Pranayama with Harshvardhan

4-day, practice-oriented Pranayama workshop designed to restore natural breathing, cultivate mental clarity, and rediscover breath as the gateway to meditation. In a world of overstimulation and constant doing, the breath becomes shallow, rushed, and unconscious. This workshop invites you to slow down, refine awareness, and experience Pranayama not as a technique but as an inward movement. #yoga programs #Health wellness courses #Online Meditation Courses #Mental health courses

Program Overview

Sometimes you’re not breathing. Sometimes you’re breathing too fast. In daily life, the breath often becomes shallow, restless, or unnoticed—especially under stress, emotional strain, or pressure. Pranayama is not breath manipulation. It is the refinement of awareness—where breath becomes a conscious bridge from outer activity to inner steadiness.

Pranayama is described in classical yogic wisdom and referenced across scriptural traditions including the Bhagavad Gita and the Upanishads. In Patanjali’s Ashtanga Yoga, Pranayama is the 4th anga—a bridge between the external and internal limbs. When the breath becomes steady and subtle, the mind naturally becomes prepared for deeper inner practice.

Beyond breathing exercises, you will understand how the Fourth Anga of Yoga steadies the nervous system and prepares the mind for meditation—naturally, without force.

  • Day 1 | 18th July
    Introduction to Breathing: 
    ▪️Principles and practice of functional breathing. 
    ▪️Breath and lung exercises to prepare for prāṇāyāma.
  • Day 2 | 19th July
    ▪️Basics of Yogic Breathing - Prāṇāyāma. 
    ▪️Its meaning and value today - scriptural and scientific approach 
    ▪️Introductory prāṇāyāma practices for general health and wellbeing
  • Day 3 | 25th July
    ▪️Prāṇāyāma: Conscious progession, discipline and the value of consistency. 
  • Day 4 | 26th July
    ▪️The Inner Limbs: Prāṇāyāma as a stepping stone to pratyāhāra and preparing the mind for concentration and meditation.

Program Highlights:

  • Gentle introduction to natural breath awareness
  • Practical tools for emotional regulation and stress response
  • Learning to observe breath during anxiety, fatigue, and calm
  • Breath awareness for sleep, overthinking, and decision-making
  • Structured 4-day format with practices and reflection

Who Is This Program For?

  • Anyone experiencing stress, anxiety, or mental restlessness
  • Yoga practitioners wanting a deeper foundation in breath
  • Professionals seeking clarity and emotional regulation
  • Individuals looking for natural support for sleep and overthinking.

Course Curriculum

Pranayama with Harshvardhan

9 Learning Materials

Prāṇāyāma - Introduction to Breathing

Prāṇāyāma Day 1: Introduction to Breathing

Video
01:18:42

Reference Material_Introduction to Breathing

PDF

Prāṇāyāma - The Science of Pranayama

Prāṇāyāma Day 2: The Science of Pranayama

Video
01:23:56

Reference Material_ Prāṇāyāma

PDF

Prāṇāyāma Practice - Week 1

Prāṇāyāma Practice - Week 1

Prāṇāyāma - Conscious progession

Prāṇāyāma Day 3: Conscious Progression

Video
01:37:33

Reference Material_ Prāṇāyāma

PDF

Prāṇāyāma - The Inner Limbs

Prāṇāyāma Day 4 - Inner Limbs

Video
01:34:59

Prāṇāyāma Practice - Week 2

Prāṇāyāma Practice - Week 2

Schedule

Day Time Title
18-07-2026 07:00 - 08:15 PM Introduction to Breathing: Principles and practice of functional breathing. Breath and lung exercises to prepare for prāṇāyāma.
19-07-2026 07:00 - 08:15 PM Basics of Yogic Breathing - Prāṇāyāma. Its meaning and value today - scriptural and scientific approach Introductory prāṇāyāma practices for general health and wellbeing.
25-07-2026 07:00 - 08:15 PM Prāṇāyāma: Conscious progession, discipline and the value of consistency.
26-07-2026 07:00 - 08:15 PM The Inner Limbs: Prāṇāyāma as a stepping stone to pratyāhāra and preparing the mind for concentration and meditation.

Meet Our Mentors

Harshvardhan Jhaveri

Harshvardhan is a yoga scholar-practitioner and educator based in Mumbai. Rooted in both traditional practice and academic rigor, his mission is to live, teach, and expand the spiritual message of classical yoga.

Harsh holds an M.A. in Yogaśāstra from the prestigious Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute and an M.A. in Sanskrit from Chinmaya Vishwavidyapeeth. By blending classical philosophy with practical execution, he guides his students toward a state of inner peace.

He is a Member of the Ad-hoc Board of Studies for Yoga at H.S.N.C. University, Mumbai; has co-founded the Yoga Education College with Eddie Stern and Robert Moses and is dedicated to strengthening the collective memory of the purpose, practice, and implementation of Yoga and its various disciplines in an increasingly modernized world.

Beyond his spiritual and academic pursuits, Harsh is an avid open-water swimmer and freediver who constantly seeks opportunities to reconnect with nature by diving in oceans and mountain streams.

Frequently asked questions

Will there be recordings for this program?

Yes recordings will be shared with all the participants for six months.

Can individuals with knee pain or any other physical injury still do pranayama?

Yes, introductory practices will be taught during the session, making Pranayama accessible to all.

How can I benefit from this program?

The breathing practices that will be taught in the session will facilitate increased focus and concentration, and a greater sense of body awareness.

Is this program only for yoga instructors?

This program is for everyone from yoga practitioners to yoga instructors to yoga enthusiasts or anyone looking to include pranayama in their routine.

Can I get my fee refunded?

Fees paid are non-refundable and will neither be adjusted nor transferred to any other program.

Testimonials

Mr. Jhaveri presents the program and information in a highly organized, clear, and engaging manner, making the sessions easy to follow and interesting throughout.

~Anuja Sharma

The pranayama course with Harvardhan Sir was very insightful. His explanations are simple and easy to understand and implement them easy in your practice. Also, he helped in clearing the doubts patiently. Thanks to Hellomyyoga and Harshvardhan Sir for the course.

~Lavanya Chivukula

I am very grateful to have taken this course. Learning from a teacher as knowledgeable and deeply rooted in the yogic tradition as Harshvardhan has been a true privilege. He shares his knowledge with an open heart, generosity, and authenticity, making the teachings both accessible and profound.

~Francisca Zamorano

Harshvardhan Sir teaches excellent techniques for progressing in pranayama. His techniques have a profound impact on both the mind and the body..

~Deepti Dubey