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LEVEL 2 ● Intermediate pranayama ● 9 Days ● $99
Deepening the Flow: harness the power of breath retention for mental clarity and vitality.
Once you have mastered foundational yoga breathing techniques, it is time to upgrade your practice. The mistake most intermediate practitioners make is staying stuck in comfortable, basic patterns without ever challenging their respiratory efficiency. This is like staying at base camp when you are fully capable of climbing higher.
In this 9-day intermediate pranayama course, we shift our focus to the real engine of traditional yoga science: Kumbhaka — intentional breath retention. Broadcast live from our ashram in India, these interactive sessions teach you how to safely introduce breath holding to expand lung capacity, reset the nervous system, and achieve an unparalleled state of mental clarity.
What you will learn in 9 days
Kumbhaka - introductory breath retention
Introduction to internal retention (Antara Kumbhaka). Learn the physiology of breath holding — what happens in your nervous system, brain, and bloodstream — and how to expand capacity safely without force.
Kapalbhati - Skull Shining Breath
A rapid purification technique that clears the respiratory tract, activates the abdominal muscles, and generates immediate mental brightness and physical energy.
Bandhas - energy locks
Jalandhara, Uddiyana, and Mula Bandha. The precise internal locks that prevent prana from dispersing and begin to direct life-force energy upward through the central channel.
Structured breath ratios
Classical Inhale : Retention : Exhale ratios used in traditional pranayama to train the nervous system and build emotional resilience under high-stress conditions.
Who should join
Beginner Pranayama Graduates
Those who have built a steady daily breathing pattern and are ready to explore the deeper physiological tools of the tradition.
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Experienced Meditators
Individuals seeking deeper, longer states of mental stillness and a structured, classical approach to breath-based concentration.
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Atheletes & High Performers
Anyone wanting to increase oxygen efficiency, expand lung capacity, and improve stamina and focus under pressure.
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Burnout Recovery Seekers
People looking for a scientifically backed, traditional approach to optimise biochemical health and build long-term nervous system resilience.
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Course details
✓ Duration: 9 days · 11th – 19th of every month
✓ Session: 45 minutes daily · 5:30 AM your local timezone
✓ Timezones: IST · CET · EST · PST — dedicated live stream per region
✓ Prerequisite: Beginner Pranayama Course or equivalent
✓ Format: 100% live on Google Meet · no downloads required
✓ Group size: strictly limited for individual attention
✓ Price: $99 USD all-inclusive · no hidden fees
✓ Includes complimentary Prana Circle alumni membership
Next intake: 21st of the month
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🌿 These programs are educational and wellness-oriented. They are not medical treatment, therapy, or a substitute for professional healthcare advice. If you have a respiratory, cardiovascular, or mental health condition, please consult your doctor before enrolling. Read details.
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