The No. 1 Breathwork & Meditation course | "Breath is Life"

In this module you will learn: 

• proper, deep breathing and how to start using and connecting with different muscles of the breathing system. This is the foundation for further Pranayama, breathing practice. ​

• to open up the whole body and all systems (nervous, respiratory, cardiovascular, muscular - system etc. ) This opens up the energy systems in the body as well.

Only proceed to the next Pranayama technique when you have mastered the previous Pranayama technique. ​

Summary
Starting off with the very basics of breathing, learn to connect with the different breathing muscles to make your breathing deep.
Even if you have practiced a long time yoga before or stronger breathing practices, it is still a great session to relax and connect.

Benefits

• Open up the breathing system

• Gain control over breathing muscles

• Calm down and relax mind & body

• Trains the mind to become focused

Summary
Going further into deepening the breath and connecting with the breathing system. This is the foundation of the rest of the course. Learning to control the breath = learning to control the mind.

Benefits

• Gain control over breathing system

• Oxygenating the body

• Great preparation for meditation 

• Training the mind to become focused

A short explanation how to get most out of the Pranayama session videos.

Summary
This breathing technique is called Chit Shakti Prakriya Pranayama (Energy & consciousness Awakening breath)  as thought by Dr. Omanand Guruji.

In this session you will do this powerful breathing practice followed by a meditation to set your intention for this course and to make this a reality. This session will form the foundation for your commitment, energy and awareness for this course.

Benefits

• Open up the energy system and consciousness

• increase blood flow

• stimulates all systems in the body (metabolism, cardio vesicular system, nervous system etc)

• Set your intention and realize it in the coming weeks

• Develop commitment and will power

• Trains the mind to become focused

It is very important to create balance. Strong breathing practices are great to cleanse and strengthen, however, you need to balance this out with calm breathing practices.

Another profound breathing session to open up mind and energy system. Learn more to tap into the power of the mind and become aware of higher self.

How to sit comfortably

A short video explaining about the different ways of sitting for meditation and pranayama and how to do them. 

Another profound breathing session to open up mind and energy system. Learn more to tap into the power of the mind and become aware of higher self.

Summary
Do this video for instance in bed or on the floor. It is a deeply relaxing exercise. Really take your time when the session is finished to keep the relaxed and aware state of mind for some more time.

Benefits

• Open up the breathing system

• Gain control over breathing muscles

• Calm down and relax mind & body

• Trains the mind to become focused

Summary
Going further into deepening the breath and connecting with the breathing system. This is the foundation of the rest of the course. Learning to control the breath = learning to control the mind.

Benefits

• Gain control over breathing system

• Oxygenating the body

• Great preparation for meditation 

• Training the mind to become focused

In this video Michaël will explain the importance of nasal breathing.

Summary
Kumbhaka is the pause between an inhale and exhale. To further clarify the teachings of pranayama the khumbhaka which follows the exhale is called the bahya kumbhaka and that which follows the inhale is called the antara kumbhaka. 

Benefits

• Gain control over breathing system

• Gain control over the subtler energies

• Gain control over mind and emotions

• Open up and strengthen lungs

Summary
A very powerful breathing session that will open up and strengthen the mind, the breathing, nervous and energy system. After the session really take time to let the effects work on you.
!READ PRECAUTIONS IN THE VIDEO VERY WELL!

Benefits

• Opens up all systems in the body

• Cleanses mind, body and energy system

• Opens up energy channels

• Resets emotional system

In this video Michaël explains about the meaning of Pranayama, the benefits on mind & body and also the deeper aspects of getting in contact with your higher self and realizing your true nature.

Summary
Another very powerful breathing session that will open up and strengthen the mind, the breathing, nervous and energy system. After the session really take time to let the effects work on you.
!READ PRECAUTIONS IN THE VIDEO VERY WELL!

Benefits

• Opens up all systems in the body

• Cleanses mind, body and energy system

• Opens up energy channels

• Resets emotional system

A short explanation how to finish the Pranyama sessions.

Summary
Another very powerful breathing session that will open up and strengthen the mind, the breathing, nervous and energy system. After the session really take time to let the effects work on you.

