Pranayama and Breathwork Teacher TrainingThe Power of
the Breath
A training devoted to prāṇāyāma: the breathing techniques of yoga, from philosophy to practice, with safety.
In 10 hours, you learn the anatomy of breathing, ten techniques, from the essential to the advanced, and how to integrate and teach them.
Who this training is for
Yoga Teachers and Instructors
Who want to teach prāṇāyāma with technique, safety and the right progression.
Therapists and Wellbeing Professionals
Who want to know breathing techniques in depth, with their precautions and contraindications.
Experienced Practitioners
Who want to deepen their relationship with the breath and take their practice further.
Objectives
Understand what prāṇa is and the relationship between breath and energy
Know the anatomy of breathing: diaphragm, lungs and nervous system
Practise the essential prāṇāyāmas: Nāḍī Śodhana, Sama Vṛtti, Chandra Bhedana, Bhrāmarī and Ānāpānasati
Know the advanced prāṇāyāmas, with their precautions and contraindications
Bring prāṇāyāma into your personal practice and teaching
How it works
Training Methodology
Video and Practices
A video in each unit and eight guided practices, of three to five minutes, to try the techniques. Study whenever and wherever you like, with 4 months of access.
Manual and Workbook
The interactive manual, always open, and the PDF workbook, to print and annotate.
Teacher Support
Your questions go by email, straight to Carla, throughout the course.
Assessment and Diploma
A final exam, with 80% to pass, and the diploma issued straight after, in the course itself. Recognised by Yoga Alliance (YACEP).
recognition
certification
With 10 hours of training, this course is internationally recognised and counts towards your Yoga Alliance continuing education.
2x
Certifications included
Yoga Alliance (YACEP) and BeYoga, recognised in teaching, professional practice and personal development.
4
Months of access
To study at your own pace and wherever you are
10h
YACEP continuing education
Counts towards maintaining your international Yoga Alliance certification.
8
Guided practices
Eight practices of three to five minutes, to try the techniques from the first day.
programme
course structure
An introduction, nine units and a closing section, over 10 hours, with 4 months of access to study at your own pace. The guided practices and the interactive manual are always open.
Course Introduction
Opening session and frequently asked questions
What prāṇāyāma is
Prāṇa: vital energy and its role in the body
Introductory prāṇāyāma practices
7 topics
Philosophy, Benefits and Anatomy
History and philosophy of breathing in yoga
Benefits, precautions and contraindications
Anatomy of breathing: diaphragm, lungs and nervous system
Breath awareness exercises
4 units
Essential Prāṇāyāmas
Nāḍī Śodhana
Sama Vṛtti
Chandra Bhedana
Bhrāmarī
Ānāpānasati
5 techniques
Advanced Prāṇāyāmas
Kapālabhāti
Bhastrikā
Sūrya Bhedana
Viloma
Kevala Kumbhaka
5 techniques
Integration and Teaching
Bringing the techniques into daily life, safely
Combining prāṇāyāma with meditation
How to structure a prāṇāyāma class
2 units
Closing · Assessment and Diploma
Final exam on the nine units
Multiple choice and true or false, with 80% to pass, with no time limit
Diploma issued in the course itself, straight after the exam
diploma
Want to see the full programme?
Download the brochure, with the detailed programme, the certification and the fee.
What is included
COURSE FEE
VAT exempt · 4 months of access · English edition from January 2027
✓ Full course access for 4 months
✓ A video in each unit and eight guided practices
✓ Interactive manual and PDF workbook to print
✓ Final exam, with no time limit
✓ 10-hour diploma: Yoga Alliance (YACEP) and BeYoga
✓ Questions by email with your teacher
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Access: immediately after enrolment, available 24/7.
Access period: 4 months from enrolment.
Format: 100% online, recorded video in English (AI voice translation of Carla’s Portuguese classes, with her own voice), with an interactive manual and workbook.
Questions: geral@beyoga.pt · +351 927 033 409
E-RYT 500 · Yoga Alliance 2025 · 4,000+ teaching hours
Certified Yoga Teacher and Trainer
Carla Gonçalves
Founder · Director of Studies · BeYoga School
Founder of BeYoga School, Carla Gonçalves is a Yoga Teacher and Trainer with more than 4,000 teaching hours recognised by Yoga Alliance.
Throughout the course she is available to answer any question that comes up. At any point you can send your questions directly to her.
support
Support and Tutoring
During the course
Carla follows the course from beginning to end and answers your questions as they arise.
By email
Questions go to carla.goncalves@beyoga.pt. A welcoming and accessible learning environment.
After the course
The BeYoga diploma is recognised in teaching, professional practice and personal development, and the school remains available at geral@beyoga.pt.
“Join the next generation of conscious teachers, able to care with presence, ethics and sensitivity.”
Carla Gonçalves, Founder and Director of Studies, BeYoga School
What our students say
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“Excellent! A wonderful team that genuinely supports you throughout the whole learning process. They stand out for the professionalism, empathy and care with which they share all their knowledge. Gratitude!”
“BeYoga is much more than a yoga teacher training school. The whole methodology, the strategies and the teaching resources are designed for a consistent and rigorous learning experience. (…)”
“A very enriching experience. It is a very intense process of transformation, but without doubt a very good one, and one where we have all the support we need from the whole team. Thank you all.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Any questions?
Do I need to be a yoga teacher to take this course?
No. The course is designed for yoga teachers and instructors, therapists and wellbeing professionals and experienced practitioners who want to deepen their practice.
Is the course taught in English?
Yes. Carla teaches this course in Portuguese. In the English edition you hear her own voice, translated with AI and reviewed by our team, so that her teaching reaches you directly in English. The manual, workbook and exam were translated from the Portuguese original. The English edition opens in January 2027.
Is the course assessed?
Yes, a final exam on the nine units, multiple choice and true or false. For the diploma, you need 80% or more.
Is the final exam timed?
No, there is no time limit for the final exam.
Is there an email I can write to if I have a question?
Yes. Feel free to email carla.goncalves@beyoga.pt with any question.
How do I get the diploma?
To get the diploma you need to:
- Watch all the content and mark each section as complete.
- Take the Final Exam with 80% or more.
- Issue your diploma, in the course itself, straight after the exam.
Once I have completed every step, when do I get my diploma?
Straight after the exam: with 80% or more, your diploma is issued in the course itself, ready to download.
If I do not want the diploma, can I skip the Final Exam?
Yes. Without the diploma you do not need to take the exam. You keep access to all the content.
How long do I have access to the course?
Access to the content is available for 4 months from the date you enrol. If you need more time, you can extend your access by one more month for 30 €.
Which payment methods do you accept?
Credit or debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, in one single payment through Stripe. Access to the course opens as soon as the payment is confirmed.
Will I receive an invoice?
Yes. An invoice is issued for your enrolment. If you need specific billing details on it, such as a company name or a VAT number, write to geral@beyoga.pt.
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