
Breath is Life
The N° 1 Pranayama & Breathwork Course
Optimize your health and awaken your full potential
Breathwork and Pranayama are the most powerful tools to improve mental and physical health. Scientific studies have proven mental benefits like stress reduction, insomnia prevention, and emotion control as well as physical benefits like pain relief and boosting the immune system.
Over the years the Breath Is Life course has become the “golden standard” for breathwork and pranayama teachers and practitioners. You will develop a profound understanding of these ancient breathing methods and gain insight into your mind and emotions. Learn all 15 powerful Pranayama techniques, improve mental strength, and master the art of meditation.
“Your breath is the key to mental and physical well-being. He who masters his breath, masters his mind.”
Breathwork & Pranayama To Transform Your Mind, Body & Life
Ready to deepen your pranayama and breathwork knowledge? This holistic Breathwork & Pranayama Course enhances your skills, health, and life.
Experience powerful breathing techniques, physical exercises, and focused mind-training sessions. Each lesson energizes your body, sharpens your mind, and supports your breathwork journey.
Over 75.000 people have joined this course.
This is what they have to say:
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What Will You Learn in This Breathwork & Pranayama Course?
In these lessons, lectures and sessions, you'll master Pranayama, Breathwork techniques, Kumbhakas (breathholds), Bandhas (energy locks), and meditation practices. Achieve inner peace, self-realization, and holistic well-being.
15 Pranayama Breathing Practices
Awaken your full potential and optimize your health and wellbeing
Learn over 15 different breathing practices. Pranayama is not just about the strong, activating techniques; slower and cleansing breathing practices are equally essential. These gentler methods help to unblock and purify, allowing for greater control over the mind and nervous system. Mastering both types is crucial for deepening your practice and achieving true balance.
60 Pranayama, Breathwork, and mind training videos and tutorials
You will learn the following techniques:
𑁍 Yogic breathing (Full body breathing/ Wim Hof Breathing)
𑁍 ChidShakti Pranayama (Energy & Consciousness Awakening breathing)
𑁍 Anulom Vilom Pranayama (Alternate nostril breathing)
𑁍 Shodhana Pranayama (Energy channel purification breath)
𑁍 Kapalbhati Pranayama (Skull cleansing breath)
𑁍 Bhastrika Pranayama (Breath of fire)
𑁍 Ujjayi Pranayama (Victorious breath)
𑁍 Kaki Mudra Pranayama (Crow´s Beak Breath)
𑁍 Pranava Pranayama (Universal energy breathing)
𑁍 Bahya Pranayama (Expelling breath)
𑁍 Bhramari Pranayama (Bees breath)
𑁍 Udgeeth Pranayama (Chanting of Ohm)
𑁍 3 Bhandas (Energy locks)
𑁍 5 Tibetan Rites (The Fountain of Youth)
𑁍 5 Minute warm-up
𑁍 14 Minute full-body training
𑁍 Yoga Asana sessions
𑁍 Meditation Techniques
Master various Kumbhakas, or breath retention techniques. These practices are not just about holding the breath; they are powerful tools for enhancing energy flow and mental clarity. By practicing Kumbhakas, you'll learn to control your mind and nervous system more effectively. This deeper control is key to advancing your breathwork practice and achieving inner stillness.
The Art of Breath Retention:
Mastering Breath Holds | Kumbhakas
Explore the transformative power of Bandhas, or energy locks. These practices go beyond simple muscle contractions; they are essential for channeling and controlling your internal energy. By mastering Bandhas, you'll enhance your ability to focus and stabilize your mind and nervous system. This mastery is vital for deepening your breathwork practice and achieving profound inner balance.
Energy Locks (Bandhas):
Boosting Your Pranayama Practice
The Art of Mastering the Mind Through
Meditation
Deepening meditation techniques to cultivate inner peace and mindfulness. Through Pranayama and breathwork, you'll master your mind and clear your emotional system, enabling deep states of meditation and self-realization. These practices are powerful tools for achieving profound inner clarity. Mastering them will enhance your well-being and unlock true self-awareness.
Exclusive Course Previews: A Glimpse into the Breathwork Journey
What’s Included in This Online Pranayama Course?
VIDEO TUTORIALS:
Access over 60 guided breathwork and mind training sessions, totaling more than 15 hours of high-definition video content. These tutorials are available anytime, anywhere, providing step-by-step guidance to help you build a strong foundation and advance at your own pace.
WARMUP & EXERCISE VIDEOS:
Prepare your body with our tailored physical exercise videos. These sessions help you open up, strengthen, and get ready for the breathing exercises, enhancing your overall experience and benefits.
