25h Advanced Pranayama & Functional Breathwork

This module is also part of the 150h Advanced Yoga Teacher Training. Learn more about the full program here.

"Your breath is the intimate language of your body - the way you breathe is how you talk to your body, and it directly impacts how your body responds." – Marlene

In this self-paced 25h online module, you’ll dive deeply into the power of breath, exploring it from both a Western scientific perspective and an Eastern Yogic view. We’ll clarify common misconceptions about breathing, especially for yoga teachers, and learn how different techniques affect the body physiologically and energetically.

You’ll also explore subtle energies as described in Yoga scriptures (Prana, Kundalini, Nadis & Vayus) and how to work with them in a therapeutic and holistic way. By understanding the Subtle Body, you’ll build a stable foundation for teaching Pranayama and Breathwork safely and confidently.

Merging theory with practice, and science with ancient wisdom, this module will guide you to not only understand the respiratory system cognitively, but to truly feel the effects of Pranayama - and teach from embodied knowledge to support your students’ wellbeing.

What you will learn

• Breath Tools for Nervous System Regulation: Complete understanding of the respiratory system, its interaction with the nervous system, and its role in long-term health.

• Physiology & Neuroscience of Breath: How brain-body coupling and neuromodulation affect mental and emotional wellbeing.

• Functional Breath for Yoga Teachers: Debunk myths and guide functional breathing confidently in your classes.

• Vedic Understanding of the Yogic Body: Profound insight into Prana, Kundalini, Nadis & Vayus and how breath influences them.

• Pranayama Techniques & Cueing: Learn main techniques and practice cueing clearly, safely, and effectively.

• Creating Intentional Breathwork Sessions: How to structure classes that support long-term health and wellbeing

• Ethics & Safe Practice: Holding space, emotional safety, shadow work, and guidelines for inclusive teaching.

What's included

• Pre-recorded lectures and breathwork classes

• Handbook covering all training content

• Practice teaching with individual feedback

• Live Q&A call with Marlene | Oct 15, 18.30-20.00

For Whom

Perfect for yoga teachers, coaches, and therapists looking to integrate breathwork into their teaching, or anyone seeking deeper inner exploration.

Yoga Alliance® certified | English-language training

About Marlene

Marlene is a 1000+ hr certified Yoga Teacher (YACEP, E-RYT) and founder of Yoga on the Move. She has spent over a decade studying the Yogic body with leading teachers worldwide, including travels to India. Marlene combines science and ancient wisdom in her teaching, inspiring students to release tension, connect to consciousness, and explore deeper layers of self through Vinyasa, Yin, meditation, sequencing, and breathwork.