Certified Training Program प्राणायाम एवं प्राण विद्या

The Science of Breath
& Human Performance

Ancient wisdom + Modern physiology + Performance psychology + Resilience science. A complete Pranayama and Prana Vidya certification that goes far beyond breathing techniques.

Most pranayama courses teach you how to breathe. This course teaches you how to use breath to change your physiology, emotions, cognition, resilience, and consciousness.

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18Core Modules
3Levels
12+Bonus Modules
5Certification Tracks
31+Yrs Experience
What makes this different

Three questions that define this course

Most courses ask

How do I breathe?

Techniques are taught in isolation — practice Ujjayi here, Bhastrika there. The student learns what, but never deeply understands why or how to apply it to life.

This course asks

How do I use breath to change my state?

Every technique is taught through five lenses — classical description, traditional benefit, physiological mechanism, psychological effect, and performance application.

The deepest question

How do I master energy and consciousness?

The Prana Vidya section teaches progressive energy awareness — not as mysticism, but as a systematic, experiential science grounded in the Bihar tradition.

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Samarpan Anand Saraswati guiding pranayama practice — 31 years of authentic teaching from the Bihar lineage.

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Who this serves

For anyone who breathes under pressure

This is not another yoga course. It is a complete framework for breath mastery, energy mastery, and state mastery — designed for the full spectrum of human life.

From a soldier managing stress in the field, to an athlete seeking peak performance, to an executive navigating burnout, to a senior citizen reclaiming vitality — breath is the one tool everyone carries.

This course teaches you to use it with precision, intelligence, and depth.

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Program architecture

Three levels of mastery

The curriculum flows across three interconnected levels — foundations, applied practice, and advanced energy science.

Level 1 — Foundations

Foundations of Breath

  • What is Life? Breath vs Respiration vs Prana
  • Modern respiratory physiology
  • Diaphragm, gas exchange, CO₂ tolerance
  • Pancha Prana, Nadis, Chakras, Koshas
  • Psychology of breath
  • Breath assessment and profiling
  • Posture and preparation for pranayama
  • Complete Yogic Breathing
Level 2 — Applied Pranayama

The Practical Heart

  • 12 classical pranayama techniques
  • Bandhas, Mudras & Kumbhaka
  • Svara Yoga — science of breath cycles
  • Nadi Shodhana for ANS regulation
  • Bhramari for stress and PTSD recovery
  • Bhastrika for performance readiness
  • Breath for human performance
  • Breath Labs — experiential learning
Level 3 — Prana Vidya

The Advanced Science

  • Pranic anatomy — nadis, chakras, aura
  • Developing pranic sensitivity
  • Prana Nidra (Bihar gem)
  • Awakening, raising and storing prana
  • Circulating and distributing energy
  • Self-healing through prana
  • Healing others — with clear ethics
  • No miracle claims. No replacing medicine.
Full curriculum

18 modules + 12 bonus modules

Every module includes theory, practice, breath lab exercises, and real-world application.

01

Foundations of Life and Breath

What is Life? Breath vs Respiration vs Prana. The Koshas, three bodies, and consciousness.

02

Modern Science of Breathing

Respiratory anatomy, diaphragm mechanics, gas exchange, HRV, nervous system, and immunity.

03

Yogic Science of Prana

Pancha Pranas, Upa-Pranas, Nadis, Chakras, pranic body, and energy flow.

04

Breath Awareness & Preparation

Posture, spinal alignment, relaxation, breath observation, diaphragmatic and complete yogic breathing.

05

Classical Pranayama

Ujjayi, Nadi Shodhana, Bhastrika, Kapalabhati, Bhramari, Sheetali, and all core techniques.

06

Bandhas, Mudras & Kumbhaka

Energy locks, breath retention, safety, contraindications, and integrated practice.

07

Svara Yoga

Ida, Pingala, Sushumna, nasal dominance, five Tattvas, and swara-based daily living.

08

Meditation through Breath

Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, Ajapa Japa, Antar Mouna, and mantra with breath.

09

Introduction to Prana Vidya

Pranic anatomy, developing sensitivity, visualization, internal mapping, and pranic perception.

10

Practical Prana Vidya

Prana Nidra, awakening prana, raising, storing, circulating, localizing, distributing, grounding.

11

Healing through Prana

Self-healing, emotional healing, stress release, healing others — with clear ethical boundaries.

12

Breath for Human Performance

Applied pranayama for defence, sports, corporate, students, seniors, and women's health.

13

Breath & Lifestyle

Diet, sleep, circadian rhythm, daily routine, seasonal practices, digital stress, and recovery.

