50-Hour Pranayama & Breathwork Teacher Training Online

Dive deep into breathwork teacher training with our 50‑hour online breathwork course that also awards a full pranayama teacher training certification.

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Become a Certified Breathwork Pranayama Teacher
Breathwork Teacher Training

Pranayama & Breathwork Certification

Earn a globally recognised breathwork certification and pranayama teacher training credential through our comprehensive online breathwork course. Guided by Dr. Ram Jain, PhD (Yoga) – a veteran with 23 years of teaching – you’ll master controlled breathing, stress‑reduction techniques, and the science behind breathwork, then receive an accredited certificate that authorises you to teach breathwork and pranayama worldwide.

 

Build Strong Breathwork & Pranayama Teaching Skills

Understand both the practice and the principles, from the respiratory system to the practical art of guiding a class.

  • Breathwork & Pranayama Techniques

    Study traditional pranayama and contemporary breathwork exercises with clear practice guidance.

  • Anatomy & Breathing Science

    Explore respiratory anatomy, breathing biomechanics, and the autonomic nervous system.

  • Traditional Yogic Foundations

    Study prana, nadis, chakras, bandhas, mudras and related yoga philosophy.

  • Teaching Methodology

    Learn verbal cueing, posture, preparing students and guiding different experience levels.

Pranayama at Arhanta yoga

Trusted by Yoga Teachers Worldwide

Students from around the world join Arhanta trainings to gain practical teaching skills and authentic yoga education.

Rated 5 out of 5

“I am so happy with the quality of this Breathwork teacher training with Ram. All the information was deep, clear, and to the point. I especially enjoyed the guided breathwork sessions with Ram. I am surprised that I feel so confident to teach, even with a short course.”

 

Mirana
Mirana

Australia

Rated 5 out of 5

“I found this Breathwork and Pranayama training excellent. Ram is a wonderful teacher. It was a great experience to learn from him. He is very professional and his wisdom is very special. I highly recommend studying with him if you get a chance.”

Kaylee
Kaylee

The Netherlands

Rated 5 out of 5

“I am so pleased with the breathwork course. The experience was beyond my expectations. I’ve never experienced breathwork like this before. Daily self practice helped me to become confident in the exercises. I highly recommend this course.”

Rachel
Rachel

Germany

What You Will Learn

An overview of what you will learn in this 50-hour Breathwork & Pranayama teacher training

  • How to practice breathwork & pranayama correctly

  • How to teach breathwork & pranayama for different levels

  • Teaching methodology of breathwork & pranayama

  • How to setup and structure a class

  • Evidence based benefits of breathwork & pranayama

  • Breathwork and neuroscience

  • Anatomy & physiology of the respiratory system

  • Different types of breathwork & pranayama

  • Fundamental principles why breathwork works

  • The science behind breathwork & pranayama

  • Difference between pranayama and breathing

  • Do's and don'ts of breathwork & pranayama

  • Important safety guidelines

  • How to integrate breathwork in daily life

What’s inside the course

Explore the key areas covered in the 50-Hour Pranayama & Breathwork Teacher Training.

Module 1: Theory

→ What is Prana?

→ What is breathwork & pranayama?

→ History / scriptural references

→ Three bodies

→ Five pranas

→ Five koshas

→ Seven chakras

→ Nadis

→ Four bandhas

→ 15 mudras

→ Eight limbs of Raja Yoga

→ Mitahara

→ Swara

→ The autonomic nervous system

→ Biomechanics of breathing

→ The respiratory system

→ The functions of the lungs

→ Physiological / neurological benefits of breathwork/ pranayama

Module 2: Practical

→ Six kriyas

→ Four bandhas & locks

→ 12 mudras / hand gestures

→ Preparation for breathwork & pranayama

→ Proper posture for breathwork

→ Warmup of throat and respiratory system

→ Yoga asanas for pranayama

→ Contraindications

→ Breathing types

→ 17 breathwork exercises

→ 15 pranayama exercises

Dr. Ram Jain, PhD (Yoga)

Course Instructor

Dr. Ram Jain, PhD (Yoga)

(ERYT 500 & YACEP with over 50,000 hours of Teaching Experience)

I am thankful for the gift of yoga in my life. I’ve been helping people transform their lives with the science of yoga for over two decades, and discover the life-changing gift of yoga for themselves.

