Exclusive Pranayama Teacher Training in the Netherlands

200+ Hours | Authentic Kaivalyadhama Lineage

Mei 2026 – June 2027 | Leiden

Are you a dedicated yoga teacher or serious practitioner ready to go beyond asana and truly master the transformative power of breath?

Join Laura Bliek and Reinier Dorrepaal - certified Pranayama Teachers who have completed the intensive 3-year (1,500-hour) Advanced Pranayama studies at Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute in India - for this rare and authentic Pranayama Teacher Training right here in the Netherlands.

Following the traditional lineage of Swami Kuvalayananda and Kaivalyadhama (the world's oldest scientific yoga research institute, founded in 1924), this program combines deep experiential practice with evidence-based understanding. As B.K.S. Iyengar said: "The Breath is the King of the Mind."

This training will open the gateway to a more meditative, profound yoga path - helping you teach pranayama with confidence, depth, and safety while enriching your own practice immensely.

Key Details:

·      Duration: 15 months (May, 2026 – July, 2027)

·      Format: 200+ hours of guided group sessions (mostly Saturdays, planned
       around school holidays) + ~150 hours of personal practice and study 
       (total ~350 hours)

·      Location: Jai Yoga, Haagweg 4 G5, Leiden

·      Investment: €2,385 (incl. VAT)

       * Secure your spot with a €625 deposit (due 2 weeks after registration)

       * Remaining balance due 2 weeks before start

       * Obligatory books: additional €115 (available at Jai Yoga)

What You'll Gain:

·      Mastery of core preparatory practices (kriyas, preparatory exercises, 
       Anulom Vilom, Kapalbhati)

·      In-depth training in key pranayamas 
       (Suryabhedana, Ujjayi, Shitali, Sitkari,   Bhramari)

·      Theoretical foundations, scientific effects and therapeutic benefits

·      Hands-on teaching experience with personalized guidance

·      Introduction to mantra chanting and its profound impact

·      Exclusive Bonus: Official accreditation for Kaivalyadhama's first-year PTT, 
       granting direct access to Year 2 of their prestigious 3-year Advanced 
       Pranayama program in India

This intimate training is perfect for yoga teachers and experienced practitioners seeking authentic depth in the tradition of Patanjali's Ashtanga Yoga. As one student shared: "The study of Pranayama became the gateway to understand what the Yoga path really is."

Spaces are limited, and registrations are already coming in. Don't miss this unique opportunity in The Netherlands to study in such a direct, accredited lineage.

Ready to deepen your breath, your practice, and your teaching?

Register today: Pay the €625 deposit to secure your place.

Contact us at [email protected] or via the websites laurabliek.com or reinierdorrepaal.nl for more details or to apply.

Learn more about the Kaivalyadhama tradition at www.kdham.com.

See student references at reinierdorrepaal.nl/referenties.

We look forward to sharing this transformative journey with you!

Laura Bliek & Reinier Dorrepaal

Training days Pranayama Teacher Training 2026 - 2027
• All training days 10.00 - 17.00
• Last Sunday there will be Certificate Ceremony & Dinner (11.00 - 20.30)

Year 2026:
1) Saturday 16th May 2026 
2) Saturday 13th June 2026 
3) Saturday 27th June 2026 
4) Saturday 4th July 2026 
5) Saturday 5th September 2026 
6) Saturday 19th September
7) Saturday 26th September 
8) Saturday 10th October 2026 
9) Saturday 14th November 2026 
10) Saturday 21st November 2026 
11) Saturday 5th December 2026

Year 2027:
12) Saturday 23rd January 2027
13) Saturday 30th January 2027
14) Saturday 13th February 2027
15) Saturday 6th March 2027
16) Saturday 20th March 2027
17) Saturday 17th April
18) Saturday 8th May 2027
19) Saturday 29th May 2027
20) Saturday 5th June 2027
21) Saturday 3rd July 2027 – Exams 
22) Sunday 4th July 2027 – Exams (start 11.00)