Svarupa offers a variety of possibilities for Yoga students/teachers that want an in-depth exploration, practice and study in the profound tradition of Pranayama, Kriya and Dharana.
There is the possibility to complete a Pranayama Training in-house at Svarupa Yoga Bern or to follow a fully recorded Pranayama Training from around the globe.
The different courses and trainings aim to cover the following content:
- In-depth technique of the Traditional Pranayamas and Kriyas of Hatha Yoga
- In-depth look at various Dharana/Meditation techniques relate to breath and Prana Vidya*
- In-depth study of Bandhas, Kumbhakas, Timing, Ratios
- Work with some Modern techniques vs. Traditional Yoga Practices
- Sequencing for yourself — how to grow your practice over time, respond to seasons, life, etc
- Key Asanas to open Breath Body, influence proper breathing, stabilize the seated position
- Merging Asana and Pranayama
- Working with common challenges (eg. tightness of breath, imbalances, stress, poor sleep)
- Working to help with certain conditions (eg. hyper-tension, depression, insomnia)
- Morning versus Evening considerations, working with Moon Cycles and Seasons
- Using the Internal Cleansing Kriyas — the Shatkarmas of Hatha Yoga
- in-depth Ayurvedic perspectives relative to breath
- Anatomy of Breath
- Pranayama and the Nervous System
- Pranayama and the Chakra System, Vayus, Nadis
- Supine Pranayama and Savasana techniques
- Chanting and Mantra
Faculty
Stephen Thomas
Pranayama, Kriya, Meditation, Breath Related Asana
Brigi Thomas-Moog
Ayurveda, Breath Related Asana
Pranayama Training @ Svarupa Yoga Bern
Foundations of Pranayama
April 4th — 6th, 2025
Foundations of Pranayama for teachers and students
25 hrs Module incl. Manual & Prep Work
Max. 20 students — students must make an application
Progress in Pranayama
May 16th — 18th, 2025
Progress in Pranayama for teachers and students (working with special conditions), 25 hrs Module incl. Manual & Prep Work
Max. 20 students — students must make an application
During the application process it will be defined if student needs first to absolve Online Breath/Pranayama Course prior to taking the In Studio Courses.
If you wish to apply for an individual module only, please indicate in application and we will get back to you for a short interview.