After a long and difficult period, I found my purpose when I began teaching yoga, and I love to help people find their joy through the work I do. Now I help people with my 23 years of knowledge and teaching experience so they can find joy and happiness through yoga in a safe and effective manner.

Growing up in India, I assisted many yoga teachers, and I always felt something was missing in how they trained yoga teachers. It is one thing to have a good self-practice and another to have the skill needed to help others.

So I decided to create high standards yoga teacher training courses that will be to the point and will teach the practical skills essential to train and teach efficiently. This is why Arhanta exists.

I see yoga as a way to master the five senses, so I named the ashram ‘Arhanta Yoga,’ the yoga to master the five senses!

This passion to help others succeed drives all of us at Arhanta.

At Arhanta, we don’t just teach yoga. We teach you how to reach your potential, develop your skills, confidence, and take control of your life.

What You Gain

  • Learn the teaching methodology, guidance and class-management skills to lead clear, structured breathing sessions.

  • Build familiarity with 17 breathwork and 15 pranayama exercises and their appropriate applications.

  • Explore respiratory anatomy, breathing biomechanics, and the nervous system to inform your practice.

  • Understand precautions, contraindications and how to choose techniques for different student needs.

  • Learn to plan, sequence and guide pranayama and breathwork sessions for different levels.

  • Complete the course requirements and gain a credential documenting your specialized training.

Ram teaching pranayama

Why Arhanta Online Academy?

Grow your knowledge through structured online learning designed for serious and practical education.

Arhanta Online Academy is not just a collection of videos, but a complete learning ecosystem designed to support your journey as a yoga teacher and lifelong student.

Discussion group

Learn and connect with students in same course through guided group discussions.

Teacher Support

Receive continuous guidance from experienced teachers throughout your training.

Practical assignments

Practice essential skills with assignments focused on real application.

Quizzes

Test your progress with simple quizzes designed to reinforce key concepts and improve retention.

Why Choose Arhanta for Your Pranayama & Breathwork Teacher Training Certification?

Choosing a yoga teacher training is no longer about finding a certificate. It is about choosing an educational system you can trust.

Five Generations of Yoga

Learn from authentic Indian yoga teachers with a heritage of 5 generations

Established Yoga Ashrams

Two reputed yoga ashrams in India & The Netherlands

Direct Teacher Support

Receive guidance from teachers throughout your training & even after graduation.

Students across 90+ countries

Over 24,000+ Yoga Teachers Certified Since 2009

Worldwide accredited certification

Our 50-hour Breathwork & Pranayama Facilitator Training is accredited with Yoga Alliance, International Yoga Association, International Yoga Federation and The CRKBO (The Netherlands). Yoga Alliance registered yoga teachers get 50-hour Continuing Education Credits.

Pranayama and Breathwork Teacher Training Certificate

Your Investment

Invest in a premium, accredited breathwork teacher training and pranayama teacher training created by Dr Ram Jain’s 23 years of expertise. After completing the course, you can professionally start teaching breathwork & pranayama. The course comes with a 100% money-back guarantee!

What Happens After You Enroll

You receive instant access to the full training and can start immediately. You can progress at your own pace with lifetime access.

  • 50 hours training, 27+ videos

  • 30+ breathing exercises

  • 12 professional sequences

  • Access to Discussion Group

  • Certificate of Completion

  • Lifetime Teacher Support

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Read What Past Students Have to Say About This Course

Rated 5 out of 5

“I am very satisfied with the course. I highly recommend it. I am sure you will not regret it!”

Avice
Avice

Yoga Teacher

Rated 5 out of 5

“Very good course and almost one-third of the price of the other courses. What a great value!”

Willy
Willy

Yoga Instructor

Rated 5 out of 5

“I was not sure but after reading the reviews I decided to take a chance. I can say I am so happy I did it!”

Christine
Christine

Yoga Teacher

Common Queries & Answers

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What prerequisites are required for the Breathwork Teacher Training and Pranayama Teacher Training online?

There are no prerequisites – anyone can start the online breathwork course or pranayama teacher training online, whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced yoga teacher.

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Students from around the world join Arhanta trainings to gain practical teaching skills and authentic yoga education.

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Much more than breathing techniques Posted 2 weeks ago

Very well-structured course, with video lessons and written material for each topic. Questions in the chat get quick answers. Techniques are explained in detail, with their energetic, spiritual and physiological benefits. Beyond breathing and techniques, I also learned about the chakras, a real bonus for me. A complete and in-depth course I highly recommend!

