PRANAYAMA TEACHER TRAINING

– WITH EMMA PALMER

In its truest essence and when performed correctly, Prāṇāyāma is capable of generating some of the most profound tangible shifts to our state of being. Far beyond the commonly diluted potency of modern-day breathwork, the traditional integrity and nuances key to the effectiveness of these truly transformative practices came from the Yogis’ deep understanding of this “vital energy”, “life force”, or Prāṇā, and our fundamental make-up.

Now, through the lens of leading-edge science, we are afforded clear insight into what is actually occurring at a biochemical, physiological and psychological level when these practices are applied to optimise the utilisation of what the Yogis knew as Prāṇā through every layer of our being. This power of Prāṇāyāma can be harnessed as either a truly life-changing personal practice, or to heighten the experiential impact of any Yoga and Meditation class, while its proven therapeutic effects can be invaluable in a near endless array of fields – from clinical psychology to pain management, and from anxiety support to peak athletic performance.

Our 80-hour Pranayama Teacher Training with Emma Palmer opens you to a whole world of extraordinary possibilities through the marriage of undiluted ancient wisdom on energetics and the latest scientific understanding of its systemic impact. Through experiential practical mastery you’ll unlock the full potential in these techniques, while becoming empowered to confidently facilitate optimal Prāṇāyāma delivery – wherever you may choose to share its countless benefits to cellular health, nervous system regulation, mental wellbeing and, as the Yogis most prominently intended, the potent channel it can open to our deepest spiritual Awarenesses.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of our 2027 training – starting 20 March – and claim your Early Bird discount by enrolling today!

PRANAYAMA TASTER & INFO EVENING

EXPERIENCE A TRANSFORMATIVE JOURNEY DEEP INTO THE TRUE HEART AND UNDILUTED POTENCY OF A LOST SACRED TRADITION

BECOME EQUIPPED TO FACILITATE PRANAYAMA IN A BROAD RANGE OF CLASS DELIVERY OR ONE-TO-ONE THERAPEUTIC SETTINGS

CULTIVATE AND MASTER YOUR OWN LIFE-CHANGING PRACTICE STEEPED IN BOTH ANCIENT WISDOM AND MODERN SCIENCE

COURSE DETAILS

Founded on Emma’s firsthand engagement with Prāṇāyāma practices for over 25 years, from studying the Haṭhayogapradīpikā with one of her first teachers Jean-Alain d’Argent through to advanced trainings with Master Yogi-Prānācharya Dr Paul Dallaghan, this course is curated to be a highly practical and experiential journey that deeply honours the sacred traditions of the practice.

Over six Saturdays, spanning an immersive four-month journey, you’ll explore a rich array of inspiring subjects and acquire a growing toolbox of techniques as you delve deep into cultivating your own Prāṇāyāma practice and discover its far-reaching positive impacts on your daily life. Each morning of the training opens with a 2-hour Prāṇāyāma practice where all the traditional techniques you’re learning really come to life and, following a selection of Practice Labs, Theory Labs and Teaching Labs (our Full Curriculum details each module below), the day will conclude with an hourlong afternoon/evening practice.

Full Curriculum

PRANAYAMA TEACHER TRAINING – 80 Hours

Contact Hours: 54

6 x Saturday training modules; including Practice Labs, Theory Labs and Teaching Labs (8am – 6pm, incl breaks)

Non-Contact hours: 26

Commitment to a personal Prāṇāyāma practice, peer-based Practical Teaching Labs and applied knowledge assignments in addition to the face-to-face training days.

COURSE OVERVIEW:

Module 1 – Introduction to Prāṇāyāma & Self Practice

Morning Sādhanā (including Mantra, Kriyā, Prāṇāyāma, Meditation & Contemplation Practice) – 3 hours
Prāṇāyāma Labs – Morning Practice Breakdown & Q&A
History of Classical Prāṇāyāma Practices
Science of Prāṇāyāma & Research Studies
Indications, Contraindications & Precautions of Kriyā & Prāṇāyāma
Prāṇāyāma & Breathwork in the West
The Practice of Mudra, Bandha & Kumbhaka
The Vedic Counting Methods
Mudrā for Prāṇāyāma
Creating & Maintaining a Daily Prāṇāyāma Sādhanā
Afternoon/Evening Prāṇāyāma Practice & Praṇavajapa – 1.5 hours

