“Breath is Life” Pranayama Course | Life Awareness Program
An extensive Pranayama course to get a profound understanding of breathing and meditation. In this course you will learn how to use your breath like a wonderful tool to start controlling all systems in your body, take care of your mind and how to take the awareness to the Soul level and realize your true nature.
(I believe these techniques should be available for everybody, money or no money. If you have no money to do the course you can PM me and we will find a solution)
In this wonderful Pranayama, breathwork and meditation course you will learn how to use the power of the breath to:
Clear you mind and sharpen your awareness
Increase energy, health and mental balance
Energize or calm your body and mind
Become aware of the deeper layers of the self
Techniques learned in this Pranayama course:
Bandhas
Meditation
Kumbhakas
Yogic Breathing
Ujjayi Pranayama
Bhastrika Pranayama
Kapalbhati Pranayama
Kaki mudra Pranayama
Nadi Shodhana/ Anulom Vilom Pranayama
Pranava Pranayama
Bhramari Pranayama
Udgeeth Pranayama
Guided meditations, breathing and Pranayama sessions
” Proper breathing is the foundation of healthy living ”
The course is guided by founder of the Life Awareness Project, Michaël Bijker
Connecting with the breath (See section 6 for Warm Up videos and more)
In this module you will learn:
proper, deep breathing and how to start using and connecting with different muscles of the breathing system. This is the foundation for further Pranayama, breathing practice.
to open up the whole body and all systems (nervous, respiratory, cardiovascular, muscular - system etc. ) This opens up the energy systems in the body as well.
Only proceed to the next Pranayama technique when you have mastered the previous Pranayama technique.
Summary
This breathing technique is called Chit Shakti Prakriya Pranayama (Energy & consciousness Awakening breath) as thought by Dr. Omanand Guruji.
In this session you will do this powerful breathing practice followed by a meditation to set your intention for this course and to make this a reality. This session will form the foundation for your commitment, energy and awareness for this course.
Benefits
Open up the energy system and consciousness
increase blood flow
stimulates all systems in the body (metabolism, cardio vesicular system, nervous system etc)
Set your intention and realize it in the coming weeks
Develop commitment and will power
Trains the mind to become focused
A short explanation how to get most out of the Pranayama session videos.
In this video Michaël explains about the meaning of Pranayama, the benefits on mind & body and also the deeper aspects of getting in contact with your higher self and realizing your true nature.
How to sit comfortably
A short video explaining about the different ways of sitting for meditation and pranayama and how to do them.
Another profound breathing session to open up mind and energy system. Learn more to tap into the power of the mind and become aware of higher self.
Another profound breathing session to open up mind and energy system. Learn more to tap into the power of the mind and become aware of higher self.
Summary
Creating more space within. Again a powerful session with guided breathing and meditation. Generate inner space and open mind and consciousness.
Benefits
Create pace within, clarity of mind and expand consciousness
Become more able to design your own future
Learn to use the power of the mind
Trains the mind to become focused
Summary
Starting off with the very basics of breathing, learn to connect with the different breathing muscles to make your breathing deep.
Even if you have practiced a long time yoga before or stronger breathing practices, it is still a great session to relax and connect.
Benefits
Open up the breathing system
Gain control over breathing muscles
Calm down and relax mind & body
Trains the mind to become focused
Summary
Do this video for instance in bed or on the floor. It is a deeply relaxing exercise. Really take your time when the session is finished to keep the relaxed and aware state of mind for some more time.
Benefits
Open up the breathing system
Gain control over breathing muscles
Calm down and relax mind & body
Trains the mind to become focused
Summary
Going further into deepening the breath and connecting with the breathing system. This is the foundation of the rest of the course. Learning to control the breath = learning to control the mind.
Benefits
Gain control over breathing system
Oxygenating the body
Great preparation for meditation
Training the mind to become focused
Summary
Going further into deepening the breath and connecting with the breathing system. This is the foundation of the rest of the course. Learning to control the breath = learning to control the mind.
Benefits
Gain control over breathing system
Oxygenating the body
Great preparation for meditation
Training the mind to become focused
Summary
Creating more space within. Again a powerful session with guided breathing and meditation. Generate inner space and open mind and consciousness.
Benefits
Create pace within, clarity of mind and expand consciousness
Become more able to design your own future
Learn to use the power of the mind
Trains the mind to become focused
Summary
Kumbhaka is the pause between an inhale and exhale. To further clarify the teachings of pranayama the khumbhaka which follows the exhale is called the bahya kumbhaka and that which follows the inhale is called the antara kumbhaka.
Benefits
Gain control over breathing system
Gain control over the subtler energies
Gain control over mind and emotions
Open up and strengthen lungs
Summary
A very powerful breathing session that will open up and strengthen the mind, the breathing, nervous and energy system. After the session really take time to let the effects work on you.
!READ PRECAUTIONS IN THE VIDEO VERY WELL!
