The Art of Breath and Life Force
with Kelsey Erin, Verna McKinnon and Ekatra’s School of Traditional Yoga
May 3 + 4, 2025, Saturday & Sunday, 8am-5pm
Prana is understood as the life force or energy that permeates the body and all living beings. It’s not just the air we breathe but the vital energy that sustains all functions in the mind and body. Controlling this prana through breathwork is thought to influence one’s mental, emotional, and physical states- ultimately preparing one for meditation.
Elevate your teaching skills and deepen your personal practice with our transformative Pranayama Yoga Teacher Training. This program dives into the ancient wisdom and modern science of breath, providing you with both practical tools and profound insights.
Learn how to guide accessible and effective breathwork techniques that enhance physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Build confidence in integrating pranayama into yoga classes and everyday life, making yoga a more inclusive and healing practice. Whether you're a teacher looking to expand your offerings or a practitioner seeking depth, this training equips you to inspire and empower others through the transformative power of breath.
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bāhyābhyantara viṣayākṣepī caturthaḥ
बाह्याभ्यन्तर विषयाक्षेपी चतुर्थः ॥५१॥
An entirely different state of breathing appears in the state of yoga. The breath transcends the level of consciousness.
In this training you will:
✨ Develop a deep understanding of the spiritual teachings on pranayama as outlined in classical texts like the Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, and Hatha Yoga Pradipika.
✨ Understand the structure of a pranayama practice and explore the prana vayus in depth.
✨ Learn how pranayama connects the physical and subtle bodies, acting as a bridge to deeper states of awareness, meditation, and spiritual growth.
✨ Gain proficiency in a variety of pranayama techniques, including Nadi Shodhana, Kapalabhati, Ujjayi, and Bhramari, with an emphasis on their spiritual benefits.
✨ Explore the interplay between ancient pranayama techniques and modern insights into breath's effect on mental clarity, emotional regulation, and spiritual awakening.
✨ Gain a clear understanding of respiratory anatomy, including the mechanics of breathing and the role of the diaphragm, lungs, and associated structures.
✨ Build the skills and confidence to lead pranayama sessions that promote peace, connection, and spiritual growth in diverse student populations.
✨ Create a strong foundation for sustaining a consistent personal pranayama practice.
This training is open to students with a desire to deepen their personal practice, as well as those working towards becoming a yoga teacher and current yoga teachers wishing to advance their training.
This training counts as 20 hours of Yoga Alliance CEU’s
YTT200- this is an core module, counting for 20/200hrs required to certify
Advanced 300hr YTT- this is an elective module for the Ekatra’s 300 hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training.
*** If you are a yoga teacher, this module independently offers you an advanced certification in Advanced Breathwork Facilitation which will be provided to you upon completion. (as well as contributing towards our 300hr advanced training program if desired) ***
Meet your Trainers:
Kelsey Erin, E-RYT500 and YACEP is a registered and qualified Lead Trainer through Yoga’s governing body, Yoga Alliance. She independently has developed Ekatra’s YTT curriculum and is proud to lead this learning experience.
Verna McKinnon completed her YTT200 in 2013 and has been teaching with passion ever since. She also holds her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of New Brunswick, and will be leading the Anatomy portion and all lessons related to the Respiratory system.
Learn more about your trainers and Ekatra here:
https://www.ekatrayoga.com/about
Investment: $350 + tax
SPACE IS LIMITED for our YTT Group
*Training experience does not include meals, transportation, or accommodations.*
For reservation in this advanced YTT training, please contact
ZWthdHJheW9nYSAhIGNvbm5lY3QgfCBnbWFpbCAhIGNvbQ==. Ekatra Yoga offers connection calls to support all YTT200 and advanced 300 level applicants to plan their path of accredited certification with our school. With twenty-two modules of study to choose from, we are confident in our ability to customize the direction best for you.
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