Become a Yoga leader...

Around the world, more and more people are waking up to the incredible power of the breath. This course will give you the education, tools and teaching confidence required to share pranayama breathwork - from foundational practices to dynamic kriya, you don't have to already be a Yoga Teacher.

You will learn how to confidently, respectfully, inclusively and authentically share this powerful practice, with understanding of the rich and colourful Philosophy that underpins it.

Both 100 brings focus to the embodiment & empowerment of each unique individual, ensuring that we are each part of a healing legacy, for the benefit of all.

This course brings focus to honouring the true history of Yoga; challenging the hypocricies & “norms” of Yoga in the West.

We will be co-creating a brave space to explore the discomfort of Cultural Appropriation, colonialism and the toxicity of the Wellness Industry, as well as taking an honest look at our own privileges. This exploration continues toward a positive understanding of how we might be of service to Yoga at this time, focussing on integrity & responsibility within the Spiritual Path.

The intention here is not to provide answers, but to build a community anchored in kindness & compassion as we navigate deep change at the same time as continuing to share the incredible healing path of Yoga.

Uma’s passion for Philosophy comes alive in colourful story telling & embodiment practices, always encouraging and inviting students to explore beyond the asana.

Through Mythology, Mantra, Mudra & Meditation, Uma shares Philosophy in ways that can be integrated & embodied. Her teaching style is accessible, inclusive and joyful.

Non-dual Philosophy is explored throughout the course. Please know that your cultural background, religion, sexuality and gender identity will be respected, and, all beliefs, opinions and ideas are welcome to be expressed within the learning circles.

If you have an interest in understanding Yoga & Tantra at. a deeper level, you are so welcome here.

Safety & Agency.

We begin by getting to know your small group, group leader & teaching partner, and cultivating a safe and nurturing space for learning, sharing & growing. 

 Pranayama: Foundations of Breath Mechanics & Subtle Body.

The breath is the bridge between the conscious & unconscious mind, and is the gateway to self enquiry and deepest change. In this module we will learn the mechanics of breathing , as well as transformational breathing techniques for beginners, that are safe for everyone to do.

Trauma Informed approaches

What does it mean to hold space? What might be possible when the space is held well?

We begin to explore what it means to be a trauma informed facilitator, creating safe, inclusive & accessible spaces for all people to learn & practice breathwork.

Pranayama: Diving deep into the anatomy of breathing, we can start to study the musculoskeletal anatomy, nervous and endocrine systems, allowing our breath practices to reach deeper layers of embodied understanding.

Through the lens of Yoga, everything is deeply and inherently connected. Through Tantra we come to understand ourselves as limitless power & potential.

Turning the attention inwards, our pranayama practice is in service to deep self-study. Every thought, word and action ripples out infinitely. How do you perceive yourself? What are your values? Do your actions reflect and serve your values? Observing in the broadest vision as well as the micro details.

Pranayama: This module focusses on learning safe & correct techniques for progressively stronger pranayama, bandha (energetic locks) & sequencing.

The path of Tantra invites us to embrace every emotional state that arises, including fear, anger, rage, disappointment and disgust. Nothing is rejected, denied or exiled from your experience.

In this module we explore emotions as entrance points to growth; engaging with fear - navigating with curiosity, letting it lead us to know true courage.

Pranayama: As we start to heat up our breath practice, many things can come to the surface. In Tantra we use fear as an incredible tool to guide us into rich and fertile spaces for growth.

What is your relationship with silence? Is it inviting? Do you have resistance to it?During this module we will explore Mauna (sacred silence) sadhana, and become curious about how we use the voice.Through mantra and sacred sound we can start to unlock the energy of the throat, moving through restriction and blockages.

Pranayama: With focus on teaching stronger Kriya, Philosophy & Subtle Body to intermediate level students, we will learn how to safely guide powerful heating practices that swiftly cleanse the energetic body

This module brings focus to the subtle body anatomy, exploring your relationship with personal authority on the Spiritual Path. Preparing to stand in the strength of all we have discovered and embodied along the way, and courageously embracing imperfect leadership and tender authority.

Pranayama: Increasingly dynamic pranayama moves through energetic body blockages. Through myth, we learn to embody the Tantrik teachings at a deeper level - our resistances and tensions are invited to the surface. This is a time of break through and transformation.

Through committed practice we come to understand ourselves at a deeper level, embodying the realisation of the intrinsic connection between all beings & the Earth. We start to question our own privilege and power, as well as the the social norms & hypocrisies of the Yoga & Wellness industry in the West. Together, we sit bravely in the raw & uncomfortable truths of the History of Modern Yoga, colonialism in India, & how it matters to us as Practitioners and Teachers of Yoga.

Pranayama: We continue to learn dynamic/advanced Pranayam, as well as noticing what role the myth, Mudra and Mantra is playing in the practice.

As this big breath journey comes to a close, we weave our learnings of History, Philosophy and Purpose together to discover what it means to truly take the seat of the Teacher. Embodying purpose and power, and bringing spiritual practice into alignment with deep service in the present modern setting, we compassionately hold the responsibility of honouring the roots of Yoga and sharing with respect.

Pranayama: During our last weeks of learning Dynamic pranayama, kriya & bandha - we are focussing on refining our teaching and preparing for our final teaching projects.

Students have been working on their teaching and are invited to be as creative as they would like for thier final project - a 20 minute pranayama session to any audience of their choice. This is where the possibilities of the reach and potential of breathwork come alive, as we discover through each individual new ways to share these wonderful practices. There are no limitations!

Each student will have the opportunity to present their final project, teaching live to the group via zoom, or by submitting a video recording. Uma will provide detailed feedback & encouragement for for each student.