Learn the complete and traditional system of Pranayama directly from the teachings of Guruji BNS Iyengar, the world’s senior living Ashtanga Yoga teacher and one of Krishnamacharya’s last living disciples still living and teaching yoga today in Mysore at age 98, and his longtime student Joey Paz.
GURUJI’S LECTURES ARE NOW SUBTITLED FOR EASE OF UNDERSTANDING
In this 25-hour certification training course, we will meet on Zoom once a week, every Tuesday for 90 minutes from June through September. We will view a subtitled Pranayama lesson with Guruji BNS giving a complete philosophical explanation of the Pranayama, and guiding us through the instructions on how to practice it. Afterwards, his longtime student Joey Paz will summarize and demonstrate the correct procedure, and we will all practice the pranayama together to ensure understanding is reached. If you cannot join the live Zoom sessions, the recordings will be emailed to you each week so that you can continue through the course at your own pace.
The structure of this course allows students to fully understand each pranayama lesson and practice it for a full week before moving to the next- gradually increasing capability, lung capacity, and peace of mind over the 16 weeks of our time together, as well as preparing the nervous system for the profound experience of Kundalini awakening with the final pranayama, Shakti Chalana.. Even if you cannot join the live Zoom sessions, you will receive a recording of the lesson each week, so that you can follow the course at your own pace.
This is the deepest dive into the philosophy and practice of Pranayama that you can find outside of traveling to Mysore India in person.
Please note that Guruji BNS has recently announced his retirement from teaching online, but has instructed his student Joey Paz to carry these lessons forward. Thus, Guruji BNS will not be joining live in the Zoom classes- but we will view the recordings of his previous pranayama course together as a group, and practice the pranayama together afterwards under Joey’s guidance. Joey has been working hard to subtitle each lesson from Guruji’s previous online lectures to make his teaching more easily understandable and accessible for all students. In addition to this, Joey will be available for guidance and one-on-one support throughout the entire course. Proceeds from the course will be delivered to Guruji BNS in Mysore as well as helping to supply continuing education scholarships for students facing economic challenges in India, SE Asia, Mexico, and other countries with developing economies.
In addition to the live Zoom links, you will receive the recording of the lesson each week, so that if you cannot attend the Zoom session live each week, you may still follow the course at your own pace. You will also receive a weekly PDF instruction guide with step by step instructions on how to conduct each Pranayama step by step. These PDF materials will be yours to keep for life, for continued self practice and study.
These 5 Pranayamas, consisting of 17 lessons, constitute a traditional lineage of Pranayama coming down to us through the teachings of Krishnamacharya himself, transmitted by one of his last living direct disciples. You will not find a deeper dive into the principles of pranayama anywhere else, other than traveling to India and studying directly under Sri BNS Iyengar. This is a unique opportunity to acquire a full and traditional system of pranayama from the comfort of home, anywhere in the world, exactly as it is taught by one of the world’s senior Yogis.
Upon completion of the course, you will receive an official certification stating that you have learned this traditional Prananayama system directly from the teachings of Guruji BNS Iyengar. Yoga teachers will have the option to log 20 hours of Continuing Education credits through Yoga Alliance.
What you will receive in this certification course:
-17 live Zoom classes with Guruji BNS & Joey Paz (30 hours total of lecture & instruction)
- Recordings of all 16 lessons
- In-depth PDF workbook containing the philosophical explanations and complete step-by-step
instructions for the full Pranayama education
- Lifetime individual consultation with Joey as needed, who has over 13 years of experience training directly
under Guruji BNS Iyengar
- A Certificate of Completion, stating that you have learned this entire traditional system of Pranayama. (Yoga teachers may claim 25 hours of continuing education credits with yoga alliance).
- A new group of friends and acquaintances from all around the world
- A deep and profound understanding of this powerful Yogic system that you will carry for the rest of
your life.
The course will proceed as follows:
All classes will take place at 8:30 USA Pacific time / 5:30pm Western Europe / 9pm India time on Tuesdays, from
April 22 - September 24
April 22 - Course Introduction / Ujjayi
April 29 - Vishama Vritti Pranayama, Lesson 1
May 6 - Vishama Vritti Pranayama, Lesson 2
May 13 - Vishama Vritti Pranayama, Lesson 3
May 20- Vishama Vritti Pranayama, Lesson 4
May 27 - Nadi Shodhana Pranayama, Lesson 1
June 3 - Nadi Shodhana Pranayama, Lesson 2
June 10 - Nadi Shodhana Pranayama, Lesson 3
June 17 - Nadi Shodhana Pranayama, Lesson 4
June 24 - Sheetali Pranayama
July 1 - Bhastrika Pranayama Lesson 1
July 8 - Bhastrika Pranayama Lesson2
July 15 - Bhastrika Pranayama Lesson 3
July 22 - Shakti Chalana Pranayama Lesson
July 29 - Shakti Chalana Pranayama Lesson 2
Aug. 5 - Shakti Chalana Pranayama lesson 3
Aug. 12 Shakti Chalana Pranayama, Lesson 4, course conclusion
This lineage of Pranayama constitutes the traditional Pranayama system of Sri BNS Iyengar, who is one of the last surviving students of Sri T. Krishnamacharya, AKA “the father of modern yoga” who is still living and teaching Yoga today. As such, BNS and his teachings represent an important thread in an ancient stream of Yoga Parampara, or the transmission of traditional Yogic practices from teacher to student since time immemorial.
About your host:
Joey Paz (E-RYT 500, YACEP) has traveled to Mysore, India, almost annually since 2013, studying assiduously with his teacher, Guruji BNS Iyengar, to acquire this Pranayama system in its entirety. Joey is fully authorized by BNS himself to teach this traditional method and philosophy of Prayanama. He is very grateful to be curating this course, passing on this ancient Pranayama system exactly as it is taught by Guruji BNS.
His full bio can be read at www.joeypazyoga.com/bio
Student testimonials from Joey’s previous Pranayama practice groups:
”Learn from Joey in the BNS Iyengar lineage and invigorate, reignite, or begin your practice. I’ve had asthma since I was 2, and the last 3 weeks of learning these subtle and advanced breathing techniques has already made a noticeable difference in my lung capacity and capability. I know that what I’m learning in this course will be with me for the rest of my life.”
-Sarah, Brooklyn, NY
“Joey Paz has been offering initial training in the technique and practice of breath control (pranayama) as taught by Sri BNS Iyengar of Mysore, India. The lineage of these teachings spans thousands of years and is now accessible from your home with the guidance of an experienced yogi.
I highly recommend his class if you’re looking to deepen your meditation practice, or simply balance your nervous system’s response to stress. These practices are accessible to anyone. What I love about Joey’s instruction is how he clearly and simply he teaches these techniques. He infuses each of his teachings with spiritual allegory and offers precise diagrams for reference. Having a group to practice with weekly also keeps me consistent in my practice, so that I can advance with my friends on the path.”
-Amina, Chicago, IL
Course Fees:
$88 if registered by April 10, 225/ $108 after April 1
$54 - Citizens of India / Scholarship rate
We have a limited number of scholarships available. Please contact Joey on WhatsApp at +1 4058239919 to request a scholarship discount price.