Module 2: Anatomy and Physiology of Breath and The Essence of Prāṇa

Morning Sādhanā (including Mantra, Kriyā, Prāṇāyāma, Meditation & Contemplation Practice) – 3 hours
Prāṇāyāma Labs – Morning Practice Breakdown & Q&A
Anatomy of Breathing & The Lungs
Mechanism of Breathing
Physiology & Chemistry of Respiration
The Prāṇa Pump – The Respiratory Diaphragm & Accessory Muscles
The Pelvic Diaphragm
The Science & Essence of the Major & Minor Prāṇa
The Three Śārira & The Prāṇic Body
Afternoon/Evening Prāṇāyāma Practice & Praṇavajapa – 1.5 hours

Module 3: The Study of Oxygen & The Neuroscience of Prāṇāyāma

Morning Sādhanā (including Mantra, Kriyā, Prāṇāyāma, Meditation & Contemplation Practice) – 3 hours
Prāṇāyāma Labs – Morning Practice Breakdown & Q&A
Traditional vs Modern/Adapted Prāṇāyāma Methods
The Brain, Breath & Prāṇa
Oxygen Saturation & Mental Health
Prāṇa Absorbing Organs
The Olfactory System & Prāṇa
The Effects of Prāṇāyāma on Nāḍī & Granthi
Prāṇāyāma & Endocrinology
Prāṇāyāma & Systemic Health
Case Study Analysis
Practical Teaching Labs 1
Practical Teaching Labs 2
Afternoon/Evening Prāṇāyāma Practice & Praṇavajapa – 1.5 hours

Module 4: Advanced Prāṇāyāma Techniques & Introduction to Kriyā & Kumbhaka

Morning Sādhanā (including Mantra, Kriyā, Prāṇāyāma, Meditation & Contemplation Practice) – 3 hours
Prāṇāyāma Labs – Morning Practice Breakdown & Q&A
Anatomy and Physiology of Kumbhaka
Anatomy of Bandha for Prāṇāyāma
Anatomy & Physiology of Kriyā
The Prāṇāyāma Cycle – Four-Part Cycle of Breath
The Energy Anatomy of Pūraka and Recaka
The Energy Anatomy of Antara Kumbhaka & Bāhya Kumbhaka
Breath Retention Ratios – Beginners vs Advanced
Pañcakoṣa & Vāyu – The Subtle Map of Prāṇāyāma
Practical Teaching Labs 3
Practical Teaching Labs 4
Afternoon/Evening Prāṇāyāma Practice & Praṇavajapa – 1.5 hours

Module 5: Practical Teaching Labs & Methodology, Class Planning & Sequencing – Part 1

Morning Sādhanā (including Mantra, Kriyā, Prāṇāyāma, Meditation & Contemplation Practice) – 3 hours
Prāṇāyāma Labs – Morning Practice Breakdown & Q&A
BodyBreath Movement Synchrony
Āsana Preparation – Kriyā & Prāṇāyāma
Class Planning & Prāṇāyāma Sequencing – 1
Practical Teaching Labs 5
Practical Teaching Labs 6
Assignment 2 Presentations – Research on Prāṇāyāma in a Therapeutic Setting
Afternoon/Evening Prāṇāyāma Practice & Praṇavajapa – 1.5 hours

Module 6: Practical Teachings Labs & Methodology Part 2, Therapeutic Series & Final Assessment

Morning Sādhanā (including Mantra, Kriyā, Prāṇāyāma, Meditation & Contemplation Practice) – 3 hours
Prāṇāyāma Labs – Morning Practice Breakdown & Q&A
Class Planning & Prāṇāyāma Sequencing – Therapeutic Series – 1
Class Planning & Prāṇāyāma Sequencing – Therapeutic Series – 2
Practical Teaching Assessment
Afternoon/Evening Prāṇāyāma Practice & Praṇavajapa – 1.5 hours

Attendance days: Saturdays 20 March, 10 April, 1 May, 22 May, 12 June & 3 July 2027
Attendance times: 8am – 6pm (incl breaks)
Location: Moksha Yoga, 437A Centre Road, Bentleigh VIC 3204
Qualifies as 80hrs Continuing Professional Development for Yoga Teachers

Meet Emma Palmer

EMMA PALMER
FOUNDING PRINCIPAL & DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION

The thread of Emma’s spiritual life began during her early years in London, where the seeds of faith were first sewn and ultimately guided her to explore the practice of meditation in her mid-teens. When Emma arrived on the Australian shores in 1998, she first discovered the teachings of non-dual Kashmir Shaivism through the Siddha Yoga lineage at the Melbourne Ashram. It was here that she encountered the sublime vibrations of chanting and Satsaṅg, which awakened a lifelong exploration of the practices and philosophy of Yoga, including Āsana, Meditation, Mantra, Kriyā, and Prāṇāyāma.

