Kaivalyadhama

Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute: Where yoga tradition and science meet

3 Years
Pranayama Teacher Training Course
by Shri. Sudhir Tiwari

This Course is Done in Nine Sessions Over Three Years

We are launching a new batch of this course from 4th October 2026 to 10th October 2026 and admissions are now open. All three years will be in India as of now.

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We are launching new batch of 2nd year of this course from 21st September 2025 to 27th September 2025 and admissions are open. The second and third years will cover the remaining 6 sessions over a period of two plus years. Registration Now

Course Objectives

To provide correct, authentic and authoritative training in Pranayama based on traditional texts and science in the Kaivalyadhama Lineage.

With Pranayama generating much interest in the current yoga culture worldwide and it being an immensely important and sensitive practice, it is pivotal that Pranayama be taught correctly from a traditional, technical and scientific perspective.

Keeping the above in mind Kaivalyadhama has designed a course where students will gain a proper understanding of Pranayamic practices from an intellectual (traditional, technical and scientific) as well as practical and experiential point of view so that they can correctly teach the same to students in various settings.

The overall theme of this course will revolve around the definition, the technique/techniques (and its variations) and the outcome of Pranyamic practices. The outcome will be discussed based on Ayurveda as well as modern science.

The course is led by Sh. Sudhir Tiwari. He would be personally teaching the First steps and part of the third steps of each year assisted by other teachers. The Second and part of third steps will be taught by our certified Pranayama 3 years TT teachers under Sudhirjis guidance assisted by other teachers. They are all international established teachers.

  • 500 Hours of Yoga Certification. Exceptions can be made in special cases.
  • Ability to perform and teach Asanas in the “Traditional Way”.
  • Preliminary familiarity with the essential yogic texts.
  • Ability to be seated in a meditative pose for a minimum of 30 - 40 minutes without changing positions.
  • One shall be able to slow down their inhalation by a minimum of 5 seconds and exhalation by 10 seconds, that is 4 breaths per minute.
  • Students will be expected to learn all Six Kriyas. Exceptions can be made in case of medical limitations.

  • International Students

    1. 3000 Euros for each Year. Plus room and food extra. (Remittable @3000 Euros per year in advance)
    2. Exam Fees: 200 Euros per year

     

    Indian Students

    1. 1,50,000 INR for each Year. Plus room and food extra. (Remittable per year in advance).
    2. Exam Fees: 15,000 INR per year

Accommodation and meals are separate.

Explore the accommodation options: https://kdham.com/accommodations/

We will try our best to allocate the room you have laid down in your preferences.

Documents to be submitted after doing the registration.

  • Picture.
  • Copy of the yoga Certificate.
  • A 1000-word essay on your understanding of traditional yoga, and why it is important based on the traditional texts you are familiar with. Please also name the texts.
  • A description of your personal yogic practices.
  • A meaningful description of why do you want to teach Pranayama.

Email: ceooffice@kdham.com

First Year

Step 1: 4th October to 10th October 2026 (afternoon finish) — Lonavala
(Arrival 4th October 2026)

Step 2: Date to be decided

Step 3: Date to be decided
  • Participants who have completed 1 Year TT in Pranayama under Sudhir Tiwariji.
  • Students will be expected to learn all the Six Kriyas. Exceptions can be made in case of medical limitations.
  • 2500 Euros for each Year Plus room and food extra. (Remittable @ 2500 Euros per year in advance).
  • Exam Fees: 200 Euros per year

Explore the accommodation options: https://kdham.com/accommodations/

 

It is advisable to book accommodation after admission is confirmed well in advance to get room of your choice.

Documents to be submitted after doing the registration.

  • Picture.
  • Copy of the 1st year TT Pranayama under Sudhir Tiwari Certificate.