CERTIFICATION UPON COMPLETION:
When you complete this online Pranayama course, you will receive a certificate of completion. This certification is registered and recognized by Yoga Alliance and usable for..
Extra Brain Enhancing Audio© Sessions
Tune your brainwaves with music sessions
Explore brain-enhancing audio sessions that adjust your brainwaves for deep relaxation, restful sleep, or revitalization. These soundscapes are engineered to effortlessly guide you to your desired mental state. Harness the power of sound for improved vitality and tranquility.
This is an official Yoga Alliance® Registered Pranayama and Breathwork course which gives the student 16-hours Yoga Alliance® CEU points.

Meet Your Breathwork Instructor: Michaël Bijker
Join over 120,000 students from 191 countries who have experienced Michaël Bijker's life-changing breathwork and pranayama classes.
As one of the world’s leading instructors, Michaël shares his passion and expertise with humility, offering profound techniques to enhance your mental and physical well-being.
With carefully crafted courses and retreats, Michaël gently guides you to unlock your inner potential. His teachings promise a deeply enriching experience, leading to personal growth and transformation.
“Our mission is to offer everyone access to powerful, natural techniques that cultivate health, inner peace, and purpose—regardless of financial means. These pranayama and breathwork practices help you discover your true inner strength—the ability to observe, heal, manifest, and live a life full of joy and abundance. I believe a better world is possible when we all have access to self-care techniques and use our unique strengths to uplift others.”
Michaël Bijker
Founder of the Life Awareness Project

Start Your Breathwork Journey Today!
The breath is the vital energy in the body that’s responsible for life. Proper breathing is the foundation of healthy living.
𑁍 Attain a greater sense of control over your body & mind
𑁍 Experience higher states of awareness
𑁍 Learn proper breathing to help reduce stress levels & increase energy levels
𑁍 Master 15 types of essential Pranayama and Breathwork practices
𑁍 +60 high-quality video lectures and sessions recorded at stunning locations
🌟 Bonus: Advanced session - Opening the 3rd eye center
🌟 Bonus: Cooling Breath - Purify mind & body
🌟 Bonus: 8+ Guided Meditations & Brain Enhancing Audio files
🌟 Bonus: Physical Stretches, Warmups, Yoga Asana & Healing sessions
* This is a Yoga Alliance Registered course which gives the student 16 CEU points.
* Already practicing Breathwork and aspiring to become a Certified Breathwork Instructor?
The 'Life Awareness Breathwork Instructor' may be of interest to you.
Science-Backed Benefits of Breathwork & Pranayama training
Explore the scientifically backed benefits of Pranayama and breathwork training. This ancient practice is linked to numerous health advantages, enhancing both physical and mental well-being.
Stress Less: Pranayama lowers cortisol (the stress hormone), helping you feel calm and relaxed.
Stronger Immunity: By reducing stress, it supports your body’s natural defenses.
Breathe Easier: Boosts lung health and helps with asthma, COPD, and more.
Heart-Healthy: Helps lower blood pressure and balance heart rate.
Sleep Deeper: Practices like Bhramari promote deep rest and reduce insomnia.
Sharper Mind: Improves focus, memory, and mental clarity.
Better Mood: Regulates your nervous system to ease anxiety and lift your mood.
More Energy: Certain techniques leave you feeling recharged and alert.
Happy Gut: Reduces stress to support better digestion and relieve issues like IBS.
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Who Should Take This Pranayama Course?
For complete beginners and advanced breathwork and pranayama practitioners.
A perfect course for Yoga practitioners & teachers, Meditation practitioners & teachers to deepen their practice.
Essential for athletes, healers, life coaches.
