Master the breath – the most powerful tool in yoga and fitness.
Breathing well changes how we move, feel and recover. On this practical CPD day you will learn the difference between breathwork and pranayama, the four stages of the breath and a set of techniques you can safely use in your own practice and with clients.
Structure, control and effect of breathing techniques
Mastering the stages of the breath
Breathwork techniques and how to use them within yoga practice
After this course you will be able to:
guide clients through safe, effective breathing techniques
use breathwork to calm, energise or focus a group
integrate pranayama into yoga, Pilates or fitness sessions
explain the effects of breathing practices clearly
How our CPD courses work
100% practical: the course day is fully hands-on. The theory part is on our e-learning platform, so you can study it before the course at your own pace.
Lifetime access to the e-learning platform. All future updates of the materials are included in the course price.
Small groups, quality first: maximum 10 participants.
Course length: 7 hours for groups of up to 5 participants, 8 hours for groups of 6 to 10 participants.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to be a yoga teacher to attend? No. This day is open to everyone with an interest in breathwork – fitness professionals, yoga practitioners and wellness coaches.
How much does it cost? €295 for the one-day CPD course.
Requirements
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Yoga enthusiasts who want to deepen their own practice
Fitness instructors, personal trainers and Pilates instructors who want to add yoga elements to their classes
Yoga teachers looking for CPD
Anyone considering the full yoga teacher pathway
Coaches and wellness professionals working with stress and recovery
Requirements
Minimum age: 18 years
No previous yoga teaching experience required
Comfortable sportswear and a yoga mat
Please let us know about any injuries or health conditions before the course starts
Please inform us during registration if you have any learning difficulties or disabilities so we can accommodate you appropriately.
Duration
PFS YOGA® CPD – Breathwork and Pranayama is a one-day, practical CPD course.
Up to 5 participants: 7 hours (including a break)
6 to 10 participants: 8 hours (including a break)
Exact start and finish times depend on the venue and are shown with each course date. The theory part is completed on our e-learning platform.
Course programme
Welcome and introduction – course aims and access to the e-learning platform.
Practical theory review – breathwork vs pranayama, breath awareness
The 4 stages of breath: structure, control and effect
Break
Breathwork techniques and breathwork within yoga practice
Summary, Q&A and next steps
Exam
Course assessment
Continuous practical assessment during the day.
A short practical task: you guide part of a practice for other participants and receive feedback.
Full attendance and active participation are required.
Certification
Every participant who attends the full day and actively takes part receives a ProFi Fitness School / CÓRAS School of Yoga CPD Certificate for this course, downloadable from our e-learning platform.
This CPD course is not a Yoga Alliance certification.
To secure your place, payment should be made upon registration.
We operate on a first-come, first-served basis.
Payment must be received in full before the course starts.
Maximum 10 participants.
Payment methods
Bank transfer
PayPal
Staff training for your club or studio? We can deliver this course on site for your team. Contact Michael Doocey, General Manager – office@profi-fitness.ie, +353 86 072 3820.
If you encounter any issues with payment and you have read our FAQ page, please reach out via the Contact section.
