Breathwork & Pranayama Certification

This course has no prerequisites and beginners are welcome to enroll and get started. We’ve seen students from all levels of experience gain valuable insight. The program is constructed to be accessible and easy to follow!

This is a 50hr certification program which is entirely self-paced. You have lifetime access to the course and its resources so there’s no deadline on when you need to have the program completed. If you’re looking to fit a program into a busy schedule – this is the course for you!

You gain lifetime access to this breathwork certification program and there is no deadline on when it needs to be completed.

There are no pre-requisites to join this program.

This breathwork certification is rooted in pranayama practice and will delve into several different formats including in-depth exploration of Sama Vritti/Box Breathing, Breath Awareness, Viloma, Dirgha/Three Part Breath, Nadia Shodhana/Alternate Nostril Breathing and Ujjayi Breath.

Lifetime access means lifetime access. There are no additional costs, or ongoing fees related to this course or to maintain the validity of this certification. Any applicable taxes are calculated on the check-out screen after you’ve entered your location and they can be calculated accurately.

Yes! If you’d like to unenroll for any reason, just let us know within you first 30 days and we’ll refund you in full.

This breathwork certification is lead by Joe Miller. Joe has over 20 years of experience teaching all over the world. He’s been universally adored by YogaRenew students for years, and he maintains a wealth of educational qualifications from both traditional and academic settings – including a Master’s degree in Applied Physiology from Columbia University. (That’s Ivy League folks!)

Some common misconceptions about breathwork are:

• That you need to be feeling stressed or overwhelmed to utilize a breathwork exercise or pranayama technique — You can incorporate breathing exercises as long as an hour and as short as 5 minutes into your everyday life.
• That pranayama has to be practiced in conjunction with the physical yoga asana practice — You can practice pranayama on its own, although learning the physical side of yoga often helps prepare the body to sit and breathe/meditate.
• That deep breathing is the “healthiest” way to breathe — There are actually breathing exercises, such as kapalabhati where the goal is to breathe short, quick breaths in order to energize the body and clear the mind.
• That learning breathwork techniques is an instant fix to calm oneself — Breathwork and Pranayama are just like any other practice; They are simply that, a practice. While we like to think being able to call on our breath to help us calm down is a quick & easy fix, it actually takes a while to build a strong breathing practice in order for nervous system regulation. The more you practice it, the more effective it can be throughout everyday life.

Only that of which you feel are supportive of your breathwork and pranayama journey! We have many students who love to keep learning and decide to enroll in another course to support the current certification they’ve just obtained. While it’s not necessary to acquire additional resources and/or certifications, it is entirely up to you! We strive to incorporate the most comprehensive and diverse study materials to allow students to fully immerse themselves in the subject matter, but always support additional learning. Just remember, you’ll have lifetime access to all course material, so even after your graduate, you’ll have a library of resources to turn to.

Stick with your practice. A few helpful tips to practice pranayama regularly:

1. Set an reminder to carve out time for a breathwork practice once or twice a week.
2. Find communities to practice with like-minded individuals such as a nearby yoga studio.
3. Practice on the YogaRenew app, our YouTube channel or other similar platforms — guided practices are easiest in the beginning!
4. Revisit the content and practices within this course at any time!

We’re biased… Joe.