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Pranayama And Beyond: A Journey Through The 5 Vayus
With Rachel Zinman
What does vitality mean to you? Is energy something you strive to harness, yet you’re not always sure what’s might be depleting you? In this transformative course, we will explore the concept of energy from the perspective of Yoga, with a special focus on the Sanskrit term "prana." Join Rachel as we break open our ideas about energy and learn to cultivate lasting strength and vitality through gentle yet powerful pranayama practices. Feel supported in your understanding the 5 different types of prana, known as "pancha vayus," and how to harness this knowledge to locate, increase, and store prana within your being. By the end of the course, you'll be equipped to recognize when your pranas are depleted and discover simple breathing techniques to optimize the efficiency of your life force. Knowledge empowers us to become our own best healers. Each lesson will begin with a brief talk, followed by a practical breathing practice, allowing you to embody the wisdom of the Pancha Vayus and unlock your full potential for vitality and well-being. Join Rachel on this empowering journey of self-discovery and energy mastery, uncover the boundless reservoirs of prana within, so you can lead a life infused with radiant energy and lasting wellbeing.
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5 Days
905 students
4.8 stars
12 min / day
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English
4.8 (41)
Recent Reviews
ilinca
October 14, 2025
Excellent course. I loved both the explanations and the practices. Thank you 🙏🪷
Wren
September 16, 2025
Thank you for this wonderful course. I found it to be very helpful in my study of Pranayama, and a wonderful accent to a course I am currently taking off of Insight Timer to get a certification as a breath work and pranayama facilitator. Much love and light 💖
Tammy
November 25, 2024
Thank you for this course. It’s excellent. You give such clear explanations of the vayus and the breath. I found I could practice the pranayamas without tension. Which is unusual for me. Thank you. I’m going to do this course again and again and also look at your other offerings. Much gratitude.
Jill
November 16, 2024
Very informative & interesting! Thank you ❤️
Catrin
July 13, 2024
Very good course - thanks ☺️
Chi
February 12, 2024
Very informative & thank you
Ana
November 3, 2023
I looked forward to each class and the calming feeling afterwards. The theory is very well explained and it helps to have a practice after. I will repeat the 5 lessons to learn better all the knowledge Rachel kindly put together for us. I highly recommend everyone to invest time doing this course. Many thanks 🙏🏽
Michael
October 15, 2023
New (for me) aspects of prana and pranic practice. Teaching is clear and welcoming. This course has inspired me to continue exploring in-depth.
Brian
October 1, 2023
Really loved this class would love to do more
Anne
September 30, 2023
Very informative course. Some very interesting ideas and breath work exercises
Yvonne
August 28, 2023
This was a short and interesting course on the Pancha Vayus. Thank you 🙏🏻
Amy
August 26, 2023
Wonderful course. Thank you 🙏
Donna
August 11, 2023
This is a terrific introduction to the principle of inner winds, the Prana Vayu. The explanations are easy to understand, with clear examples representing each Vayu. I really liked Rachel’s tone. I felt at ease, that I was being guided by an experienced yogi and teacher. Many thanks. 🪷
Lalitha
August 6, 2023
I loved the course! I have never left a negative feedback in all my time on Insight timer... But this needs to be said. I didn't like the pace of the course. Everything feels too rushed! It would have been so much better if the amount of information dispensed as theory equalled the amount of time alloted for breathwork practice. I felt too rushed with the fast pace even while practicing breathwork. Otherwise I have learnt quite a lot in this course. I hope my feedback is taken well and is used to improve future courses which I will definitely come back for. Thank you.
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