AND ACTIVITY #3
    • UDDIYANA BANDHA
    • INTEGRATING BANDHA AND PRANAYAMA - PRACTICE
    • QUIZ: LESSON TWO
    • LESSON SUMMARY
  • 4
    LESSON THREE: VILOMA
    • LESSON OVERVIEW
    • VILOMA PRACTICE AND JOURNAL REFLECTION #4
    • HOW TO TEACH VILOMA AND ACTIVITY #4
    • VILOMA WITH BANDHA AND MUDRA PRACTICE
    • QUIZ: LESSON THREE
    • LESSON SUMMARY
  • 5
    LESSON FOUR: NADI SHODHANA PRANAYAMA
    • LESSON OVERVIEW
    • NADI SHODHANA PRACTICE #1
    • NADI SHODHANA PRACTICE #2 AND JOURNAL REFLECTION #5
    • HOW TO TEACH NADI SHODHANA PRANAYAMA AND ACTIVITY #5
    • NADI SHODHANA PRACTICE #3
    • QUIZ: LESSON FOUR
    • LESSON SUMMARY
  • 6
    CONCLUSION
    • FINAL ASSESSMENT
    • ACADEMIC HONOR
    • CONCLUSION & OUTSIDE PRACTICE

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Describe the difference between kriya and pranayama, and describe common examples of each.

  • Practice and teach pranayama incorporating the mindful use of bandha and breath retentions.

  • Practice and teach kapalabhati, viloma, sitali, and bhramari techniques.

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Meet Your Instructor

  • Rachel Scott

    Senior Instructor

    Rachel Scott

    Rachel is a teacher trainer, mentor, and author based in Colorado. Practical and funny, she has a keen knack for breaking down complex topics into actionable skills. She loves inspiring her students to discover their voice and realize their passion and potential as yoga teachers. The Program Director for the YTT, she has also written five yoga books and shares her resources freely on you YouTube channel. Find out more at www.rachelyoga.com.