S M Y A 'S
Pranayama Course
At SMYA – Shree Mahesha Yog Academy, the PS (Pranayama Sadhana Course) is not just a breathing program — it is a powerful inner transformation journey. Designed under the spiritual guidance of Yogacharya Shree Mahesha, this course builds a strong foundation in authentic yogic pranayama practices rooted in classical yogic wisdom.
Breath is life. When breath is disturbed, mind is disturbed. When breath is disciplined, life becomes disciplined.
SMYA’s PS course helps you understand the science, spirituality, psychology, and therapeutic dimensions of pranayama. Whether you are a yoga practitioner, teacher, healer, or a seeker of self-growth, this course trains you to master the subtle science of prana (life-force energy) and apply it practically for physical health, emotional balance, mental clarity, and spiritual elevation.
This Course Is FOR YOU If You Are
Ready to Take Sincere Action
You are done with delay and inconsistency. If you can commit to daily Dhyan Sadhana, this program builds a strong and stable meditation habit.
Prepared to Break Mental Limitations
This course helps you identify, observe, and dissolve deep mental conditioning through authentic Dhyan practices.
Willing to Trust the Process
You understand that real inner transformation takes time. If you are ready to stay disciplined instead of chasing quick results, this course is designed for you.
Seeking REAL Meditation – Not Hype
If you want true Dhyan rooted in yogic tradition, not motivational talk or surface-level techniques, this course is your foundation.
Ready for Daily Sadhana Discipline
You are serious about building a daily meditation and awareness routine that supports peace, focus, and conscious living—long after the course ends.
Hungry for Inner Growth
You don’t want to stay the same. If you want mental clarity, emotional strength, and inner stability, this course gives you the exact yogic tools to evolve.
This Course Is NOT For You If…
This Course Is NOT For You If…
You Want Someone Else to Do the Work
You Are Addicted to Shortcuts
You Can’t Commit to Daily Practice
You Are Just Curious, Not sincere
You Quit When Things Get Uncomfortable
Curriculum of SMYA’s Pranayama Sadhana (PS) Course
- What meditation actually is in yogic science
- Meditation as a transformative discipline for mastering the mind
- Meditation as conscious observation and monitoring of mental processes
- Clearing common misunderstandings and myths about meditation
- Why meditation is not imagination, suppression, or escapism
- Understanding the similarities and differences between concentration, relaxation, and meditation
- Why relaxation alone is not meditation
- How concentration supports meditation but does not replace it
- Establishing clarity for correct practice
- The spiritual science behind meditation practices
- Yogic psychology of mind, awareness, and consciousness
- Scientific understanding of meditation and its effects on the brain and nervous system
- Meditation from experiential, traditional, and practical viewpoints
- Meditation in relation to:
- Waking state
- Dream state
- Deep sleep state
- Meditative awareness
- Waking state
- How meditation bridges unconsciousness and awareness
- Expansion of consciousness through regular practice
- Importance of physical, mental, and emotional preparation
- Three essential prerequisites for successful meditation
- Role of attitude, discipline, and intention
- Creating the right internal and external environment for meditation
- How Yogasana prepares the body for meditation
- Role of Pranayama in calming the nervous system
- Relationship between breath, prana, and awareness
- Preparing body and mind for deeper Dhyan experience
- Basic understanding of Dhyan as described in yogic tradition
- Three most essential meditation practices for a strong foundation
- Importance of consistency over duration
- Developing the observer attitude (Drashta Bhav)
- Step-by-step meditation practice guidance
- Seated meditation techniques
- Dynamic meditation practices
- Guided meditation for physical, mental, and spiritual wellness
- Meditation practices suitable for beginners and intermediate practitioners
- Phenomenal Yogic Sadhana and its significance
- Naadanusandhan Sadhana
- Sankalp Swasthya Sadhana
- Ajapa Sohum Sadhana
- Trividh Sadhana
- Atmabhav Sadhana
- Nadbrahma Sadhana
- Mahabhinishkraman Sadhana
- Swasandrashta Dhyan
- Nishpandanbhav Dhyan Sadhana
- Meditation based on Shiv Sutras
- Andhakar (Darkness) Meditation
- Samarpan (Bestowment) Dhyan Sadhana
- Purnima (Full Moon) Meditation
- Divine Health Dhyan
- Divine Healing Dhyan
- Yog Nidra Dhyan (Shithilikaran)
- Good Night Dhyan Sadhana
- Meditation for mental relaxation and emotional balance
- Supportive meditation for psychosomatic wellbeing
- Why meditation is the most essential need of modern life
- Inner peace, mindfulness, and emotional balance
- Growth of compassion, resilience, and self-awareness
- Improved concentration, clarity, and mental stability
- Meditation as a lifelong sadhana, not a temporary technique
- Integrating meditation awareness into daily life and relationships
What you get and how this course will prepare you
- Understand the meaning of Prana, Nadis, Chakras, and subtle energy system.
