A description of the course by the teacher
About the Teacher
Tristan began the practice of meditation at the age of 14, and was first taught yoga asana in 1985 at school when he was 16 years old. At the age of 19 he travelled to the Himalayas to live in a Mahayana Buddhist monastery. This was really his first introduction to the higher teachings and to the spiritual life. He had his first awakening experience a year later, after a meditation retreat in a Buddhist cave monastery in Thailand. He experienced the awakening of kundalini the following year, in 1991.
Over the next 19 years he continued to study meditation and yoga and travelled to Nepal, Sri Lanka and especially India as often as possible. He studied and practiced in various ashrams and monasteries.
He began the practice of Spinal Breathing Pranayama in 2005 whilst going through a crown chakra opening.
He now teaches yoga internationally, specializing in the teaching of meditation, pranayama, and the philosophy of yoga.
About the Course
Spinal Breathing Pranayama is one of the most effective forms of pranayama available today. It is a yogic breathing practice that combines the flow of the attention in the body, with the flow of the breath and with visualisation. It is so effective, that many yogis do not use any other form of pranayama.
The practice both prepares the body for the awakening of kundalini, and guides the prana in the body, during the rise of kundalini through the subtle nervous system, once an awakening is happening.
In this way, the practice will safely purify the subtle body, clearing all the energetic pathways (nadis) and chakras of the body.
The practice is designed to be used in combination with a meditation practice, so it is necessary to already have a regular meditation practice in place before beginning this course. If you need to learn a meditation practice, then it is recommended to take the Deep Meditation course before beginning this one.
What's in the Spinal Breathing Pranayama Course?
This four-week course covers the practice of spinal breathing pranayama, including:
• How to integrate Spinal Breathing with a daily meditation practice
• How to work with the process of kundalini in an effective way
• Using an alternative form of pranayama when necessary
• A description of some of the experiences that can arise during the more advanced stages of inner purification
• A detailed description of the major chakras in the subtle body
• The importance of self-pacing and grounding
Spinal Breathing Pranayama Practice
The course includes full instructions on the Spinal Breathing Pranayama practice including the additions, and working with subtle aspects of the practice that can arise.
Advanced Aspects of the Practice
As well as covering basic instruction in the practice of Spinal Breathing, we will also look at some of the intermediate stages of the practice, such as the rise of ecstasy in the body, and the production of amrita. We will also look at some of the more advanced aspects, including the transformations to consciousness that arise due to this ecstatic process.
Work Effectively and Safely with Kundalini
Kundalini is the energetic transformation of the body that takes place during a spiritual awakening. Spinal Breathing Pranayama plays an important role in preparing the body for an awakening and in guiding the energies involved in an awakening once it is happening. During the course we will look at this process and at how we can navigate it in a way that is safe and effective.
Self Pacing and Grounding
Self-pacing and grounding are two of the most important aspects of any journey of yoga. During the course we will look at why these things are important and how to use them to bring balance and stability to our practice.
Key aspects of the course
• Two-year access
• The opportunity to ask questions at the end of each week using the comments sections within the course
• Watch the videos in your own time
• Mobile friendly
• No previous experience needed
• Minimum age: 18 years
• 14-day money-back guarantee
• Taught in English
• The course is rolled-out over the four weeks, with the videos for each week becoming available at the beginning of that week of the course. The videos for week one are available immediately
Course Curriculum
Note: Lessons 24.0 and 33.0 are set to public preview. To watch these lessons, click on the "Preview" botton below next to the lesson.
- Lesson 1.0 Course Introduction (2:26)
- Lesson 2.0 When Are We Ready to Add Spinal Breathing Pranayama? (2:46)
- Lesson 3.0 Spinal Breathing Pranayama - How to Practice (9:31)
- Lesson 4.0 How Does Spinal Breathing Pranayama Purify the Body and Mind? (9:24)
- Lesson 5.0 First Addition - Ujjayi Pranayama (3:52)
- Lesson 6.0 Are we Looking from Outside or Inside the Spinal Nerve? (2:59)
- Lesson 7.0 What if I Can't Visualise Easily? (4:48)
- Lesson 8.0 Week One Summary (0:52)
- Lesson 9.0 Comments and Questions
- Lesson 10.0 Not used
- Lesson 11.0 The Breath is Suspending. Why is This Happening? (11:34)
- Lesson 12.0 Sexual Feelings Being Caused by the Practice (2:28)
- Lesson 13.0 Automatic Yoga (Kriyas) (7:39)
- Lesson 14.0 Self-Pacing and Grounding (10:04)
- Lesson 15.0 Spinal Breathing and Kundalini (10:26)
- Lesson 16.0 Alternate Nostril Breathing (9:28)
- Lesson 17.0 Second Addition - Full Yogic Breathing (2:36)
- Lesson 18.0 Imbalances Between the Left and Right Sides (2:21)
- Lesson 19.0 Integrating Spinal Breathing with Energetic Practices from Other Schools (2:46)
- Lesson 20.0 Why Use Pranayama Practices at All? (2:03)
- Lesson 21.0 Week Two Conclusion (0:25)
- Lesson 22.0 Week Two - Comments and Questions
- Lesson 23.0 The Activation of Root Chakra and Sacral Chakra - Symptoms (13:29)
- Lesson 24.0 The Activation of the Solar Plexus and Heart Chakras - Symptoms (11:42)
- Lesson 25.0 The Activation of the Throat Chakra and the Third Eye (Ajna) - Symptoms (12:02)
- Lesson 26.0 The Activation of the Crown Chakra - Symptoms (9:36)
- Lesson 27.0 Week Three Summary (2:21)
- Lesson 28.0 Week Three Comments and Questions
- Lesson 29.0 The Gradual Expansion of Ecstasy Throughout the Body (10:14)
- Lesson 30.0 Dealing with Siddhis and Managing Lower and Higher Beings (9:55)
- Lesson 31.0 Addiction to Ecstasy and Extending Practice Time (2:19)
- Lesson 32.0 Brahmacharya - The Importance of Preserving Sexual Energy (4:22)
- Lesson 33.0 The Production of Amrita (7:56)
- Lesson 34.0 The Star in the Sushumna (4:26)
- Lesson 35.0 The Merging of Ecstasy and Bliss Producing Unity and Liberation (5:32)
- Lesson 36.0 Week Four - Conclusion (0:27)
- Lesson 37.0 Week Four - Comments and Questions
Available on any Device
The course can be accessed on any device with a browser, including mobile phones, tablets and laptops.
Academy Community Forum Access Included
Students in the course will automatically have access to the private AYP Academy Community. This is a place where people can share experiences and ask questions.
The Academy Community supports image sharing and email notifications.
Course Enrolment
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