Join Xinia for an immersive 50-hour training created to deepen both understanding and lived experience of pranayama and meditation, two essential pillars of classical yoga. Blending traditional yogic wisdom with contemporary research, this course is designed for teachers and practitioners who want to integrate breathwork and meditation safely, skillfully, and with greater confidence into personal practice or teaching.
Grounded in the eight-limbed path of yoga, the training follows a progressive approach that supports the steady development of body, breath, and mind for a sustainable pranayama practice. Across two weekends, participants will explore theory, practical application, guided practices, group discussion, and self-reflection, alongside close study of traditional texts and current scientific insights.
Curriculum Highlights
Foundations of Practice
- The 8 limbs of yoga, placing pranayama within the wider yogic path
- Preparation stages for creating stability in body, breath, and mind
- Breath anatomy, including the respiratory diaphragm, ribcage, spine, and core
- Breath phases: inhale, exhale, retention, and the subtle transitions between them
- Nose breathing versus mouth breathing and their physiological and energetic effects
- Introduction to the Bandhas, or energetic locks
Breathwork & Cleansing Techniques
- Classical Kriya practices
- A variety of pranayama techniques, from preparatory to advanced methods
- Focus on safe progression, individual adaptation, and self-regulation
Philosophy, Energetics & Texts
- Study of yogic texts on pranayama and meditation, including Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Gheranda Samhita, and others
- The evolution of practice over time and modern scientific perspectives
- Yogic energetics, including:
- The Three Bodies (Shariras)
- The Pancha Vayus and the Pranic Body
- The Elements, Gunas, Nadis, and Chakras
- Layers of the mind: Chitta, Manas, Buddhi, Ahamkara
Mantra & Sound
- Exploration of mantra and seed sounds (bija mantras)
- Sanskrit pronunciation and chanting as a meditative practice
Meditation Practice & Pedagogy
- Defining meditation through both traditional and modern perspectives
- Techniques from different traditions, adapted for today’s students
- Tools for bringing meditation into group classes and one-to-one settings
- How to structure and guide meditation sessions with clarity and presence
- Introduction to Yoga Nidra, a guided practice of deep relaxation and meditative rest
Who is this for?
Anyone and everyone. This training is open to yoga teachers, committed students, and wellness professionals who want to:
- Deepen their personal practice
- Build confidence in guiding others through breath and meditation
- Explore the subtle dimensions of yoga with nuance and depth
A 200-hour certification is recommended, but it is not required.
Certification
Upon completion, participants receive a 50-hour Continuing Education Certificate, eligible for Yoga Alliance CE hours.
Specifics
Teacher: Xinia Alderson (E-RYT500, YACEP Provider, SYC Lv 2 Authorised Ashtanga Yoga Teacher)
Dates: November 13-15 & 20-22, 2026
Investment
- Member: €1297 regular
- Non-Member: €1397 regular
If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch by email or phone. You are also welcome to visit the studios to arrange your sign-up.
