Advanced Pranayama Breathwork Teacher Training
Learn to practice and teach Advanced Yogic Breathwork Techniques
Do you love breath work and would love to become a facilitator? Or are you already introducing others to the basics (e.g. as a yoga teacher) but would like to deepen your knowledge and broaden your skill set?
During this immersive training, you will delve deeply into the theory and practice of Advanced Breathwork:
From integration of the respiratory and digestive system, mind and emotions, to breath awareness exercises...
From yogic physiology to the concepts of pranic flow and its effects...
Practice & learn to teach a broad variety of energising and relaxing techniques, as well as some of the primary Hatha Yoga kriyas.
Cleanse your body, transform your mind, and learn to share these rarely taught techniques with your students
There is an intimate connection between cleansing your body and cleansing your mind, and vice versa: All sorts of insecurities, phobias, and limiting behavioural patterns are locked deep inside our physicality, especially in the abdominal area. During this advanced training, you will systematically learn the traditional Hatha Yoga techniques - proven well beyond time - to purge these from your being.
Advanced pranayama, yoga kriyas and cleanses are powerful techniques and, when properly taught, accessible. Tap into your full potential as well as clear the path to happiness - not just as a "will ‘o the wisp" phenomenon, but as a perpetual state of being.
Rarely will you find these practices taught in yoga classes, yet they comprise of some of the most profound benefits in all of yoga. Give yourself the opportunity to experience this for yourself, and learn how add some real weight to your offerings by effectively facilitating this for others.
Before booking, please have a look at our Code of Conduct. If you are dealing with any physical or mental health issues, please also check our Are you ready page.
We will delve into
Basic breathing techniques revisited, with an emphasis on teaching / facilitation
Fundamental Anatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory System
Traditional uddiyana, jalandhara, mula and maha-bandhas. Energetic locks to shift and awaken dormant energy, that are often used for breath retention
Bastrika – “Bellows breath”
Viloma – "Reversed breathing”
Kapalabhati - “Shining skull breath”
Nadi Shodhana - Alternate nostril breathing, incorporating breath ratios
Tranquilising / Calming breathing techniques
Kunjal kriya - Salt water stomach cleanse
Jala neti - Salt water nostril irrigation / cleanse
Yin Yoga & Meditation
Bonus: To keep you strong, moving and feeling great, we will intersperse the main content with some of Laxmi’s kick-ass asana practices...
Example Schedule
Please note: This schedule is approximate and specifics can be subject to change.
Certification
This training can be used for Continued Education Points (CEPs) with Yoga Alliance. You can only attain CEPs if you are already a certified RYT-200 Yoga Teacher. If you are currently certified with another industry body, please enquire with them re: whether they will or won't recognise this course to add to your certification.
Meet your teachers
Michael 'Laxmivan' Kubitzky began his yoga journey at the age of 20 when he left his profession as a studio musician and joined a Bhakti Yoga Monastery. For the next 10 years, he travelled Australia, New Zealand and India as a brahmachari monk, daily studying the traditional yogic canons and engaging in strict daily yogic sadhana.
After another 6 years as a traditional Vedic (Hindu) priest, he took an interest in the more physical aspects of yoga and successfully completed a 3-year diploma course with Satyananda Yoga, before finally finding his passion with Power Vinyasa. Since then he’s been certified by Baron Baptiste, became certified with Anti Gravity level 2, founded one of Australia’s most successful regional yoga studios, and has helped develop and facilitate many teacher training programs in Australia.
Since 2018, he has been one of the two lead teacher trainers at Krishna Village. As a teacher, Michael brings with him great integrity and depth, forged by more than 35 years of strict, yet joyful daily practice. His teaching is full of compassion, humour and authenticity, with a deep respect for tradition, but without being over-zealous.
Lila Kirtana was first attracted to the yogic lifestyle in 2005. During the 3 years she spent deeply immersed in studies as a Vedic nun in an ashram, Lila completed her 500hr yoga teacher training and has been teaching yoga ever since. From 2008 onwards Lila has worked full time as a yoga teacher trainer and retreat manager in Byron Bay [Certificate IV in Yoga Teaching, RYT-500, Cert IV in Training and Assessment, YACEP].
In 2017, she completed a 50 hour Yin Yoga certification, and a Yoga for Mental Health qualification in 2019 and 2020. Lila has been the course creator and head yoga teacher trainer at the Krishna Village Eco Yoga centre since 2016, and has since accredited hundreds of yoga teachers. She is a passionate advocate for women's health and the environment.
Lila also is a mother to two gorgeous children, holds a Diploma of Remedial Massage, plays various musical instruments and is the lead singer of the enCHANTed kirtan band which holds regular kirtan evenings and performs at various Yoga Festivals, and has a deep knowledge and understanding of Ayurveda through years of study and regular trips to India. Lila is a passionate Bhakti yogini, inspired to share the things she loves through her yoga classes and her joy of chanting.
Cost & Payment
The investment below includes: tuition, 3 delicious meals/day and 4 nights accommodation. You are welcome to add further nights during the booking process, and include the weekend before and/or after the course.
Save AU$200 on the prices below if you book early!
Commuter: AU $990
Camping (Tent): AU $1114
Camping (Van): AU $1130
Budget Room: AU $1250 OR AU$960 each (2 people)
Bunkies: AU $1390
Lotus Pod Room: AU $1390 OR AU$1210 each (2 people)
Bhakti Guest House King & Queen Rooms with Ensuite: AU $1530 OR AU$1280 each (2 people)
Cabin (with Ensuite): AU $1530 OR AU$1280 each (2 people)
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Accommodation options
Krishna Village is located on a beautiful organic farm in the scenic foothills of Mt. Warning, half way between Byron Bay and the Gold Coast. The closest town is Murwillumbah, and the nearest airport Coolangatta (the Gold Coast airport).
Our Retreat Centre is spread out across a beautiful natural farm setting, which means that some of our facilities and accommodation require a bit of walking. We offer a range of accommodation options from camping spots to creatively renovated container rooms, private pine cabins set in the hills overlooking the valley and more.
Delicious Vegetarian Food
At Krishna Village, we offer 3x delicious vegetarian meals per day. From vegan kitchari, porridge, and fresh fruits for breakfast, to vegetable curry with rice or flatbreads, and heartier dishes for lunch & dinner... If you're looking to incorporate more plant-based options into your diet, you'll be sure to enjoy our meals.
If you have any specific dietary needs, you are welcome to use the Krishna Village kitchen to prepare your meals.
The Krishna Farm
The Krishna Farm, "New Govardhana" serves as an ashram to a community of yogis who aspire to live according to their deepest vows and commitments on their path of service, spiritual contentment and happiness (Bhakti Yoga). Their service and dedication make this location a beautiful place of growth, healing and spiritual awakening. The temple is the beating heart of the community at New Govardhana and we encourage all who visit the property to come along and experience the lifestyle and philosophy reflected by the practice of Krishna consciousness.