Email: ceooffice@kdham.com

Second Year

Step 1: 25th June to 1st July 2023 (evening finish). — Lonavala
(Optional for 2018 TTC Pranayama Batch)

 

Step 2: 19th November – 25th November 2023. (evening finish). — Lonavala

 

Step 3: 10 Days in March 2024. — Lonavala
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  • Participants who have completed 1 Year TT in Pranayama under Sudhir Tiwariji.
  • Students will be expected to learn all the Six Kriyas. Exceptions can be made in case of medical limitations.
  • 2500 Euros for each Year Plus room and food extra. (Remittable @ 2500 Euros per year in advance).
  • Exam Fees: 200 Euros per year

Explore the accommodation options: https://kdham.com/accommodations/

 

It is advisable to book accommodation after admission is confirmed well in advance to get room of your choice.

Documents to be submitted after doing the registration.

  • Picture.
  • Copy of the 1st year TT Pranayama under Sudhir Tiwari Certificate.

Email: ceooffice@kdham.com

Second Year

Step 3: 21st May to 30th May 2026 (afternoon finish) — Lonavala
(Arrival 20th May 2026)

Third Year
Step 1: 23rd November to 29th November 2026 - Rishikesh
(afternoon finish)

Step 2: 21st February to 27th February 2027 - Lonavala
(afternoon finish)
  • Participants who have completed 1 Year TT in Pranayama under Sudhir Tiwariji.
  • Students will be expected to learn all the Six Kriyas. Exceptions can be made in case of medical limitations.
  • 2500 Euros for each Year Plus room and food extra. (Remittable @ 2500 Euros per year in advance).
  • Exam Fees: 200 Euros per year

Explore the accommodation options: https://kdham.com/accommodations/

 

It is advisable to book accommodation after admission is confirmed well in advance to get room of your choice.

Documents to be submitted after doing the registration.

  • Picture.
  • Copy of the 1st year TT Pranayama under Sudhir Tiwari Certificate.

Email: ceooffice@kdham.com

Second Year

Step 1: 25th June to 1st July 2023 (evening finish). — Lonavala
(Optional for 2018 TTC Pranayama Batch)

 

Step 2: 19th November – 25th November 2023. (evening finish). — Lonavala

 

Step 3: 10 Days in March 2024. — Lonavala

Eligibility

  • Participants who have completed 1 Year TT in Pranayama under Sudhir Tiwariji.
  • Students will be expected to learn all the Six Kriyas. Exceptions can be made in case of medical limitations.

Course Dates

Second Year

Step 1: 25th June to 1st July 2023 (evening finish). — Lonavala (Optional for 2018 TTC Pranayama Batch)

Step 2: 19th November – 25th November 2023. (evening finish). — Lonavala

Step 3: 10 Days in March 2024. — Lonavala

Documents to be Submitted

Documents to be submitted after doing the registration.

  • Picture.
  • Copy of the 1st year TT Pranayama under Sudhir Tiwari Certificate.
Email: ceooffice@kdham.com

Course Fees

2500 Euros for each Year Plus room and food extra.
(Remittable @ 2500 Euros per year in advance).

Exam Fees: 200 Euros per year

Explore the Accommodation Options: https://kdham.com/accommodations/

It is advisable to book accommodation after admission is confirmed well in advance to get room of your choice.

First Year

Upon completing the phase one/year one the student will be authorized to teach Pranayama without retention.

Second Year

Upon completing phase two/year two, the student will be authorized to teach pranayama with 1:1:2, meaning the retention being equal to inhalation.

Third Year

Upon completion of phase three/year three the student will be authorized to teach Pranayama with 1:2:2, meaning the retention being twice as long as inhalation.

