Your breath has the power to influence how you feel, think and function. Different breathing techniques can have a profound effect on the body and mind, helping to reduce stress and anxiety, support healthy blood pressure and cardiovascular function, improve sleep, increase energy when you are feeling flat and bring greater balance to your mental, emotional and physical state.

The Power of Breath is a 4 week introduction to the ancient yogic science of breath, known as Pranayama. Through a combination of theory and guided practice, you will learn how conscious breathing can be used as a practical tool to support your health and wellbeing.

In 90 minute sessions spread over four weeks, we will explore both the theory and practice of pranayama, including:

• The history and development of pranayama

• The anatomy and mechanics of breathing

• The yogic understanding of breath and the energetic body, including vayus, nadis, koshas and bandhas

• A range of major pranayama techniques and how they can be used to energise, calm, balance and regulate the body and mind

What are the benefits of pranayama?

Pranayama involves techniques for expanding, regulating and directing the breath. Different practices can be used to create different effects, from calming the nervous system and preparing the body for rest, to increasing energy, improving focus and supporting emotional balance.

With regular practice, pranayama may help to:

• Reduce stress and anxiety

• Support healthy blood pressure and cardiovascular health

• Improve sleep and relaxation

• Increase energy and vitality

• Enhance mental clarity and focus

• Support emotional regulation

• Improve awareness and connection between the mind and body

• Support respiratory health and breathing efficiency

Who is this course suitable for?

This course is suitable for everyone, including complete beginners. No previous experience with yoga or pranayama is required.

The course is structured to progressively build your knowledge and confidence, allowing you to learn at your own pace. Each week will include both theoretical and practical elements, helping you develop a deeper understanding of how different breathing techniques work and when they may be useful.

By the end of the course, you will have a foundation from which to create a sustainable personal pranayama practice or incorporate breathwork into your existing yoga practice.

What can I expect?

• A safe and inclusive learning environment

• Detailed guidance from an experienced yoga teacher

• A deeper understanding of the relationship between breath, the body and the mind

• Experiential learning in a range of traditional pranayama techniques

• The opportunity to discover which breathing practices may best support relaxation, energy, focus and balance

• Practical guidance for building your own regular pranayama practice

Your teacher

Tony Dennis has been practising yoga for over 30 years and teaching for more than 15 years.

Initially trained in Iyengar yoga, Tony later found Akhanda Yoga and his teacher in India, Yogrishi Vishveketu. Through Akhanda, Tony has trained extensively in classical Indian Hatha Yoga, Raja Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, Yin Yoga and advanced Pranayama.

Tony brings decades of personal practice, study and teaching experience to this course, offering participants an opportunity to explore the depth and practical benefits of the yogic science of breath.

Important information

This is a 4 week course held on Mondays, with each session running for 90 minutes.

As the course is designed to progressively build on the knowledge and practices introduced each week, participants are encouraged to attend all four sessions. Please ensure you are available for the full course before booking, as refunds or credits cannot be issued for inability to attend or change of mind.

Participants with any of the following conditions should contact Prana House before committing to the course to arrange a time to speak with Tony directly:

Neurological conditions including epilepsy, mental illness, heart disease, pregnancy or recent childbirth, recent surgery, PTSD or asthma.

Event Date: Monday’s September 21st - October 12th, 2026

Event Time: 7.00pm - 8.30pm weekly

Cost: $160
Members: $140
Concession $135 (students must bring concession card for presentation to teacher at first class)

Event Enquiries Contact: events@pranahouse.com.au