Gary Kraftsow
Take your prāṇāyāma practice to a whole new level through an 18-module program that includes advanced techniques to increase your clarity, courage, balance, and self-confidence — while helping you amplify, direct, and sustain the flow of prāṇa and its transformational power within the body.
You’ve explored the breath and its capacity to transform pain, suffering, and struggle into peace, presence, and vitality.
Now, delve more deeply into the practices of prāṇāyāma.
Using advanced techniques, tailor those practices for your own needs and to enhance energy, manage stress, support emotional balance, achieve mental clarity, and attune to the spiritual dimension of life.
This 18-module prāṇāyāma intensive from master yoga teacher Gary Kraftsow introduces new prāṇāyāma techniques...
... plus the Kriya-s to purify and revitalize the brain, Bandha-s to increase the flow of prāṇa, and Suṣumṇa Nāḍī prāṇāyāma with Mantrajapa to bring the meaning of the mantra deep into the core of your being.
The ancient secrets of prāṇāyāma were once held and transmitted through lineages of initiates. Few of them have survived fully into modern times, making authentic prāṇāyāma teachings like this difficult to find in the West.
Fortunately for us, Gary is a lineage holder and happy to share more of this multidimensional framework for our holistic wellbeing and transformation.
This course was designed exclusively for graduates of The Sacred Breath who want to advance their knowledge and skill and expand their prāṇāyāma practice while maximizing its potential to positively transform your health and life.
Explore the Deeper Dimensions of the Sacred Breath
In this intensive, you’ll continue to enhance and tailor your prāṇāyāma practice to your personal needs as you journey deeper into the multifaceted dimensions of the breath — and how it enlivens your true multidimensional nature.
You’ll also learn the theory and practice of advanced techniques, such as:
- Pratiloma Ujjāyī — for balancing the hemispheres of the brain, enhancing alertness, and increasing our ability to stay stable in the face of challenges and stress
- Candrabhedana — cooling the mind and reducing anxiety
- Sūryabhedana — increasing courage and building self-confidence
- Kriyā Kapālabhāti — purification and mental clarity
- Kriyā Bhastrikā — enhancing mental clarity and balance
- Jālandhara Bandha — aligning the Nāḍī-s and building energy
- Uḍḍīyana Bandha — creating building the inner fire for purification and inner transformation
- Mūla Bandha — energy preservation and strengthening
- The integrated use of all three Bandha-s — the way it was practiced by the Himalayan Masters
- Suṣumṇa Prāṇāyāma with Mantrajapa — to bring the meaning and transformational power of Mantrajapa into the core of our beings
You’ll learn how to use advanced prāṇāyāma and its associated practices to create your own personalized practice using expert guidance from this course which will enable you to more fully...
... regulate emotions, manage stress, cultivate a deeper sense of inner peace...
... discover powerful prāṇāyāma practices that boost energy levels, improve vitality, combat fatigue...
... and enhance your mental focus and cognitive function through specialized breathing exercises that clear the mind and sharpen concentration.
Gary has been practicing the traditional teachings of prāṇāyāma for more than 50 years and teaching for more than 40, which suffuses his work with multifaceted depth and experience you’d be hard-pressed to find elsewhere.
What You’ll Discover in These 18 Modules
In this 18-module advanced course, Gary guides you through the fundamental skills and competencies you’ll need to deepen your prāṇāyāma practiceand its transformational potential with advanced techniques.
The Beauty of On-Demand
This course features step-by-step teachings and experiential practices from Gary. Each session builds harmoniously upon the previous ones, so you’ll develop a complete holistic understanding of the practices, tools, and principles you’ll need to amplify, direct, and sustain the flow of prāṇa and its transformational power within the body through advanced prāṇāyāma practices. Your purchase includes 24/7 ongoing access to your course content, allowing you time to review the materials at your own pace and integration.
Please Note: If you have not experienced Gary’s teachings before, you’re welcome to take this next-level training but we ask you to complete the foundational 7-module Sacred Breath program on your own as a prerequisite. It will be included in your registration and can be completed before or in tandem with this advanced intensive.
Module 1 Boost Energy & Vitality With Bṛṁhaṇa Prāṇāyāma - Inhalation & Retention After Inhalation
Deepen your understanding of Bṛṁhaṇa theory and practice and how it can significantly boost your energy and vitality while effectively managing depression.