Benefits
Opens up all systems in the body
Cleanses mind, body and energy system
Opens up energy channels
Resets emotional system
Summary
Another very powerful breathing session that will open up and strengthen the mind, the breathing, nervous and energy system. After the session really take time to let the effects work on you.
!READ PRECAUTIONS IN THE VIDEO VERY WELL!
Benefits
Opens up all systems in the body
Cleanses mind, body and energy system
Opens up energy channels
Resets emotional system
A short explanation how to finish the Pranyama sessions.
Summary
Another very powerful breathing session that will open up and strengthen the mind, the breathing, nervous and energy system. After the session really take time to let the effects work on you.
Benefits
Opens up all systems in the body
Cleanses mind, body and energy system
Opens up energy channels
Resets emotional system
Summary
Another very powerful breathing session that will open up and strengthen the mind, the breathing, nervous and energy system. After the session really take time to let the effects work on you.
Benefits
Opens up all systems in the body
Cleanses mind, body and energy system
Opens up energy channels
Resets emotional system
Using the breath as a tool
In this module we will learn the techniques to cleanse, strengthen and open up mind, body and the energy systems.
A short video with some theory to help improve your meditation practice.
Summary
Kapal = skull, Bhati = shining/cleansing. Now that we have made the breath strong and have opened up all the systems in the body, we are going to cleanse on a finer level. With this breathing technique you will learn to cleanse and stimulate the nervous and energy system. In this video you will learn this technique step by step, you can do/ watch the video several times before proceeding to the next Day/ video. It is very important to take your time and not hurry.
Benefits
Stimulate blood flow through internal organs
Burns excess fat and toxins from the body
Release energy
Brings clarity in the mind
Summary
A step by step explanation of Kapalbhati Pranayama. Kapal = skull, Bhati = shining/cleansing. Now that we have made the breath strong and have opened up all the systems in the body, we are going to cleanse on a finer level. With this breathing technique you will learn to cleanse and stimulate the nervous and energy system. In this video you will learn this technique step by step, you can do/ watch the video several times before proceeding to the next Day/ video. It is very important to take your time and not hurry.
Benefits
Stimulate blood flow through internal organs
Burns excess fat and toxins from the body
Release energy
Brings clarity in the mind
Summary
Bhastrika pranayama is quite similar to Kapalbhati only you also inhale with force. It is a very powerful breathing technique with which you can clean out and open up all layers of your mind and body. Only proceed doing this technique if you have mastered kapalbhati pranayama and only do this on an empty stomach. Don´t do this if you suffer from epileptic attacks or serious heart problems. Don´t do this before sleep.
Benefits
Deep cleansing and energizing of mind and body
Resets the emotional system
Becoming aware of a calm center within
Strengthens digestive and reproductive system
Summary
A practical explanation of Bhastrika Pranayama where you will follow Michaëls´instructions to generate strength, health and meditation.
Benefits
Deep cleansing and energizing of mind and body
Resets the emotional system
Becoming aware of a calm center within
Strengthens digestive and reproductive system
Summary
Another wonderful session to deepen you practice of Bhastrika Pranayama
Benefits
Deep cleansing and energizing of mind and body
Resets the emotional system
Becoming aware of a calm center within
Strengthens digestive and reproductive system
Summary
Breathe to bring awareness and energy into the body. In this breathing session we will use the breath as a tool to bring health and vitality into all levels of our being.
Benefits
Breathing `cosmic energy`
Cleanses mind, body and energy system
Learn to bring stillness in the breath
Learning to deepen and slow down the breath
Summary
Another wonderful breathing session of kaki Mudra Pranayama to bring awareness and energy into the body. In this breathing session we will use the breath as a tool to bring health and vitality into all levels of our being.
Benefits
Breathing `cosmic energy`
Cleanses mind, body and energy system
Learn to bring stillness in the breath
Learning to deepen and slow down the breath
Summary
Another wonderful breathing session of kaki Mudra Pranayama to bring awareness and energy into the body. In this breathing session we will use the breath as a tool to bring health and vitality into all levels of our being.
Benefits
Breathing `cosmic energy`
Cleanses mind, body and energy system
Learn to bring stillness in the breath
Learning to deepen and slow down the breath
A wonderful way to cool down the system and balance the doshas (it balances the Pitta/ fire dosha) . Sitali means cooling, Sitkari means hissing. These are 2 Pranayama practices with the same benefits and precautions.
Benefits:
Cools the body and it's systems
Reduces anxiety and stress
Increases concentration
Controls hunger and quenches the thirst
Reduces high blood pressure
Helps bad breath
Precautions:
Don´t do it when having LBP
When suffering from asthma or a cold don't do it
Don't do it when you are already cold or are in a very cold environment
Bandhas and Bahya Pranayama
The Sanskrit word mula refers to the root of a plant or tree. The word bandha means to check, obstruct, restrain, lock. Bandha is described as the damming up of a river, by doing this we can expand, open and strengthen the flow of energies through the body.
