Fall Teacher Study Group

Begins September 29th!

Breathing into Presence: A Pranayama and Meditation Practice Group

September 29th 2026 - November 17th 2026

Tuesday evenings: 7:00-8:30pm EST

This practice group is dedicated to the systematic study and practice of pranayama and meditation as presented in Light on Pranayama by B.K.S. Iyengar and the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. Through guided breathing practices, seated meditation, study, and discussion, participants will explore the relationship between breath, concentration, and the cultivation of inner awareness. Designed for yoga teachers and dedicated practitioners, this group offers a supportive environment for deepening one's understanding of classical yoga and establishing a sustainable daily practice grounded in timeless teachings.

This fall session is devoted to establishing a sustainable daily practice integrating pranayama and meditation. Readings from Light on Pranayama and the Yoga Sutras will serve to support and refine the design of that practice.

I look forward to seeing you there.

Namaste, Rolf

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Course Description

Breathing into Presence

An 8-Week Study and Practice Group

Week 1 — Establishing the Foundation
The purpose of pranayama and meditation; designing a sustainable daily practice.

Week 2 — Breath Awareness and Regulation
Developing sensitivity to the breath and cultivating steadiness of attention.

Week 3 — Opening the Channels (Nadi Shodhana)
Exploring purification and balance as preparation for meditation.

Week 4 — Prana and the Mind
Understanding the relationship between breath, energy, and mental activity.

Week 5 — From Pranayama to Pratyahara
Using breath practice to quiet the senses and turn awareness inward.

Week 6 — Cultivating Dharana
Building concentration through breath-centered meditation.

Week 7 — Deepening Dhyana
Exploring continuity of attention and the emergence of meditative absorption.

Week 8 — Integrating the Practice
Refining a personal daily practice and establishing conditions for continued growth.

Texts: Light on Pranayama by B.K.S. Iyengar and the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.
Audience: Yoga teachers and dedicated practitioners seeking to deepen their understanding and experience of pranayama and meditation.

Hope to see you there

Namaste Rolf

Cost: $400

Payment plan available