Begin with a recap of the essential principles behind Bṛṁhaṇa, helping you understand its vital role in enhancing your wellbeing.
Experience a short, breath-focused āsana practice, designed to introduce you to specialized breath adaptations and the unique technique of Anuloma Krama.
This practice will not only invigorate your body but also prepare you for a deeper, more sustained Bṛṁhaṇa prāṇāyāma session.
By the end of this module, feel more energized, balanced, and equipped with practical tools to uplift your mind and body.
In this module, you’ll:
- Get a recap of Bṛṁhaṇa theory and practice — and its role in increasing energy and vitality, and managing depression
- Experience a short, breath-centric āsana practice that uses specialized breath adaptations and Anuloma Krama adapted to prepare for a longer Bṛṁhaṇa prāṇāyāma practice
Module 2 Reduce Anxiety & Stress With Laṅghana Prāṇāyāma — Exhalation & Suspension After Exhalation
Expand your understanding of Laṅghana theory and practice and how it can profoundly deepen your relaxation, reduce anxiety, and help you manage stress more effectively.
Recognize Laṅghana’s principles and its critical role in fostering a sense of calm and balance. Engage in a short, breath-focused āsana practice featuring specialized breath adaptations and the Viloma Krama technique.
This session is designed to gently prepare your body and mind for a longer, more immersive Laṅghana prāṇāyāma practice.
By the end of this module, feel a newfound tranquility and be equipped with practical techniques to navigate stress and anxiety with ease.
In this module, you’ll:
- Receive a recap of Laṅghana theory and practice — and its role in deepening relaxation, reducing anxiety, and managing stress
- Experience a short, breath-centric āsana practice that uses specialized breath adaptations and Viloma Krama adapted to prepare for a longer Laṅghana prāṇāyāma practice
Module 3 Samāna Prāṇāyāma — Equalizing All Four Parts of the Breath for Energetic & Mental Balance
Venture deeper into Samāna theory and practice, and its powerful role in creating energetic and mental balance.
Gain a comprehensive understanding of Samāna’s principles and how they contribute to a harmonious state of being.
Participate in a short, breath-centric āsana practice featuring specialized breath adaptations, specifically designed to prepare you for a more extended and profound Samāna prāṇāyāma session.
By the end of this module, feel more balanced and centered, equipped with effective techniques to maintain both energetic and mental equilibrium in your daily life.
In this module, you’ll:
- Receive a recap of Samāna theory and practice — and its role in creating energetic and mental balance
- Experience a short, breath-centric āsana practice that uses specialized breath adaptations to prepare for a longer Samāna prāṇāyāma practice
Module 4 Śītalī / Sītkārī With Samāna Prāṇāyāma for Cooling & Balancing
Deepen your understanding of the cooling practices of Śītalī and Sītkārī.
Building on what you’ve learned, explore how these techniques effectively cool the physical body and sedate the nervous system, providing a sense of calm and refreshment.
Engage in a short, breath-centric āsana practice, incorporating specialized breath adaptations designed to prepare you for a longer, more immersive Śītalī and Sītkārī session combined with Laṅghana prāṇāyāma.
By the end of this module, feel more refreshed, relaxed, and equipped with advanced techniques to manage heat and stress in your daily life.
In this module, you’ll:
- Receive a recap of theory and practice of the Śītalī / Sītkārī — and its role in cooling the physical body and sedating the nervous system
- Experience a short, breath-centric āsana practice that uses specialized breath adaptations to prepare for a longer Śītalī / Sītkārī with a Laṅghana prāṇāyāma practice
Module 5 Anuloma Ujjāyī With Laṅghana Prāṇāyāmafor Calmness & Relaxation
Delve deeper into the theory and practice of Anuloma Ujjāyī and how this powerful technique can help sedate sympathetic activation and promote profound mental calm.
Gain insights into its deeper principles and discover how it can ease your mind and soothe your nervous system.
Engage in a short, breath-focused āsana practice that incorporates specialized breath adaptations, preparing you for a longer, more immersive Anuloma Ujjāyī session combined with Laṅghana prāṇāyāma.
