This introductory course introduces incoming teacher trainees to the vast knowledge base in the Indian philosophical traditions. As future yoga teachers, it is crucial to understand an overview of the popular viewpoints on reality that have shaped Indic thought systems over the past several years, and how Yoga fits into a larger philosophical tradition.

Module 1 is Self Paced Learning. Module 2 will be held at the end of 2023.
A textual study of Upadeśa (Chapter) 1 and 2 of Svātmārāmas Haṭha Pradīpikā, a 15th Century Yoga Text on Haṭha Yoga.  Join Harsh, a scholar and practitioner of yoga from Kaivalyadhama, for this opportunity to study the Sanskrit text and explore Haṭha Yogas most celebrated scripture.
About the text:
The Haṭha Pradīpikā is one of the classical and most famous Haṭha texts that sheds light on the practice and discipline of the Haṭha tradition. The author Yogin Svātmārāma Sūri describes Caturaṅga Yoga (Yoga of 4 Limbs) viz. Āsana, Kumbhaka, Mudrā & Nādānusandhāna as well as engages teachings on Ṣatkriyas (six purificatory processes), an appropriate diet, lifestyle recommendations and other practical guidelines for yoga sādhakas.
“Kevalam rājayogāya haṭha vidyā upadiśyate” 
The compassionate Svātmārāma expounds the lore of Haṭha for those who strive for the peak of Rāja Yoga!

The 10-day Pranayama Intensive has been completed. It honed in on certain practices that increased in duration during the course of the week. This course is oriented towards intermediate and advanced practitioners, and includes kumbhakas and bandhas. 60 minutes of guided practice each day. Registered participants have access to the replays for the foreseeable future.

Completed. Pranayama is a foundational practice of both the Ashtanga and Hatha schools of Yoga that prepares the body, nervous system, and mind for one-pointed concentration, leading to deeper levels of realizations about oneself. In the majority of yoga classes that one currently encounters in the West, there is typically more emphasis on asana and less on pranayama, and so we miss out on one of the most important, transformative practices of Yoga. This training will give you a grounding in practicing and teaching traditional pranayamas, kriyas, and mudras. It will be conducted on Zoom, can be attended in-person in NYC, and will be available by replay for those in different time zones. Upon the successful completion of this course, participants will receive a Pranayama Teacher Certification from the Yoga Education Collective.

Self  Paced Learning (SPL). Pranayama is a foundational practice of both the Ashtanga and Hatha schools of Yoga that prepares the body, nervous system, and mind for one-pointed concentration, leading to deeper levels of realization about oneself. In the majority of yoga classes that one currently encounters in the West, there is typically more emphasis on asana and less on pranayama, and so we miss out on one of the most important, transformative practices of Yoga. This training will give you a grounding in practicing and teaching traditional pranayamas, kriyas, and mudras.  If you have taken the live PTT and have met all the requirements you will be issued a certificate. If you have not as yet received a certificate please email us. Thanks you.

Note: A certificate will not be granted at the end of Level 1 SPL. However upon the successful completion of Level 1 SPL, you will be eligible to register for the Pranayama Teacher Training Level 2 to be held in November/December 2023. Once you have completed Level 2 you will be able to receive a Pranayama Teacher Certification from the Yoga Education Collective for Level 1 as well as Level 2.

Nov 4 - Dec 21, 2023. In this six-week course you will learn the second level of practices that include introduction of breath retentions, and deeper explorations of Hatha Yoga texts and the physiological mechanisms of breath. Completing Level 1 Pranayama Teacher Training is a requisite for attending this course. These practices can be used in your teaching after your students have learned the level 1 protocol to your satisfaction (and theirs) and are ready and desirous to deepen their pranayama practice.

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