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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9 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.

    1. Reduce Stress with Pranayama and Breathwork Techniques:

      Pranayama has been shown to decrease stress levels by reducing cortisol, the body's stress hormone. This effect promotes a state of calm and relaxation.

    2. Boost Your Immune System with Breathwork Classes:

      Pranayama enhances the immune system by reducing stress levels and promoting optimal function of bodily systems, thereby fortifying the body's natural defense mechanisms.

    3. Improve Respiratory Function: Pranayama for Lung Health:

      Regular pranayama practice can enhance lung function by increasing lung capacity and efficiency. It helps in conditions like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

    4. Enhance Cardiovascular Health Through Pranayama Breathing: Pranayama can lower blood pressure and improve heart rate variability, thereby reducing the risk of heart disease by improving autonomic function.

    5. Sleep Better with Pranayama Practices Like Bhramari:

      Practices like Bhramari (Bee Breath) have been linked to improved sleep by inducing a state of relaxation and reducing insomnia.

    6. Brain Empowerment & Focus: The Cognitive Benefits of Pranayama: The Cognitive Benefits of PranayamaStudies suggest that pranayama can improve cognitive functions such as attention, memory, and processing speed, possibly by increasing blood flow to the brain.

    7. Pranayama for Mood Improvement and Anxiety Reduction: By regulating the nervous system, pranayama can elevate mood and decrease levels of anxiety, creating a sense of well-being.

    8. Boost Energy Levels with Powerful Pranayama Breathing Techniques:

      Certain pranayama techniques can invigorate the body and mind, leading to increased energy levels and alertness throughout the day.

    9. Improve Digestive Health with Pranayama Classes and Stress Relief:

      By reducing stress and promoting relaxation, pranayama can also positively impact digestive health, potentially easing conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

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.

The course consists of over 60 videos with Pranayama, Breathwork, and mind training videos.

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

  • Enjoy content on Web and IOS/ Android app

  • 60 HD video lectures, tutorials and sessions, shot in beautiful locations.

  • The most extensive breathwork, pranayama & meditation course online

  • Get a better understanding of the workings of mind and emotions

  • Master 15 types of pranayama and breathwork practices

  • In-depth explanations about pranayama practice

  • Stretching & strengthening sessions

  • Pranayama and breathwork theory

  • Bonus: Brain Enhancing Audio© sessions and guided meditations

Course Chapters:

A Deep Dive into Breathwork & Pranayama Classes

  • 𑁍 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”

  • 𑁍 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”

  • 𑁍 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?

  • 𑁍 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

  • 𑁍 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)

  • 𑁍 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!

  • 𑁍 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

  • 𑁍 '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

  • 𑁍 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

Who Should Take This Breathwork & 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 that wants to get stronger, healthier and happier

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.

What People Love About This Course

  • "I have always been interested in breathing and breathing techniques and what they can bring into one's life. This course brought exactly what I wanted and needed (I realized). It is presented honestly and one can very much connect with Michaël. Well done on an awesome collection of very helpful material."

    David Conradie
    ★★★★★

  • "I am loving this pranayama course! I love the explanations and the structure and length of the videos. Great techniques so far. I love the way Michael speaks, it's like I am meeting a good and understanding friend first thing every morning for a breathing session. :) Wonderful way to set the day. Highly recommended. Thank you!"

    Verena Backes
    ★★★★★

  • "Great pranayama & breathwork teacher and brilliant topic for a course - useful, educational, practical, inspirational and potentially life-changing. Thank you for making this available!"

    Iva Peeva
    ★★★★★

  • "This course will guide you, inspire you and take your life to the next level of Love, Joy, and Inner Peace. The most powerful course I've done so far. Thank you Michaël."

    Silvie Rockova
    ★★★★★

  • "Michael is an exceptional teacher with an amazing knowledge of yoga and breath techniques. I actually had COVID during this course, and the breathing techniques raised my blood oxygen levels back from below normal, into normal ranges every day, so I know that these techniques work!"

    Daniel Pratt
    ★★★★★

  • "Michael takes you on a tour that is just wonderful. His way of teaching is very clear and easy to understand. It is a great introduction to breathwork. I look forward to the other courses he teaches."

    Jorrit Gerritsma
    ★★★★★

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