Mantra, Pranayama
& Meditation
Explore the foundational theory, embodied practice, and teaching methodology of Pranayama, Meditation, and Mantra as core limbs of yoga.
This intensive workshop explores the foundational theory, embodied practice, and teaching methodology of pranayama, meditation, and mantra — three of the most profound and transformative limbs of yoga.
Over two full days (plus pre-recorded content to complete in your own time), you'll cover breathing physiology and the subtle body, foundational meditation techniques across multiple lineages, the ethics of mantra, and safe trauma-aware instruction. The workshop includes extensive practice teaching time with peer feedback — so you leave not just informed, but ready to teach.
What you'll cover
- Breathing physiology and the subtle body
- Foundational meditation techniques across multiple lineages
- The theory and ethics of mantra
- Trauma-aware instruction for breath and meditation practices
- Practice teaching with structured peer feedback
Format
Two full-day in-person intensives (9:00 am – 5:00 pm) on Saturday 5 September and Saturday 26 September 2026, plus pre-recorded content to complete between sessions at your own pace.
Part of the AWHI 300hr pathway
This workshop is a required module in the AWHI 300-hour Advanced Teacher Training, and is also open to anyone who wants to deepen their knowledge — no enrolment in the full programme required.
Counts towards the AWHI 300hr pathway or as 25 CE credits with Yoga Alliance.
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Your facilitator
Tom Brotherstone
E-RYT 500 and AWHI co-owner with over a decade of teaching experience in Yin and Vinyasa yoga. Tom trained in Rishikesh, India and his focus is on building community through practice — providing supportive platforms for growth and self-discovery. His easeful, approachable style puts students immediately at ease, and his classes weave yoga philosophy throughout, grounding movement in meaning.