Special Courses
Annual Course in Pranayama
There are many different kinds of Pranayama, and there are many different levels, and all of them have specific and long-lasting benefits.
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Background and Overview
We instituted this course 17 years ago, and many are veteran participants, who have always attended this course.
Pranayama is beneficial for everyone, in various different ways.
Who doesn't want high levels of energy, and high immunity? Who doesn't want a glowing skin, and radiant health?
Pranayama benefits have been documented not only in ancient texts, but also by modern methods of testing and analysis, as well as practitioners all over the world.
Pranayama is excellent for young people, in the cusp of modern life, to help achievement and productivity. It is excellent for people in middle age, to cope with stress, and give calmness of mind.
For older people, pranayama is a boon to reduce pain and stiffness, and increase vitality and well-being.
For women, pranayama balances the hormones, helps fight obesity and reduce weight, and gives mental focus and strength.
For men, pranayama is good for chronic stiffness and pain, boosting energy levels, better sleep, and overall sharpness, focus, performance and well-being.
If you wish to learn pranayama and imbibe the magic it promises, sign up using the link below.
No prior experience of yoga needed. All are welcome.
Course Content
A popular course in pranayama - introduction, theory and practice, the fourth step in Patanjali's Ashtanga Yoga. A complete practice of Kapalabhati, Bhastrika, Anuloma Viloma, Ujjayi, Bhramari, Sheetali and Sheetkari and Uddiyana, Jalandhara and Mool Bandha.
Pranayama helps to alleviate many chronic illnesses, boosts immunity against diseases, especially those related to breathing disorders, and removes stress.
The course will give you a wonderful understanding of how to practice pranayama on your own regularly, and how you and your family can benefit from this ancient and priceless wisdom. Group energy will elevate you. The course will improve your vitality and overall energy and will leave you with a glow on your face, feeling refreshed, relaxed and in control of your health and well-being.
Benefits of Pranayama
- reduces stress
- calms the mind
- heals the tissues
- reduces pain
- improves immunity
- helps in all breathing disorders
- burns fat (aids weight loss)
- improves concentration
- strengthens the nerves
- improves sleep
- increases energy
- improves lung capacity
- improves digestion and aids assimilation
- helps in detoxification
- purifies blood and all internal organs
- activates the endocrine glands
- helps in the fighting of illness
- increases metabolic rate
- reduces catabolic activity (decay and degeneration)
- increases anabolic activity (rejuvenation)
- good to fight depression
- brings about mental, emotional and physical balance
- excellent for the brain
- brings a glow to the face and a shine to the skin
- efficient and simple to practice
- requires limited time, space and effort
- can be adopted by anyone and everyone
- sustainable under all conditions, seasons and circumstances
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Our Faculty
Meet the Teacher
The pranayama course is our golden programme and is taught by Arun Pandala, Director & Founder of Sivananda Yoga Centre, Gurgaon personally. With over 30 years of teaching experience, Arun makes this highly evolved science of pranayama very accessible and enjoyable for modern day practitioners of yoga.
Arun1995 - ERYT 500
Testimonials
Its opened up all the channels in my body for me. The breath can freely move in all organs. The fear/anger/irritation has totally gone away and in tough situations the calmness and composure help me navigate making good decisions. body doesn't get tensed up and mind stay relaxed and focused. Positive mindset has kicked in 🙏🏻 Feel more prana in day to day. Thanks @Arun Pandala for being the best guide.
SAHIL JAIN I took up this course because I wanted to add pranayama to my everyday routine apart from what we do in the regular 1 hr Sivananda classes. So, wanted to learn it properly before starting(the different types, the right sequence etc). Now I can confidently practise pranayama every morning. I definitely felt calm & relaxed after the class for the past 10 days. Thank you @Arun Pandala 🙏
SHREYA BHARDWAJ अरूणजी आप जैसे विस्तार से बताते हैं उससे तकनीक पूरी तरह समझ में आ जाती है। आपकी किसी भी क्लास को ज्वाइन करना अपने आप में अलग अनुभव है। आपका बहुत बहुत धन्यवाद की आपने इतने विस्तार से हर प्राणायाम के बारे में बताया।
ANURADHA GARG Although I was doing yoga and pranayama by my own since Many years, but learning from master can take you to next level. This I have realised and experienced during these 10 days. Thank you @Arun Pandala ji.
AMIT SHARMA Om Om. Thank you so much Arun for such an amazing course. 🤗✨I'm a Sivananda yoga teacher and I practice Sivananda yoga class every day for 1hr. Still I wanted to go deeper in pranayama. Doing this course aloud me to improve and learn more about pranayama and I totally felt different day after day as the course was continuing: more relaxed, calm and peaceful. I'm very happy and very grateful for the experience and also want to thank you for correcting my posture every day. I'm much more aware now. Thank you 🙏
YANINA Dear Arun. Though timing-wise I can't participate in the live sessions, this course has become a must for me for years. Pranayama is such an important part of the yoga triad, together with asanas and meditation. In addition to the breathing exercises, the emphasis you put on relaxation is brilliant. Thank you.
BO Thank-you very much Namita and the rest of the Sivananda team for this wonderful course. I will certainly keep practicing pranayama and meditation daily as I am feeling less tired and more calm and focused at work. I feel I am more productive thru out the day. I can't thank enough the day I found you out thru YouTube during the pandemic. Thank-you once more for your wonderful work.
A big shout out to the entire team of SYCG for helping individuals from all across the globe with the techniques n tips for good health. I've been practicing yoga on n off for last 10 years. I have an issue with sitting cross legged for longer duration like forever but after doing this course I am able to sit for longer and I am getting where i should be slowly n gradually. Meditating after pranayama has helped me alot to keep calm and energy levels have spiked.