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Pranayama / Breathwork
Teacher Training Certificate

50-Hour Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Program
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Online Pranayama and Breathwork Teacher Training course platform

Discover Calm, Focus, and Vitality in Every Breath

Pranayama / Breathwork
Teacher Training Certificate

Study Pranayama Anytime, Anywhere

Join this Yoga Alliance Continuing Education–approved breathwork course and study from anywhere in the world. Designed for both practitioners and yoga teachers, this course combines guided breathwork practices with ancient yogic wisdom and modern science to deepen your understanding of the breath and its powerful impact on the body, mind, and spirit.

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Whether you're a busy professional, a parent seeking balance, or a yogi looking to enhance your practice, you'll gain practical tools to reduce stress, boost energy, and improve mental clarity.

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You’re fully supported throughout your journey. You're welcome to ask questions or submit videos for feedback at any time throughout your learning journey. Whether you're seeking clarification, looking for guidance on your teaching technique, or wanting personalized support, I’m here to help and encourage your growth every step of the way.

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Who is This Course For?

  • Yoga/Meditation teachers and sports coaches looking to enhance their teaching with effective breathwork techniques.

  • Yoga Practitioners seeking to deepen their understanding of pranayama and bring breath awareness into their practice.

  • Busy Professionals, Parents or anyone juggling demanding schedules and looking for practical tools to manage stress, improve focus, and foster emotional balance.

  • Athletes and Performers looking to enhance physical performance, improve mental focus, and promote quicker recovery through the power of breath.

  • Wellness Seekers who want to improve their physical and mental well-being by integrating pranayama into their daily routine.

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  • Video Tutorials Engage with step-by-step video demonstrations of key pranayama techniques.

  • Incorporating Pranayama into Yoga Classes and Daily Life Learn how to seamlessly integrate pranayama into your yoga classes or personal routine. Whether you're teaching others or practicing at home, this course offers the flexibility to suit your lifestyle.

  • For yoga/meditation teachers You will learn how to guide students through various pranayama techniques, when to apply them, and how to seamlessly integrate them into your classes for maximum benefit.

  • The Science of Breath Discover how breath directly impacts your nervous system, supports mental clarity, and improves overall health. Learn specific pranayama techniques that activate the parasympathetic nervous system, reducing stress and enhancing relaxation—ideal for busy professionals or parents seeking balance amid hectic schedules.

  • The Energetic Body Understand the subtler aspects of yogic philosophy by exploring the energetic body. Learn how prana (life force energy) flows through nadis (energy channels) and chakras (energy centers), and how pranayama can clear blockages, balance energy, and enhance both physical and emotional well-being.

  • Uncover the Ancient Roots of Pranayama in traditional yogic practices. Explore its journey from the Vedas and the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali to modern Hatha Yoga, and understand how pranayama has been utilized for centuries to promote physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.

  • Yoga Alliance Accredited This course is accredited by Yoga Alliance and offers 50 Continuing Education (CE) points. It's perfect for yoga and meditation teachers looking to expand their expertise, as well as practitioners seeking to deepen their personal practice.

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Course Features

Downloadable Pranayama Manuals Included

Gain access to downloadable pranayama manuals that clearly outline key breathing techniques, their benefits, and contraindications.

 

These valuable resources are designed to support your ongoing learning and serve as easy quick-reference guides for both personal practice and breathwork instruction.

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  • Ongoing enrolments

  • Start and finish anytime

  • Completely online

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Upon completing the course, you’ll receive a certificate from Inspire Movement Coaching, officially recognizing your training in breathwork and pranayama.
 

This certificate features the Yoga Alliance logo and outlines the key topics covered, perfect for adding to your teaching credentials, professional profile, or studio display.

Certificate

 

  • Stress Relief

    Pranayama helps activate the body’s relaxation response, reducing stress and promoting mental calm.

  • Improved Focus and Clarity

    Controlled breathing increases oxygen flow to the brain, improving focus and supporting clearer thinking, making it a perfect tool for professionals or parents needing mental clarity.

  • Emotional Balance

    Pranayama balances the nervous system, helping regulate emotions and reducing anxiety, creating more ease and emotional resilience.

Benefits of This Course

Testimonials

Candice Rizk

Thank you for this breathwork training course! The instructor always provides us high quality materials, relevant teaching, and she is very responsive to student questions. Well done!

Chelsea McNamara

Highly enjoyable and informative! I’ve taken other breathwork courses previously and found this one to be especially clear. Amanda is a wonderful teacher and I will definitely be taking more of her courses!

Lukas Purm

Amanda's pace, approach and mindful application streamline the lessons. Teaching points, demonstrations, and material are carefully laid out with a feel good, easy to follow approach reflected by the subject matter.

Her soothing voice only enhances the relaxing affect of the breathwork. The variety of breath types and differences is wonderfully explained and differentiated. Support material and resources are valuable and plentiful. Truly this is a fine example of alignment of instructor, delivery, and subject. Clarified, complimentary, and comprehensive. Bravo. Bravo. Bravo. A joy to experience. Thank you, Amanda

Tina Beittel

An excellent course. Amanda covered a lot of information and material, with instruction that was direct and succinct. The provided resources were wonderful to study - and a much appreciated reference for the future. Entirely well-structured. Highly recommend!

Kathleen A Leary

The pace of this class was perfect. Her calm voice and teaching style made learning enjoyable and easy. This is my second certification with her!

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Meet Your Instructor

Hi, I'm Amanda Lawford, M.A., ERYT-500,

CMT, CYYT, CRYT, CCYT


I'm a Yoga Teacher and Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP), and I've had the privilege of sharing yoga, meditation, and breathwork with students around the world for over 20 years.

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I've completed over 2,000 hours of advanced yoga teacher training and continue to deepen my learning so I can better support others on their journey, whether you're a new student or an experienced teacher.

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My background includes:

  • Chair Yoga

  • Yin Yoga

  • Restorative Yoga

  • Children’s Yoga

  • Pilates

  • Meditation & Mindfulness

  • Breathwork & Pranayama​

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Through my continuing education courses, I aim to provide down-to-earth, practical tools that help you grow your confidence, your teaching skills, and your personal practice.

Pranayama / Breathwork
Teacher Training Certificate

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