Treating insomnia, depression, overthinking, low energy, addiction, restlessness, and for those that want to train the mind and awareness
Everyone who wants to get stronger, healthier, and happier
Course Chapters:
A Deep Dive into Breathwork & Pranayama Classes
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𑁍 Introduction: Connecting with the breath
𑁍 Theory: How to do the pranayama sessions
𑁍 Connecting with the breath session 1
𑁍 Theory: The importance of nasal breathing
𑁍 Connecting with the breath - pranayama session 2
𑁍 Theory: Tips for sitting in the breathwork and meditation sessions
𑁍 Full body breathing session 1 - “Deepening the breath”
𑁍 Theory: Meditation explained part 1 - “Calming the mind”
𑁍 Full body breathing session 2 - “Creating space” -
𑁍 Theory: Yoga Pranayama explained
𑁍 Ujjayi Pranayama session 1 - “Victorious breath”
𑁍 Ujjayi Pranayama session 2 - “Ocean breathing”
𑁍 Theory: Holding of the breath - Kumbhakas
𑁍 Ujjayi Pranayama session 3 - “The space in between”
𑁍 Ujjayi Pranayama session 4 - “Breathing meditation”
𑁍 Theory: Meditation explained 2 - “Layers of the self”
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𑁍 Energy & Consciousness Awakening Breath 1 - “Initiation session”
𑁍 Energy breathing session 2 - “Life awareness & consciousness”
𑁍 Theory: Strong VS gentle pranayama practices
𑁍 Energy breathing session 3 - “Deepening the awareness”
𑁍 Energy breathing session 3 - “Opening mind and heart”
𑁍 Energy breathing session 4 - “Creating inner Space”
𑁍 Energy breathing session 5 - “Centring the Awareness”
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𑁍 Theory: Tapping into the power of the breath
𑁍 Strong Yogic breathing Session 1 - “Opening all the energy systems”
𑁍 Strong Yogic Breathing session 2 - “A body of energy”
𑁍 Theory: Meditation explained 3 - “Your true Nature”
𑁍 Strong yogic breathing session 3 - “Feeling your energy body”
𑁍 Strong yogic breathing session 4 - “The infinite space within”
𑁍 Theory: How to end the pranayam sessions
𑁍 Need support?
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𑁍 Bandhas (Body locks) explained : Moolha Bandha
𑁍 Bandhas explained: Jalandhara Bandha
𑁍 Bandhas explained: Uddiyana Bandha
𑁍 Bandhas explained: Maha Bandha
𑁍 Bahya Pranayama
𑁍 Advanced complete p anayama session: Opening the 3rd eye center
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𑁍 Shining Skull Breath - Kapalbhati Pranayama
𑁍 Kapalbhati Pranayama step by step explanation
𑁍 Kapalbhati Pranayama session
𑁍 Breath of Fire - Bhastrika Pranayama explained
𑁍 Bhastrika Pranayama session 1
𑁍 Bhastrika Pranayama session 2
𑁍 Kaki mudra Pranayama explained & session 1
𑁍 Kaki mudra Pranayama session 2
𑁍 Kaki mudra Pranayama session 3
𑁍 Extra: Cooling breath (Sitali & Sitkari Pranayama)
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𑁍 Theory: Tuning of the breath
𑁍 Nadi Shodhana/ Energy channel cleansing breath - Theoretical explanation
𑁍 Anulom Vilom/ Nadi Shodhana Pranayama session 1
𑁍 Anulom Vilom/ Nadi Shodhana Pranayama session 2
𑁍 Refining the breath - A talk about sharpening the mind through breathing
𑁍 Bhastrika & Nadi Shodhana session
𑁍 Kapalbhati + Nadi Shodhana session
𑁍 Full Pranayama Session - Advanced!
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𑁍 Theory: Taking the awareness deeper
𑁍 Cosmic Breathing - Pranava Pranayama
𑁍 Cosmic Breathing Session
𑁍 Bhramari Pranayama explained
𑁍 Udgeeth Pranayama - AUM chanting
𑁍 Theory: A talk about the mind and how to train it
𑁍 Guided meditation
𑁍 Theory: Buddhist Meditation Practice - Vipassana
𑁍 Vipassana guided meditation session
𑁍 Theory: How to develop Self Practice
𑁍 Sharing the knowledge of breathwork to inspire, heal and manifest
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𑁍 'Universal Being' - Guided meditation session
𑁍 ´Breathing consciousness´ - Guided meditation session
𑁍 ´Opening up´- Guided meditation session
𑁍 ´Healing Mind & Body´- Guided meditation session
𑁍 Brain Enhancing Audio files
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𑁍 5 minute warmup
𑁍 5 tibetan rites
𑁍 14 minute opening and strengthening
𑁍 Strong 25 minute yoga Asana session
𑁍 The third eye centre & pineal gland
𑁍 Complete Yoga Healing session ( 'Life Design Course' - Manifesting Power of Mind & Heart )
𑁍 Complete Movement -Breathwork - Meditation session : Opening mind & heart
𑁍 Surya Namaskar/ Sun Salutation
8 Limbs of Yoga explained
Making Breathwork & Pranayama
Knowledge Accessible to Everyone
This course contains one of the most popular and extensive Breathwork / Pranayama classes online. Courses like these are sold for +200 USD, however, we believe knowledge is for sharing and not a business, therefore you can choose how much you can pay for the course.
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