By the end of this module, feel a deep sense of tranquility and be equipped with effective techniques to achieve and maintain mental calm in your everyday life.
In this module, you’ll:
- Receive a recap of theory and practice of Anuloma Ujjāyī — and its role in sedating sympathetic activation and promoting mental calm
- Experience a short, breath-centric āsana practice that uses specialized breath adaptations to prepare for a longer Anuloma Ujjāyī with a Laṅghana prāṇāyāma practice
Module 6 Viloma Ujjāyī With Bṛṁhaṇa Prāṇāyāma for Energy & Alertness
Expand your knowledge of Viloma Ujjāyī and how it can stimulate sympathetic activation to enhance mental alertness and clarity.
Gain a thorough understanding of its principles and the ways it can sharpen your focus and elevate your cognitive function.
Engage in a short, breath-centric āsana practice that incorporates specialized breath adaptations, designed to prepare you for a longer Viloma Ujjāyī session paired with Bṛṁhaṇa prāṇāyāma.
By the end of this module, feel invigorated and mentally clear, equipped with practical techniques to boost your alertness and clarity in everyday life.
In this module, you’ll:
- Receive a recap of theory and practice of Viloma Ujjāyī — and its role in stimulating sympathetic activation and mental alertness and clarity
- Experience a short, breath-centric āsana practice that uses specialized breath adaptations to prepare for a longer Viloma Ujjāyī with a Bṛṁhaṇa prāṇāyāma practice
Module 7 Nāḍī Śodhana With Samāna Prāṇāyāma for Emotional Balance & Mental Clarity
Deepen your understanding of the theory and practice of Nāḍī Śodhana, discovering how this powerful technique balances the hemispheres of your brain, purifies the Nāḍī-s, and fosters mental and emotional equilibrium.
Delve into its deeper principles, learning how it harmonizes your mind and emotions.
Experience a short, breath-centric āsana practice that incorporates specialized breath adaptations, preparing you for a longer, more immersive Nāḍī Śodhana session combined with Samāna prāṇāyāma.
By the end of this module, feel a profound sense of balance and clarity, equipped with effective tools to maintain mental and emotional harmony in your daily life.
In this module, you’ll:
- Receive a recap of theory and practice of Nāḍī Śodhana — and its role in balancing the hemispheres of the brain, purifying the Nāḍī-s, and creating mental and emotional balance
- Experience a short, breath-centric āsana practice that uses specialized breath adaptations to prepare for a longer Nāḍī Śodhana with a Samāna prāṇāyāma practice
Module 8 Pratiloma Ujjāyī With Bṛṁhaṇa Prāṇāyāma for Mental Balance & Resilience
Explore the advanced theory and practice of Pratiloma Ujjāyī, discovering how it balances the hemispheres of your brain, sharpens your alertness, and enhances your resilience against stress and challenges.
Engage in a short, breath-centric āsana practice, incorporating specialized breath adaptations that will prepare you for a more immersive Pratiloma Ujjāyī session combined with Bṛṁhaṇa prāṇāyāma.
By the end of this module, feel more balanced, alert, and capable of maintaining stability amidst life’s pressures, armed with advanced techniques to support your ongoing growth.
In this module, you’ll:
- Learn the theory and practice of the advanced technique known as Pratiloma Ujjāyī — and its role in balancing the hemispheres of the brain, enhancing alertness, and increasing our ability to stay stable in the face of challenges and stress
- Experience a short, breath-centric āsana practice that uses specialized breath adaptations to prepare for a longer Pratiloma Ujjāyī with a Bṛṁhaṇa prāṇāyāma practice
Module 9 Candrabhedana With Laṅghana Prāṇāyāma for Mental Cooling & Reducing Anxiety
Dive into the specialized and advanced technique of Candrabhedana, discovering its powerful ability to cool the mind and reduce anxiety.
Explore the underlying theory and practice, gaining a deep understanding of how this technique can bring tranquility and calm.
Engage in a short, breath-centric āsana practice, incorporating specialized breath adaptations designed to prepare you for a longer, more immersive Candrabhedana session paired with Laṅghana prāṇāyāma.
By the end of this module, feel a sense of serene coolness and be equipped with advanced techniques to manage anxiety and maintain mental clarity in your daily life.