~ Ionescu Iuliana
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High quality breathing instructor course Posted 4 months ago

I would love to recommend this course. It has been tough and long but it was nicely structured and Arhanta team was very helpful! Special thanks to Karen here - thank you very much for all your support!
To all hesitating I would like to lose a few words with the following: the course is not 5 days - it will take way more (3 months) and you optimally need 4 volunteers for the assignments!

~ Jakub Haman
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Agreed- easiest 5 star review I’ve ever given Posted 5 months ago

When I was researching pranayama courses, I read a review for this course that said “Easiest 5 Star Review I’ve Written.” I wholeheartedly agree with that statement and am seconding that here. Coursework is well layout. I was able to have the worksheets for the class up on my laptop while I played the videos on my iPhone. The classroom style of teaching works very well for me! Thank you!

~ Alisa Ali
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Excellent course Posted 5 months ago

The course is very well designed. I have enjoyed learning more yoga philosophy and pranayama theory in addition to the exercises. Thank you!

~ Olga Enslen
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Not what I expected Posted 5 months ago

I am a bit sad about the course. A lot of exercises didnt work well.
I expected to handle the course in my holidays within 2 weeks, but the technid didnt work properly. I have to send a message every next day to ask for giving my task free to go on, because it still didnt work properly. For real? I dont have fun here and I am happy when I am fiishing. With all respect to all which are helping me

~ Sina Müller
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finish my course Posted 9 months ago

Excellent Teachers and study material

~ Pedro Saraiva
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Insightful and good value for money Posted 9 months ago

Putting together a course that spans so many topics is not an easy task, but the Arhanta team did a great job creating one. My main goal was to receive exposure to a wide variety of pranayam practices. Not only did I get that, but I got many insights into pranayam and the adjacent topics. The philosophy and history were fantastic. My only criticism is that there was too much teaching homework.

~ Joe Dwyer
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Amazing experience! Posted 12 months ago

I’ve learnt so much. This course is really interesting and well done. the excercise allow you to really practice what you are studying

~ Silvia Cremasco
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Gorgeous Training Posted 2 years ago

I did the Pranayama and Meditation trainings, it it has been incredible ! High quality courses, which will elevate your mind and body 🙂

~ Maud ganry Boutaric
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Inspiring and well designed course Posted 2 years ago

I really enjoyed my Breathwork and Pranayama course. Amazing storytelling and Ram Jain’s wonderful sense of humour made studying fun. It took me 2,5 m to complete. Even assignments were challenging, it was nice to work on my own pace. In videos I did not hear well Ashram classroom student’s comments. Assignments could include a short intro slide to be sent to test clients prior to sequence.

~ Mervi Suuronen
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Depth of the breathwork course is amazing Posted 2 years ago

I have been aware of the terms and concepts discussed in this coursework It helps you connect breathworks, anatomy and subtle body elements holistically. Clears lot of my concepts. Thanks for this amazing coursework. After I have learn, practice and mastered the breathworks, looking forward to also explore other course in future.

~ Sanjay Sangani
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Nice self-paced learning modules Posted 2 years ago

Great teachers who make learning informative and engaging with good learning material, and funny analogies to illustrate more complex information.

Also really good communication from staff. You can direct message them and they will get back to you for assistance.

I do have some feedback around practice. It would be nice to have online classes with my classmates and teacher.

~ Thi Tran
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EXCELLENT! Posted 2 years ago

By FAR the easiest 5-star review I have ever given. It was truly EXCELLENT and it surpassed all of my expectations. It was very well presented and I didn't once feel overwhelmed. There was/is a lot of information involved so I'll be sure to go back over my notes and re-watch the videos.
Ram is a fantastic storyteller and instructor with a superb sense of humour. THANK YOU! I'll definitely be back

~ Craig Robinson
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Well-structured and insightful learning experience Posted 2 years ago

The course strikes a perfect balance between theoretical knowledge, practical classes and engaging assignments. The handouts are well-structured and easy to follow, with the theoretical sections presented clearly and the practical classes conducted with exceptional quality. I would recommend it to anyone looking to explore pranayama in a profound and insightful way!

~ Dina Stale
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Fantastic Course Posted 2 years ago

Well put together, great depth, balance of philosophy and practical, I feel competent enough to instruct after this one course. I do wish the practical came after the theory but that might just be my learning style. Great job!

