pranayama

Pranayama ......

Pranayama is the fourth limb of Yoga. After we have started Asana we move into pranayama .... as instructed in traditional text. It is the biggest Tapas in the yogic system, of Patanjali's eight limbs. Tapas means to burn away and to purify and that is exactly what we are doing here. We are burning away the toxins and we are purifying the Prana. Prana is the life force within us. We are allowing the body space to heal .... to encourage all systems to regulate and to feel alive, well and happy. To be well and have the Yoga work for us we need action .... this is the action .... and it works..... it has lots of sections to it ....different cleanses....to prepare for deeper work....different pranayama for each individual depending on their needs. It is a wonderful tool and a wonderful way to start each day.
Learn with me and I will give you a programme suited to your own individual needs and ability.

Pranayama is an invaluable tool for Depression, Anxiety, High blood pressure, Diabetes, Lethargy, Fybromyalgia, Insomnia, Chronic pain conditions....as well as maintaining good health and a positive frame of mind. It keeps us calm when all around us can seem quite the opposite .... over time the changes and positive action on the brain are quite an amazing thing to feel and experience and the nice thing is when you keep up a practice these changes become a new and much better way of life for you.

THINGS THAT CAN BE CHANGED IN YOUR OWN LIFE:

HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE CAN BE STABILISED
DIABETES CAN BE REGULATED
ANXIETY CAN BE MANAGED
INSOMNIA CAN BE REMOVED
DEPRESSION CAN BE WORKED WITH
ENERGY LEVELS AND FATIGUE
WEIGHT LOSS AND ENDOCRINE ACTIVITY CAN BE BALANCED
INFLAMMATORY DISEASES ELIMINATED
CHRONIC CONGESTION AND SINUSITIS
ALLERGIES , ASHTHMA, HAYFEVER
POSTURE AND BACK PAIN
HEALTH AND VITALITY INCREASED

As well as Pranayama chants help to extend our breath and invoke wellbeing and calm ...here is one of my favourite peace mantras.

Svasti Mantra

Bhadram karnebhi shrunuyaama devaah

Bhadram pashyemaa ksa-bhirya-jatraah
Sthira irangai-stustuvaagam sastanu bhihi
Vyashema deva-hitam yadaayuh //1

Ommm svasti na indro- vruddhas raavah
Svasti nah pusaa visva-vedaah
Svasti nastar-ksyo aris-tane-mih
Svasti no brhaspatir-da-dhaatu //2

Ommm Sahana-vavatu
Sahanau bhunaktu
Saha viryam kar-vava-hai
Tejas vina vadhi- tamastu
Ma vid-visa-vahai //3

Fully accredited training with a pulse ..... one that will be considerably lower and calmer after the progression on this wonderful Breath Therapy Journey.

This Teacher training in YOGA PRANAYAMA 300 HOURS Yoga Alliance Professionals will commence in November 18th and 19th 2023.

It will be the first of its kind in the UK. Most Yoga Trainings still focus on Asana or physical practices.....we will still be doing this ..... however the blend is more unique. A fusion of Hatha Yoga Therapy, Pranayama.....and a very detailed and in depth study of breathing practices for all modern disease, Philosophy , Neuro-science, Ayurveda and how to treat and diagnose Dosha through these teachings. We have guest lecturers throughout the course who are at the very top of their field in the key areas listed in our modules they will be with us on this journey as we grow together.

The first session will be 19th & 20th November 2022. This session will be longer. This is to integrate certain practices going forward. The 2nd to 10th Immersions will take place 1 weekend per month..... for a period of 10 months.....this will be followed by a period of study and a weekend of exams. During these 10 months there will be 2 intensive weeks to immerse and embrace all elements of the course over 5 days in April and 3 days in June. Students will also be assessed throughout the year and given goals each month.

We will be basing the course in a beautiful dedicated Yoga space in Our World Yoga Glasgow's West end..... lectures included will be from experts in their own field of Neuroscience, Eastern religion, Ayurvedic physicians and Breath masters who live in opposite sides of the world. This way we can unite everything and grow together a beautiful and very unique programme. Lectures that happen online will be recorded so they may be watched again. All materials will be available for the lifetimes of the course and can be downloaded and saved. Journals, Handbooks and presentations will be sent direct to the student.

Modules will address the following key areas:
Yoga science - (a look at the evidence)- An understanding of neurology and the impact Yoga Breath work has on the mind
Pranayama - from a core level of its practices and principles - to an established practice and understanding by the Yoga Teacher themselves
Breathwork - looking at other world influencer's and techniques used in the Breath coaching Industry
Ayurveda - The laws of this ancient science and how we to use diagnostics to establish a body type (Dosha)
Kriyas, Klesha, Kosha's - The three K's which rule how we cleanse, think and operate
Diet - a key to growth and developing an effective yoga therapy practice and a healthy way to balance the system and detox
Philosophy - roots and belief system of Yoga therapy which are needed more than ever today by the West
Ashtanga - a fresh look at the eight limbs of Yoga and Patanjali's sutras v's Yoga Hatha Pradikipa
Asana - Practices of Hatha Yoga and internalising movement and breath for a therapeutic effect in aiding the relief of common Physical and physiological diseases
Pathology - common pathologies of the western world Allopathy treatment versus Yoga Therapy
Anatomy - In depth - structure and function of the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, endocrine, digestive and lymphatic system in relation to the impact Yoga Asana and Pranayama have on each system.
Mantra - enhancing our respiratory system, our nervous system our spirit and our soul along with the origins, meanings and reasons behind why the use of sound in any Yoga class is an invaluable tool.
Total Course cost is £3200, Early Bird cost £2850 ( booked at least 3 months prior to course commencing) Course can be paid by £800 deposit and then in monthly instalments over the 10 month period.

Over my own 30 years in therapy work and 25 years as a Yoga student and then a teacher I have taken the most valuable parts of my experiences and learning and my love of the breath to bring you this beautiful learning journey with me. The Guest teachers have been major influencers on my path and have made a huge impact on my learning and growth. I bring them in to do the same for you. Places will be limited and a full questionnaire will be required to be submitted prior to being accepted onto the programme.
Welcoming all enquiries which can be submitted through the contact page
Siobhan

** NOW ** Taking enquiries for 300/500 Hrs course starting November 2023 **