- Learn classical references from yogic scriptures.
- Study the science behind breath and nervous system regulation.
- Understand how breath influences mind, emotions, and consciousness.
This knowledge builds your confidence as a serious practitioner and teacher.
- Foundational breathing awareness techniques.
- Preparatory kriyas for pranayama safety.
- Systematic learning of traditional pranayama practices.
- Correct posture, mudra, bandha, and drishti integration.
- Safe progression from beginner to advanced level.
You will not practice randomly — you will practice scientifically.
You will learn how pranayama helps in:
- Stress and anxiety management
- Depression and emotional imbalance
- Insomnia and sleep disorders
- Hypertension and cardiac support
- Respiratory issues
- Hormonal imbalance
- Digestive disorders
- Low immunity
- Psychosomatic diseases
This prepares you to use pranayama as a healing tool, not just a breathing exercise.
- Techniques to control anger and overthinking.
- Breath regulation for instant calmness.
- Emotional detox through conscious breathing.
- Increasing concentration and focus power.
You will experience mental clarity and stability in daily life.
- Understanding pranayama as a bridge between body and meditation.
- Awakening subtle awareness.
- Preparing mind for dhyana (meditation).
- Strengthening discipline and self-control.
If you want to teach or guide:
- How to structure a pranayama session.
- How to assess student condition before practice.
- Contraindications and safety guidelines.
- How to modify techniques for beginners, elderly, or patients.
- Voice command and class handling training.
You become a confident, responsible yoga guide
This course builds:
- Daily discipline
- Strong willpower
- Emotional resilience
- Self-awareness
- Positive mental attitude
It changes your lifestyle from reactive to conscious.
Most people breathe incorrectly without knowing.
You will learn:
- How to identify faulty breathing patterns.
- How to correct shallow breathing.
- How to increase lung capacity safely.
- How to develop natural rhythmic breathing.
This improves vitality and longevity.
- Nadishodhana concepts in depth.
- Removing energetic blockages.
- Increasing pranic flow.
- Balancing Ida and Pingala energies.
This builds internal harmony and energetic balance.
- Daily sadhana tracking.
- Self-observation practices.
- Reflection exercises.
- Supervised corrections.
- Gradual progress evaluation.
This ensures real transformation — not just certificate completion.
- Right diet support for pranayama.
- Ideal time and environment for practice.
- Discipline rules (Yogic lifestyle alignment).
- Managing work-life balance through breath awareness.
This makes pranayama a part of your life — not an isolated session.
After successful completion:
- You receive certification from SMYA.
- You gain structured teaching confidence.
- You build authority as a trained pranayama practitioner.
- You enhance your professional yoga profile.
This helps in career growth in yoga teaching and wellness guidance.
When breath is controlled, fear reduces.
You develop:
- Calm decision-making ability
- Stable emotional response
- Better communication clarity
- Stronger presence and personality
This improves both personal and professional life.
Take the First Step Inward — Now
If stress, confusion, and mental noise still return, something deeper is needed. Dhyan Sadhana shifts awareness at the root. It’s time to experience real inner change.
- Traditional Yet Scientific Approach
Rooted in the authentic wisdom of Maharshi Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras of Patanjali while supported by modern psychological and neurological understanding. - Step-by-Step Mind Training System
Not just sitting silently — students are systematically trained in concentration, awareness, inner observation, and deep absorption. - Focus on Mind Mastery
Special emphasis on understanding thought patterns, emotional reactions, and subconscious impressions (Samskaras). - Practical Techniques for Daily Life
Meditation practices that can be applied in business, family life, relationships, and decision-making — not limited to the mat. - Guided by Experienced Yogacharya
Designed under the guidance of senior spiritual mentors with decades of practical meditation experience. - Covers Dharana to Dhyana Progression
Clear understanding of the journey from Dharana (concentration) to Dhyana (meditative state) as described in classical yoga philosophy. - Emotional & Stress Detox Process
Special practices to release anxiety, anger, fear, and mental restlessness naturally — without dependency on medicines. - Awakening Inner Awareness
Helps develop witnessing consciousness (Sakshi Bhava), leading to clarity, balance, and self-realization. - Structured Spiritual Discipline
Includes preparatory practices like breath awareness, posture stability, and mental purification before deep meditation. - Transformation Beyond Relaxation
This course goes beyond stress relief — it aims at personality refinement, inner strength, and spiritual evolution.