Deep Dive into Pranayama
Lead Instructor: Francesca Focarelli (She/Her) Learn More About Her!
In this module, we'll delve into an extended pranayama session, followed by an exploration of key breathing techniques utilized in yoga. Students should expect to engage in abundant breathwork practices and honing your skills. Students will be guiding their peers through practice as well.
Topics that will be cover in this training module:
We will discuss different pranayama techniques, how and why to use them in self-practice and teaching, and how to lead them. Expect to do a longer more traditional pranayama practice at the start of this module, so a light breakfast might be a good idea.
What to bring & wear:
Comfortable clothes, journal or computer, manual, water, snacks
What to expect:
Different pranayama techniques
Ways to introduce and teach
Benefits of breath work
Energy Levels of the Module
Moderate to Vigorous Movement &/or Higher Energy Pranayama
Sliding Scale Payment Options:
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This rate is for people who identify as BIPOC or trans. At the moment we currently do not have anyone on staff that identifies as trans but we would like to help create spaces for wellness and education for the trans community.
The rate for this community is designed to support those who typically don’t have access or feel welcome in wellness spaces. If you’re able to pay more, you have the option to do so at checkout but if this rate aligns with your accessibility, please choose at your discretion. es here
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This rate is our standard rate which sustains our offering for our community. This rate allows us to support our teachers so that they can continue their self studies (Svādhyāya) and education to guide y’all into your wellness education journey.
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This rate is for those who have the ability to pay more to support the BIPOC & Trans communities, as well as our teaching staff. This rate allows us to offer as many resources as we can to promote longevity in education for our students but also sustain the financial livelihood of MOTA.
Training Schedule:
All session will include a 30m lunch break. Please have your meals ordered for 12p. We do have a fridge and microwave.
*Please note that this session can be used a rolling module credit apart of our trauma-informed teacher training program (TI-MYTT. If you’re interested learning more about how to become a Trauma-Informed MOTA Yoga Teacher click here! TI-MYTT 5HR Modules are eight of 13 modules needed for the completion of the 250HR certification program. You can start with this module or continue on your path through the program. The first three hours of the module is where we nerd out with the teachings and lectures. We will take a 30m lunch break and reconvene with the workshop portion of the module. These last two hours are opened up to the general public//students to practice the teachings of the instructor. This is where you, the trainee will see how to put the nerdy fun stuff in action to students wanting to experience the offering rather than being trained in it. You do not need to be enrolled in the full program to take any portion of the module or workshop :) In total there are 8, 5H modules needed to take to complete the certification program for the 250H Trauma Informed MOTA Yoga Teacher Training. You can take the same module up to two times.