In this module, you’ll:
- Learn the theory and practice of the specialized and advanced technique known as Candrabhedana — and its role in cooling the mind and reducing anxiety
- Experience a short, breath-centric āsana practice that uses specialized breath adaptations to prepare for a longer Candrabhedana with a Laṅghana prāṇāyāma practice
Module 10 Sūryabhedana With Bṛṁhaṇa Prāṇāyāma for Increasing Courage & Building Self-Confidence
Gain deeper understanding of the advanced technique of Sūryabhedana, discovering how it can boost your courage and build self-confidence.
Explore the theory and practice behind this powerful method, gaining insights into how it can empower you both mentally and physically.
Experience a short, breath-centric āsana practice featuring specialized breath adaptations and Anuloma Krama, designed to prepare you for a deeper, more extended Sūryabhedana session combined with Bṛṁhaṇa prāṇāyāma.
By the end of this module, feel more courageous and self-assured, equipped with advanced techniques to face challenges with confidence.
In this module, you’ll:
- Learn the theory and practice of the specialized and advanced technique known as Sūryabhedana — and its role in increasing courage and building self-confidence
- Experience a short, breath-centric āsana practice that uses specialized breath adaptations and Anuloma Krama adapted to prepare for a longer Sūryabhedana with a Bṛṁhaṇa prāṇāyāma practice
Module 11 The Kriyā Kapālabhāti With Samāna Prāṇāyāma for Purification & Mental Clarity
Explore the theory and practice of Kriyā Kapālabhāti, discovering its profound role in purification and enhancing mental clarity.
Recognize the principles behind this dynamic technique, understanding how it cleanses the body and mind.
Through a short, breath-centric āsana practice integrated with Viloma Krama techniques, prepare yourself for the transformative practice of Kapālabhāti.
Become aligned for a deeper engagement with Kapālabhāti alongside Samāna prāṇāyāma, allowing you to experience heightened clarity and vitality.
By the end of this module, feel rejuvenated and mentally focused, equipped with powerful tools to cleanse your mind and enhance your overall wellbeing.
In this module, you’ll:
- Learn the theory and practice of the Kriyā Kapālabhāti — and its role in purification and mental clarity
- Experience a short, breath-centric āsana practice and Viloma Krama to prepare for the practice of Kapālabhāti in relation to a Samāna prāṇāyāma practice
Module 12 The Kriyā Bhastrikā With Nāḍī Śodhana & Samāna Prāṇāyāma for Enhanced Mental Clarity & Balance
Explore the theory and practice of Kriyā Bhastrikā, discovering its powerful impact on enhancing mental clarity and promoting inner balance.
Expand your understanding of the principles behind this dynamic technique, learning how it can sharpen your focus and bring equilibrium to your mind.
Through a short, breath-centric āsana practice designed to align your body and breath, prepare yourself for the transformative practice of Bhastrikā.
This will integrate seamlessly with Nāḍī Śodhana and Samāna prāṇāyāma practices, allowing you to experience heightened mental clarity and emotional stability.
By the end of this module, feel centered and mentally sharp, equipped with effective techniques to maintain balance and clarity in your daily life.
In this module, you’ll:
- Learn the theory and practice of the Kriyā Bhastrikā — and its role in enhancing mental clarity and balance
- Experience a short, breath-centric āsana practice to prepare for the practice of Bhastrikā in relation to a Nāḍī Śodhana and Samāna prāṇāyāma practice
Module 13 The Bandha-s — Jālandhara Bandha With Bṛṁhaṇa Prāṇāyāma for Aligning the Nāḍī-s & Building Energy
Explore the theory and practice of Jālandhara Bandha, discovering its profound role in aligning the Nāḍī-s (energy channels) and cultivating inner energy.
Discover the principles behind this powerful technique, understanding how it supports energy flow and enhances vitality.
Experience a short, breath-centric āsana practice tailored to prepare your body and breath for the practice of Jālandhara Bandha.
This will seamlessly integrate with Bṛṁhaṇa prāṇāyāma, enabling you to experience heightened energy and alignment of your subtle energies.
By the end of this module, feel energized and aligned, equipped with practical techniques to harness and cultivate your inner vitality.