Uddiyana is a Sanskrit word meaning "to rise up." In this second bandha, energy moves upward more forcefully than it does in mula bandha.
Jalandhara is a Sanskrit word derived from the roots jal, meaning "throat," and dhara, meaning "flow." It is performed by bringing the chin down towards the chest; therefore, it is also called the "chin lock." Practicing this bandha improves the function of the thyroid and parathyroid glands, as well as supports the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.
A very powerful practice. Bahya Pranayama is one of the vital respiration exercises in which you have to forcibly breathe in (inhale), breath out and then hold the breath (retention). In this, the breathing is kept outside during the process so that’s why this Pranayama is named as Baahya Pranayama.
Benefits of Bahya Pranayama
Helpful in all abdominal complaints (like Constipation, Acidity, Gastric problem, Hernia) and cure it completely.
It cures the reproductive organs related complaints.
Improves the concentration of the mind.
Improves the digestion.
Beneficial for diabetes patients.
Cures the urinary and sperm-related problems.
Very helpful to achieve the tranquility and self-enlightenment.
Precaution
People who have heart or BP (blood pressure) problems should not attempt this.
Women in their period and pregnant or planning to become pregnant women should not try this.
All Pranayama should be done on empty stomach.
At first start, the Pranayama process with Bhastrika Pranayama after that go for other Pranayama.
Going deeper
Summary
Learning to breath like the ocean; the tide flowing in and out. Learn to breath with your whole being; receiving and letting go. Through controlling the breath we can also start to control the mind.
Benefits
Breathing with mind and body
Cleanses mind, body and energy system
Preparing the mind for meditation
Learning to deepen and slow down the breath
Summary
A breathing session in which we combine Energy & Consciousness Awakening breath with Ocean Breathing to center more the awareness. Keep training your mind to become able to focus on one point and center your awareness. This brings great clarity and inner peace.
3 rounds of ECAB, each round followed with some very gentle Ocean Breaths.
Benefits
Create pace within, clarity of mind and expand consciousness
Become more able to design your own future
Learn to use the power of the mind
Trains the mind to become focused
Benefits of Anulom Vilom Pranayama
Helps to cure mental problems like Depression, Anxiety, stress, Tension etc.
Most beneficial for breathing related problems like (Bronchitis, Asthma) etc.
Improve the working of lungs.
Best breathing technique for boosting your memory (Makes your brain sharper).
Improves your immune system, so it cures general issues like a cough & cold.
Without any doubt, Anulom Vilom is the most suitable Pranayama for all.
Alternate nostril breathing is an ideal breathing technique for maintaining your heart healthy.
This is a longer Pranayama session. Follow the precautions at the beginning of the video!
In this session we will do:
Alternative version of Bhastrika (full yogic breathing)
Kapalbhati Pranayama
Bahya Pranayama
Nadi Shodhana
Pranava Pranayama
Meditation
Connecting with the source
Useful additional course material
Summary
In just 5 minutes connect, strengthen and stretch body and mind and build up routine and discipline. A great way start your day and to open up before doing the breathing sessions.
Benefits
Increases blood flow
Opens up breathing system
Opens up the energy channels
Strengthens the core and spine
Five Tibetan Rites
5 wonderful techniques to increase strength and vitality. Combining breathing and movement for a complete warmup to strengthen and open up all systems in the body with numerous benefits! This is my personal favorite.
Benefits
Opens up all energy systems in the body
Gives strength and vitality
Relieves stress
Strengthens the core and back
A series of 12 yoga asanas (poses) done in a flowing manner with the breath. A wonderful way of opening and strengthening the body and its systems.
Benefits
Opens up all energy systems in the body
Gives strength and vitality
Relieves stress
Strengthens the core and back
A 25 minute powerful yoga asana (posture) session that will open up and strengthen the mind, the breathing, nervous and energy system.
Benefits
Opens up and strengthens mind & body
Improves flexibility
Develops will power
Enhances mind body connection
A deep relaxation/ guided meditation session with Brain Enhancing Audio to harmonize the brain and create a meditative brainwave state. Use headphones to get the full experience. You can either sit or lay down.
Enjoy the mind-journey.
A deep relaxation/ guided breathing and meditation session with Brain Enhancing Audio to harmonize the brain and create a meditative brainwave state. Use headphones to get the full experience. You can either sit or lay down.
Enjoy the mind-journey.
A healing session with deep relaxation/ guided meditation Brain Enhancing Audio to harmonize the brain and create a meditative brainwave state. Use headphones to get the full experience. You can either sit or lay down.
Enjoy the mind-journey.
A deep relaxation/ guided meditation session with Brain Enhancing Audio to harmonize the brain and create a meditative brainwave state. In this session you will be peeling off the layers of tension that obscure the light of the soul.
Use headphones to get the full experience. You can either sit or lay down.
Enjoy.