14

Breath Assessment & Prescription

Breath profiling, CO₂ tolerance, functional tests, designing individual 30-day protocols.

15

Teaching Methodology

Voice training, class sequencing, trauma-informed teaching, adjustments, ethics.

16

Research & Evidence-Based Pranayama

Neuroscience, sports science, military applications, clinical studies, integrating traditions.

17

Practicum — Breath Labs

Daily practice logs, breath laboratory experiments, guided teaching, peer feedback, case studies.

18

Capstone Project & Certification

Breath Prescription Project, teaching demonstration, viva voce, and certification award.

Core techniques

12 classical pranayamas — taught through 5 lenses

Every technique: classical description · traditional benefit · physiological mechanism · psychological effect · performance application.

Ujjayi
Nadi Shodhana
Surya Bhedana
Chandra Bhedana
Bhastrika
Kapalabhati
Bhramari
Sheetali
Sheetkari
Moorcha
Plavini
Kevala Kumbhaka
Built for real life

Who this training serves

Breath mastery is equally valuable to a soldier in the field, an athlete under pressure, an executive in a boardroom, or a householder seeking health and inner stability.

Defence & Emergency Services

  • Combat breathing
  • Emotional regulation under fire
  • Sleep recovery after missions
  • Decision making under pressure
  • Fatigue management
  • Heat and cold adaptation

Athletes & Sports Professionals

  • Endurance and recovery
  • Performance breathing
  • Reaction time
  • Breath under load
  • Competition anxiety
  • Focus and concentration

Corporate Executives

  • Stress and burnout prevention
  • Public speaking confidence
  • Decision fatigue
  • Leadership presence
  • Negotiation and conflict
  • Creative thinking

Students & Young Adults

  • Exam anxiety
  • Memory and learning
  • Concentration
  • Sleep quality
  • Emotional stability
  • Confidence building

Senior Citizens

  • Lung capacity
  • Mobility and balance
  • Anxiety reduction
  • Sleep improvement
  • Healthy ageing
  • Vitality

Women's Health & Wellness

  • Hormonal balance
  • Pregnancy precautions
  • Menopause support
  • Emotional regulation
  • Cycle awareness
  • Stress management
What you will gain

Learning outcomes

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Deep understanding of classical pranayama philosophy from the Hatha Yoga Pradipika and Bihar tradition.

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Applied knowledge of respiratory physiology, neuroscience, HRV, and modern breath science.

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Practical skills to assess breathing patterns and design personalised 30-day breath programs.

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Ability to apply breath for human performance across defence, sport, corporate, and clinical settings.

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Progressive Prana Vidya skills — pranic sensitivity, self-healing, and ethical energy work.

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Teaching methodology, voice cultivation, trauma-informed approach, and class sequencing skills.

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Evidence-informed understanding of breath research, neuroscience, and performance science.

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A complete Breath Prescription Portfolio and the confidence to teach, coach, and certify others.

Student voices

What participants say

★★★★★
"This is the most complete pranayama training I have ever encountered. Samarpan ji bridges the classical texts and modern science without losing either."
Wing Commander Rajiv Sharma (Retd.)
Defence Wellness Consultant
★★★★★
"The Prana Vidya section alone transformed my practice. I use Prana Nidra every day. My patients respond to it in ways I never expected."
Dr. Sunita Nair
Integrative Medicine Practitioner
★★★★★
"As a competitive swimmer, the breath labs changed my performance immediately. I now teach breath protocols to my entire team."
Arjun Krishnan
National Level Swimmer
Enrollment

Choose your pathway

Both paths include lifetime access, audio recordings, and personal guidance from Samarpan ji.

Entry Pathway

Pranayama Facilitators Course

€99 one-time
  • Modules 1–8 (Foundations + Applied)
  • 12 classical pranayama techniques
  • Breath assessment tools
  • Audio practice recordings
  • Student manual
  • Facilitator certificate
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⭐ Full Certification

Pranayama Teachers Training Course

€300 one-time
  • All 18 core modules
  • Complete Prana Vidya training
  • 12 bonus modules
  • Svara Yoga science
  • Breath Profiling & Prescription
  • Breath Labs — experiential learning
  • Teaching methodology & practicum
  • Research literacy module
  • Capstone project
  • Full teacher certification
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Five progressive certification tracks
L1 — Certified Foundations of Pranayama L2 — Applied Pranayama Practitioner L3 — Prana Vidya Practitioner L4 — Human Performance Breath Coach L5 — Pranayama & Prana Vidya Teacher