Benefits

• Opens up all systems in the body

• Cleanses mind, body and energy system

• Opens up energy channels

• Resets emotional system

A wonderful way to cool down the system and balance the doshas (it balances the Pitta/ fire dosha) . Sitali means cooling, Sitkari means hissing. These are 2 Pranayama practices with the same benefits and precautions.

Benefits: 

• Cools the body and it's systems

• Reduces anxiety and stress

• Increases concentration

• Controls hunger and quenches the thirst

• Reduces high blood pressure

• Helps bad breath

Precautions:

• Don´t do it when having LBP

• When suffering from asthma or a cold don't do it

• Don't do it when you are already cold or are in a very cold environment

In this module we will learn the techniques to cleanse, strengthen and open up mind, body and the energy systems.

A short video with some theory to help improve your meditation practice.

Summary
Kapal = skull, Bhati = shining/cleansing. Now that we have made the breath strong and have opened up all the systems in the body, we are going to cleanse on a finer level. With this breathing technique you will learn to cleanse and stimulate the nervous and energy system. In this video you will learn this technique step by step, you can do/ watch the video several times before proceeding to the next Day/ video. It is very important to take your time and not hurry. 

Benefits

• Stimulate blood flow through internal organs

• Burns excess fat and toxins from the body

• Release energy

• Brings clarity in the mind

Summary
Bhastrika pranayama is quite similar to Kapalbhati only you also inhale with force. It is a very powerful breathing technique with which you can clean out and open up all layers of your mind and body. Only proceed doing this technique if you have mastered kapalbhati pranayama and only do this on an empty stomach. Don´t do this if you suffer from epileptic attacks or serious heart problems. Don´t do this before sleep.

Benefits

• Deep cleansing and energizing of mind and body

• Resets the emotional system

• Becoming aware of a calm center within

• Strengthens digestive and reproductive system

Summary
A practical explanation of Bhastrika Pranayama where you will follow Michaëls´instructions to generate strength, health and meditation.

Benefits

• Deep cleansing and energizing of mind and body

• Resets the emotional system

• Becoming aware of a calm center within

• Strengthens digestive and reproductive system

Summary
Another wonderful session to deepen you practice of Bhastrika Pranayama

Benefits

• Deep cleansing and energizing of mind and body

• Resets the emotional system

• Becoming aware of a calm center within

• Strengthens digestive and reproductive system

Summary
Breathe to bring awareness and energy into the body. In this breathing session we will use the breath as a tool to bring health and vitality into all levels of our being.

Benefits

• Breathing `cosmic energy`

• Cleanses mind, body and energy system

• Learn to bring stillness in the breath

• Learning to deepen and slow down the breath

Summary
Another wonderful breathing session of kaki Mudra Pranayama to bring awareness and energy into the body. In this breathing session we will use the breath as a tool to bring health and vitality into all levels of our being.

Benefits

• Breathing `cosmic energy`

• Cleanses mind, body and energy system

• Learn to bring stillness in the breath

• Learning to deepen and slow down the breath

Summary
Another wonderful breathing session of kaki Mudra Pranayama to bring awareness and energy into the body. In this breathing session we will use the breath as a tool to bring health and vitality into all levels of our being.

Benefits

• Breathing `cosmic energy`

• Cleanses mind, body and energy system

• Learn to bring stillness in the breath

• Learning to deepen and slow down the breath

Summary
Learning to breath like the ocean; the tide flowing in and out.  Learn to breath with your whole being; receiving and letting go.  Through controlling the breath we can also start to control the mind.

Benefits

• Breathing with mind and body

• Cleanses mind, body and energy system

• Preparing the mind for meditation

• Learning to deepen and slow down the breath

Summary
A breathing session in which we combine Energy breathing with Ocean Breathing to center more the awareness. Keep training your mind to become able to focus on one point and center your awareness. This brings great clarity and inner peace.

3 rounds of energy breath, each round followed with some very gentle Ocean Breaths.

Benefits

• Create pace within, clarity of mind and expand consciousness

• Become more able to design your own future

• Learn to use the power of the mind

• Trains the mind to become focused

Summary
A breathing session in which we combine Energy breathing with Ocean Breathing to center more the awareness. Keep training your mind to become able to focus on one point and center your awareness. This brings great clarity and inner peace.