In this module, you’ll:
- Learn the of theory and practice of Jālandhara Bandha — and its role in aligning the Nāḍī-s and building energy
- Experience a short, breath-centric āsana practice to prepare for the practice of Jālandhara Bandha with a Bṛṁhaṇa prāṇāyāma practice
Module 14 The Bandha-s — Uḍḍīyana Bandha With Laṅghana Prāṇāyāma to Build the Inner Fire for Purification & Inner Transformation
Explore the theory and practice of Uḍḍīyana Bandha, uncovering its transformative role in building the inner fire for purification and personal evolution.
Be immersed in the principles behind this dynamic technique, understanding how it ignites and sustains your inner energy.
Through a short, breath-centric āsana practice designed to prepare your body and breath, ready yourself for the profound practice of Uḍḍīyana Bandha.
This will be complemented by Laṅghana prāṇāyāma, facilitating a deep experience of purification and inner transformation.
By the end of this module, feel empowered and revitalized, equipped with potent tools to ignite your inner fire and facilitate profound personal growth.
In this module, you’ll:
- Learn the of theory and practice of Uḍḍīyana Bandha — and its role in building the inner fire for purification and inner transformation
- Experience a short, breath-centric āsana practice to prepare for the practice of Uḍḍīyana Bandha with a Laṅghana prāṇāyāma practice
Module 15 The Bandha-s — Mūla Bandha With Samāna Prāṇāyāma for Energy Preservation & Strengthening
Explore the theory and practice of Mūla Bandha, discovering its essential role in preserving and strengthening your energy.
Discover the principles behind this foundational technique, understanding how it supports vitality and inner strength.
Through a short, breath-centric āsana practice designed to align your body and breath, prepare yourself for the practice of Mūla Bandha.
This will integrate seamlessly with Samāna prāṇāyāma, allowing you to experience heightened energy preservation and inner resilience.
By the end of this module, feel grounded and empowered, equipped with effective techniques to strengthen your energy and maintain balance in your daily life.
In this module, you’ll:
- Learn the theory and practice of Mūla Bandha — and its role in energy preservation and strengthening
- Experience a short, breath-centric āsana practice to prepare for the practice of Mūla Bandha with a Samāna prāṇāyāma practice
Module 16 The Traditional Bandha Practice of the Himalayan Masters — The Integrated Use of Jālandhara, Uḍḍīyana & Mūla Bandha With Samāna Prāṇāyāma
Discover the integrated use of all three Bandhas as practiced by the Himalayan Masters, exploring their profound synergy and transformative potential.
Uncover how these ancient techniques — Mūla Bandha, Uḍḍīyana Bandha, and Jālandhara Bandha — work together to enhance energy flow, inner strength, and spiritual evolution.
Through a short, breath-centric āsana practice designed to harmonize body and breath, prepare yourself for the traditional practice of all three Bandhas.
This will be complemented by Samāna prāṇāyāma, facilitating a deep and integrated experience of energy alignment and spiritual awakening.
By the end of this module, feel deeply connected and empowered, equipped with advanced practices to cultivate vitality, inner balance, and spiritual growth in your practice and life.
In this module, you’ll:
- Explore the integrated use of all three Bandha-s the way it was practiced by the Himalayan Masters in this advanced practice
- Experience a short, breath-centric āsana practice to prepare for the traditional practice of all three Bandha-s with a Samāna prāṇāyāma practice
Module 17 Suṣumṇa Prāṇāyāma With Mantrajapa to Attune to Your Inner Spirit
Be immersed in the theory and practice of Suṣumṇa Prāṇāyāma, discovering its profound impact on spiritual evolution and inner transformation.
Uncover the essence of this advanced technique, understanding how it channels and balances subtle energy through the central energy channel.
Through a short, breath-centric āsana practice crafted to harmonize body and breath, prepare yourself to engage deeply with Suṣumṇa Prāṇāyāma.
This will integrate the transformative power of Mantrajapa, guiding you to resonate with your inner spirit and cultivate a profound connection within.
By the end of this module, feel aligned and empowered, equipped with practices to deepen your spiritual journey and integrate transformative energy into your daily life.