The transformative essence of these teachings inspired Emma to undertake a 1400-hour Yoga Teacher Training between 2001 and 2003. In June 2004, she stepped fully into her dharma, dedicating her life to teaching Yoga and Meditation as her full-time path. Between 2023 and 2025, Emma deepened her commitment to the path of breath and spirit by completing an additional 400 hours of Advanced Prāṇāyāma and Kriyā training with Master Prāṇācārya Dr Paul Dallaghan. This immersion into the subtle sciences of breath, purification, and inner stillness expanded not only the depth of her personal practice but also the breadth of wisdom she reverentially shares with others.

Moksha Yoga was organically and divinely founded in 2005 and has been lovingly guided by Emma’s leadership ever since. In 2010, she envisioned and birthed The Moksha Academy, a Yoga Teacher Training program rooted in thorough, practical, and hands-on learning. Today, the Academy continues to uphold the highest standards of training and has cultivated some of the most respected Yoga Teachers in Australia.

Emma is an E-RYT-500 with Yoga Alliance (US), a Level 3 Senior Yoga Teacher with Yoga Australia, and a Senior Member of the Meditation Association of Australia. She is also trained as a Prenatal Yoga Teacher (RPTY), a Yin Yoga facilitator, and has contributed a body of writings on Yoga to publications in both Australia and the UK. She curates and delivers an ever-evolving suite of trainings, retreats, courses, dharma circles, and immersion experiences, all offered in reverence to awakening deeper awareness and realisation of true consciousness within the collective.

Emma’s love for the rich streams of philosophy continues to inspire her daily practice and teaching. First and foremost, she walks this path as a perennial student, honouring the many teachers and lineages that illuminate her way. She feels most at home when sharing these timeless teachings with others, weaving together ancient wisdom and modern life with authenticity, clarity, and devotion. A follower of the Siddha, Advaita, Kashmir Shaivism, and Śrī Vidyā lineages, she believes that what sustains the ability to hold space is an unwavering dedication to personal Sādhana. It is this devotion that forms the very foundation of Emma’s teachings of Truth, which she continues to share freely, reverentially, and lovingly.

At the heart of Emma’s work is a deep reverence for the unfolding of consciousness, both within herself and within those she guides. Her teachings arise from lived experience, disciplined practice, and a love for the profound philosophies of Yoga. With warmth, clarity, and devotion, she creates spaces where students feel supported to explore, awaken, and integrate these teachings into their own lives. For Emma, the greatest joy is witnessing the spark of understanding and transformation in others, a reflection of the timeless wisdom that flows through her own devoted practice that continues to illuminate her path.

FREE PRANAYAMA TASTER & INFO EVENING

Join Emma for a very special evening to experience the true potential of Prāṇāyāma for yourself and gain a direct felt-sense of just how deep-reaching its beneficial impacts can be as they permeate through every layer of your being.

You’ll take away some key techniques for shifting your state and influencing Prāṇic flow, as well as some invaluable pointers for refining your own Prāṇāyāma practice if you already have one.

It’s also your opportunity to have all your questions answered about our 80-hour Pranayama Teacher Training, as Emma shines her light of insight and inspiration across all you can expect from this incredibly rewarding course.

We’d love to meet you face-to-face at Moksha and the event will also be made available to join live and interactive online for those who can’t make it to the studio to experience in-person.

Friday 9 February 2024, 6pm – 8pm

SPACES ARE LIMITED SO BE SURE TO BOOK YOUR FREE SPOT NOW:

ENROL NOW

Places are limited so be sure to secure your spot at the training by booking online early.

By purchasing below you are confirming your enrolment in the full accredited course and your agreement to all of the following Terms & Conditions (including General Entry Requirements, Certificate Completion Requirements and our Student Refund Policy), so please be mindful to read them thoroughly first.

