Pranayama Teacher Training

Breath is the bridge between body and spirit—and in this five-day intensive, you'll learn to walk across it with precision and grace. Pranayama Teacher Training at Satchidananda Ashram – Yogaville offers experienced yoga teachers a rare opportunity to master the subtle science of breath regulation, transforming not only your own practice but your ability to guide students into the deeper dimensions of yoga. Led by respected teachers Swami Karunananda and Krishna Howeth, this training weaves together ancient wisdom and contemporary teaching methodology in an immersive ashram setting designed to deepen your understanding of prana—the vital life force that animates all beings.

Whether you're seeking to expand your teaching credentials or awaken the transformative power of pranayama within yourself, this program honors both the physiological and spiritual pathways that breath opens. You'll explore how specific breathing techniques energize, calm, and harmonize the body's energetic systems; examine the mechanics of the subtle body and the kundalini awakening; and develop the confidence to safely guide others through these profound practices. All of this unfolds within the ashram's contemplative rhythm—sunrise meditations, asana practice, and periods of silence—creating an environment where learning extends beyond technique into direct experience.

This is training for teachers ready to go deeper.

What to Expect

This immersive five-day program balances rigorous theoretical study with hands-on teaching methodology. You'll investigate the mechanics of breath regulation across the body's energetic systems, learn classical pranayama sequences, and practice methods for energizing, calming, and balancing through structured breath work. The curriculum integrates study of prana and the subtle body with practical skills for offering these teachings to students—including how to adapt practices for different needs and capacities.

The ashram's daily schedule anchors your learning: morning meditation, asana classes, pranayama intensives, study sessions, and periods of silence create an intentional container for transformation. Swami Karunananda and Krishna Howeth bring both scholarly depth and lived spiritual experience to their teaching, modeling how to hold technical precision alongside spiritual reverence.

By the end of the training, you'll leave with a comprehensive understanding of pranayama's therapeutic and spiritual dimensions, a grounded teaching toolkit, and renewed connection to your own practice.

Venue & Logistics

This training takes place at Satchidananda Ashram – Yogaville in Buckingham, Virginia, beginning Monday, November 9, 2026. The ashram provides a serene, supportive environment for deep learning. Wear comfortable clothing suitable for yoga practice; the ashram offers on-site accommodation and vegetarian meals. Contact the venue directly for accessibility information and specific logistics.