~ John Templeton
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Amazing course! Posted 2 years ago

This course is very complete, easy to follow and I feel really confident with what I have learned, I definitely recommend this course to anyone seeking to learn deeply.

~ Daniela Baldivieso
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Great experience! Posted 2 years ago

I am finishing the pranayama teacher training and already bought other two courses to do. It's very well organized, great teachers and great assistance. I can't recommend Arhanta Yoga enough!

~ Alice Salvini
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Maravillosa formación donde te adentras en un mundo mágico y muy profesional Posted 2 years ago

Mi inglés no es de lo mejor, pero gracias al material q ofrecen también en español, no he tenido problemas ninguno. Ram gesticula mucho al hablar, y habla muy despacio, así que para mí ideal. Las clases de Kalyani dan otra frescura femenina. Las enseñanzas son muy profesionales con mucho contenido. Hecho en falta un contacto directo o Feedback al material que entrego, pero contestan, si preguntas.

~ Antonella Brunetti
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A great course Posted 2 years ago

It is really a great course! I've learned so many things thanks to Arhanta Online Academy. Lessons are clear, teachers are available to answer any questions. I especially appreciated physiology lessons, and practicing guidings that is very important to give self-confidence as a future teacher. Thank you very much to all the Arhanta team :))

~ Magalie Picat
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Breathwork/Prananyama Posted 2 years ago

I’m so grateful to have been able to be apart of this breathwork/pranayama course. The teachers were amazing and would highly recommend this platform to further develop your educational skills. Thank you so much! See you next course 😏🙏

~ Solange Celeste Alain
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Fully recommended: Breathwork and Pranayama Teacher Training Posted 2 years ago

I really enjoyed this high quality in-depth teacher training. A great combination of theory, philosophy and practice. My compliments to Ram and Kalyani adding so much value to this training.

~ Gladys Nurmohamed
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Online Breathwork and Pranayam teacher training course Posted 2 years ago

I really enjoyed the course. Answered alot of questions that I had in my head for a while. Ram’s teachings on philosophy was thorough, wish had more on it and enjoyed a few jokes along the way.
Kalyani’s teaching made me understand the breath work more and how the whole system works. She was great. Just blessed to have had the opportunity to learn from Ram & Kalyani

~ Sami Lakhani
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Highly recommended courseHighly recommended course Posted 2 years ago

This course goes into depth and not only imparts anatomical knowledge, but also explains the yoga philosophy. The application is also tested in practice, which is enormously important for one's own work as a teacher. It was not my first course at Arhanta and will definitely not be my last.

~ Anja Lange
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Fabulous Course Posted 3 years ago

Excellent course and so well taught, with clear explanations. Loved the bonuses of the Asana classes too.

~ Mia Lewis
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Online Breathwork and Pranayam teacher training course Posted 3 years ago

I was initially hesitant about taking an online course but I am glad I did this course. It offered detailed & clear instruction, suitable for all. The bonus asana videos were really a bonus, thank you! Mr.Ram's teaching style was enjoyable and simple to understand. So happy to learn from someone who has such immense wealth of knowledge. I am excited to explore more online course which they offer

~ Aarti Mirchandani
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A wonderfull experience Posted 3 years ago

A wonderfull online experience with comprehensive courses, clear explanations. A complete training with quality teachers

~ Anne-marie Tapiero
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quality teaching method Posted 3 years ago

Quality of teaching is grounded in the tradition of Yoga but at the same time Ram told that is important to develop your style of teaching.
So You may have a clear vision of what is Hatha Yoga and Yoga in the tradition that is rapresent.

~ Barbara Zanella
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Learnt so much in this course Posted 3 years ago

The course gives a thorough teaching of pranayama with extensive & detailed notes provided. I completed the course online but the classroom set up gives the feeling of being in the class which I enjoyed, as well as Ram's delivery style. The bonus asana classes were great too. I hope to join Arhanta on a course again in the future.

~ Sophia Fantin
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Informative Posted 3 years ago

This class offers the right amount of knowledge without making it overbearing, especially for those who have no prior Yoga experience.

~ Nicholas Cleary
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fun and easy Posted 3 years ago

Loved the accessibility and ease of the whole teaching process.

~ Yasmine Hasan

Understand the Breath. Learn to Teach It with Confidence.

Deepen your knowledge of breathwork and pranayama through a structured 50-hour online course that combines traditional yoga wisdom with practical teaching skills.

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