Structure of the Course

  • All the topics with the exception of guest lectures will be part of the examination. Also the last year will be dedicated to the teachers trainee undergoing teaching practical sessions in various settings of the institute.
  • Each year is further divided into three steps/week where every approximately four Months for one week (full time) the student will study and practice pranayama.
  • Upon their return, they are accorded sufficient theory and practical homework which is monitored from time to time. The students are given written assignments and practice assignments to be done in the four months when they are home to progressively enhance their practices.
  • At the end of each step, people are given goals in terms of pranayama and kriyas practice. Periodically they submit their practice logs having objective parameters including inhale time, pulse, nostril status to record their practices logs comprehensively are per the goals given.
  • The passing percentage in evaluation has been set as 60%.
  • These records of assigned goals for ever four Months, practice logs, are clearly identifiable and verifiable progress in practice which is double checked when they return every four Months, for example at the end of first year every one is at 8 seconds or more inhale capacity, 3X120 in Kapalbahti which was achieved progressively.
  • This 4-month period is needed for the students to progressively deepen their practice by daily routines.
  • At the end of each year in the final step the progress of the student will be evaluated by a detailed assessment process/exam from a practical as well as a theoretical point of view. The Exams could last anywhere from 3 days to whole week depending on what has been covered. The majority of the exams will be evaluated by the non – TTC faculty to make them objective. Only upon successful completion of these exams and assignments for the year will the final certification to teach will be awarded.
  • Full attendance in all the 6 steps of the second and third year of the course is mandatory for the certificate.

Lead Teacher

Shri. Sudhir Tiwari

Sudhir received his first training under the guidance of Swami Digambar ji, a disciple of Swami Kuvalayananda and his father Dr. Om Prakash Tiwari.

Brought up at Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute, Lonavala, India amidst rich traditional yogic heritage of Swami Madhavdasji Maharaj, Swami Kuvalyanandaji and Swami Digambarji, a tradition kept alive by his father and a well known Pranayama master, Dr. O. P. Tiwari.

Sudhir received his primary and advanced Yogic and Ayurvedic training from Swami Digambarji which included the study of traditional texts, mantra yoga, fire ceremony, pranayama and various aspects of adhyatm (spiritual) yoga. Sudhir also learnt pranayama and Hathapradipika from his father.

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So now he travels all around the world conducting workshops in theory and practice of Yoga (Asana, Pranayama, Meditation, Chanting) and Ayurveda and with his familiarity of alternative western medicine he also correlates these disciplines. His Mantra, Breathe Positive, Breathe Yoga.

Sudhir’s goal is to present yoga not just as asanas but as an experiential practice encompassing but not limited to Yamas, Niyamas, Asana, Pranayama and meditational techniques, mantra yoga and techniques of ishwar pranidhana of Patanjali.

Associate Teachers

Dr.Sharad Bhalekar

Dr. Sharad Bhalekar

Asst. Professor

Dr. Satish D. Pathak

Asst. Director – Research (SRD)

Dr. Praseeda Menon

Research Officer (Psychology)

Dr. Supriya Kulkarni

Ayurveda and Yoga Consultant

Dr.Sharad Bhalekar

Dr. Sharad Bhalekar

Asst. Professor

Dr. Satish D. Pathak

Asst. Director – Research (SRD)

Dr. Praseeda Menon

Research Officer (Psychology)

Dr. Supriya Kulkarni

Ayurveda and Yoga Consultant

Prof. Ravindranath Bodhe

Shri. R. K. Bodhe

Consultant

Shri. Dileep Dauneria

Consultant

Student Reviews

I joined this course to deepen my practice. The continuity of coming 3 times a year for 3 years with progressive goals is good. The time spent in a group during the course made it all special and one realises ones own practices this way. The experience was quite intense. I am very happy to be here for the course.

Anne-Lie Boman Sweden

The knowledge of yoga is extensive and profound, because of the inheritance of masters from generation to generation here in kdham, because of this many teachers explain in detail continue to elaborate about ancient classic yoga text, technical, experience and other aspects of yoga and; because a hundred years of persistent scientific experimentation, research has been conducted on how yoga practices lead to overall health in humans. We are fortunate to learn and understand the most complete content of ancient yoga, listen to and experience the meaning and essence of yoga and its practices. Each examination, though rigorous, sublimates what is learned, and the understanding of yoga deepens and becomes clear year after year.
This is not an end, but a new beginning. exploration and learning at the field of yoga and science never end !!!

Zhoulou China
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