In this module, you’ll:
- Learn the theory and practice of Suṣumṇa Prāṇāyāma — and how to bring the meaning and transformational power of Mantrajapa into the core of our beings
- Experience a short, breath-centric āsana practice to prepare for the practice of Suṣumṇa Prāṇāyāma with Mantrajapa to attune to one’s inner spirit
Module 18 Suṣumṇa Prāṇāyāma With Mantrajapa to Connect to the Divine
Revisit and deepen your understanding of Suṣumṇa Prāṇāyāma, exploring its profound theory and practice to enhance your spiritual journey.
Uncover how this advanced technique channels and balances subtle energy through the central energy channel, fostering inner harmony and spiritual growth.
Through a short, breath-centric āsana practice tailored to harmonize body and breath, prepare yourself to engage deeply with Suṣumṇa Prāṇāyāma.
This will integrate the transformative power of Mantrajapa, guiding you to connect with the divine essence within.
By the end of this module, feel spiritually aligned and empowered, equipped with practices to deepen your connection to the Divine and infuse your life with profound meaning and transformational energy.
In this module, you’ll:
- Receive a recap of the theory and practice of Suṣumṇa Prāṇāyāma — and how to bring the meaning and transformational power of Mantrajapa into the core of our beings
- Experience a short, breath-centric āsana practice to prepare for the practice of Suṣumṇa Prāṇāyāma with Mantrajapa to connect to the Divine
Gary Kraftsow’s Introductory Course, Sacred Breath
This intensive builds upon the core teachings from the 7-module program, Sacred Breath. When you purchase the 18-module intensive, you gain access to that powerful resource as well! You can complete the core teachings at your leisure, but it’s best to begin before the new sessions start.
In this 7-part transformational course, Gary guides you through the fundamental skills and competencies you’ll need to practice sacred breathwork practices from a traditional yoga lineage for managing stress, increasing vitality, and attuning to spirit.
This course features step-by-step teachings and experiential practices from Gary. Each session builds harmoniously upon the previous ones, so you’ll develop a complete holistic understanding of the practices, tools, and principles you’ll need to customize ancient prāṇāyāma practices to cultivate profound wellbeing. Your purchase includes 24/7 ongoing access to your course content, allowing you time to review the materials at your own pace and integration.
- Module 1: Foundational Prāṇāyāma Principles to Increase Your Energy & Balance Your Nervous System
- Module 2: Bṛṁhaṇa, Laṅghana, and Samāna to Increase Vitality, Restore Calm, and Balance Your System
- Module 3: Understand the Science Behind the 4-Part Breath Cycle, and Discover How to Build Your Personal Breath Threshold
- Module 4: Ancient Heating & Cooling Techniques for Addressing Your Specific Emotional or Physiological Conditions
- Module 5: Create a Conscious Relationship With Your Autonomic Nervous System to Manage Stress
- Module 6: Prāṇāyāma Practices for Increasing Energy & Vitality
- Module 7: Attuning to & Merging With Spirit Through Prāṇāyāma Practice
PLUS, you’ll get the Sacred Breath Bonus Offering
- Pranayama: Unique Gift of the Yogic Tradition
- Prāṇāyāma & Meditation: Langhana Ratio 6-2-12-2
The original price of Sacred Breath on its own was $347, but it’s INCLUDED in your registration for the advanced course!
SPECIAL BONUS OFFER
In addition to Gary’s transformative 18-module course, you’ll receive this special bonus offering to complement the course and take your understanding and practice to an even deeper level.
Tantra, Cakra-s & Yoga Therapy
Audio Dialogue With Gary Kraftsow and Brian James
In this in-depth audio conversation between Gary and Brian James of Medicine Path Yoga, explore the true meaning of Tantra, as well as the Cakra-s as a symbol system and tool for personal transformation. Gary and Brian also delve deep into the rising field of yoga therapy. And, Gary shares his story about the early days on his 40-year yogic path.
Discover the Yoga Sūtra of Patañjali
Video Teaching on Para-Vairāgya From Gary Kraftsow
Enjoy an hour-long recording from Gary’s online series about the Yoga Sūtra of Patañjali, Living the Yoga Sūtra. The focus of the reflection and meditation is on para-vairāgya, as present in Yoga Sūtra I.16: tat paraṁ puruṣa khyāteḥ guṇa vaitṛṣṇyam, which can be translated as the highest level of vairāgya and understood as the complete freedom from desire for anything once one realizes their divine nature. This is an important sūtra in which Patañjali introduces the idea that self-realization and the highest level of non-attachment are linked in some kind of causal relationship, although the nature of that relationship is not precisely defined.
