Long hours at a screen, everyday stress, anxious feelings or little time for yourself? Your breath is there through all of it, and it is one of the few things you can work with consciously in any moment. This training introduces Pranayama as a practical self-care tool for ordinary days, not only for the yoga mat.
Over one live afternoon on Zoom, Neha Pugalia guides you through calming, energising and cooling techniques and explains breath anatomy, Prana and the Bandhas. You practise without pressure, ask questions as they come up and leave knowing which practices to return to at your desk, before sleep or whenever a day gets crowded. No yoga experience needed.
Spend much of your day sitting or at a screen? Learn to notice your breathing habits and build short, mindful breathing pauses into your daily routine.
Looking for a quieter moment in a demanding day? Explore gentle breathing practices as part of your self-care, with guidance on adapting them to how you feel.
Never practised Pranayama, or only followed along in class? Learn what the techniques are, how they differ and how to practise them on your own.
Mind still running long after the day is over? Learn slow, calming breath practices to help you wind down in the evening.
Founder of Yogicescape Berlin. Teaches Pranayama inside 200- and 300-hour teacher trainings.
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Four things that stay with you after the afternoon.
Every technique with its traditional name and a plain explanation. Includes a 15-minute break; all times are Berlin time (CET).
15:00–15:45
Nadi Shodhana (alternate-nostril breathing) & Ujjayi
Begin with alternate-nostril breathing and Ujjayi, also known as ocean breath. The focus is on noticing your breath and on foundations you can return to in a regular practice.
15:45–16:30
Bhramari, Kapalbhati & Bhastrika
Meet Bhramari, the humming bee breath, then explore the stronger, energising practices of Kapalbhati and Bhastrika at different rhythms and levels of intensity, with guidance and adaptations.
16:30–16:45
Time to move, have some water and let the practice settle.
16:45–17:30
Shitali, Kumbhaka · Mula, Uddiyana & Jalandhara Bandha
After the break, explore cooling Shitali breath and the foundations of Kumbhaka, or breath retention, alongside the three Bandhas in their traditional context, always with a careful approach to retention.
17:30–18:10
Prana, breath anatomy & everyday life
Traditional perspectives on Prana and vitality meet breath anatomy and the relationship between breathing, attention and relaxation. Explore how the techniques can find a thoughtful place in everyday life.
18:10–18:30
Integration & live Q&A
Bring the afternoon together in a closing practice. The live Q&A makes room for questions that came up while practising, and Neha offers guidance for continuing at home.
Founder & Yoga Teacher
Neha Pugalia is the founder of Yogicescape Berlin, home to two studios in Prenzlauer Berg and Friedrichshain. She embodies the essence of India's living traditions — the Vedas, Ayurveda, and Pranayama — and has been leading Yoga, Pranayama, and breathwork trainings worldwide, including 200-hour and 300-hour teacher training programmes.
Her approach is not just instructional. It is a direct transmission of living practice — a heartfelt offering of love and deep wisdom rooted in ancient scripture.
Neha's teaching is also guided by the principle Vasudeva Kutumbakam — "The World is One Family" — and she gives back through work supporting underprivileged children in India.
Your next step
Choose the shared live practice, or add material you can return to afterwards.
€49one payment
Through 10 November 2026 · then €59
€69one payment
Revisit the practice with the recording and explore the content further in the E-Module.
Everything in Live Training, plus:
Booking for friends too? Choose the number of tickets at checkout. All prices are in euros. Your card provider determines any conversion to another currency.
Arrive ready
Your Zoom access details arrive by email before the training.
A mat, cushion or chair, water and a quiet spot. That is all.
You learn live with Neha and can ask anything as you go.
Practise gently, never force the breath and pause if you feel uncomfortable. Strong breathing practices and breath retention may need adaptation and may not suit every health circumstance. The training does not replace medical or psychological treatment. Discuss individual concerns before joining.
Before you decide
The teaching language is English.
Yes, join from wherever you are via Zoom. The live time is 15:00–18:30 CET (Berlin): 14:00–17:30 UK, 09:00–12:30 US Eastern, 08:00–11:30 Central, 07:00–10:30 Mountain and 06:00–09:30 Pacific.
Yes, with the €69 Live Training + E-Module & Recording package: 1 month of recording access, plus the digital module book by email and recommended reading. The Live Training ticket covers live attendance.
Live attendees receive a certificate of completion. The training is recognised as YACEP continuing education and is also open to participants who do not teach yoga.
The included module book is delivered digitally by email, alongside recommended reading. Optional delivery of a recommended printed book must be arranged separately with Neha; it is not listed as an included item.
No. The training is open to people who have never practised Pranayama. Neha explains every technique and shows you adaptations.
Explore traditional Pranayama with Neha, wherever you are in your practice.
Saturday, 19 December 2026 · Live on Zoom · From €49 · Early Bird
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