3 rounds of energy breath, each round followed with some very gentle Ocean Breaths.

Benefits

• Create pace within, clarity of mind and expand consciousness

• Become more able to design your own future

• Learn to use the power of the mind

• Trains the mind to become focused

Balancing and cleansing the energy system with the practice of Anulom Vilom/ Nadi Shodhana Pranayama.

This session is a theoretical explanation and in the next video we will do a practical session.

Benefits of Anulom Vilom Pranayama

• Helps to cure mental problems like Depression, Anxiety, stress, Tension etc.

• Most beneficial for breathing related problems like (Bronchitis, Asthma) etc.

• Improve the working of lungs.

• Best breathing technique for boosting your memory (Makes your brain sharper).

• Improves your immune system, so it cures general issues like a cough & cold.

• Without any doubt, Anulom Vilom is the most suitable Pranayama for all.

• Alternate nostril breathing is an ideal breathing technique for maintaining your heart healthy.

This is a longer Pranayama session.  Follow the precautions at the beginning of the video!

In this session we will do:

Alternative version of Bhastrika (full yogic breathing)
Kapalbhati  Pranayama
Bahya Pranayama
Nadi Shodhana
Pranava Pranayama
Meditation 

The Sanskrit word mula refers to the root of a plant or tree. The word bandha means to check,  obstruct, restrain, lock. Bandha is described as the damming up of a river, by doing this we can expand, open and strengthen the flow of energies through the body.

Jalandhara is a Sanskrit word derived from the roots jal, meaning "throat," and dhara,  meaning "flow." It is performed by bringing the chin down towards the  chest; therefore, it is also called the "chin lock." Practicing this  bandha improves the function of the thyroid and parathyroid glands, as  well as supports the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. 

Uddiyana  is a Sanskrit word meaning "to rise up." In this second bandha, energy  moves upward more forcefully than it does in mula bandha. 

Maha Bandha means: Great Lock. This bandha combines all other bandhas and is a great way to expand awareness and energy upwards.

Using the 3 bandhas in a breathing session is a great way to cleanse and energize. This is a more advanced practice, read the precautions carefully.

Cosmic Breathing or traditionally called  Pranava Pranayama is a wonderful way to center the awareness and to become aware that you are part of a greater intelligence than yourself.

A deep relaxation/ guided meditation session with Brain Enhancing Audio to harmonize the brain and create a meditative brainwave state. Use headphones to get the full experience. You can either sit or lay down.

Enjoy the mind journey.

A breathing session with deep relaxation/ guided meditation with Brain Enhancing Audio to harmonize the brain and create a meditative brainwave state. Use headphones to get the full experience. You can either sit or lay down.

Enjoy the mind journey.

It’s scientifically proven that listening to certain audio can cause changes in the brain. By listening to certain frequencies you can alter your brainwaves and state of being. Michaël Bijker composes audio tracks to easily and quickly improve your brain and reach a desired state of being. These tracks can help to boost focus and concentration, promote relaxation, or reduce stress and anxiety.

To support your breathwork and pranayama practice, it is good to have a relaxed mind and rest properly. It’s scientifically proven that listening to certain audio can cause changes in the brain. By listening to certain frequencies you can alter your brainwaves and state of being. Michaël Bijker composes audio tracks to easily and quickly improve your brain and reach a desired state of being. These tracks can help to boost focus and concentration, promote relaxation, or reduce stress and anxiety.

To support your breathwork and pranayama practice, it is good to have a relaxed mind and rest properly. It’s scientifically proven that listening to certain audio can cause changes in the brain. By listening to certain frequencies you can alter your brainwaves and state of being. Michaël Bijker composes audio tracks to easily and quickly improve your brain and reach a desired state of being. These tracks can help to boost focus and concentration, promote relaxation, or reduce stress and anxiety.

To support your breathwork and pranayama practice, it is good to have a relaxed mind and rest properly. It’s scientifically proven that listening to certain audio can cause changes in the brain. By listening to certain frequencies you can alter your brainwaves and state of being. Michaël Bijker composes audio tracks to easily and quickly improve your brain and reach a desired state of being. These tracks can help to boost focus and concentration, promote relaxation, or reduce stress and anxiety.