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Here’s What You’ll Receive
Eighteen Pre-Recorded 90-Minute Modules
Experience a unique opportunity to learn from founder and director of the American Viniyoga Institute Gary Kraftsow — from the comfort of your own home. Each session includes a streaming video option and guides you to maximize the benefits of your prāṇāyāma practice with advanced techniques that amplify, direct, and sustain the flow of prāṇa and its transformational power within the body.
Eighteen Transcripts of Sessions
In addition to the high-quality videos and MP3 audios, you’ll also receive session transcriptions. You can then review, print, and highlight the most important insights and practices you were given.
Exercises and Questions for Each Lesson
Between sessions, you’ll have the option of completing related exercises, practicing new tools, and answering questions to accelerate your learning and integrate each lesson.
Gary Kraftsow’s Introductory Course, Sacred Breath 7-Module Course and Bonuses is included!
When you sign up for this 18-module journey, you’ll get instant access to Gary’s first 7-module online course.
An Unprecedented Opportunity to Join the Online Course, Deepening Your Sacred Breath Practice
We feel honored that Gary Kraftsow has chosen to partner with The Shift Network to offer this exclusive online course. This is a unique opportunity to learn from the founder and director of the American Viniyoga Institute whose powerful insights and pioneering work are helping us heal and awaken ourselves and our world.
If you’re serious about advancing your prāṇāyāma practice, then you owe it to yourself, your loved ones, and our world to take this one-of-a-kind program.
Please Note: If you have not experienced Gary’s teachings before, you’re welcome to take this next-level training but we ask you to complete the foundational 7-module Sacred Breath program on your own as a prerequisite. It will be included in your registration and can be completed before or in tandem with this advanced intensive.
Your Satisfaction Is 100% Guaranteed!
If you don’t absolutely LOVE Deepening Your Sacred Breath Practice — or don’t feel that it meets your needs — please submit your refund request form 14 days from your date of purchase and we’ll happily issue qualifying customers a refund.
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About Gary Kraftsow
Gary Kraftsow has been an innovator in the transmission of yoga for health, healing, and personal transformation for over 40 years. He began his study of yoga in India with T.K.V. Deśikāchar in 1974 and received a Viniyoga Special Diploma from Viniyoga International in Paris, France in 1988.
Gary received his master’s degree in psychology and religion from the University of California at Santa Barbara in 1983 and opened the Maui School of Yoga Therapy around that time.
In 1999, he founded the American Viniyoga Institute, LLC. Since then, he has become a renowned speaker and teacher of the Viniyoga methodology at many conferences and schools nationally and internationally. Gary developed protocols for two National Institutes of Health studies, one on yoga for chronic low back pain and one on yoga for anxiety. He also helped develop a clinical trial on mind-body stress reduction in the workplace.
He is the director and senior teacher at the American Viniyoga Institute (AVI®), author of the books Yoga for Wellness and Yoga for Transformation, and the educational DVDs Viniyoga Therapy for Low Back, Sacrum and Hips… Viniyoga Therapy for Upper Back, Neck and Shoulders… Viniyoga Therapy for Depression… and Viniyoga Therapy for Anxiety.
He has also produced multiple online workshops and is in the process of creating the AVI Digital Library, which offers both live and on-demand classes.
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Please visit our Customer Support Center, where you should be able to find the answer to your question or the solution to your problem. And if you can’t, you can submit an online request form and we’ll get right back to you.
This course was pre-recorded. Is the content still relevant?
While this is a pre-recorded course, the teachings remain as relevant and impactful today as when they were first offered. We’ve selected these programs because their wisdom, tools, and practices continue to resonate deeply with our global community.
How long will I have access to my Course Homepage and materials?
Your purchase includes 24/7 ongoing access to your course content — online via your Homepage — unless refunded or otherwise specified. We currently don’t have an expiration date for our online materials. This will allow you time to review the materials at your own pace and integration.