Terms & Conditions

ENROLMENT PROCEDURE

All enrolments can be made online through the Moksha Yoga website at www.mokshayoga.com.au/pranayama-training

Students undertaking this course are required to finalise payment at the point of enrolment. The Early Bird Rate for the training closes on Monday 22 February 2027, after which the full training price will apply. Final date for all enrolments is Monday 15 March 2027.

Payment via Instalments requires a non-refundable $700 deposit to be made on enrolment, with the balance payable via 3 x equal instalment payments of $330 to be automatically deducted on the 1^st day of each month following course commencement.

Once enrolment and payment has been made, the Moksha Academy Student Withdrawal and Refund Policy will apply (detailed below).

REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

54 Contact hours: 6 x Saturday training modules; including Practice Labs, Theory Labs and Teaching Labs (8am – 6pm, incl breaks) hosted at Moksha Yoga, Bentleigh VIC. A minimum 85% attendance rate is required.

26 Non-contact hours: Commitment to a personal Prāṇāyāma practice, peer-based Practical Teaching Labs and 3 x applied knowledge assignments in addition to the face-to-face training days.

GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

We welcome applications from participants 18 years of age and over.

The Moksha Academy’s primary intention when considering an enrolment is that the applicant demonstrates potential to successfully complete and succeed on their chosen course, including: effective interpersonal and communication skills; a genuine, empathic and compassionate nature; a mature and responsible outlook; a dedicated willingness to commit to the course and a consistent personal meditation practice.

STUDENT WITHDRAWAL & REFUND POLICY

We strongly recommend that before enrolling you ensure you are able to make the commitment to the course in its entirety in order to successfully meet the assessment criteria and graduate. All requests to withdraw from the training must be made in writing and sent via email or post to the Moksha Academy of Yoga.

Where notification of withdrawal is received at least 4 weeks prior to course commencement, the Academy will refund any fees less a non-refundable deposit of $700 plus an administrative fee of $250 to cover the cost of backfilling the vacancy and updating the schedules (total $950)

Where notification of withdrawal is received 2-4 weeks prior to course commencement, the Academy will refund any fees less the non-refundable deposit of $700 plus an administrative fee of $500 to cover the cost of backfilling the vacancy and updating the schedules (total $1,200)

Where the Academy receives notification in writing to withdraw from the course less than 2 weeks prior to course commencement, students are not entitled to any refund of course fees.

Please note, the Moksha Academy of Yoga reserves the right to cancel or amend any training course in the unlikely event of insufficient enrolment. Notice will be provided with the option to reschedule for a future course date or to receive a full refund of fees.

Payment in Full: $1690

Special Early Bird Rate: $1490 until Monday 22 February 2027!

(Discount applied at final checkout screen)

Payment via Instalments: $1690

(Deposit payable of $700, followed by 3 x monthly instalments of $330 upon course commencement – see T&C’s for full details)

Finances an obstacle? We’ve got you covered – ask us about an instalment program by emailing ytt@mokshayoga.com.au

ARRANGE A CALL WITH EMMA

Have questions about the course or looking for invaluable insight and inspiration around exploring deeper into Prāṇāyāma?

Why not arrange a 15-minute call with Moksha Academy Director of Education and Lead Facilitator Emma Palmer!

Simply drop us an email at ytt@mokshayoga.com.au with your contact details and we’ll set it up.

Alternatively, feel free to give us a call anytime on 03 9557-5885

SET UP YOUR CALL WITH EMMA NOW!

EMAIL YOUR DETAILS

“Emma Palmer is one of a kind. I have had the pleasure to know her in a professional, student-teacher, and personal context over the past few years. She is a joy across all aspects.

Emma is a professional, just by her very nature, how she shows up, and how she sincerely engages with the subject matter at hand. Emma happily and humbly continues to be a student, even as she is established in her own right as a genuine teacher.

Emma is just a great person, one I enjoy talking to on several topics. We share a motto: never be serious, but always be sincere. I am happy to know her. May it continue for all our years to come.”

~ Master Yogi-Prānācharya Dr Paul Dallaghan

MORE INFORMATION

We welcome any questions you may have about the course or your calling to delve deeper into the teachings of Prāṇāyāma – drop us an email at ytt@mokshayoga.com.au or feel free to call us for a chat on 03 9557-5885

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